Wednesday, September 3, 2025
DADDY, YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE IS NOT SPIRITUAL, IT'S SWALLOW
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| BLOOD PRESSURE DIALYSIS |
“Daddy, your blood pressure is not spiritual. It’s swallow.”
Obiageli had never shouted at her father before.
But that day, she did.
The third time he slumped.
It started quietly.
He would wake up in the morning holding the side of his head.
“This my BP is high again,” he’d say.
“Maybe it’s because of the stress… or the weather… or the landlord that came yesterday.”
And every time, he would reach for his drawer and bring out the Amlodipine.
Swallow it with water. Rub his chest. Sit quietly for a while.
Then he’d go back to eating his usual:
—White rice.
—White bread.
—3-4 wraps of Fufu with egusi.
—No vegetable. No fiber. No fish. No protein.
—Just carbs, oil, and excuses.
Obiageli had tried to talk to him before.
“Daddy, this your daily bread is killing you.”
“Leave me, you that studied food, do you know how long I’ve lived?”
“It’s not the food. It’s this hard country. It’s our bloodline.”
He would say his own father had high blood pressure.
And his grandfather before that.
So he just accepted it as fate.
But fate came with hospital bills and fatigue and ringing in the ears and a BP machine that was now permanently on the dining table.
The day it got real was the day he slumped in the kitchen.
Not fainted. Slumped.
Eyes open. Hands shaking. Mouth drooping slightly.
Obiageli froze. Then screamed.
Neighbours ran in.
They rushed him to the hospital.
BP: 198/112.
Doctor said: “If you didn’t bring him in time, he would have entered stroke. A full one.”
And even then… when he woke up, the man still asked for rice and stew.
That’s when Obiageli snapped.
“Daddy, your BP is not hereditary.
It’s not that old woman that doesn’t greet you.
It’s not the village.
It’s the plate you keep piling with rice and meat and nothing else.
It’s your body trying to shout louder than your excuses.”
He looked at her. Quiet. Tired. Confused.
“Then what do I eat, Obiageli? You want me to starve?”
She softened. Held his hand.
“No, Daddy. I want you to live.
I want you to walk me down the aisle.
I want you to hold your grandchildren.
I want you to stop making your blood fight every time you swallow eba.”
She taught him.
That it’s not salt that is killing Nigerians.
It’s swallow 3 times a day.
It’s processed carbs without protein.
It’s bread, biscuit, malt, sugar, repeat.
She told him the truth:
—Insulin is what’s causing the pressure.
—High carb = high insulin = high fluid retention = blood vessels under siege.
—It’s not prayer-resistant. It’s food-provoked.
And for the first time… he listened.
❤️ Three Months Later
He walks more now.
He eats eggs. Vegetables. Protein. He fasts.
He doesn’t wake up dizzy anymore.
The BP machine is still on the table — but it reads 128/82 now.
And sometimes he tells the neighbours:
“My daughter saved my life. Not with drugs. With knowledge.”
💡 Obiageli’s Final Words?
If your father is still blaming stress for his high blood pressure,
If your mother still thinks rice is harmless,
If your uncle is swallowing medication but never fixing his food…
You better speak up.
Because stroke doesn’t care who you’re praying to.
But food?
Food will either destroy or deliver.
📩 Don’t wait till your loved one slumps.
Don’t wait till your own BP machine becomes furniture.
Reach out for a diet plan. Share and tag someone who needs to read this.
Let’s stop this carb-driven hypertension epidemic before it takes another good person.
Monday, June 23, 2025
Sunday, January 14, 2024
BEHIND THE SCENE OF A MOVIE TITLED "A TRIBE CALLED JUDA"(video)
A TRIBE CALLED JUDA (video)
Funke Akindele, the supernova in Nigeria’s film industry
Nollywood, the cinema of Nigeria which dates back to the 19th and 20th century has now become one of Africa’s largest money making industries and Africa’s largest film industry bringing in estimated returns of six hundred million dollars to the Nigerian economy annually. Producing over fifty feature films in a week, it is the world’s second most prolific film industry.
The journey started with names such as patience ozokwor, Osita Iheme, Olu Jacobs, Sam loco Efe, John Okafor, Nkem Owoh, Chinedu Ikedezie, Amaechi Muonagor, and Olu Jacobs. In hit films such as ‘Aki Na Ukwa’ ‘Mama G in America’, and ‘Osuofia in London’.
Today new faces have sprung up on the turf of the industry but, one that shook the entire industry and made a notable mark in history is Olufunke Ayotunde Akindeke Bello.
Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele Bello a filmmaker, actress, director and producer who hails from Lagos, Nigeria. She is popularly known for her role ‘Jenifa’ in the television series called Jenifa’s diary for which she was named the best actress in a comedy at 2016 and 2017.
She is also the most nominated actress and filmmaker at the AMVCA and currently owns six wins. She has starred in so many hit films such as ‘Omo Ghetto’, Chief Daddy, ‘she must be obeyed’ amongst others.
The main question here is how did this all start? How did she manage to climb the ladder of success? She started her career out in 1998 with the series ‘I need to know’, a Nigerian family oriented television series aired on the Nigerian Television Authority network (NTA). The show ran from 1997 to 2002 and she played the role of ‘Bisi’. The United Nations Population Fund(UNFPA) supported its production.
The series had the sole purpose of educating and enlightening Young viewers about important topics such as sex education, HIV/AIDS, and other social issues. It was indeed an educative show that tackled sensitive subjects in a relative and informative way.
Funke’s big break came in 2008 when she appeared in the movie ‘Jenifa.’ The film received four nominations at the 2009 Africa Movie Academy Awards which includes best actress in a supporting Role, Best original sound track and Best Nigerian film.
She won the award for the Best Actress in a leading role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in this film. Akindele reprised the role in 2015 as ‘Jenifa’s diary’ which she produced and created.
The series still gains so much recognition till today. This was just the beginning for Akindele, she had created more inspiring and entertaining movies.
A Tribe Called Judah, Funke Akindele’s most recent movie a tribe called Judah which she co- produced with Adeoluwa Owu, featuring known Nigerian actors such as Olumide Oworu, Juliana Olayode, Uzor Arukwe, Timini Egbuson and many others. The film broke the Nigerian box office as it made a billion naira in domestic theatres in just three weeks. The star’s achievement is quite tremendous, she is indeed a supernova.
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Saturday, January 13, 2024
YOUNG MAN SHOWCASED HIS TALENT (must watch)
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| YOUNG MAN SHOWCASED HIS TALENT (must watch) |
(must watch)
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Monday, September 5, 2022
DOWNFALL OF MY BIG MAN FRIEND
He was paying N9,000,000 yearly for 3 bedroom flat in Maitama, Abuja. It was later increased to 10M and he was paying. No savings. No investment. He's working. He believed and depended on his salary. It will surely be coming.
His argument:
"When you live in the neighborhood of big men, you will behave like big men. You roll with big men. Packaging. You network".
His junior colleagues went to the developing areas like Lugbe, FO1 Kubwa, Ushafa and bought lands in the selling estates there.
They used their salary and built to their satisfaction, the kind of house they needed. They also rented the boys quarters and build other commercial houses they rented out.
This man in Maitama was making mockery of those friends of his for living in the outskirts of the city.
He said they live in the village and shouldn't claim they are in Abuja. He always argued that living in the neighborhood of the rich makes you have respect, you network.
Fast forward to the second tenure of Bubu, something happened. The man was sacked.
Remember, for the past 10 years, he has been paying rent between 9M to 10M in Maitama when all his mates became landlords.
His rent is expiring next month, no money to renew it or even get another one.
He told one of his friends — those he laughed at for staying in the village to give him a flat from his house. He sent him the number of the property lawyer.
"Excuse me. You are my friend. You should give me this for free. You know what I am passing through".
His friend replied him:
"Building materials didn't come to me for free. The land I bought wasn't for free. Please, my house has been handed over to a lawyer.
If you need it, call him, he will tell you the price. There are others who need it. I can only convince my lawyer to give it to you because we are friends. So, if you are serious about it, you let me know".
He paused, they paused; both of them paused.
This is not fiction. I know those involved.
Over 10 years of living in the neighborhood of the rich, ọga is still poor.
Think and plan your life. Where you live doesn't matter. What matters is you and the value you create.
Stay in the forest, the world will find you.
Thursday, August 25, 2022
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