It’s been over 100 days since Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba AKA Mohbad passed away. The singer, who died in October 2023 would’ve been 28 on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. As fans around the world mark his posthumous birthday, we join in the celebration by highlighting some of his motivational lyrics.
“My grace na automatic”
The motivation you need to believe you’ll receive everything you desire this year. Things will fall in place with little to no effort on your part.
“Been through many things, though I still find my peace”
Life is hardly ever a bed of roses, especially for Nigerians living in Nigeria. But will you allow your situation define you or will you consciously choose peace through everything that happens this year?
“Survivor, mi o nigba”
“No gree for anybody” is the unanimous mantra for Nigerians in 2024, but it seems Mohbad already knew this. Whatever situation you find yourself in this year, make sure you come out a survivor and refuse to accept defeat.
“This kind life e tire me”
Write down this Mohbad’s lyric as a daily reminder to pick a battle against the life you don’t want.
“Iku to pay teacher, o le pe awon nigga”
In all you do, remember tomorrow isn’t promised. Live your life fully. Laugh, love and make lasting memories that’ll cuddle your loved ones when you’re gone.
“If them no want you on top, make you go to church, make you pray to God”
Your cue to cling to God or whatever you believe in. Your enemies aren’t pressing pause, neither should you.
“I’m not a womanizer”
This should be your daily word of affirmation if you’re finally ready to leave your philandering ways in 2024. When you get the urge to enter that DM or ask for that number, remind yourself that’s not who you are.
“Music no need permission to enter your spirit”
Music is therapeutic and spiritual. Whatever you go through this year, always remind yourself to turn on the music. It might just be the perfect escape you need to get through the shege.
“Punch won, ko check won”
If anyone tries you this year, they should be ready to find out. Vawulence is needed in some Nigerian contexts.
“I know there’s a day all my pains will go away, till then, I party away”
No condition is permanent. Even if the year isn’t off to a good start or it gets weird in the middle, be grounded in the knowledge that your situation isn’t permanent. So, don’t forget to live while coping with the shege.
