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Tribalism: Understanding The Importance of Your Fellow Countrymen

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  The thing about tribalism is that it eats deep into our system. Tribalism is the proverbial insect in the vegetable, instigating mental and emotional ailments. Tribalism is unhealthy to both the plant and the consumer. Tribalism hinders progress and fails to propel a society, continent, or nation toward unity, conviviality, and development. Tribalism serves little to no purpose; it doesn’t propel national development, nor does it bring about any form of meaningful existence to the lives of those who practice it. Multiculturalism is designed to beautify and promote unity in our communities; tribalism breeds resentment and division- where there is separation, progress is disregarded and abandoned without achieving any worthwhile results. The Rock Tribalism makes life difficult and makes it impossible to dwell peacefully in a community as friends, family, acquaintances, and fellow countrymen. Our language and ethnicity might suffer; however, we are of similar genealogy, race, and ...

Squid Game 3: Suicide, other notable events that happened in concluding season

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  The third part of the voraciously anticipated Netflix series, Squid Game, debuted on Friday, June 27. The theme of suicide and self-harm was predominant throughout the third season of Squid Game. Lead character, Gi-hun, a previous winner who returned to the game to ‘destroy’ the organization from the inside, took his own life in the concluding episode of season three. Moments before taking his own life, Gi-hun said, “ We are not horses, we are humans and the humans are... ." before jumping off the cliff to sacrifice himself over the baby. The producers of the show mentioned that season three will be serving as the final part of the series. The series, which peaked in 2021, received predominantly negative reviews from pundits and social media commentators. Backstory: Squid Game In 2021, Squid Game, a Netflix original series, gained immediate success following its debut on the movie streaming platform. It was one of the most prominent stories on Netflix, social media com...

Oodi: A visit to Helsinki central library (PHOTO STORY)

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  I was fortunate to visit the Oodi library in Helsinki last week. It was awe-inspiring to follow the architecture, structure, and compartmentalization of the building. It’s somewhere I’d encourage everyone to visit and enjoy the experience; it’s worthwhile. If you are bored and looking to relax, or you want to impress your date with your artistic skills, the Oodi library is the place that you should visit. Unlike other libraries that are predominantly only for studying, at Oodi library, you can create music, meet robots and learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI), become a day fashion designer, among several other things. The Oodi library guidebook What You Should Know About Oodi Library The impressive staircase in Oodi In Finland, every municipality and city has a library. In total, there are over 800 libraries in the country, and as of the time of this report, there are 1.9 million cards. Oodi is one of the nearly 40 libraries in Helsinki city library network, and a par...

Japa: The sexiest thing about travelling abroad

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  When you travel abroad, you realise that it is possible to have a 24/7 power supply, and there is something called a ‘ zebra crossing ’. There is orderliness in the society, and these petty things are sexy, not in the form of coitus or sensually, but I mean it arouses the strand of hair on your skin, this is sexy, fam! Now that you are here, I would like to extend my congratulations to you. You have made it abroad; I welcome you to the new phase of your life. You’re overseas, welcome to Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Helsinki, or wherever you migrate to. You have prayed for this moment, talked to God about your desires to fly to Bakersfield and watch the rooftops of beautiful cities, escape from the heinous and nefarious ideologies you have known the entirety of your life- you are here now, big sexy. Bola Ahmed Tinubu chilling in France (Photo Credit: X) Before your departure at Muritala Muhammadu Airport, you didn’t know what to expect, you just took faith in the new phase, you ...

UPRISING INTERVIEW: 'Beyond The Black Skin'- Meet the Enigmatic Artist, Olamide Jasanya

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  Olamide Jasanya is one of the finest visual artists to emerge from Nigeria. In this interview with the leading documentation channel, the Uprising Platform, Olamide Jasanya will be talking about his journey through the years and how he has been able to impact his generation through his creativity and ideology. Background and Inspiration Can you tell us a bit about your journey as a visual artist? How did it all begin? My journey into visual art wasn’t a straight path — it was more like a gentle unfolding of self. I’ve always had a creative soul, but for years, I channelled that energy into performing arts, which was what I studied for my Bachelor's, communication and storytelling through words, which was what I did for my 9-5. Olumide Jasanya  It wasn't until a period of personal stillness during the pandemic that I truly reconnected with painting. What began as therapy became expression, and expression soon evolved into passion. My early works were raw and intuitive,...

The Black Man: Eventually, God won’t save us…

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  The day God saves us, the black people of the world won’t come. The day God will collect our respective nation from money grubbing, corrupt, selfish charlatans is not coming anytime soon, the cruel and evil persons who have no strategy nor plan for the betterment of their fellow black person wouldn’t suddenly happen, it’ll be a fight; a battle would break out and eventually the bushmeat would have to overcome the hunter. Eventually, the black man would realize that God wouldn’t come down to save us from people who have similar skin complexions and complexities like us; God has given us (the black people) all that we need and have ever desired. Nigerian footballer, Anozie He has blessed us with human power, natural resources, impeccable weather, and seasons; unfortunately, the leaders are too myopic to understand the essence of leadership and the ability to create a society where progress and development can compound and evolve for the next generation. God has done everythin...

Tunde Onakoya: The chess master versus the common people of Nigeria

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  The common people of the federal republic of Nigeria are not happy with the perceived ‘saviour’ of the country, Tunde Onakoya for honouring the invite of the president of the country, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and for featuring in a photo with him. The common people of Nigeria have preferred to hurl insults at the 31-year-old chess master for failing to disregard the president’s invite and pick a stance with the common struggle of his fellow countrymen. The conversation pertaining to the recent controversy has been ongoing since Tuesday, June 10, and it has instigated conundrum on social media. Pundits and social media commentators have aired their various opinions about the issue online and content creators have been given new topics to discuss in the latest episodes of their various podcasts. Its the chess master versus the common people, no one would have imagined that a personnel who has tried so hard to save several young lads from the trenches and slums across Nigeria would be ...

Uprising Interview: From Filmmaking To Politics, Here Is The Future of Nigerian Politics (Conversation With Oluwaseun Adeleke)

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  In this interview session with burgeoning Nigerian politician, Oluwaseun Adeleke, who is otherwise known as Tizzle, he spoke about the opportunities that are available in the Nigerian political hemisphere for young individuals who are looking to serve, share their vision, and potentially lead the most populous black nation soon. Further, the promising politician explained to the Uprising Platform the methodologies that the Nigerian system is envisioning for the common people of Nigeria. From Filmmaking To Politics, Here Is The Future of Nigerian Politics  Further, we would talk about the political ambition and vision of Adeleke. He is looking to become the councillor for Ward E1 Akinhanmi/Cole in Surulere, Lagos state. Walk with the Uprising Platform as we dissect this session together: Introduction. Let us meet you. Vote Tizzle 2025 I am Oluwaseun Samuel Adeleke. A passionate filmmaker, dedicated talent scout, committed farmer, and a proud family- and business-o...