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  • Akinpelu, Awosika, ID Cabasa others to grace Agora Summit

    Akinpelu, Awosika, ID Cabasa others to grace Agora Summit

    Influential leaders from across faith, business, creativity, and governance are set to gather at Agora Summit 1.0, for a premier 4-day prophetic convergence scheduled to hold from October 2 to 5, 2025, at the Eden Centre, Yaba, Lagos.

    Among the distinguished guests expected at the summit are Dr. Ajoritsedere Awosika, former Chairman of Access Bank; Dr. Akin Akinpelu, Lead Pastor of Eden Centre, Founder of JOSH Leadership Limited; Olusola Osinoiki, Debola Deji-Kurunmi, Founder of Immerse Coaching Company; Dr. Ruth Bancewicz, Church Engagement Director at The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion; ID Cabasa, renowned producer and Founder of Coded Tunes Record Label; and Gaise Baba, gospel artist and culture shaper.

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    In a statement made available to newsmen, the convener, Dr. Akin Akinpelu, described the summit as “a prophetic convening of believers to advance God’s kingdom agenda in every sphere of society.”

    “We are awakening, equipping, and enabling a new wave of kingdom-driven Christians, leaders, and entrepreneurs who will do real, measurable, and impactful work across the seven mountains of influence — fulfilling God’s kingdom agenda,” Dr. Akinpelu stated.

    He noted that the Agora Summit is designed for kingdom-minded leaders, societal reformers, policymakers, professionals, creatives, innovators, intercessors, and entrepreneurs.

    “The four-day gathering will serve as a dynamic forum for strategy, spiritual discernment, collaborative kingdom problem-solving, and the co-creation of actionable solutions rooted in biblical truth, intended to impact the secular world for Christ,” he said.

    Powered by Eden Centre, Akinpelu posited that the summit seeks to prophetically convene and strategically commission Spirit-filled, kingdom-minded believers across the seven mountains of influence, establishing a central intelligence hub for advancing God’s kingdom agenda in every sector of society.

    Highlights of Agora Summit 1.0 include keynote addresses, worship sessions, panel discussions with thought leaders from different spheres of influence, the unveiling of the Agora Fellowship, as well as an apostolic and prophetic commissioning.

    The summit promises to be a landmark event for believers passionate about shaping culture and driving transformation through Christ-centered leadership and innovation.

  • Odunlade, ID Cabasa, others attend Lisabi: A Legend is Born premiere

    Odunlade, ID Cabasa, others attend Lisabi: A Legend is Born premiere

    Odunlade Adekola, and ID Cabasa, Iyabo Ojo,  were some of the celebs that attended the star-studded premiere of ‘Lisabi: A Legend is Born,’ a film by Nollywood power couple Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe.

    The premiere took center stage on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Onikan, Lagos.

    The event attracted some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, adding glitz and glamour to the celebration of Yoruba heritage.

    Prominent entertainers, including Femi Adebayo, Muyiwa Ademola, Yinka Quadri, Jide Awobona, Mr. Macaroni, Saga, Phyna, Liquorose, and Boma Akpore, graced the occasion.

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    The presence of the celebs on the red carpet created a buzz of excitement, with fans and guests eager to catch a glimpse of their favorite stars.

    The evening’s cultural significance was highlighted by the choice of venue, a center dedicated to Yoruba history and culture, as well as the artistic displays that preceded the movie screening. The sequel to the 2024 film ‘Lisabi: An Uprising,’ ‘Lisabi: A Legend is Born,’ continues the epic tale of the legendary Yoruba warrior.

    Speaking about the film, Lateef Adedimeji expressed his excitement over its release and gave fans a reason to anticipate the sequel. “People should look forward to answers to all the questions they had after seeing the first part. Everything will be addressed in this film,” he said.

  • Many industry stars needs healing, says ID Cabasa 

    Many industry stars needs healing, says ID Cabasa 

    Renowned music producer, ID Cabasa, has raised concerns about the growing mental health challenges facing Nigerian entertainers.

    In a series of posts on his X page, Cabasa called for greater empathy and support for entertainers dealing with unresolved trauma. 

    He highlighted that many in the industry grapple with emotional wounds that are often worsened by public scrutiny and harsh judgment.

    Cabasa lamented that rather than receiving understanding and compassion, struggling entertainers are frequently met with criticism and ridicule. 

    This lack of support, he warned, forces many to suffer in silence, concealing their pain behind a façade of resilience.

    He urged for a collective effort to foster a more supportive environment within and beyond the entertainment industry, emphasizing the importance of addressing mental health issues to safeguard the well-being of entertainers.

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    He wrote: “We need to treat Trauma more in Naija… A lot of people need closure.. unfortunately when they speak up rather than finding healing “People pick side” We mock/blame/judge people for things they need healing from.

    “The entertainment industry has many stars that need healing… But commentators deepen their pain by criticising them rather than showing empathy. So a lot is locked in so as to appear STRONG while dying internally. Even when they cry out for help, we gloss over it as entertainment.”

  • Why 2024 Beatz Awards honoured ID Cabasa and D’Banj

    Why 2024 Beatz Awards honoured ID Cabasa and D’Banj

    Organisers of the 2024 edition of Beatz Awards have honoured music producer ID Cabasa and Afro hip-pop legend, D’Banj, for their outstanding contributions to the Nigerian music industry.

    Both music practitioners were honoured at the sixth edition of the award event, which took place on Saturday, November 16, at Muson Centre with the theme: “Empowering the Next Generation.”

    ID Cabasa, who was at the event to receive the honour, was full of appreciation and promise to continue to contribute positively to the fast growing Nigerian music industry.

    According to the CEO of Beatz Awards, Elijah John, the 2024 edition of the Beatz awards is designed to celebrate emerging talent and innovators within the industry, while also acknowledging the achievements of veterans.

    “We are proud to honour ID Cabasa and D’Banj for their remarkable contributions to the music industry. Their dedication, creativity, and perseverance have inspired a generation of musicians and music lovers alike.

    “The music world cannot be successful without the producers, so ID Cabasa is a legend in his own right. This is a long time coming.

    “I think the world needs to celebrate ID Cabasa more for the works he has put for the growth of the industry, without ID Cabasa we won’t have Olamide, Lord of Ajasa, 9ice and a host of them that he has groomed.

    “Secondly, D’Banj is a pioneer, he sold our Afrobeats to the global audience. We have to give it to him, 20 years in the game and still counting, it’s a big up to him,” he said.

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    John also highlighted the importance of the Beatz Award to the growth of music in Nigeria as he described it as an award in recognition of excellence.

    “It is the passion for the young people responsible for the longevity of the awards because it is important that we have a healthy industry. We now have a world where everyone wants to be an artiste, forgetting that they can also be a music producer and be successful, or journalist and also be successful. We need to change the narrative to make it seem that only artists can be successful.”

  • Artistes must be business-minded, says ID Cabasa

    Artistes must be business-minded, says ID Cabasa

    Famous Nigerian music producer, ID Cabasa, has urged artistes to up their game in the business of creating music.

    He noted that every artiste must come into the industry with a business mind.

    Cabasa made this known during a recent conversation about the music business in Nigeria while citing Asake as an example.

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    “You need to come into the industry not just as an artiste but you come with much more. You have to also be business-minded. Not just the business of making music but come with the sense of making money with your music,” he said.

    Speaking further, Cabasa noted that artistes should also learn to make appropriate choices while signing record contracts.

    “One of the good things that God has given to you is choice. You have a choice to either stand up and walk away or the choice to stay back. It is not the business that is having the problem but our mindset.”

  • Why I stopped being religious – ID Cabasa

    Why I stopped being religious – ID Cabasa

    Veteran record producer, ID Cabasa, has shared his transformative experience with religion in a recent interview with Echo Room.

    He revealed that he once intensely identified as a Christian but shifted his perspective after realising the importance of distinguishing between God’s words and human interpretations in the Bible.

    Cabasa emphasised the need to consider the cultural context and separate divine messages from human contributions.

    “When you are reading the Bible, pay attention to the Jewish culture and pay attention to what God is saying. They are two different things.

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    “I used to be a very religious Christian until when I was about leaving the university and I discovered that even the Bible that I am reading, I need to pay attention to when it is God that’s speaking and when it’s man that’s speaking in the name of God,” he stated

    He also shared views on feminism and transgenderism, highlighting the evolution of feminism’s meaning and his concerns about the impact of transgenderism on human reproduction.

    “Where feminism started from is not where we are now, the meaning has changed. It was meant to fight for the rights [of women] but now it has gotten to the point that you see men behaving like women. 

    “This thing [transgenderism] is against humanity. It’s meant to stop you from reproducing,” he said. 

  • Marriage is not designed to give happiness – ID Cabasa

    Marriage is not designed to give happiness – ID Cabasa

    Veteran record producer, Olumide Ogunade, popularly known as ID Cabasa, has sparked a controversial conversation about the institution of marriage.

    In a recent interview with Echoo Room, he argued that the true purpose of marriage has been forgotten, asserting that it is not about happiness or emotional satisfaction.

    According to ID Cabasa, marriage is about fulfilling a divine purpose with God at the centre.

    He emphasized that submission is a crucial element, often misunderstood as surrender.

    He said: “The purpose of marriage, unfortunately, has been lost. I would say that the purpose was not to give you happiness or satisfy your feelings.

    “Happiness and every other thing is supposed to come as a benefit to you standing with that purpose. If you follow that purpose where God is the head and he says that the man should be the head of the family which means that the man reports to God, then the woman submits to the man not surrender.

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    “In fact, there’s a condition to that submit, ‘As unto the Lord,’ which is to say as long as the man is still under God’s umbrella.

    “So when the man leaves God’s umbrella, sincerely, the woman is void. You can’t hold her responsible for not submitting.

    “Submission is where the problem is. Ladies nowadays look at submission as surrender. It’s not surrender.”

    He also believes men have been reduced from their original purpose, especially in the Western world, where they are often prioritized last.

    “The way I see them in America and in the Western world, let me tell you the order of things, there’s children, women, animals, then men. In fact, plants before men.

    “What we [men] have been turned to now is to be silent, to keep looking. We are raising men who are dying in pain. So men are dying early,” he added.

  • ID Cabasa, Foza, preach sustainability at EeZee Global Mindustry Conference

    ID Cabasa, Foza, preach sustainability at EeZee Global Mindustry Conference

    Popular music producer and label exec, ID Cabasa, entertainment lawyer Doza Foza and Ezekiel Onyedikachi of EeZee Conceptz have preached sustainability at the EeZee Global Mindustry Conference.

     The trio led a pathfinding conversation on the need to build a sustainable structure for the Gospel Music industry.

     The second edition of the conference which was held at Daystar Christian Centre, Oregun, had a cross-section of speakers and panellists discussing the need to build a rewarding structure for the promising industry.

     At the event, Cabasa emphasised the need for Christians to look beyond the church. He added that this doesn’t reduce the function of the gospel but in essence, improves the true worth of Christians.

     “The Gospel sends light forth. That’s what the Bible told us. Even our Lord Jesus knows we are in this world, and that’s why he made us light. There is no industry separated from another; we all do the same thing. The only difference in ours is that we are doing this to the glory of the Lord. These guys out there are your colleagues. It’s the same way you have bankers who are either Christians or not as colleagues. But we must be the light and seek knowledge,” Cabasa said.

     The music producer also emphasised the need to seek knowledge saying, “The Holy book makes us aware that we perish because of the lack of wisdom. The Bible also tells us to learn from the ants. This explains what we are meant to seek as Christians in the industry. Do not take away the part of learning that’s where we can become better in our various crafts.”

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     Speaking on the idea behind the conference, Onyedikachi emphasised the need to hold conversations that analyse the growth and projects of the future of the Nigerian Gospel Music Industry.

     “The goal is to be intentional about growth. We want the industry to grow. That’s what we are all about. We have been holding this conference for a while and the goal has always been the same. We want to equip our people with knowledge. Knowledge of copyright, knowledge in knowing how to go about promoting our songs, knowledge of when to open up for partnerships and collaboration, knowledge on being aware of how music distribution works and how music rights are allocated. We want the space to expand. That’s why we are here to learn from experts.

     Other speakers at the event are Music Maestro, Tosin Alao; music producer, Dr. Edward Sunday; Minister GUC; Mike Abdul, Dr. Tim Ogboruche and a lot more.

  • How my passion for music made me quit banking – ID Cabasa

    How my passion for music made me quit banking – ID Cabasa

    Prominent music producer, Olumide Ogunade, popularly known as ID Cabasa, has recounted how he left the banking sector to pursue music fully. 

    He said he took the decision because music has always been his passion.

    Speaking in a recent episode of the Debbie Show TV, Cabasa said he studied medicine for two years before dropping out to study economics.

    He said: “I did medicine for two years, then went to study economics. After my masters, I worked with two Nigerian banks and then I went into music.

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    “My parents wanted me to be a doctor. When I got admission to study medicine, I knew I was not going to do that. So I wrote another JAMB and was admitted into Lagos State University to study economics. I couldn’t study music then because it wasn’t seen as a career, unlike now. Initially, I was doing music just for the passion.

    “Despite studying economics, I always knew I would do music. Not just music. If I tell people that music was not the first thing that I did in art, they won’t believe me. It was acting.”

  • Submission in marriage doesn’t translate to surrendering, says ID Cabasa

    Submission in marriage doesn’t translate to surrendering, says ID Cabasa

    Famous music producer and singer, Olumide Ogunade, popularly known as ID Cabasa has shared an insight regarding the school called marriage.

    Cabasa in an interview with Debbie Shokoya on her YouTube channel, revealed that irrespective of how one tries to walk in perfection, there can’t be a perfect marriage.

    He advised intending couples to get perfection out of their mind when looking for a partner as there is no perfect marriage.

    According to him, when couples are lovey-dovey on social media, it doesn’t mean they don’t have issues, but fights are part of loving someone.

    Speaking on submission, he revealed that being submissive doesn’t mean you surrender to one but you allow his voice to be heard.

    ID Cabasa added that marriage is a responsibility and love isn’t enough for it.

    He said: “Being submissive to a man doesn’t mean you surrender to him. They are two different things, submission is coming from a place of you are powerful but I want you to actually listen to me too. But we see submission from the way we’ve listened to. You submit to your husband as long as it’s godly.

    “When the Bible says a man should love his woman like Christ loved the church. Do you know what Christ did for the church, he died for us. But that doesn’t mean a man should die for a woman but it’s more about your emotion.

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    “Let me be honest, women are more powerful and they think faster than we do.

    “Because we don’t know what it is to submit, we see submission from the place of surrendering

    “Get perfection out of your mind when it comes to marriage. There is no perfect marriage, I am lovey-dovey with my wife doesn’t mean we get it right every time. The day you stop fighting with your wife, you’ll be more scared. It’s because you have feelings for someone that’s why you guys fight, if you don’t, you wouldn’t care what they do.

    “Marriage is a responsibility, love is good but it isn’t enough. You need commitment and more. One of the problems of marriage is See-finish.”