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ITA OSUN FESTIVAL: OONI WANTS NIGERIA TO PRIORTISE CULTURAL TOURISM FOR ECONOMIC SUCCESS, SUES FOR PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE

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Arole Oodua & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has insisted on the need for the government to put cultural tourism into priority as a veritable tool for economic growth of the states in Yorubaland, saying tradition is the root of Yoruba’s heritage.
Ooni Ogunwusi said this on Saturday while making his speech during this year’s edition of the  annual Osun festival tagged “Ita Osun 2018” held at the Osun shrine, Ita Osun in Ile-Ife which served as the first settlement of Osun goddess from where she moved around the world.
“Tradition is the root of Yoruba’s heritage, Nigerian government and all the states in Yorubaland must invest cultural tourism to productively drive economic growth as this is the case in Isreal,  Saudi-Arabia, Brazil and other tourist destinations in the world using pilgrimages as as lucratice economic tourism.” Ooni said
The Co-Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria also used the occasion to preach peacefuil coexistence among Nigerians saying   Nigeria will survive at the time of challenges only if  the people maintain peace with one another irrespective of religion  and ethnicity.
As the Custodian the sacred throne of Oduduwa, the progenitor of Yoruba people worldwide, Ooni explained that Osun is one of the 401 deities sent by the Almighty God to form the world from Ile-Ife then known as Ife-Oodaye.
He said while Oduduwa, Ogun and Kori were in charge of Prayer, Iron and children respectively, Osun was made a deity that has to do with water who should always be celebrated as no one can function without water.
The African foremost monarch concluded his speech by insisting  Nigerians must uphold their cultural heritage and traditions by showcasing deities like Osun saying water is an essential commodity that necessary and compulsory for humanity.
“No one can be enemy to water, we should therefore celebrate and always remember this deity that has to do with productivity and multiplication”.
“We are not Idol worshippers as people think of, but we are promoting our cultural heritage as being done all over the world because any stream that forget the source will surely dry”.
Am pleading with our governments at all levels especially in Yorubaland to support prioritizing tradition and culture of Yoruba for exonomic gains because tradition is the root of our heritage.
Also, Rt Hon Muyiwa Oladipo, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Ogun State, commended Ooni Ogunwusi for prioritising tradition and culture of the Yorubas.
“We are celebrating Osun festival by reviving and sustaining our culture, adding that festival is a good thing to value and embrace, because our culture and tradition are dying.
“We need to proudly acknowledge our own  Ooni of Ife, who is trying his best to ensure the stability of our cultural heritage. This why our tourism promoting governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun FCA has always taken part in all the Cultural event organized the Arole Oodua represented by me as his Commisioner for Culture and Tourism.” Rt.Hon Oladipo said
Oladipo admonished all and sundry to support the royal father in uplifting the tradition, saying culture is different from religion.
Dr Santos Pedro Bernardo, a Brazilian tourist from Rio De Janerio who was among the several foreigners that came from contries like Cuba, Brazil, Jamaica Congo Republic, South Africa an USA to witness the Osun fetival expressed delights for the cultural reception they all have so far enjoyed at Ile-Ife which they described the ancestral home not only to the Yorubas but also to the entire mankind.
Speaking with journalists in company of his co-tourists, Pedro Berbardo lauded Ooni Ogunwusi’s commitment to African cultural tourism revolution which has taken him to several countries including Brazil where he met him recently.
“Ooni is undoubtedly the global face of cultural tourism revolution at the moment. I read about him in 2016 when he travelled to America with about 100 chiefs and priests, awesome! I have since then developed interest in him and I went to meet him at a Rio’ heritage site CRISTO REDENTOR, a Giant (98-ft.-tall) mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views with
its horizontally outstretched arms spanning 92 feet (28)”.
“We been visiting tourist sites in Ile-Ife since two days ago Am so amazed to see this land is so culturally blessed especially the Nigeria’s tallest Statue of liberty built 2 years ago by this Ooni Ogunwusi in honour of  Moremi Ajasoro. Nigerian government must really encourage this great monarch” Santos Pedro Bernardo said
Signed:
Comrade Moses Olafare,
Director, Media & Public Affairs,
Ooni’s Palace

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The Limit Breaker conference Namibia: Miracles, Deliverance climax Day 1 of the Program ….

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The Limit Breaker conference Namibia: Miracles, Deliverance climax Day 1 of the Program ….

 

The most talk about in Town family Liberation Program, The Limit Breaker conference has begun in Namibia with diverse kinds of miracles, Deliverance and restoration of lost Glory just to mention but Few.

The good people of Namibia who have been expecting the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor in the Land said truly Elohim is using his Servant to set the captive free, a faithful who did not want her name to be mentioned said the deliverance she received at the conference, the first day will ever remain in her memory, why because God unravel the mystery behind the Problem she is facing, she also confirmed that immediately the man of God releases that words into her life, she felt strange torch and she knows that all her predicament is over..

Teaching on the Topic “Cancelling the Trans -generation and bloodline records, The Senior Pastor Grace Nation world-wide Dr Chris Okafor said No deliverance is Possible without the name of Jesus Christ and the Power of God.

The Global Prophet also remarked that you cannot seek for Deliverance without Jesus Christ because he is our Redeemer and Deliverance.

The Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor highlighted that to break out from the trans-generation and bloodline records, you must be a prayer warrior, as a good Christian the only weapon that destroys bloodline pattern is Prayer, when you pray you are presenting your case file to Elohim and he will definitely answer.

Also you must be a kingdom investor, when you partners with God, he partners with you too.

The Apostle of altars also highlighted that for you to be able to cancel transgenerational problems, you must be a soul Winner, when you win a soul for God, he sets you free from predicament and bloodlines problems.

Mind blowing miracles were recorded at the day 1 of the Limit Breaker conference in Namibia, the Mighty Hand of God was Evidential throughout the day, Elohim uses his servant even more than before at the conference as evil altars were set on fire, Glory of many people that attended the conference were restored, awaiting mothers carried there miracle babies.

The Limit Breaker conference Namibia continues on 30th October 2024 by 5pm at the same Venue.

According to the servant of God, if you are in Namibia and it environ, Don’t allow anything to stop you from attending day 2 of the conference, God is ready to open each and everyone’s case file and as you come your Life will never remain the same

 

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Popular Global Prophet Dr Chris Okafor Arrives Namibia for a 3- day Prophetic Conference The Limit Breaker

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Popular Global Prophet Dr Chris Okafor Arrives Namibia for a 3- day Prophetic Conference The Limit Breaker.

Popular Global Prophet Dr Chris Okafor Arrives Namibia for a 3- day Prophetic Conference The Limit Breaker.

Famous Global Prophet better known as The Generational Prophet of God by faithful Dr Chris Okafor has landed in Namibia for a life changing Prophetic conference tagged the Limit Breakers.

He received a heroic welcome to Namibia by his Sons and daughter in the Country, Cultural display met Prophetic invasion as he was welcome ..

In his Goodwill messages and Greetings from the Entire Grace Nation Family in Nigeria to Namibia People, The Man of God Expresses Loves from the entire Grace Nation family saying the blessings we enjoy in Nigeria will always abide with all the good people of Namibia.

Meanwhile The convener of Chris Okafor World outreach Ministry (COWOM) and Senior Pastor Grace Nation world-wide Dr Chris Okafor declared that it is the turn of Namibia to recieves there blessing from God saying when God visit any country with a revival Like The Limit Breaker conference,any kind of Limits will be broken, it is the turn of Namibia to cross to the other side of Prosperity and Blessings.

I want to use this medium to invite all and Sundry in Namibia and environs to join me, Let us pray together to seek the face of God over the Land of Namibia because with such Prophetic encounter in the Land ,Namibia will never remain the same Dr Chris Okafor invites all.

The venue for the 3 days Prophetic conference tagged The Limit Breaker is Sam Nujoma Stadium, Katutura Windhoek, Namibia and the Time is 5pm Daily,

Date- Tuesday 29th- Thursday 31st October 2024.

 

Popular Global Prophet Dr Chris Okafor Arrives Namibia for a 3- day Prophetic Conference The Limit Breaker.

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The Power of Accepting Your Past – Prudent Ludidi

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Prudent Ludidi on Consequences of Unhealed Emotional Pain and Trauma

The Power of Accepting Your Past – Prudent Ludidi

 

 

 

Today, I want to address something that holds many of us back: our struggle to accept our past. We’ve all found ourselves trapped in cycles of regret, shame, and guilt, replaying mistakes and wishing we could go back. But the reality is, we can’t change what’s already happened. The past, with all its challenges, is a part of us and has shaped who we are today. Refusing to accept it only leads us to reject parts of ourselves.

 

The Power of Accepting Your Past - Prudent Ludidi

 

 

Accepting our past doesn’t mean dwelling on it. It means acknowledging it, learning from it, and then moving forward with clarity and strength. When we do this, we free ourselves from shame and guilt, forgive both ourselves and others, gain closure, and open doors to peace and confidence.

 

 

However, without acceptance, we risk remaining stuck in a cycle of regret and anger, missing out on present moments, and continuing patterns of self-destructive behavior. We may even find ourselves struggling with anxiety and depression, weighed down by what we haven’t come to terms with.

 

 

How Do We Begin to Accept Our Past?

 

1. Practice Self-Compassion – Be kind to yourself, as you would with a friend.

 

2. Acknowledge Your Feelings – Allow yourself to feel. Don’t suppress or ignore.

 

3. Reframe Negative Experiences – See them as part of your growth, not just mistakes.

 

4. Focus on the Present – Let today be your priority, not yesterday.

 

5. Take Small Steps Toward Healing – Acceptance is a journey. Begin one step at a time.

 

 

Remember, your past is a chapter of your story, not the entire book. You are more than your mistakes and regrets. You are unique, talented, and worthy, capable of growth, learning, and change. Accepting your past takes courage, but it’s worth every effort.

 

 

When you recognize and honor your experiences, you open yourself up to healing and peace. You’ll start to see your past not as a burden, but as a foundation for a brighter future.

 

 

Embrace Your Story

 

 

Don’t shy away from your past. Confront it, allow yourself to feel, and learn. You are not alone in carrying scars from your past. Many of us do, but what truly matters is how we choose to live with them. We can let them hold us back, or we can use them as fuel for growth.

 

 

 

Choosing to accept your past makes the present more vibrant and meaningful, filling it with purpose and life. With acceptance, you’ll find a renewed sense of freedom and peace, empowering you to live fully in the present and look forward to the future.

 

 

 

You are strong, resilient, and capable of growth. Let’s commit today to accept our pasts, embrace our scars, and celebrate our imperfections. Let’s start living fully, with our eyes fixed on a brighter future.

 

 

Thank you.

 

 

As you read this, take a moment to reflect on your journey. What lessons have you learned from your past? Feel free to share your story and inspire others to embrace theirs. Together, we can move forward with strength and hope.

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