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My Father Disowned Me Because I Joined Fela Band…Dede Mabiaku

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10 years ago

November 30, 2015

One of Nigeria’s most celebrated Afro-beat singer, Dede Mabiaku, who has been able to carve a niche for himself through the artistry he learnt from his boss, Late Fela.
Dede in a recent interview revealed that because he is from a well-to-do family, the idea of singing especially joining the late Fela at the Shrine was an idea that was never supported by his family and that led to serious crisis in the home.
According to him, “My father was the Iyasere of Warri, next to the king, and being the offspring of such an aristocratic home, they didn’t think it was proper for me to be seen in the midst of the so-called ‘Terrible one’.”
The singer expressed that his decision to join the Fela band led to his father disowning him and at the same time, because he had nothing, the lady that was pregnant for him after delivery was not allowed to see him with the baby.
“My parents gave me the order to leave Kalakuta and never be found there, they even planned to send me to the US for my Masters in Filming Arts in Syracuse University; that was to be a lure me away from Kalakuta. I refused, and turned everything down. I was supposed to get married at the time, but my Fiancée was five months pregnant while preparing for the wedding, and her parents refused. When she put to bed, I was prevented from seeing her and the baby. Hurtful as it was, it didn’t get that bad until my father disowned me,” he told Nation newspaper.

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Apostolic Ascension 95: Prophet Hezekiah Oladeji to Host Historic Gathering at Babalola Prayer Mountain

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44 minutes ago

March 15, 2026

Sahara Weekly

Apostolic Ascension 95: Prophet Hezekiah Oladeji to Host Historic Gathering at Babalola Prayer Mountain

By Femi Oyewale

Thousands of worshippers, ministers, and revival seekers are expected to converge on the historic Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola Prayer Mountain in Efon-Alaaye, Ekiti State, as the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) prepares for the 95th edition of the annual Apostolic Ascension.

The spiritual gathering, scheduled to hold from March 16 to March 20, 2026, is themed “Our Sure Inheritance As It Was Given To Our Fathers.” The event commemorates the legacy of the renowned revivalist, Joseph Ayo Babalola, whose ministry ignited one of the most remarkable Christian revivals in Nigeria’s history.

At the center of this year’s gathering is the host, Hezekiah Oluboye Oladeji, the fifth General Evangelist of Christ Apostolic Church. Widely known for his deep prophetic insight and fervent prayer ministry, Oladeji is expected to lead believers into a season of intense spiritual encounters at the sacred mountain.

Born on February 13, 1967, in Osun State, Oladeji joined the church in 1983 after what he describes as a miraculous healing experience that marked the turning point of his life. Since then, he has dedicated his ministry to prayer, deliverance, and revival, becoming widely respected as a “prophet of prophets” within the Pentecostal movement.

His ministry is known for extended prayer sessions, prophetic declarations, and teachings centered on holiness, divine intervention, and freedom from spiritual bondage. Over the years, he has shared several testimonies of supernatural encounters experienced at the revered prayer mountain founded through the ministry of Joseph Ayo Babalola.

Church leaders say the Apostolic Ascension remains one of the most spiritually significant gatherings in the CAC calendar, drawing believers from across Nigeria and abroad.

Also expected to minister during the five-day revival are prominent ministers including Prophet Ayo Daniel, Prophet M.O. Adio, and Prophet Timothy Olatunbosun Igbalajobi, who will join Oladeji in leading sessions of prayer, worship, and prophetic ministration.

The President of the church, Samuel Oladele, is also expected to grace the event as believers gather to reflect on the spiritual heritage passed down by the fathers of the faith.

Organisers say the gathering will feature morning, afternoon, evening, and night prayer sessions, aimed at rekindling revival and reconnecting believers to the covenant heritage of the church.

“This is not just another conference,” organisers said. “It is a return to the altar of the fathers, where the covenant continues to reproduce itself.”

Believers have been urged to attend the revival at Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola First Prayer Mountain, Efon-Alaaye, Ekiti State, to seek divine encounter and spiritual renewal.

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TINUBU IS THE WISEST MAN EARTH -PROPHET IKURU

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1 day ago

March 14, 2026

Sahara Weekly

TINUBU IS THE WISEST MAN EARTH -PROPHET IKURU.

by Collins Nkwocha

Nigerian prophet, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos magnetized everyone’s attention when he referred to the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the wisest man on earth regarding the appointment of Daniel Bwala as special Adviser on policy communications.

Speaking to reporters today in Lagos,

Prophet Ikuru applauded the president for choosing him and enunciated that he’s capable of delivering effectively and marketing the Renewed Hope Agenda of the president and urged Nigerians to stop the criticism because of what he said in the past “I’m personally happy with his appointment and I urge Nigerians to forget about the past, forget about what he must have said about the president some years ago which people are now disseminating on the social and taunting him a betrayal that lacks integrity, Nigerians should forget his past because he’s the best choice”.

Prophet Ikuru insisted that Bwala saw the sincerity and genuity of the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda and he decided to partake in it “even if he criticized the president, it was in the past, he saw the sincerity in the Renewed Hope Agenda and decided to join in nation building ,the president is ready to unite everyone in order to build Nigeria,that’s why someone like Wike is in his government,Bwala has what it’s required to be successful under Mr.president, as a wise man, the president saw it and decided to harness it ”

Finally, he praised Tinubu and referred to him as a great leader who is ready to involve everyone in his government, he maintained that his wisdom is magnanimous ,Baba is truly the wisest man on earth.

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U.S. Courtroom Shock: Funke Ashekun, Husband Collapse as MFM Wins

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1 day ago

March 14, 2026

Sahara Weekly

U.S. Courtroom Shock: Funke Ashekun, Husband Collapse as MFM Wins

A dramatic scene reportedly unfolded in a United States courtroom as a legal battle involving Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) ended in favor of the church, leaving the opposing party visibly shaken.

According to accounts from individuals familiar with the proceedings, tension had been high throughout the hearing as the court prepared to deliver its ruling in the long-running dispute involving Funke Ashekun and her husband.

Moments after the decision was announced in favor of MFM, the atmosphere inside the courtroom reportedly turned chaotic. Witnesses said Ashekun and her husband appeared overwhelmed by the verdict and suddenly fainted, prompting immediate concern from those present.

Court officials and medical responders quickly intervened to provide assistance, while proceedings were briefly interrupted as the situation was brought under control.

The case, which had drawn attention among observers following the dispute, concluded with the court ruling in favor of the ministry, marking a significant legal victory for the church.

While details surrounding the legal arguments remain closely watched by those familiar with the case, the dramatic moment following the ruling quickly became the most talked-about aspect of the courtroom proceedings.

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As reactions continue to emerge, the outcome is expected to close a chapter in the dispute while raising conversations about the broader implications of the case