MIGHTY DOW Presents AFRO-SOCA Offering From The Caribbean

 

Something new and invigorating seemed to be in the air, determined to make its mark on its own terms. The excitement is growing steadily, receiving fantastic compliments from well-known musicians and music lovers from Ghana to Nigeria. Presenting the artiste simply known as MIGHTY DOW, who is ready to make a name for himself with his unique Soca/Calypso sound on the rising African soundscape. He hails from a Caribbean Island of St. Martin/St. Maarten

When Mighty Dow and Righteousman, the dominant reggae artiste from Nigeria, met at a concert in Ghana sometime in October 2023, fate intervened. Righteousman extended an invitation to Dow to visit Nigeria right away. Inspired by the thriving music scenes in Ghana and Nigeria, Mighty Dow went back and recorded his song "Come on Everybody," which is his current single. The song was recorded in St. Maarten, Ghana, Nigeria, and was filmed on location in Lagos, and directed by Righteousman.

Born on the lovely Caribbean island of St. Martins, Christened Isidore York, also known as Mighty Dow, got his start as a young steel pan prodigy, entertaining guests at parties and hotels with his father's steel band, the Potts Steelers. His breakout hit "St. Martin Rhumba," a Soca/Calypso tune that topped the charts in multiple Latin American nations, helped him gain international recognition in 1986. He has created a number of songs with collaborations by well-known performers, including Beenie Man of the island Jamaica. 

Numerous honors have been bestowed upon him, such as in the field of humanity on his home Caribbean island and as a Hall of Famer of the International Raggae and World Music Awards, where he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011. Mighty Dow, the magician behind the steel, says that visiting Africa is a privilege and a dream come true that goes beyond music since he wants to return to the continent of his ancestors. 

On March 11, 2024, the new video "Come on Everybody" will make its debut on YouTube and other streaming digital platforms.

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Gospel Music: Righteousman - Miracle

 

Miracle is a brand new song by the Gospel Reggae Powerhouse Righteousman. Produced by Ksolo for Praise Affairs International.

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Song Lyrics:

This is Righteousman oh

With a brand new song oh

Righteous freeman oh

Everybody listen fi me

What a brand new day oh

God has given to me oh

Put a new song in my mouth to sing 

I must sing for the world to hear.

CHORUS:

It is a miracle to see a brand new day - Miracle 

Oh what a miracle to see a brand new day - Miracle (2x)

VERSE ONE:

My eyes have seen 

my mouth will testify 

Of HIS goodness and mercy, everyday that I see

Was with a friend yesterday 

Sadly he's gone, I was told he didn't make it

So who am I that's so mindful of me 

What did I do differently To deserve this great love

It is a miracle to see a brand new day

CHORUS:

It is a miracle to see a brand new day - Miracle

Oh what a miracle to see a brand new day - Miracle (2x)

VERSE TWO:

Trailer loads of Thanksgiving to the LOVER of my soul

Here I come with dance-giving to the Bishop of my soul

When I wake up in the morning 

I must give Him praise... Give Him praise

Before I sleep at night, I must give Him praise... Give Him praise

Every breath within me, we give Him praise

Even if I have a trillion tongues, it's still won't enough 

This is Righteousman oh

Brand new song oh

Righteous freeman oh

Everybody listen fi me 

What a brand new day oh

God has given to me oh

Put a new song in my mouth to sing

I must sing for the world to hear 

CHORUS:

It is a miracle to see a brand new day - Miracle

Oh what a miracle to see a brand new day - Miracle (2x)

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Music: Sheglass - Door (snippet)

 

 Download SHEGLASS - DOOR snippet below..

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Alleged fraud: Group condemns NPA boss Koko’s refusal to appear before NASS

 

 The Anti-Corruption Vanguard and Parliamentary Watchdogs have given the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Bello Koko, until Tuesday next week to appear before the National Assembly or face massive protest.

The NPA boss was summoned over allegations of corrupt practices, fraudulent fund disbursement, money laundering, illegal concessions, and gross abuse of office.

However, Mr Koko has ignored multiple invites and the groups described it as an “affront on our constitutional democracy and a desecration of the Nigerian parliament”.

In a statement co-signed by Mahmoud Abubakar and Bashorun Solanke, the groups said Mr Koko must appear before the National Assembly without hesitation and provide answer to the many allegations against him.

They, however, warned that failure to do so will lead to daily protests starting from Tuesday 6th February 2024.

The statement partly reads: “As we all know, the National Assembly remains the true representation and voice of the people and have had cause to summon Mr. Bello Koko to a Public Hearing on two occasions to answer grave allegations of corrupt practices, fraudulent fund disbursement, money laundering, illegal concessions, and gross abuse of office. These allegations violate Nigerian laws, including the Constitution and the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act.

“It is disheartening that Mr. Bello Koko refused to honor and appear before the National Assembly’s House Committee on Public Petitions, being summoned twice. This is an affront to our constitutional democracy and a desecration of the Nigerian parliament. Such actions if left unchecked can undermine the credibility and essence of our democratic institutions.

“As concerned citizens of this great nation, we are perturbed by Mr. Bello Koko’s audacity to resist a legitimate summon by the National Assembly on two occasions.

“We therefore want to ask, who is backing and protecting Bello Koko in this defiance against the National Assembly? the parliament remains the very embodiment of the diverse voices of our people.

“The weighty allegations against Bello Koko include illegal concessions, diversion of government revenue in which vessels that come to NPA are either undeclared or improperly billed, unreported ships leaving ports without billing, and underreported cargoes, demand immediate attention. His reluctance to address these concerns only deepens the suspicions surrounding his stewardship.

“At this juncture, we call on Mr. Bello Koko to appear before the National Assembly without hesitation and provide answers to many allegations hanging on his neck to the Nigerian people.

“In light of this development we hereby put the National Assembly on notice that beginning next week Tuesday 6th February 2024, there will be daily protests to draw attention to these issues so that the men and women of good conscience still in parliament can issue an arrest warrant against Bello Koko and compel his appearance to answer for his economic crimes against the nation.

“We also want to call on the anti-graft agencies and the President to investigate and consider suspending Mr. Bello Koko, echoing the recent actions taken against corrupt practices in the government, especially that of Dr Betta Edu, the erstwhile Minister of Humanitarian Affairs. What is good for Betta Edu is also good for Bello Koko. “

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