To play Mega Millions and have a chance at winning:




Choose 5 numbers from a pool of 70

Pick 1 Mega Ball in the range from 1 to 25

To win the jackpot, you need to match the 5 Mega Millions numbers and the Mega Ball for the particular draw. The minimum guaranteed jackpot is 40 million and it grows by a minimum of 5 million dollars each time the jackpot rolls.




To win any of US Mega Millions secondary prizes, check the prize breakdown below.




US Mega Millions - Prize Breakdown







The winning combinations and the prize amounts for US Mega Millions include the following:




Numbers Matched Mega Ball Number Prize

5 YES Jackpot

5 NO 1,000,000

4 YES $10,000

4 NO $500

3 YES $200

3 NO $10

2 YES $10

1 YES $4

0 YES $2






People that earn the jackpot can choose a lump sum payment (minus taxes) or annual payments during 29 years. Each next payment will be 5% bigger than the previous one.




The 2nd prize is one million dollars paid in cash only.




You win by matching at least 3 numbers. Any time you match the Mega Ball number, you win a prize.




All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date.




If there is no jackpot winner, the jackpot rolls over to the next Mega Ball draw.




Interesting Facts about the US Mega Millions







1. Originally, Mega Millions carried another name – the Big Game. It was launched back in 1996 and the name change occurred in 2002.




2. Mega Millions is the world’s lottery that has handed out the largest jackpot ever of 656 million dollars. There were three lucky winners that split the humongous amounts. The winning tickets were bought in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland.


3. The biggest Mega Millions jackpot that has been won by only one individual is 265 million dollars. It was handed out on February 24, 2015, and the winning numbers included 26, 32, 44, 45 and 58 + Mega Ball 11.






4. As surprising as it may seem, approximately one billion dollars in Mega Million earnings have never been claimed. Even an individual ticket that won 99 million dollars has remained unclaimed.


5. On Tuesday 31 October 2017 the Mega Millions game changed its rules. The ticket cost doubled, jackpots became bigger and the odds of winning the 2nd tier prize of $1 million became better.




Latest US Mega Millions Results

The US Mega Millions draws take place every week on:
Tuesday, 11pm Eastern Time

Friday, 11pm Eastern Time

Ticket sales for the draw close at 10:45pm on the days of the drawings.
To find out if you’ve won something, check the Mega Millions results below:
Date Result

12 Jan 17 18 33 46 60 24

09 Jan 16 29 31 65 67 23

05 Jan 28 30 39 59 70 10Tohttps://m.24lottos.com/lottery/mega-millions

A UNIPORT student identified as Oreva Okoija currently in her 300 level has been accused of slashing her roommate, Nancy’s nose with a razor.

According to the report shared by the victim’s friend, Lilian Victor, the two roommates have been having issues after Nancy broke their door because she couldn’t find the key to the room.

Meanwhile, the victim has claimed that Oreva slashed her nose because she is more beautiful.

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Many of us have come to believe that eating healthier means eating lots of fruits and vegetables. While fruits and vegetables are much better for you than refined foods like cookies and chips, my experiences and research have led me to believe that too much fruit can be harmful to your health.
A lot of the fruit that is grown today is much higher in sugar than they would be in a natural environment. Have you ever tasted a wild blueberry? How about a wild apple? On their own, they are delicious, but you may be surprised to discover that they aren't nearly as sweet as modern day varieties. Over thousands of years, humans have been able to make fruits larger and sweeter than their wild predecessors through hybridization.
But sugar from fruit is natural, so you should be able to eat as much as you want, right? This question is best asked of fruitarians - people who eat nothing but raw fruits. It is not uncommon for a strict fruitarian to eat five bananas and five dates for breakfast, one large canteloupe for lunch, and five large peaches for dinner.

Some fruitarians take a more balanced approach and eat lots of less sweet, seed-bearing fruits like tomatoes and zuchinni. They also eat plenty of greens like romaine lettuce.
Regardless of which approach is taken, I have not met a single strict fruitarian of more than two years who didn't have significant health challenges. The most common challenges are dental decay, osteoporosis, wasting of muscle tissue, inability to maintain a healthy weight, chronic fatigue, skin problems, thinning hair, weakening nails, and excessive irritability.

Some of these problems are the result of nutritional deficiencies. The most common deficiencies that I know of in this population are vitamins B12, A*, D, zinc, and certain essential fatty acids.

Another problem with a high fruit diet is that it can lead to problems involving the hormones that regulate your blood sugar; insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone. A chronic imbalance of these hormones is a sure way to develop cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

The encouraging news is that when you eat fruits in moderation, they can contribute to excellent overall health and fitness. Here is a list of some of my favorite, healthy fruits:

1. Berries - Be sure that they are wild or organic, as commercially grown berries are heavily coated with pesticides. Berries tend to put less stress on your blood sugar - regulating mechanisms than other fruits, and provide loads of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals which protect you against disease. Frozen wild blueberries are available year-round in almost any grocery store.

2. Avocado - An excellent source of raw fat, which is essential for healing and maintenance of health. Avocados are also an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The fatty acids found in avocados provide excellent fuel for energy. A good avocado has a rich, creamy texture and a rich green color towards the outer part of its flesh.
3. Figs - If you haven't tried a fresh black or green fig, you are missing out on one of the most minerally dense fruits there is. Fresh figs are superior to dried figs, as the drying process creates an unhealthy concentration of the natural sugars in figs. If you are going to eat dried figs, strive to eat only a few per day. Figs are particularly high in potassium, calcium, and iron.
4. Pomegranates - If you could choose only one fruit to get into your blood and provide super protection against free radical damage and chronic disease, pomegranates would be a great choice. By weight, they have one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants among all fruits.
5. Apples - Like all of the fruits listed above, apples are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

From a practical viewpoint, apples are one of the most affordable healthy fruits to eat on a regular basis.
If you want to eat super sweet fruits like bananas, grapes, and ripe persimmons, you may want to eat them with some dark green lettuce, celery sticks, and avocado, as the mineral density in these green foods will help to dampen the unhealthy effect that super sweet fruits have on your insulin levels.
I recommend staying away from fruit juices most of the time, as their concentrated sugars contribute to health problems related to too much insulin production.
* While it is true that vitamin A can be made from beta carotene, which is found in lots of fruits and vegetables, many people are unable to make enough vitamin A for their daily needs from beta carotene alone. Effective conversion of beta carotene to vitamin A depends on a number of factors, like a healthy gall bladder, sufficient dietary fat, and a healthy thyroid gland. Sufficient intake and absorption of vitamin A is essential to a number of processes, including building and maintaining healthy mucosal linings throughout your body, enhancing your immune system, and supporting your vision.
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Lawyer-turned musician and Soft Work crooner, Falz, has responded to rumours spreading right now about whether or not he got songbird and long time friend, Simi, pregnant.


The rumour mill which was spun into action by the ever nosy Kemi Olulonyo wannabe, Uche Maduagwu, on his Instagram page has seen him become the scum of social media, a status which the eccentric young man seems to rather enjoy. Or how else how can one explain the cocksure confidence with which he reported Simi’s 2-month pregnancy as well as her inability to pin it on either one of Falz or YBNL act Adekunle Gold who, both of whom are very close friends of the Jamb Question singer, and have been rumoured to be dating her by several media platforms and gossips?

Well, trust Falz the Bahdguy, he couldn’t wait for a call to appear at Celeb Police station before throwing up his own response to the ‘grievous’ allegation, especially when confronted directly by a fan on his social media space. As usual, the ever playful Ello Bae singer turned it to play by accepting responsibility, but not without adding that she already due, thereby crashing the whole Uche Maduagwu assumptions. Check out his response below:

In one breath, he says it’s true and it’s not! The sensationally comic Falz! But then, what did Celeb Police expect from the Well Done Sir trendster? That he would lawyer up and sue Uche Maduagwu? Is that what you were expecting too? Guess we might have to wait for a long time. Over now to Simi and Adekunle Gold. Stay tuned.

                             WHY THE PRESIDENT IS HARDLY SEEN IN PUBLIC


President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that despite insinuations about his alleged poor health, there is no need for apprehension over recovery.

Mr. Buhari spoke Thursday evening through a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba, explaining why he had been out of public glare for a while.

The statement said, “President Buhari’s absence at the Federal Executive Council meeting of Wednesday, April 26, was a last minute decision; otherwise, the cabinet and the public might have been alerted in advance. As eager as he is to be up and about, the President’s doctors have advised on his taking things slowly, as he fully recovers from the long period of treatment in the United Kingdom some weeks ago.

“President Buhari himself, on his return to the country, made Nigerians aware of the state of his health while he was in London. Full recovery is sometimes a slow process, requiring periods of rest and relaxation, as the Minister for Information, Lai Mohammed, intimated in his press briefing after the FEC meeting on Wednesday.

“Despite his lack of visibility, Nigerians should rest assured that President Buhari has not abdicated his role as Commander-in-Chief of Nigeria.

“He receives daily briefings on the activities of government, and confers regularly with his Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. His private residence, in which he has been spending the majority of his time recently, also has a fully equipped office.




“God is the giver of life and health. We are grateful that He has seen our President through the worst period of his convalescence in London. We are thankful that the President has passed a number of benchmarks already. We pray that God continues to see him through this period of recuperation.”
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               HOW TO MAKE MONEY WITHOUT BETTING SITES


Before i begin , let me say HAPPY NEWYEAR to you and Congratulate me on the Soccer betting tip software discovered .. we will hit them hard in the new season .. As a person I go for research to improve the knowledge I have regarding to sport betting.. it will always change as long as the object been played is round. some people see me as a semi god while some see me as a perfect mentor.. let me tell you now.. I am only human trying to bring the best out of this betting thing. I love people that picks up my package and fine tune it into something better than GOLD.. you reading can be better.(I can buy back if you have made a better strategy to make huge success out of it).. its a raw material yet to be tapped on. I decided to develop this software because the betting platform also uses software to determine odds for people to place bet on simply because it works on their past performance to put an odd on each team . so definitely I had to come up with a software that can get all past games and events / options that occurred . To my greatest surprise only few options comes out consistently.. (that why most bettors lose) as for EPL season 2015/2016 was a no go area on the software .. I bet you when you discover what is consistent on the software you make cool cash... read below to see how it works and what to expect from it.
Stop discussing Mourinho vs Guardiola head to head record in the new EPL 2016 / 2017 season or going to www.mirrior.co.uk to read how POGBA joined manchester united and other players to PSG, Chelsea and Arsenal this summer... time is not on your side.. its ticking away remember.




My brother this is what the SOFTWARE will give you "cool down not so fast.. read on"

if you don't know anything on computer or have a laptop..

If you don't know how to download or unzip a file

If you don't have time for research

If you are not a serious bettor, because the system is for people that wants to earn a living on soccer betting
  ***DON'T pay for the Software I will advice you to go and attend a COMPUTER COLLEGE before meeting me because if you are trying to give me a hard time I WILL respond the way you brought it. and stop spoiling me around***

Imagine someone asking me "how do I download" another person asking "what is notepad" after telling him to get his passkey in the notepad.. another person told me I have "just installed the software in a cyber cafe what next?" another person telling me "my friend installed it on his laptop too" after you have been warned that one system one software.. #just want to make money , (when I get all this questions!) I will reply them to visit a computer college then they start insulting.. is that my fault? you have been warned..! so the serious ones should read along or book a session with me. ....

NOT that I don't hav any fault I DO.. I agree that I delay atimes but not denial. I am human as as well and attending to lots of people isn't a joke. but when I delay and you talk bad about me, after you get your package will you erase what you have posted about me on the internet?(I might be driving, in a function, church, meetings, etc) hmnn I careless that don't stop me from getting my cash. anyway lets proceed to the way forward.. .

                    HOW IT WORKS & WHY IT WORKS..

The software comes with a passkey code so as to enable full installation on your system (desktop or laptop) , after installation then you launch it.

its easy and straight forward.. you update (updating helps the system to load previous games and statistics played a day before) then you can select which league you want to place your bet on by choose it or all leagues , the percentage of occurency , (that how often does the option you want to go for occurs i.e over/ under , ht/ft, half with most goals etc) then click you search button..
It will summarize and bring out the leagues or teams you can get them to play on......

And why it worked is that , when you invest on high level of occurrence there is huge possibility of winning and making good profit. Why we chose the software to do the job.. anything written down can't be forgotten. so we need some past event to measure the outcome of another day game on the football pitch. not just a past event but an event that keeps happening over and over again..Because the betting site platform (www.nairabetbet.com , bet9ja.com , www.merrybet.com, surebetbet.com etc) is always monitoring past event too to give odds so that we can bet on.. so we need the ANTI-software to give us 90% accuracy of past event too so as to know where we will put our money on.. Hint :- EPL teams in season 2016/2017 are nothing to invest on even the software detected that at 50% search no EPL teams was consistent .. BUT i discovered lots of leagues gave me good result of consistency at 90% search... And if i get constant and positive outcome of a particular match won't i make money from it or sell as FIXED? And again you can get 3 to 4 odds daily then you WANT TO INVEST 15000 naira i will advise you break it into N3000 on 4 odds you get from the software bring a possible outcome of N12000 (1 batch).. then you can have 5 of this.. if all comes in you get N60000 profit.. i bet you cant loose all.. all you need is to win 2 batches to be in profit.... If you have the software ready wait for 2 weeks after the season have started before using .. a lots of transfers and managers have moved.. let the software analysis what is constant before you put in your money..! #BEWISE "Now I'm about to open your eyes into something new and more lucrative", still on sport BET .. but you will now call it SOFTWARE 4 SOFTWARE... to making money from your bookmakers. Let them be your constant source of income.

watch how the software looks like and how you can pick accurate games

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11 LUCRATIVE BUSINESS TO START DURING CHRISTMAS

It a yuletide period again! You shouldn't be left out of this fun refreshing season. This is a jubilant period you can start a profitable small business or improve your sales business in Nigeria.
Are you an entrepreneur, students or youth? Christmas is one of the biggest holidays to earn more income to give you much needed relief and happiness. It doesn't require much capital to start up a Christmas business. I know you are ready to get your pocket depleted with those Christmas enticement, meanwhile others will be capitalizing from you. You don't need to relax, feel idle, or shy in this period. You can still have fun and earn your cash.
For those who have pondered on the kind of business to engage their self this Christmas. Here are some lucrative Christmas business you can start with.
     You can start a Business At Home


Christmas Business: A lot of people will be traveling home and abroad, some will move into your residence, they will likely want to buy some Christmas excitement to take up home or gift for their loved ones. Once you have the right product in your shop people will patronize it.
Everyone wants to partake in the love: everyone wants to look good, many want to prove their love and care. No one will like to be set aside for the holidays. Parents will love to buy gifts and goodies for their kids. Youth will like to express their joy with wonderful things they see others using, so it's guaranteed that you will sell this season.

11 Lucrative Business To Start This Christmas
1. Makeup Artist: Christmas is a season to make huge money from beauty, and cosmetic business, many women want to get professional make-up artist to look great for the holidays. Your services will be highly appreciated as a make-up artist. There're lots of occasions to attend, just get yourself prepare with every makeup tool, bag, and cosmetic products.
It is also a time you can market some makeup tools, bags, cosmetic products that can earn you extra money. Also, print some complementary cards, and advertise before and after photos of work online.

2. Design and Sells of Christmas Cards: Are you an Artist or Graphic Artist? Christmas is a time where people exchange greetings cards, some attach it to gift or flower. If you can design wonderful and motivating, romantic, cards for the yuletide season. You can make lots of profit for your service. If you don't have ideas on how to design it, you can buy them on wholesale and sell it at retail in your shop.

3. Photographic Business: If you are a photographer or good at handling a camera, you can make a great amount of money from captions this Christmas. Search for an event around you where children, youth or potential adult are having some fun request them for a shot, or give some moment shots and show to them. You can make up to N40 000 a day with just snapping and printing. Let's see the maths. Maybe you snap 100-200 pictures for a day, and a picture is a cost for N200 when multiplied together, it a whopping of N20,000-N40,000. Isn't that great?

4. Clothes And Shoes: I really want to have new clothing this Christmas, I will stop at some shop to get myself new outfits, yeah! It might be your shop or boutique. Everyone wants to look good and show case their fashion sense. To start up this business you, you must choose a niche or if you want to start big. You can choose to sell children shoes or clothes, adults clothes or shoes. Whichever you placed your decision on will definitely give much money. If you want to start this business get in touch with those who are into this business, they will be a great help to guide you through.

5. Jewelry: During Christmas lots of women wants to look astonishing with their fashion sense, jewelry is one of the things they want to match up with the dress. Some buy it as a gift for a friend or family member. If you make jewelry or sell it. This is the absolute period to make your dream money. There are ways you can sell your jewelry. You can advertise it on social media free, drop it at store shop where they sell wears, and someone can patronize there and love your designs.

6. Fireworks: fireworks or knockout are part of the tools that stir emotions during Christmas, more money to make if you venture into this business, it has less capital startup, with just N5 000 you can start a firework business and make back your capital + Profit that same day.

7. Party Entertainer: Are you a Comedian, MC, Musician, dancer etc or Manage a dancing or Musical group. There will be many parties this season. Some of this parties will be attended by adult or kids, if you have good talent in entertaining people, you will make great pay from some of this parties. Be prepared because you might be needed to keep the participants cheerful and move the electrons in them.

8. Catering Services: Parties and events everywhere during this yuletide period. You can monetize your catering skills if you're good beyond doubt on various cooking recipes either on indigenous or intercontinental dishes, I don't expect you to be idle while others are making money, this a good business to start with and earn huge pay for handling the food in event or parties.

9. Toys: I remembered when I took my little siblings out on Christmas and we came across with some lightning toys. The way they scream and yell out for it, I couldn't ignore them but get then each. I wonder how many parents bought toys that day there. Toys business is a very profitable business to start this season, this business is capable of setting up your fits high among other lucrative business. During Christmas, there is always a high demand for toys by kids or parents as a gift for kids.

To start this business find out from people who are specialized on the business, they will guide you on where you make an order of different collection of toys, capital to start, at your personal finding, search for an accessible location where you can stock it or someone you can partner within a shop.

10. Drinks: During Christmas, there is always a high demand for drinks. If you are a retailer of soft drinks, beers, liquors or gins, wines, juice etc, You going to make extra income in this business. If you are in this Business you have to stock up your shop with drinks, because it is certain you sell double of a bottle than the decay months.
If you want to start this Business in Nigeria, it is very easy to get a location especially if you are living in a town or city, with N20 000 and N30 000 you can start drink selling a business in this Christmas, and sell close parties, event, club, etc. With an assurance of selling all your bottles a day.

11. Frozen Food: For those that didn't patronize frozen foods shop in the past month, it is a custom in Nigeria they will definitely need to eat a chicken 🐔 or turkey on Christmas.
Frozen foods Business deals on selling of foods such as chicken, turkey, beef, fishes etc.
For what I know about this Business, I've never seen anyone who claims of not making profits after a full cartoon sales. It a very lucrative business if you are in the right environment or marketplace

In case you are in business, it's time to make more money. To start this Business you have to choose which to specialize on for this Christmas if you're starting with a less capital. Then you have to buy any of above mentioned in cartoons and make your much profits a for good start after the yuletide period.

Others

Gift items
Christmas lights, trees, hats, ornaments, Santa bears, Santa clothes etc
Christmas musical disk
Pack and sales gift
Wristwatch, wristbands, Necklaces, etc
Perfumes and fragrance or air freshener etc
Travelling bags
Homemade loaves of bread, snacks, cookies, cakes etc
Salon business either female or male hairdressing Business ( sell of hair weavons and attachment)

Wrap Up
You can make this Christmas a year to remember, don't just spend and don't replenish your wallet. Make attempt and engage yourself in any of this small business and you will smile happily next year with no sense of regret.
Season's greetings from Freshboi

This is a Topic that will continue to stay Relevant as more and more ladies are now taking Prostitution seriously as if it’s a 4 unit course
All these our babes nowadays are not holy at all… The kind of atrocities they commits ehn, even Olosho wey dey do short time for Hotel dey do training for their side.

The love of money has eaten deep into their head and trying to keep them as a Girl might just seems impossible. Different issues will keep coming up as a result of their crazy attitude or suspicious movements.

Pay attention, because even if you’re sure your woman would never stray or cheat on you, the urge may pop up at one of these times. Then put our advice to work and remember to Thank us later!

Let’s go!!

1. In a Hurry?

Your girlfriend might be cheating on you if she’s suddenly too busy to hang out and constantly has somewhere else to be. She might also become more protective of her phone if she’s receiving messages from another partner.

If you think your girlfriend is cheating on you, have a conversation with her to discover the truth. If you’re not sure if she’s cheating and you’re not ready to ask yet, read below for more possible signs.

2. See If She Starts Caring A Lot More About Her Appearance
If your girlfriend’s wardrobe has suddenly tripled over the last two months, but you’ve barely been out on a date, then she may dressing up for someone other than you.

It could be a coworker, a classmate, or just about anyone else in her life. And if she’s suddenly putting a lot more time into her hair and makeup when she says she’s just going out with a friend, then something may be up.

3. See If She Withdraws From Your Family
When ladies are truly in love, they tends to put more pressure on their boyfriend’s begging to go see their relatives and all that. The moment she stopped asking, then there is a big trouble looming.

Also, you guys might have visited your Parents place together often but the moments she starts dribbling you or telling you stories anytime you want to take her to your Families place, then you should be rest assured that the Relationship is Over. At this junction, don’t force it on her anymore.

4. See If She Withdraws From Your Friends
The same goes for your friends — though she might have previously loved hanging out with your friends, if she suddenly never wants to hang out with them, then it may be because she’s trying to free herself from you.

If she’s cheating on you, then she may feel like she doesn’t deserve to be in your social circle, or she doesn’t want a reminder of how much fun you used to have before things went sour.

5. See If She Starts Avoiding You Whenever You Wish To Have Sex
If she’s cheating on you, she won’t be comfortable with you seeing her body. She won’t want you to see her undress, and she’ll be more likely cover up herself whenever both of you are in bed.

If she’s getting some love somewhere else, then she may feel guilty, or just plain not interested, in sleeping with you. If you previously had a pretty good sex routine going, and now she’s been “too tired” or “not feeling well” the last ten times you tried to make something happen, it could be a sign that she’s getting satisfied elsewhere.

My brother, when this starts happening, you don’t need a pastor to tell you “it’s over”.

6. See If She Gets More Secretive & Protective With Her Phone Whenever She’s Around You
When everything was still fine, she use to show you her phone to point out a funny article or photo and sometimes asked you to check her texts for her and always left her phone out in the open.

Now, she locks her phone any time you come into the room, never sends text messages in front of you, and even added a password to her phone — or even her computer.

If she stop pressing her phone in your presence, then be rest assured she doesn’t want you to see who she’s been chatting with – get that straight into your head bro.

7. See If She Starts Mentioning A “New Friend’s Name” Suddenly
Has a new name come up once or twice recently when you both are discussing? Has it come up — a lot? If so, then this may be the mystery man you’re afraid of.

Try asking some basic questions about this person. If she blushes or gets defensive, it may be because she doesn’t want you to know anything about the man she’s seeing.

Try to notice her tone or the look on her face when this person comes up. Does she look excited and giddy — or just guilty? If so, she may be cheating.

8. See If She’s Nagging/Getting Mad At You More Than Usual
Though she may have a lot of reasons for nagging you, one of them may be that she no longer finds you so attractive and that the relationship is about to hit the rock.

She could also be feeling guilty for betraying you, and can be using her nagging to justify her behavior. If she points out every little thing you’ve done wrong, then she may be doing it to feel better about acting badly.

9. See If She Stop Telling You Anything About Herself
If your girl stop telling you about her daily activities and everything that happens to her, then you need to be worried as she now has someone she can confide in other than you.

Ladies are fun to gist with, the moment your lady starts becoming boring or talk less when you both are discussing, then you should be ready to join the Single club again.

10. She Stops Caring
Women are wired to care about the smallest details about their men and relationships. She cares how many times you call and whether you make time for her.

She gets angry with you when you forget those important dates in your relationship and will make a big fuss about it.

So when your lady stops caring or stop getting angry that you didn’t call or text her, then bros, you have a cause to worry.



We hope you enjoy this Article.

In case any lady is making you go through hard times, kindly console yourself and move on with your life.

Ladies will flock around you when you’ve got enough papers – My ₦1 advice.

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Why Most Musicians Fail To Grow, Expand & Sustain A Successful Career In Music Over The Long Term
Musicians & bands pursuing a successful career in music typically don’t make it because they simply chase the wrong things. Here are the most common reasons for their failure:
They believe success can be found by trying to get their music & name to as many music fans and music industry people as possible. This approach is called, ‘Spray & Pray’. Failure Rate: 99%
They don’t have a real strategy for building a successful music career… In fact, they typically don’t really know the difference between ‘doing stuff’, ‘tactics’ and ‘strategy’. The steps they do take are not part of a well thought-out & proven strategy. Instead, they are disconnected ‘tactics’ (actions) that lead to disappointing results. Failure Rate: 99%
They don’t have a success mindset. The very first requirement for success is the one thing that all people who fail love to skip: a success mindset. Not having it is the biggest killer of success in the music business. With the wrong mindset, a truly successful long-term music career is impossible. Failure Rate: 100%
They believe they can develop a successful long-lasting music career on their own. Fact is, nobody makes it in the music business ‘on their own’ today – nobody. At every level of the business (especially when trying to get in it), going alone is music career suicide. Failure Rate: 99%
They focus their efforts on pushing their music & themselves onto music companies (record labels, management, promoters, publishers, etc.) without first finding out exactly what things these companies really want, then become, do or have those things and finally develop a specific strategy to deliver them. Failure Rate: 99%
They never take real action into building their own career in music because they cling to the false beliefs that in order to become a successful professional musician they might go broke, starve, or risk everything to make it. Believing in such old myths prevents them from making smart choices to become a true success. Failure Rate: 99%
They blame their own lack of success, opportunity and income on everyone & everything else. They whine about how nobody else has given them a chance or done the heavy lifting for them. This way of thinking is typically a cover-up for their own mistakes, laziness and procrastination that then causes them to make poor choices. Failure Rate: 100%
They drown themselves in the failures of the trial and error approach, the guessing approach or the outdated crap that everyone else says to do (… you know, the people who aren’t actually successful in this industry, but love to give their unsolicited ‘opinions’ and ‘advice’…). These approaches to developing a music career don’t work, suck, and in some cases are outright dangerous to you, your music and your music career!
This is what happens when musicians think and act in the ways above:
Two paths await most of these musicians: 1. Years of struggle, frustration and disappointment as they spin their wheels, never really getting anywhere in the music business… or 2. Give up and return to the crappy unfulfilling day jobs they so desperately want to get out of once and for all, but can’t – they’re stuck there… forever. Either way the result is sad.
I’ve been where you are now – passionate about your music & wanting to take your music to the world… but at the same time struggling, frustrated and not getting anywhere – I’ve been there.
The 7 Things Every Musician Ought To Know About Music Career Growth, Creating Opportunities And Competitive Advantage!

1. The music industry does NOT look for great music to sell - or even great musicians .... Record companies, managers, promoters and big successful bands (who might hire you) look for great 'people' who can also create good music. What this means for you is, you need to prove yourself to be rock solid in three key areas (beyond your music) in order to put yourself at the top of the list.
You need to show people and companies in the music industry that any relationship between you and them will be a great the best possible investment for them. You do this by adding lots of value and reducing risks to the other side. Most musicians aren’t aware of this and/or don’t even try. There are lots of ways you can do both of these things once you learn what they are, how they work and how to implement them... This is one of the things I mentor musicians like you to do. Fact is, you MUST do this, because if you don’t, the music industry will simply find someone else who will … no matter how great you (or they) think your music is. In addition, when it comes to your music career, you need to prove that you put your money where your mouth is. That means the music industry wants to see you investing in
yourself before asking them to do the same – more on this later.
2. Contrary to what the vast majority of people falsely believe, opportunity is never ‘given’ to musicians . Opportunity is created by musicians who have the right mindset (more on this below), add value & reduce risks for the other side. If you want to build and sustain a successful music career, then it is suicidal to depend on & wait for others in the music industry to ‘give you’ opportunity… You must be proactive and create opportunity for yourself and others around you. It’s not as hard as it sounds when you do the things in point 1 above. This is what I have done and is what I successfully coach other musicians just like you to do.
3. The most underestimated and often misunderstood element required for building a successful career as a professional musician is
having the right mindset . Many people believe they already have the right mindset to become a successful musician… The truth is, I can definitely tell you with certainty that most musicians simply do not possess the right mindset at all – and the few who do, often lose that correct mindset once things get harder, the stakes are higher or situations become stressful… However, the good news is, virtually anyone can learn, master and sustain the right mindset for all situations with the right training and efforts.
4. You really have zero competition . You probably think the world is filled with competitors and that in order for you to experience your own success in the music industry, you must ‘beat the competition’. The truth is, you don’t really have any competition. Most musicians will eliminate themselves from music career opportunities because they don’t know about or do the critical things I’m teaching you to do (and what not to do) on this page. Once you become truly valuable, low risk and can communicate those facts effectively, the music industry WILL want you, no matter how many other talented people are also trying to achieve the same things you are.
5. The reputable people and companies in the music industry are looking for musicians and bands to invest in for the long term – this is why they invest in ‘people’ and not in ‘music’. The music industry wants to be sure you are committed for the long term – they won’t be ‘asking’ you if you are committed to the long term,
they’ll be looking for the proof based on what they can find out about you via their research teams... and yes they absolutely will search for all kinds of things about you, your mindset, your commitment, your track record, your strategy, your value and elements of risk.
6. Getting your ‘foot in the door’ is the primary focus of most musicians seeking a career in music. They think once they are in, they will stay in, or their career will be built on the music they’re creating. This myth is the surest way to get yourself thrown out the same door you just got your foot into. To become a successful professional musician, you must have a strategy that gets you ‘into the music business’, ‘keeps you in the music business’ and ‘makes both you AND everyone around you thrive in the music business’. Until and unless you have that, the chance of developing a successful music career is basically zero.
7. The biggest secret to success in developing your own career in music is integrating all the pieces together . This means that when you take an action of some kind (for example, promoting your album, getting people to your website, expanding your social media presence, promoting your live shows, seeking deals with labels, managers, promoters, etc.), all of the things that go into doing those things must be integrated with everything else you are doing. When the pieces are disconnected, they are simply single actions – that is not effective. When they are integrated as part of a real strategy, then your chances to achieve your objectives go through the roof.
Now that you know what you need to be, do & have, and most importantly, what NOT to do, what next?
The first thing you need to realize, understand & accept is that nobody makes it in the music business on their own. Every star in the music business today does have or has had a music career mentor of some kind – all of them, zero