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Ben Awoks

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Philippians 4:13. Strategy Consultant.

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@benawoks

Ben Awoks

8 months

This issue is very long and concerning, but crucial because it heavily affects the lives of Nigerians, so let me summarize this gazette story in this short and informative thread.👇👇

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Peoples Gazette

8 months

EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu screws Nigeria over in Paris, returns OPL 245 ownership to Shell-Eni after cornering lucrative onshore assets to nephew Wale's Oando

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Ben Awoks

8 months

What is OPL 245? OPL 245 (Oil Prospecting License 245) covers a defined deep-water offshore area approximately 150 km off the Niger Delta. In essence, the holder of this government-issued license has exclusive rights to exploit the crude oil in the area. Now, President Tinubu

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Ben Awoks

8 months

@PharmUcheey Corruption is very rampant in our History, it's so sad. We really need to do better

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Ben Awoks

8 months

has restored the ownership of OPL 245 to European oil majors Eni and Shell. Historically, there has been a yearslong corruption inquiry into the massive oilfield, and experts are saying the block’s actual reserve ranges from six to nine billion barrels. (a sh*t ton of value)

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Ben Awoks

4 years

@LikeStojakovic @RTNBA this tweet stinks of racism

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Ben Awoks

8 months

The story starts in 1998, when the General Sani Abacha Regime awarded OPL 245 to a Nigerian company, Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd., with Dan Etete, then Min. of Pet. Resources, as a shareholder. The signature bonus was set at $20 million (an insane level of wide-open corruption, right?).

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8 months

Former attorney general Bello Adoke colluded with Mr. Etete, a money-laundering convict, to use Nigeria as a middleman in the murky deal. About $1.1 billion from Shell and Eni was said to have been disbursed to the Nigerian officials involved through JP Morgan.

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Ben Awoks

8 months

This 2011 deal later became one of the biggest scandals of the Jonathan administration and the biggest embarrassment Nigeria suffered abroad in its handling of oil deals. It was called the "Malabu oil scandal," and it exposed how several Nigerian officials, including

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Ben Awoks

8 months

(It's the military so...) In March 2001, Malabu transferred 40 percent of its ownership to Shell for $18 million. In July of the same year, President Olusegun Obasanjo abruptly withdrew ownership of the field from Shell and gave sole ownership to the state-run NNPC.

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Ben Awoks

8 months

Shell and Eni proposed in the past now that the cases have been withdrawn and parties are back on the same page,” an official said. “Since he has eaten his own, he should not restrain Nigeria’s hands.”

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Ben Awoks

8 months

In 2002, NNPC transferred full ownership of the block again to Shell at a signature bonus of $210 million, which was later paid In 2011, by Shell and Eni (combined), it was the largest ever received by Nigeria for a prospecting license to date.

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Ben Awoks

8 months

all existing cases against Shell and Eni from international tribunals and allowed both firms to take back control of OPL 245 based on the old contract under Goodluck Jonathan and without fresh dues to Nigeria. ( Why??) Even worse, Months ago, as a precursor to the agreement

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Ben Awoks

2 years

So @burnaboy is selling out record shows in The US while totally dominating the apple music Nigeria charts. Home & Away DOMINANCE simultaneously 😭

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Ben Awoks

8 months

The Buhari Administration was pushing for a final decision on the civil liabilities of both Shell and Eni in London and Milan courts, respectively, before accepting an offer of 50 percent of all proceeds from the field, according to sources.

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Ben Awoks

8 months

finalized in London and Paris over the past week, Eni had transferred its onshore assets to Oando, run by the president’s nephew, Wale Tinubu The Gazette was told that there was an arrangement brokered by

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Ben Awoks

1 year

@BleacherReport @Timberwolves "Shots wasn't falling, had to get it on the other end" this is why is important to have a two way game, these kids need to hear more of this.

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Ben Awoks

8 months

The sale has given Oando its biggest-ever payday, and President Tinubu is believed to own a secret interest in the firm. Finally, according to the Gazette story: “What will Nigerians will benefit from is for the president to insist on the 50 percent that

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Ben Awoks

8 months

Mr. Tinubu’s controversial ally Gilbert Chagoury helped Oando acquire Nigerian Agip Oil Company Ltd. (a subsidiary of Eni) and other Nigerian assets of Eni towards the end of 2023 in a deal worth about $500 million, according to American investment banker Jefferies Group.

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Ben Awoks

8 months

in the first place based on Nigeria’s code of conduct statute that barred public servants from awarding federal projects to themselves (finally some sanity) Fast-forward to the present day, and President Tinubu, having restored OPL 245 back to Shell and Eni, also withdrew

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Ben Awoks

8 months

Buhari’s argument was that the $1.1 billion, including the $210 signature bonus received by the Jonathan administration, that Shell and Eni paid to secure the license in 2011 was a futile arrangement because the block should not have been awarded to Mr. Etete

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Ben Awoks

8 months

@gunnarsOGlawo They don't even hide the corruption, robbery in broad daylight

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Ben Awoks

4 years

Patoranking's new jam is Loud!!

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Ben Awoks

8 months

Well I'm glad this went viral and more people can see the truth. In other news I'm a Business Consultant, i empower Business owners with professional services that boost profits and provide security. Check out my services below 👇

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Ben Awoks

8 months

Ben Awoks Professional Services! I've recently expanded my Professional Services offering, reach out to me via my DM or my LinkedIn (link in bio) for Consultation: 1. Music Royalty Setups (Artists, Composers and Music Companies)

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Ben Awoks

2 years

@Sabinus1_ Update don pay😂😂

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Ben Awoks

4 years

@TheslothSidd beyonce just has to look shocked, but deep down she's very happy about it cos he's damn right 😂😂

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Ben Awoks

4 years

made in Lagos ages like the finest wine

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Ben Awoks

3 years

certified music business pro 🎓🥂 blessed to have learnt alot from you @GodwinTom 🙌 prices going up😌.

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Ben Awoks

4 months

How can you be proud of not having children or getting married? Nothing rings. "I'm a selfish person" more than this.

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Ben Awoks

6 years

Air force 1 show them!!!

@WizkidSource

Wizkid Source

6 years

9/5: Naomi Campbell and Wizkid attending the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London.

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Ben Awoks

11 months

@mizzleverse Influencers and OAPs with a Nigerian audience base shouldn't charge in USD.

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Ben Awoks

1 year

@WorldWideWob Anthony Edwards will definitely end up in the hall of fame.

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Ben Awoks

8 months

Follow me, i make informative posts about Business, Politics & Sports.

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Ben Awoks

11 months

I'm +1 Today, God is Great. 🙏

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Ben Awoks

6 years

Odunsi's Album is Solid.

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Ben Awoks

4 years

still amazed at how someone can give us these two back to back💪🏽💪🏽

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Ben Awoks

2 months

@Praise_Ffs You didn't have to speed this video up

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Ben Awoks

2 years

@Andrewb55959012 @RealCandaceO @Kurrco So he consumed 11.0ng/ml of fentanyl (7.0ng/ml above the normal 3.0ng/ml overdose rate) on prescription?

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Ben Awoks

4 years

@TheHoopCentral Dwight Howard is a big fool for being on this list 😂😂

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Ben Awoks

2 years

@ShowtymeZack @EthelbertObaze "ref got the shiesty on he acting different"😂

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Ben Awoks

1 year

@WorldWideWob he's seriously cooking from midrange, such a skilled scorer

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Ben Awoks

2 years

@BigBlueCurry I don't think it was a smart move, later on Udoka gets suspiciously sacked, it was wild😂

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Ben Awoks

1 year

@mikehector The eyes cico, they never lie

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Ben Awoks

4 years

these two will make the perfect "Afrobeats" album

@wetalksound

WeTalkSound (WTS)

4 years

Legends. 🦍 🦅 #ThrowbackThursday

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Ben Awoks

5 years

@PotHakutLastbun the babe na ph babe??

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Ben Awoks

8 months

@stalemayte @mastermixoffice 🙏

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Ben Awoks

2 years

If you're considering coming into the music industry as an A&R, it is a very serious job that requires alot of music and music business knowledge coupled management skills.

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Ben Awoks

4 years

💕💕start off Valentine’s with this beautiful intimate song by @ochoforeign & @OfficialWaje

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Ben Awoks

2 years

Also one of the best strikers to ever play for Chelsea

@90sfootball

90s Football

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Gianfranco Zola at Napoli.

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Ben Awoks

5 years

everyone go see ron louise work ASAP😭. THANK ME LATER

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R/L

5 years

March.

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Ben Awoks

3 years

as an A&R, here's a few things in look for in talents while scouting ( by priority) : 1. Strong sense of identity 2. Work ethic & focus 3. Talent/ Creative skills

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Ben Awoks

3 years

so proud of @ochoforeign 's journey so far, excited to announce his new release A&R' d by ME😎 (Ben Awoks). STREAM Love Cycle Now⏬⏬

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Ben Awoks

2 years

Today the 3rd day of December 2022. I Awokumaka Benjamin Ibifuro hereby recommit my life back to God Almighty through Jesus Christ our Lord. I repent of All my sins and accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and personal savior.

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Ben Awoks

2 years

Asap Rocky on DrinkChamps so authentic and real, one of nore's best

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Ben Awoks

4 years

@gmaneinsteinein @joeyaudiffred @iamtektonik @danielparker030 @KanyePodcast @kanyewest Skate on the paradigm and shift it when I feel like

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@benawoks

Ben Awoks

2 years

Nigerian Rappers, pay more attention to the reality of the market

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Ben Awoks

3 months

That POS operator can now feed his children. If there's anything I'm happy for in the finance space is that banks decided to divest away from ATMs to reduce costs and empower Nigerians as POS Operators. Making naira notes a commodity has a positive effect on its value.

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Foza Billions (The Oracle)

3 months

I tweeted this out of frustration today. Went to the gas station, fill up was going to be like 45k. Fuel station said pos is not working and they don’t collect transfer only cash. A POS vendor was waiting there to collect about N600 on my 45k 😂. Needless to say I left there

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Ben Awoks

3 years

big shout-out to @GodwinTom for setting up @MBAcademyAfrica program, it has been of immeasurable value to me 👌 G.T is a true problem solver & one of my role models 🙏 💪🏾

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Ben Awoks

4 years

@lmao10911122 @adewiththewave skepta is so cool. man can be chilling with Wiz and the whole alte gang in Lagos and next week he's in new york with Mob flexxin😌 the other week his in the studio dropping deep bars filled philosophy and wisdom 😭😭

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Ben Awoks

4 years

it's crazy when u reason it, @FamousBobson never even drop ep😂😂 and look at what he has accomplished 💪🏽

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Ben Awoks

4 years

STREAM HABA TODAY!!! @BlaqBonez

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Ben Awoks

2 years

@chukaobi So basically he gave them 60% of the mechanical royalties (both master & song) While he takes almost 100% of the performance royalties. (both master & song)

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@benawoks

Ben Awoks

2 years

@Andrewb55959012 @RealCandaceO @Kurrco Stop crying. You source is trash agenda. The article is outdated (April 2021😂) . My source is from His court approved autopsy document.

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Ben Awoks

2 years

@stephenasmith who's your source Stephen A? And why are you talking like a housewife?

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Ben Awoks

2 years

@oldnbatweetz @bnjmn2000 @KingJames Stop this narrative 😂

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Ben Awoks

8 months

Ben Awoks Professional Services! I've recently expanded my Professional Services offering, reach out to me via my DM or my LinkedIn (link in bio) for Consultation: 1. Music Royalty Setups (Artists, Composers and Music Companies)

@benawoks

Ben Awoks

1 year

Feel free to reach out to me for the following music related services: - Distribution and Publishing Set up and Pitching. (Both Indie Creators and Companies) - Brand and Sonic Identity Development - Marketing Strategy and Plans. (Playlists, Blogs, Ads etc ..) - Consultations

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Ben Awoks

3 months

There's a war going on between Aliko and The Feds (NNPC). The IOCs are also in the mix on the side of the Feds, obviously. From what I've discovered, NNPC went into an agreement with Dangote to purchase a 20% stake in the refinery for $ 2.76 billion. NNPC failed to pay up...

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Kalu Aja

@FinPlanKaluAja1

3 months

I had to watch this three times, still don't believe what I just saw Like what?

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Ben Awoks

5 months

Lmao The ways of women will always be a mystery to logical people.

@ThaBoyYom

YOM🗣️

5 months

2015 vs 2024

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Ben Awoks

3 years

43k monthly listeners no label, No major plug-ins, good music is contaminating 🤒🤒

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Ben Awoks

2 years

juls has this "purist" natural african sound that nobody can touch imo, the feeling is unmatched

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Ben Awoks

4 years

DS6 cover arts >>>>

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Ben Awoks

4 years

s/o @The49thSt & @wetalksound 💪🏽💪🏽

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Ben Awoks

6 years

Dj Cuppy is one of the flyest to ever do it.

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Ben Awoks

5 years

this is why i work to hard to be financially independent so when I'm ready to put my art out nobody can tell me shit.

@bizzleosikoya

Bizzleosikoya.eth

5 years

Baba everybody wan make money, even you wey Dey create

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Ben Awoks

4 years

It's Sunday! Listen to this amazing song Anymore by @thisistsuni ✨ feel free to vibe on thriller just show us somethings you just love doing a lot. 👌

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Ben Awoks

4 years

@FreddieGibbs @RapCaviar plug blessed with the max like I'm Anthony Davis 😭

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Ben Awoks

6 months

I'm not judging anyone preferences and there's nothing wrong with younger women in their 20s prioritising older and more established men, same with the older men priotising younger women, everyone should use their prime years well, and stop trying to eat your cake and have it

@oku_yungx

Oku

6 months

A 20 year old lady finds it weird dating a 20 year old guy. " I am attracted to 30+ men because a 20 year old guy can't take care of me". 10-15 years later, the 20 year old lady is 30-35 years and suddenly wants to date a 30-35 year old she rejected. Same women will come

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Ben Awoks

2 years

#YPSZN3 🔥🔥

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YPSZN3 by PsychoYP on Apple Music

Album · 2022 · 15 Songs

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Ben Awoks

4 years

@theGeekyMidget I think BBN currently enjoys a monopoly in the nigerian reality tv industry, their impact is wild.

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Ben Awoks

8 months

"The Wolf in Cashmere" is his most popular nickname He was a Ruthless visionary he knew what to do with luxury brands, he knew what brand to buy and when to buy, he became notorious for double crossing some of his partners especially when it came to "controlling interest"

@BigJoeBooks

Uncle BigJoe (The Bookseller)

8 months

I’m mostly reading about how the rich acquired their wealth and when you go deeper, you always realize that there’s a certain amount of ruthlessness you need to achieve great wealth! This man was named the Terminator… he built his wealth on hostility.

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Ben Awoks

4 years

@TylerWeber24 @ComplexMusic they mad cause they ain't getting any interviews or appearances from kanye he's beyond them now, all they can do is talk about him like this plus that maga hat pain them wella😂

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Ben Awoks

2 years

@ZicoAIG Lowkey most Nigerian pastors share similar oratorical styles with Hitler

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Ben Awoks

4 years

congratulations @PsychoYP and the entire @ApexVillage @44DBcollective ya'll are pacesetters fr💪🏽💪🏽

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Ben Awoks

2 years

@Ambrosia_Ijebu @slickDA1st Also Viserys told Rhaenyra "The idea that we control the dragons is an illusion. They're a power man should never have trifled with. One that brought Valyria its doom"

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Ben Awoks

3 years

Picking a single has to be strategic, not just any good song is a single material

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Ben Awoks

6 years

let's all agree that #wttv is album material.

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Ben Awoks

5 years

make no mistake i still stan @ygAddie all day everyday

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Ben Awoks

3 years

it's my birthday today guy's, so grateful to God🙏

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Ben Awoks

2 years

guys this broda has divine vocals @tavesthegreat

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Ben Awoks

3 years

happy birthday to the sonic maestro!! @ochoforeign 👽💐🌹🎉🍾 nxt lvl shit my bro🥂

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Ben Awoks

4 years

ICONIC MOMENT

@bizzleosikoya

Bizzleosikoya.eth

4 years

This was me when @Spaxclassic played me Away by @oxladeofficial . I was screaming Hit Hit hit

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Ben Awoks

2 years

@LadyDonli this album is timeless. an invaluable piece of our culture. 💯

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Ben Awoks

6 months

@LeaguesReporter @Kamiyo_A I'm just happy we can play evening games with quality flood lights

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3 years

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Ben Awoks

8 months

Check out one if my clients @ochoforeign he makes great music.

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@benawoks

Ben Awoks

8 months

The story of the Decline of the Nigerian Naira displays alot of corruption, incompetence and terrible monetary policy. If the CBN converts all foreign currencies in Domiciliary accounts to Naira will that have a positive effect? A brief but informative thread 👇👇

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Ben Awoks

4 years

so excited for new amaarae was on her live when she played the album and there's alot of gems there trust me

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Ben Awoks

4 years

@ochoforeign @ada0obi yo i just remembered that Lego batman movie 😂😂

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Ben Awoks

2 years

@HipHopNumbers One of the best traditional rap songs of all time if u ask me

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@benawoks

Ben Awoks

1 year

@NBA_University More context: AD gets doubled on almost every post up. The Grizzlies know they can't let that happen, they have no player capable of playing AD in the post including the DPOY. LeBron on the other hand is doing a good job but he mostly posts up guards.

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