Wahala represents a state of being. In Nigeria, the word originates primarily with the Yoruba ethnic group and means "problem" or "trouble". Yet the word itself has Arabic origins from the word "wahla". Here, wahla means "fright" or "terror."
From Arabian regions to Nigeria, the meaning of words shift depending upon the people who speak them. Problems can be terrifying depending on their significance. Solutions to problems can generate further wahla or wahala depending on its effects. No matter the situation, wahala experienced by even the gods could spell doom for those that worship them.
Alaafin of the Oyo Kingdom
Born as the fourth Alaafin of the Oyo Kingdom, Shango possessed the powers of a god of magic, thunder, and lightning. His very name meant "to strike". He wielded these powers against his detractors indiscriminately as his purpose was to rule over the Oyo Kingdom when his turn came to pass. Shango lived his life while experiencing wahala in every corner. Women wanted him, and men wanted to be like him. Desires for his office brought untold dangers to each day he lived.
Yet, as any mortal or deity exists, so true dangers to their existence exist, for no being is exempt from the state of death. It comes to all regardless of their power. In an attempt to turn suspicious officers against one another, a local chiefton thwarted Shango's efforts and caused a loss of followers for Shango's reign. To escape his mortal coil, Shango may have taken his own life to transcend the mortal realm.
'Virtues of the fallen' WOTW Winners!
| PLACE | AUTHOR | ARTICLE | REWARD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ST | @samsmith1971 | The Enemy Without, The Enemy Within | 100 POB |
| 2ND | @erh.germany | Talking about virtues By not talking about Them. WOTW challenge accepted! | 70 POB |
| 3RD | @mineopoly | The Taxman's Sheep | 50 POB |
| 4TH | @liftslikealady | Be Careful What you Wish For.......Patience | 30 POB |
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| Name | Reason | Amount (POB) |
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| @nonsowrites | Grading Assistance, User Engagement | 100 POB |
| @calumam | Project Dev, Grading Assistance | 100 POB |
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- This week's contest starts 27/2/22 @ 00:00 UTC
- This week's contest ends 14/3/22 @ 00:00 UTC
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The Word for S5W2
The Word for THIS week (S5W2) is: WAHALA
The Word for next week (S5W3) is:
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Honorable Mention
@alekst7 brings a special article to our attention through his presentation entitled "Holy Nonentity". Thank you, as always, for your participation in the contest. I apologize for missing this article in my final screening.
Best wishes for Alekst7 and his family as they are currently in the Ukraine during these trying times.
In Closing
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