CIA EXCLUSIVE | Dikky - iFocus (Prod. by X-Blaze) > @Dikky_CIA @Ciaclique1 @TheRealXBlaze

MUSIC: Dikky - iFocus (With Lyrics)

Onyedika Nwoji, with stage name DIKKY, is a Hip Hop Artist and Producer, and also a founding member of CIA Empire Entertainment in Nigeria. He is back with a brand new single, iFocus.

It's time to get your FOCUS RIGHT!

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On this Hip Hop song with a beat that would most definitely leave you involuntarily bumping your head, Dikky opens up about his struggle with depression, failure, heartbreak, and various challenges of life that often makes him want to quit and throw in the towel. This is about his REALEST and HONEST song so far. But the song is full of POSITIVE ENERGY and POSITIVE VIBES. It's a sure MOOD BOOSTER for any who feels down at the moment, or is also dealing with depression. On this song, Dikky briefly explains how he overcomes the odds by focusing on The One who gives him FOCUS.

The song was produced by X-Blaze, and it was Mixed & Mastered by Dikky.

Twitter/IG: @Dikky_CIA, @Ciaclique1 @TheRealXBlaze

The lyrics to iFocus is below:

VERSE 1: 

So much going up in my head 

It's so heavy I just wanna drop dead! 

But now I gotta let it, drop it off 

Cos it's so depressing when these voices try to drown me out! 

Welcome to my real life, mehn it's so hard, mehn it's so dark 

I've been pushed back, I've been knocked down, for real mehn I just feel wack! 

Looking back at the lost time, I feel like I'm a real waste! 

The odds against me like I'm hooked on failure, I feel like I'm a real mess! 

Mehn I swear, I've been drowning under pressure 

Losing focus when I worry, now I done dey feel the tension. 

My future looking blurry and I'm giving in to doubt 

I'm sinking deeper in depression looking for a way out!

E no easy, mehn I swear e no easy! 

When the ones that claim to love you break your heart and leave you bleeding! 

The worst feeling, mehn it's crazy being Dikky. 

In the midst of all these challenges, I feel I hear a voice saying...!

Bridge:

Hey! But these are just clever distractions! 

To make you quit by controlling your reaction!

So now I know better 

Focus on Christ so I see clearer 

Even when challenges get tougher 

Focus on Christ my burden bearer! 

Hook:

So much going on my mind lately 

These voices say that I will never make it 

Haaa...They try to drive me crazy! 

But I gotta prove 'em wrong so I'mma 

Focus, focus on The One who gives me focus 

Bring it on but you can never sway me! 

Naaa... This pressure cannot break me! 

Because I focus, I focus! 

VERSE 2:

Snap out of it Dikky! Enough with all of that nonsense! 

Enough with all of that bullcrap! You done been down for a long time! 

I know they hoping I fail, I know they hoping I fall. 

No matter what happens, my mantra, KEEP MOVING FORWARD! 

That's my password, I dey pass the test with my focus! 

Breaking up with depression, aiming high so I rise up! 

Building strength in adversity, and them challenges are for a season 

My glory days are not far, I'm in this process for a reason! 

Who be the guy wey dey talk say I no go make am cos I no dey do my music like them? 

Who be the guy wey dey talk, say my music career na waste of time? 

Who be the guy wey dey talk say me no get hope for life, my wahala plenty? 

You must be kidding me, now that I'm living it. Feeling so free as I'm chasing my dreams! 

You can feel my sound now, cos I'm walking on water 

I'm never drowning, cos I got my focus right (focusrite)! 

I'm unperturbed mehn, cos He made me tough and I got that Strength 

And I got that Life, when the pressure mounts, I say...!

Bridge:

Hey! But these are just clever distractions! 

To make you quit by controlling your reaction! 

So now I know better 

Focus on Christ so I see clearer 

Even when challenges get tougher 

Focus on Christ my burden bearer! 

Hook:

So much going on my mind lately 

These voices say that I will never make it 

Haaa...They try to drive me crazy!  

But I gotta prove 'em wrong so I'mma

Focus, focus on The One who gives me focus 

Bring it on but you can never sway me! 

Naaa... This pressure cannot break me! 

Because I focus, I focus!

#BaeSeries | When Loving Seems Difficult

WHEN LOVING SEEMS DIFFICULT

Before anything else, it is important that we first lay a foundational understanding of what love is and what it is not. Let's kick this off by understanding the latter:

What love is not

Love is not a feeling. It's not an emotion (though it can ignite emotions). It is definitely not sex, so we can as well stop calling sex "lovemaking" since it has nothing to do with love. It is also not butterflies in your stomach, and love is definitely not blind. Love sees clearly.

So what then is love?

It's simple. Love is simply a DECISION. It is a COMMITMENT. It is deciding to love regardless of how you feel and what you see (the good, the bad, the ugly and the crazy). If loving is based on how we feel, then it won't be love. Love is a COMMAND (John 13:34), and we are to love just as Christ loved us. Even while we were still sinners, God loved us and gave up His Son Jesus Christ for us (Romans 5:18, John 3:16). So loving isn't based on how we feel, it is a command, a decision, a commitment, and above all, loving is more of an ACT (with the right ATTITUDE) than it is of words (1 John 3:18).

Now we have understood what love is (and is not), how then do we apply it to our relationships/marriages?

The truth is, you will not always feel like loving your partner, but we have already established that love isn't based on our feelings or emotions. Real love is tested for it's genuineness when the circumstances surrounding your choice to love isn't favourable. In spite of your partner, you must continue to love them. You are emotionally vulnerable to them, which makes it easy for them to annoy you, hurt you, drive you crazy and instigate other negative emotions in you, but that shouldn't change your love for them. In fact, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 actually summarizes the attributes of LOVE: Love is patient, kind, not jealous, not boastful or proud or rude, doesn't demand its own way (not selfish), not irritable or easily provoked, doesn't keep record of wrongs, doesn't rejoice in unrighteousness and injustice, it never gives up, never loses faith, always hopeful and endures through every circumstance.

Loving isn't easy, but it becomes easy when we have been divinely enabled to love by the author of love Himself. One who isn't born again does not have the love of God in his heart, and it is impossible for such to love just as Christ loved us…and still loves us. The carnal man loves based on his feelings (especially from the information his 5 senses receive), and love based on feelings isn't love but LUST. But the Spiritual man loves because he has the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Love. The Holy Spirit enables him to exhibit the fruit of the Spirit, which is LOVE (Galatians 5:22-23). The characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit of Love are; joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. They are very similar to the ones mentioned in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

As much as we are required to love our partners regardless of their flaws, there are situations where we need to apply godly wisdom to balance this, if not, we will be hurting ourselves even more. This applies especially to people who are yet to be married: As a Believer, you have NO BUSINESS being in a romantic relationship with someone who isn't born again. God FORBIDS us to be unequally yoked with unbelievers (2 Corinthians 6:14-17), no matter how nice they are, because niceness is not a fruit of the Spirit. Such people can't love like Christ, and loving such people without even being in a romantic relationship with them requires divine enablement by the Spirit of God. So dating them shouldn't even be an option, or else you will keep loving them and getting hurt in return (Matthew 7:6). You can't invest your love in a relationship with someone who has no real relationship with God, even if they claim to be born again but still have no fruit as proof. If you do, you'll only hurt yourself at the end. So when making a decision on who to date, with hopes of getting married in the future, apply godly wisdom, because Wisdom is profitable to direct (Ecclesiastes 10:10). And such wisdom can ONLY come from a real relationship with God through His Word and prayer.

Finally, no one is perfect. Being in a romantic relationship with a genuine Believer doesn't mean they may not hurt you, especially in marriage. But love conquers all. When loving seems difficult, talk to God about it, but let it not affect your own level of commitment to love. In fact, that's even the best time to increase the dose of your love, because love truly conquers all. And in situations of conflict, always try to initiate an open and honest conversation with your partner IN A LOVING MANNER. Share your heart with them, tell them EXACTLY how you feel about their words, actions or attitude towards you. Relationships require A LOT of dialogue, you MUST keep talking. Once the communication is suffering, the relationship is suffering. Don't be quick to break up with your partner. Do all you can (the godly way) to salvage your relationship. And for the married folks, we already know that divorce is not an option. Save and protect your marriage, don't give the devil a foothold in your marriage. If things aren't working out well, seek professional and spiritual counselling. You know love feels sweeter and stronger after a reconciliation.

So don't forget, LOVE IS NOT A FEELING, it's not based on emotions, even though it ignites emotions. LOVE IS a DECISION, a COMMITMENT. And God remains the centre of that love because He is the author of Love. A romantic godly relationship is actually a threesome; it involves YOU, YOUR PARTNER, and GOD (LOVE) at the centre being the BOND. A threefold cord is not easily broken (Ecclesiastes 4:12).

—Dikky.

#BaeSeries

POST | 5 Areas You Must Strive To Grow In 2018

5 AREAS YOU MUST STRIVE TO GROW IN 2018

I have a habit of letting my mind roam in the morning, what you might call meditation. That was the state of my mind this morning while relaxing after my early morning workout routine. It's a new year and I believe we all have plans for 2018. If you don't, I do! That explains the reason why my mind was hovering around personal development and growth this morning. I decided to share some insights as a mere post on social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.), but I felt "heck, why don't you just put it up as a blog post instead?" I mean, it's been a while I wrote on my blog, and it won't be a bad idea to make this particular post my first blog post for the year 2018. I should use my blog more often this year though.

So here are five key areas we should strive for growth in 2018, because I believe PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT is the FOUNDATION for SOCIETAL DEVELOPMENT:

1. SPIRITUAL GROWTH:

This should be self explanatory, and it remains PRIMARY (of utmost importance). Strengthen your relationship with God. Study more, pray more, and reach out to people more. Also read some sound Christian literature and listen to a lot of sound teaching messages. Don't neglect the gathering of Believers, especially the close friends you roll with. Keep a company of Believers as close friends. Find a place that teaches the Word, practices the Word, and flows in the things of the Spirit and stay committed there. Be an active member of the Church (The Body of Christ). Most importantly, as you learn sound doctrine, let it also reflect in your conduct. Make no excuses for your sins. Grace has already been made available for you to deal with it. Keep your FOCUS ON CHRIST and you'll UNLEARN, RELEARN and LEARN a whole lot that will make you a better Christian this year. And if you are yet to accept Christ, Nigga watchu waiting for?? Get into LIFE and start living!

2. MENTAL GROWTH:

Open your mind! Keep it really open and fill it up with knowledge. Read up articles and books on various topics and subjects (not related to Christianity/religion). I'm not talking fiction, novels, fairytale, etc. They have their place, but I'm talking about books that help develop your mind, your thinking, and your general outlook towards life. If I should recommend, I'll say read about Personal Health, Leadership, Relationship/Marriage, Philosophy, Sex, Parenting, History, Politics, Psychology, Business and Technology. You can only stay relevant if your mind feeds on relevant information. Also play some games that TASK YOUR BRAIN. It may be chess, scrabble, puzzles, sudoku (I love this one), etc...as long as it ACTIVELY involves your mind. They help sharpen your mind, improve brain power, and make you smarter.

3. EMOTIONAL GROWTH:

You MUST learn how to be in charge of your emotions, or they'll dictate your every actions/decisions. Learn self control, anger management, patience, humility, loyalty, etc. Also learn how to relate differently with different people at different times. You must improve your EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. Learn how to love, trust, respect and value people. Become a better spouse in your marriage, a better parent to your kids, a better partner in your relationship, a better leader to your followers, a better staff in your work place, a better employer to your employees and a better friend to your friends. And most importantly, learn how to please people without displeasing yourself, breaking your principles, or even defiling your conscience. Learn to CONSCIOUSLY GUARD YOUR HEART so you don't end up being an EMOTIONAL WRECK.

4. PHYSICAL GROWTH:

This is something you MUST do this year. Hit the gym! Gotta keep the blood flowing. And no, it's not only for people who want to lose weight, so NO EXCUSES! It's about keeping the body fit! Treat your body right. Eat healthy and work out that gorgeous body of yours! Do some push-ups, sit-ups, jogging, and if you can, push/lift some weights! Physical exercise also helps your mental alertness, you'll feel less tired, less stressed out and always bubbling with life and vitality. And yes, it will also help you stay young. And for my married folks, it will greatly improve your sexual relationship with your spouse! Please don't ask me how I know. Just take my advice.

5. INNOVATIONAL GROWTH:

You must learn to break new grounds. Improve your CREATIVITY! Come up with NEW IDEAS. Do something new, or do something old in a new way. Be innovative in your various fields and careers. Outdo yourself, reinvent yourself, break your own records, never relax in past glories. KEEP MOVING FORWARD! Be uncomfortable with the status quo. Improve your skills, improve your art. Be DIFFERENT, be YOU, and DO YOU! Rebrand yourself! Don't get stuck in the rut! When you keep doing things (you are very passionate about) the same way all day everyday, boredom is inevitable. Spice up your life and work. Get PRODUCTIVE and CREATIVE!

I believe strongly that if we can create a plan to improve in these five areas and diligently follow through with it, we'll definitely have an amazing year and years ahead of us. 2018 is just beginning, it's not too early to start working towards achieving the goals we have set. Soon we'll wake up and realize 2018 is almost winding up. The clock has already started moving and it ain't waiting for no one. But you can choose to be ahead of time. It all depends on you, not God. He has already given you ALL that you need for life. Take advantage and GET TO WORK. 2018 is already a GREAT YEAR!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, and do have a MIND BLOWING 2018!

—Dikky.

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#ThisIsDikky

#FocusOnChrist