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Why Mega 99 was avoided by everyone in school by Wale Adeyemo

This beautiful story was shared by Wale Adeyemo.

So I moved to a new apartment ( lodge) in 200 level, when I started making some good money from tech.

The lodge in question was a ‘big boys’ lodge (self-contain, light, gen, water, new building, etc… you know that stuff).

Of course, I met a lot of ‘big boys’ and quickly made friends with most of my neighbours. But one guy stood out among my neighbours. I heard his gist before even meeting him … not positive stuff.

People spoke about him with so much irritation, like he was a pest, a disturbance... the guy that’s always “smelling,” banging on people’s doors to charge his phone and lamp, and begging to do chores for a fee.

That got me interested. This was supposed to be a ‘big boys’ lodge, so how come someone could afford to live here (rent was around ₦200K..) but has to do chores for his neighbours for a fee?

Out of curiosity, I went to the porter and stylishly asked about this mystery guy. Unsurprisingly, the porter further buttressed the story (the porter has a ‘bad’ mouth, normal normal).

He described how poor this guy was and how he couldn’t afford a room in the lodge. I asked him, if he couldn’t afford a room in the lodge, how come he lives here?

Well, the guy rented the store … not a room, a store…so small it couldn’t even contain that student mattress. No windows, no toilet, no source of natural light, and no electricity.

It’s so stuffy you can’t stay there for 20 minutes without being covered in sweat. Because of this, the guy always had to leave the door open, including at night.

We finally met. We spoke at length. I asked for his name and my guy said I should call him MEGA 99 (Mega nine nine) , that that’s what they call him on the street. Very funny dude.

Anyways, we became friends. He’s a very happy guy… Celestial boy. He sings so well and has this very positive vibes. So I asked him to always come to my room whenever he needs to charge or needs anything at all.

Not long after, he brought multiple phones to charge, and I started ‘whining’ him that he don hammer, he don buy two phones.

Only for MEGA 99 to say the other phone belonged to his roommate. Roommate? How? Where? Inside which room?

Well, he brought someone to stay with him inside that same ‘store’ that could barely contain him and his school bag. He said the guy (roommate) was his guy from primary school; they came from the same village in Osun.

His parents (the roommate’s) could only raise the fees for the pre-degree program, no money for accommodation, no food, no clothes. So he (MEGA 99) had to show love to his guy since he had space.

Omoooo… I felt bad. There was I with a whole room to myself with almost everything. There was MEGA 99 with a cubicle, yet very generous, happy, and cracking us up with his songs and jokes.

I asked him to bring his friend over. I thought MEGA 99 was funny, but this his guy was on another level. I made rice and beans with boiled eggs that night. We ate, played PES, and dozed off at my place. We became friends, even though they were two years my junior.

The Saturday evenings that the three of us would go to ball house to watch match were always hilarious. MEGA99 and his friend are Chelsea fans ….they too dey make noise..

I left the lodge a year after but kept inviting them to my new place watch ball. The bants no be here.. lol.. they were now Akindeko boys…

We kept in touch even after I graduated and left FUTA.

They also graduated and moved on with life, while I continued building startups.

Things were very, very tough for me a few years ago, financially. Startup is tough (and very expensive). I had spent all my savings, sold my car, and a lot of other things to fund my startup and pay off debts failed iPhone importation business.

Then one random afternoon, MEGA 99 called from nowhere. I was happy to see his call. We started banting as usual.

At the end of the call, he said, “Bro, thank you so much for those uni days ooo. You really tried for me and my guy. I go like send you small thing to just appreciate you.”

I thought he was joking; well, until he wasn’t.

He said, “Bro, drop your account details, abeg.” I OKAYed him and we ended the call.

Sent my digits. A few seconds later, he called, “Bro, shey na dom account?”

“Dom account bawo? You wan send me dollars?”

Sent my dom account… alert received ….$1,000 from MEGA 99.

Omooooooooooo

The same guy that couldn’t afford accommodation.
The same guy that was living in a store.
The same guy that had to beg to charge his stuff.
That money was a miracle and very timely. I was dead broke.

I went to eat a proper lunch at Captain Cook across my office, entered GTB to cash out, and called my aboki to change it. Swagger restored! E mi odidi CEO.

The same guy is one of the biggest supporters of Parrot .. Always liking and reposting our contents..and shares ideas and feedback about the product.

Even though he doesn’t write reviews , he has sent more than 10 users our way.

See ehn, nobody can make it alone.

Most self-made stories are usually half-truths.

Friendship is a gift. A huge gift.

I’ve enjoyed solid, meaningful, and impactful friendships, and I’ve been intentional about being a blessing to my friends as well.

The number of times friends have come through for me are too many for them not to be divinely orchestrated.

Thanks for that cash, MEGA 99.

I know you are reading this post.

If you had to choose one, which would you choose:ise Isegun (spiritual works for victory) or Ise Ibukun (spiritual works for blessings)?

One of the biggest errors we have made in our church is accepting the belief that the Holy Spirit operates primarily and exclusively through the Spirit of Prophecy.

The Holy Spirit operates through different manifestations or expressions, often referred to as specific "Spirits" in the Bible. Some of these include:

1. Spirit of Prophecy (Revelation 19:10)

Enables believers to speak God’s message, foretell future events, or reveal His will.

2. Spirit of Wisdom (Ephesians 1:17, Isaiah 11:2)

Grants divine insight, understanding, and the ability to apply knowledge effectively.

3. Spirit of Understanding (Isaiah 11:2)

Helps in comprehending deep spiritual truths and making godly decisions.

4. Spirit of Counsel (Isaiah 11:2)

Guides believers in making wise choices and providing godly advice to others.

5. Spirit of Might (Isaiah 11:2)

Empowers believers with strength, courage, and supernatural ability for divine tasks.

6. Spirit of Knowledge (Isaiah 11:2)

Gives deep revelation and understanding of God's Word and His purposes.

7. Spirit of the Fear of the Lord (Isaiah 11:2)

Instills reverence, awe, and obedience to God’s will.

8. Spirit of Discernment (1 Corinthians 12:10)

Enables believers to distinguish between spirits, truth and deception, or divine and demonic operations.

9. Spirit of Grace and Supplication (Zechariah 12:10)

Encourages intercession and draws believers into deep communion with God.

10. Spirit of Holiness (Romans 1:4)

Works to sanctify and transform believers into the likeness of Christ.

11. Spirit of Truth (John 16:13)

Leads believers into all truth and prevents deception.

12. Spirit of Glory (1 Peter 4:14)

Rests upon believers, especially in times of persecution, strengthening and sustaining them.