Most times you might never know how much of greatness you carry on the inside until you decide to take up the many challenges life faces you with, with a resolve to grind them to powder. In 1974 Fela Kuti had a serious fall out with his main tenor saxophonist, Igo Chico and in one of the legendary feats of his life, he vowed to replace Igo himself in 24hours. He was not afraid to take up the challenge, he practiced for 17 hours straight, and when the group appeared at the Afro-spot that Friday night, he played all the famous Igo Chico tenor saxophone solos with enough competence to satisfy his loyal audience. Today, that name Igo Chico might not ring a bell at all but Fela Anikulapo Kuti is one name that is still been celebrated even in death. And before he died, he became one of the greatest saxophone maestros from Africa. No man is big enough to devalue or water down your greatness. Take up the challenge to be all that any mouth have said will be impossible. You are blessed!
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