DEAR MOBY

Hello Mobylizers...I’m sure I’ve told y’all that y’all is the bestest kina people on earth (I just found my American accent.... you dig?). Anyways, how are you and yours? God bless us all mightily and abundantly...

So, I have decided to start something new for our blog. You know we have the rant Thursdays, where you can rant about anything and/or anyone so other blog readers can share your pain and help with pieces of advice. I’m adding the ‘dear Moby’ day **big grin**...where you can send me a personal issue or problem, a challenge you are facing, or something bothering you and you are unsure of what to do and need a second opinion. The inspiration came due to watching lots of Trisha. I just love the way she handles all these issues.. even ones you can't phantom.  I would do my best to try and provide answers and/or solutions where necessary and other Mobylizers would also try to help with contributions and possible solutions. And we could even pray about it together if need be. I posted something of such before (my unfortunate date with rape.... you can check it here) and it was good. You can send in your letters or mail to moby.amusu@gmail.com and I will treat it discretely. Your letters are only published with your permission.

So  I got a mail from a very young friend..(19 years old) and it was quite disturbing. This mail actually inspired the creation of this platform on our blog. Let me also state that, you can send mails by proxy...that is; you can write me on behalf of someone else you know that has the challenges. So people, let’s do this....Let’s save this young man’s future.

 Dear Moby,

           I just recently passed out from secondary school. I am the 4^th child of 6 children; my younger sisters are still in secondary school. I am 19 years old and I have always wanted to be a rapper. My Father is banker and my mother is a lawyer. My eldest brother lives and works in London. The 2^nd Child (my other brother) is doing his masters also in London. My elder sister is in her final year in the university.

           Moby, why I write you is because I have a serious issue with my parents and my siblings. I have always wanted to be a rapper. I remember I use to write many lyrics when I was younger and even till now. I really love to perform on stage, go on tours and be very popular. But my entire family is against it and it saddens me. My father insists I must be a banker like him but I hate the job. I want to live the life of a star, with girls, money, fun, alcohol, parties and all those things. It has been my dream to be like 50cent, he’s my mentor. But no one would agree. So my father said he wouldn’t send me to the university and that he would stop giving me money unless I decide to read banking and finance. The only person that sort of supports me is my eldest brother but he is not around to help.

          I decided to join my friends that do internet scams. They make a lot of money and I can make money to promote my music career. I have already made up my mind to do this but my cousin (your friend) said I should write you 1^st. She has been trying to convince me otherwise. I really do not know what step to take. Please tell me what to do.. I really want to be a rapper. Thank you.

Moby speaks:

Dear friend:
                           Your story is a very serious case. The truth is you are the only one that should decide what you want to become but you always need guidance from your parents, elders and other people with experience. The truth is, I find your reasons for wanting to be a rapper a bit shallow. Women?, alcohol?, parties??...Maybe your Father senses you want to be a rapper not for the passion of the profession but rather for the ill gains and pleasures. When your dream career does not have some positive, edifying values, then it’s not an ideal thing to go to. But in the end, you can be smart about this. Go to school, study something good, then when you come of age and can make your own decisions, then you can do whatever you want.  As for the internet fraud thing, you would be digging your grave fast if you try it. Doing that would only bring more trouble...I won’t tell you not to do it, I’ll just let you know what the bible says about it in the book of proverbs it says “wealth gathered by dishonesty would diminish” so the choice is yours. For now, you are obliged to listen to your parents. You are only 19, maybe you don’t have to study banking & finance, you can pick another course you are comfortable with and try and convince your Father you would prosper in that. I know my mum really wanted me to be a doctor and I wanted to be an actress. I went to the university and now if I decide to do anything, she can only support me.... that's all. Your actions would speak louder.. If he sees your true commitment, he would be willing to give you a chance. I hope I have been able to help. God bless you.

Mobylizers over to you.... what do you think? I'm feeling like Oprah right now.   Let him have your views..