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Saturday 18 January 2014

Photos: Rapper Lyrical behind bars in expressive new photoshoot

30 year old rapper, Lyrikal (real name, Jesse James), has released some photos of himself behind prison bars. The concept driven photos are part of the rapper's personal campaign to communicate the challenges of the average young person living in Nigeria today. Continue...



According to Lyrikal; "Hip Hop is a form of self-expression that tries to challenge or merely evoke the mood of the circumstances of an environment. The bars are a metaphorical play on the musical jargon; where they represent a point in a verse which contains the punchline for a rap - this is why we used sixteen photos. But most importantly, the bars represent the physical oppression, mental captivity and creative limitations facing the Nigerian youth today"

Lyrikal borrows quotes from William Glasser, Musiq Soulchild & Nelson Mandela in the expression of his call to freedom.


at 1/18/2014 03:56:00 pm

99 comments:

  1. AnnMarie18 January 2014 at 15:58

    May ur wish not come true in Jesus name

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  2. Bonita Bislam18 January 2014 at 15:59

    Nice concept.Dis chap exudes intelligence.Its a true representatn of Nigerian situation

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  3. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 15:59

    Nice Pics Brov, i second That...


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  4. FAMMIE18 January 2014 at 16:01

    Ok... Seen, heard

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  5. Unknown18 January 2014 at 16:01

    are we sure he is not for real!! just saying!

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  6. Walata18 January 2014 at 16:01

    Linda have u get the info about Sen. Magnus Abe in UK, the Uk health had blast Nigeria medical practioners for allowing sen Abe to be flown to UK without any trace of bullet or wounds in his body after paying 50,000 pounds what a shame to naija report said there was no trace of bullet yet they paid £50,000k

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  7. BONARIO NNAGS18 January 2014 at 16:05

    owk seen.

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310

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  8. Peejay18 January 2014 at 16:09

    Deep stuff...

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  9. Unknown18 January 2014 at 16:11

    Ok next

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  10. Zenki brown18 January 2014 at 16:14

    #itsallrite#

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  11. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 16:18

    I understand the concept,anti-gay bill 14 years in prison.

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  12. jbankzE18 January 2014 at 16:19

    I like d wordz,reali gud

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  13. Alloy Chikezie18 January 2014 at 16:19

    I like the concept


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  14. Unknown18 January 2014 at 16:23

    Making sense unlike all dis dumbheads

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  15. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 16:24

    May God not allow u go to prison

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  16. @MEETD®EALEVANS™18 January 2014 at 16:26

    He communicated @ least now I know him

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  17. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 16:29

    This one na Photoshop shoot!

    Shocking explicit photos of portharcourt sectary leaks online

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  18. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 16:29

    You must all agree with me that we are almost all behind bars, as long as we aim as at a target of our individual dreams


    visits us too at Nigerian entertainment news

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  19. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 16:33

    I really love his concept of "behind the bar".... However,I don't wish to live behind the bar in my life.
    -Yemoh.

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  20. Inyavic18 January 2014 at 16:37

    Who took the pix?

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    1. Gbenga19 January 2014 at 00:46

      Someone.... u want to put tht one too behind bars?

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  21. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 16:41

    Dpes he have to use a prison to express himself?`

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    1. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 17:19

      Read b4 u comment pls. Y do nigerians ask stupid questions instead of findin out demselves?. Naw ur criticizin instead of learning frm one or two quotes.

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    2. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 17:23

      Its an art and only artistes would understand

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    3. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 17:33

      Wats expensive dere? Is it d orange jump suit or W̶̲̥̅̊н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ ?

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    4. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 17:35

      Read the message dude!!! Forget the bars, he made a lot of sense....

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    5. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 17:36

      Read the message dude!!! Forget the bars, he made a lot of sense....

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    6. Naija Movies Nollywood18 January 2014 at 18:00

      Not to express himself? But to express the position in which Nigerians youths. get it right! Thumps up to Lyrical


      Which celeb is hotter? Check the pictures out at Nigerian celebrity news

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    7. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 18:26

      U obviously can't see/think beyond the pictures #myopic#
      U've been imprisoned by ur thots.....this message is for u! Embrace it

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    8. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 19:02

      Can you even read?

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    9. Unknown18 January 2014 at 19:09

      Do u hav 2 comment?????
      Essien.

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    10. nra18 January 2014 at 19:10

      U need to go back to school,or u just do not have the intellect to understand his views, so shut the hell up, dumkoph!!

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    11. Unknown18 January 2014 at 19:11

      Dyu hav 2 comment????

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    12. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 19:49

      E clear...#MAURINgabS

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    13. Chidigood18 January 2014 at 20:28

      That is why u lack knowlegde. U can't just read to understand. Just for the sake of i have MB, let me use it and open LIB. See what she has posted and comment trash. Coconut head

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    14. Full Blooded Anambra Woman19 January 2014 at 07:03

      Ha, all una replies hit am gbam! Some people claim to be graduate yet the are not intelligent. Peripheral thots kawai! They refiuse to read the meaning all they do is read the words and churn out what their myopic minds understand! Arrrggghhh! So annoying! a

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  22. 9NaijaOracle18 January 2014 at 16:44

    So refreshing to see an artiste with an actual message to youths...devoid of sexual innuendos and nonsensical messages and lyrics...this is real intellectual property spun by an active an virile mind; we need more of this infusion to our youths...thumbs up to your message lyrical!Way to go....

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  23. Amarachukwu18 January 2014 at 16:44

    Ok oooo

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  24. Unknown18 January 2014 at 16:45

    I tier o!

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  25. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 16:51

    Every dick n harry...

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  26. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 16:52

    Lyrikal should kindly find a productive 9-5. He's been rapping since I've been in secondary school with no success story and now I'm done with nysc. I only feel sorry for the photographer and photo editor who were embroiled in this showcase of joblessness.

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    1. Full Blooded Anambra Woman19 January 2014 at 07:11

      You fool! Do you fink that you will get a job immediately after wearing that your stupid uniform abi na only you corper shaun! U dey him pocket to know say him no get succes story? Abi him come beg you money? If to say I see you na fifty hundred lashes I go land that your black yansh. How dare you! I pray God keeps you at home for five years, no job, no business no money just only hand-me-downs, na that way you go take swallow your words. Oshi! Ode! Olodo-one-kobo! People like you are the biggest and most challenging problem that Nigeria has; believing that 9-5 jobs are the answer to all financial problems... Na person like you go dey neck deep in debts when you get a job. Fool! Inglorious bastard.

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  27. Pretty Boy18 January 2014 at 16:57

    Creativity is not being sensible.. It's freedom to exceed limits. To push beyond invisible boundaries and still deliver a message. Big ups bro! Blessed!

    (Ladies love me/Im on ma Cool J)

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  28. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 16:57

    @ Anon 4:41 Must you just open ur gonorrhea mouth and spew shit?try and read his messages again b4 yarn dust.. abeg go chop calabar dog shit if ur brain don lock

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    1. Anonymous19 January 2014 at 07:13

      Dude, ds your words also refer to anon 4:52. Did you just read the dude's comment. Irate words!

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  29. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 17:03

    I dnt knw ooo u knw dat all dis janja rastaman r always 4rm prison

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  30. Unknown18 January 2014 at 17:05

    Smh ,some musician are just...

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  31. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 17:12

    @anon 4:41 u're too shallow minded to understand. Nice one jare

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  32. Unknown18 January 2014 at 17:14


    These dayz everybody wants to be come a yeyebrity.*celebrity*

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  33. Unknown18 January 2014 at 17:17

    Okay... Nice expression!

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  34. Unknown18 January 2014 at 17:19

    Anonymous 4:41, what is wrong in that? The concept is brillant, nice words to go with each... Loving it

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  35. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 17:27

    Doesn't make sense at all. U don't have to do time to be a star. This is bs. .

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  36. Unknown18 January 2014 at 17:27

    This is good... I love it. It weighs more when you read open mindedly.

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  37. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 17:32

    Love the use of the bars!cool metaphor,creative! Me love totally!

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  38. Janelicious18 January 2014 at 17:33

    nice concept

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  39. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 17:37

    Deep words that should stir the average Nigerian Youth. Good content from a good head. better than some of the Oshii we get to hear every day. Please when are we seeing the Album. All we need now is great bids then you have an evergreen song!

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  40. wemimo18 January 2014 at 17:54

    Good lyrics on point.

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  41. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 18:08

    Its creative...really creative n different..quite expression..@PM...u don't hav to be smart to understand dis..geez...wonder wat uld b ..if u r lower dan smart...hear him say:Does he have to use a prison to express himself....He's definitely talking to u...hmmmph...u r behind bars.

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  42. STBABA18 January 2014 at 18:18

    VERY GOOD CONCEPTUAL EXPRESSION

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  43. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 18:22

    He killed his message by placing that cigarette between his lips. Smoking is a deadly habit that causes lung and colon cancer, diabetes, erectile dysfunction and ectopic pregnancies. It shouldn't be in any responsible messaging targeting the youth.

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  44. Tola18 January 2014 at 18:28

    This is the best and most illustrative photo shoot I have ever seen. Makes a lot of sense and for a good cause too. Not photo's promoting nudity and joblessness.

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  45. Unknown18 January 2014 at 18:41

    Nice concept

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  46. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 18:49

    Nice choice of words......!

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  47. slimzyose18 January 2014 at 18:55

    Cul concept,like it.

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  48. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 18:57

    Deep words....

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  49. diamondsr4eva18 January 2014 at 18:57

    Wow, wow, wow! This is creativity gone free 4get d bars jor. D emotion, body language and the message were in perfect unision and i must say this got me thinking. Kudos lyrical. If ur music sounds as gud as this, ill want me sum rap music

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  50. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 18:58

    RESPECT!U V GOT A WOLD OF INTELLECTUAL WORDS DRE

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  51. blackpearl18 January 2014 at 19:04

    Love the words....*deep*

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  52. Unknown18 January 2014 at 19:11

    Lovely concept......
    Essien

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  53. Unknown18 January 2014 at 19:12

    Lovely concept......
    Essien

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  54. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 19:14

    I wonder

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  55. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 19:27

    okay.....

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  56. BOKO HARAM18 January 2014 at 19:34

    Mumu, shei U having to used Kiri Kiri to expression your sing. U be dan iska

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    1. Full Blooded Anambra Woman19 January 2014 at 07:21

      Walahi! @ boko haram, kai wawa muna-piki ne! Dan buru ubanka! Dan duri uwara ka! Ana magana, kai ka bude bakai da yana wari kaman ka sha ruwan soak away. Ban san don mai Linda takara ba ku hanu, ba ka iya spelling ma bari a chei wey ka iya turanchi! Don allah ka shiga ramin kenkeso da ga fitar. Linda, no find my trouble oh! Better post my comment. Some fools nEed to be told.w

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    2. Full Blooded Anambra Woman19 January 2014 at 07:54

      Walahi, @ boko haram, kai wawa munapiki ne. Duri uwara ka! Dan buri ubanaka! Aganin ka, ka na da kai ko! Baka iya spelling bari ka iya turanchi. Ba lafin ka, don mi Linda ta baku hanu ne shei ne ya sa ka na bude bakin ka da yana wari kaman ruwa soak away! Walahi, in su elders na magana, ka yi shuru. Don na gani iska ne kadai ya chika kai na ka. WAwa. Linda, post my comment, d fool need to be told.

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  57. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 19:46

    Hmmm o make sense
    #MzEmeraldSayso

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  58. Jumanji18 January 2014 at 19:53

    Bros dis ur prison cell fresh gan ooo... If na so e dey be, naija agberos no go mind @ all.

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  59. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 19:55

    By dia fruit u shall knw dem

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  60. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 19:55

    Tears are rolling down my cheeks right now because I connect to every of his thoughts. I hate the way I look. I just do. I have an ugly body, I have never had a girlfriend, I'm a coward, and I'm just tired of my life....I want to be free. Sometimes I want to get a gun and kill myself. *sobs*, I need help.

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  61. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 19:57

    So dey have already start puttin people in jail for gay. Naija na waoh.
    Didn't he die

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  62. Ray Boy18 January 2014 at 20:13

    Ode! That's literature

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  63. Ray Boy18 January 2014 at 20:14

    Olodo! That's literature

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  64. Unknown18 January 2014 at 20:19

    I can't even read it,I don't knw d guy so e matter no interest me.

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  65. airbee18 January 2014 at 20:20

    Nice and creative concept

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  66. Ray Boy18 January 2014 at 20:30

    Olodo! That's pure literature

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  67. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 20:35

    Must you comment. ? Dpes or Does? Annuofia

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  68. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 20:43

    Great sense or reason and I love the prison concept....

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  69. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 20:55

    I read all & I salute him *kress

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  70. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 20:56

    I hope he won't end there.

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  71. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 21:20

    Lyrical rapper funny #bright bravo#

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  72. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 21:21

    Wow!!! Nice concept nd inspiring. pray ur rap lyrics r good too. Hobimeyer say so.

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  73. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 21:32

    Read d lyrics Mr anonymous b4 u start commenting...Mtscheeew!

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  74. Anonymous18 January 2014 at 22:12

    We have taken note. NEXT!!! Hilary Obiorah

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  75. Jade19 January 2014 at 00:01

    After reading some comments here,i have come to understand why musicians churn out "ikebe super","whine your waist" etc every single day to d extent that it is almost a norm to have bootyshaking in d first 2seconds of a video before you get an audience. Its a breath of fresh air to see something different.

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  76. Unknown19 January 2014 at 00:35

    That's quite inspirational, highly talented guy thumbs up mi guy.... keep it up, he remind me of Bob Marley and lucky Dube

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  77. Anonymous19 January 2014 at 11:14

    Arise Nigeria Youths....I love my country..No be for mouth only. The time to Act is now...

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  78. Anonymous21 January 2014 at 02:45

    Jah bless and guide you, protect and get you outta there and make your wish come through blurda..

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