100% Naija Article About The Mandators

100% Naija writes: The Mandators, a reggae duo of Victor Essiet and (then wife) Peggy Essiet, have long been one of Nigeria’s best kept secrets. Thrilling stadium crowds of over 80,000 people, their performances were legendary. Add to that, several releases in Africa and the massive LP, “Crisis,” which went platinum for sales beyond half a million.
In 1979, The Mandators emerged on the Nigerian music scene with the release of their debut album, “Sunrise.” Three years later, The Mandators released “Imagination,” an album for which they toured, with a then unknown guitarist named Majek Fashek. After a three year hiatus, The Mandators released “Crisis,” which swept the country like wildfire. Released on Polygram/Nigeria label, it was one of the first big commercial hits for African Reggae in Nigeria. Following “Crisis,” The Mandators recorded three more records: “Rat Race,” “Rebel” and “Storm.”
Victor is currently based here in the States, still doing his thing.

MY CONDOLENCES TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE AURORA COLORADO MOVIE THEATER MASSACRE

GUNS AND AMMUNITION EQUAL DEATH AND MORE DEATH!

GUNS CAN NOT KEEP US SAFE BUT JAH AND JAH LOVE CAN AND WILL!

Why do we ignore the real constitution which is the commandment of Most High Jah that simply says love one another as thyself and do unto others as you wish them do to you? Why are we looking for redemption when we can find it in Jah Revelation? If we uphold this constitution then the one that says that you have the right to bear arms becomes null and void. Then those providing you with the guns and weapons would stop smiling to the bank and we and our family will stop crying to the morgue and to the cemetery. Remember what Jesus Christ said to Peter, “put thy knife away for those who live by knife shall die by it.” I know that we all will die but Jah made us to live for each other living out our time gracefully and giving him thanks and praises. Many years ago death befell my family when armed soldiers came to my father’s house massacring my siblings for no just cause. I cannot begin to tell you the hurt I have gone through all my life from losing so many  family members in one place at that tender age because of violence by guns and ammunition but Jah saved me from all the flying bullets or else I would have died before I had a chance to grow. So who feels it knows it. Let us do something to end this violence because you or your family could be next. These weapons are like ill wind, its blows no one any good. We need to be free from the lies and deception of our oppressors telling us of our right to bear arms. In the words of Most High Jah, the most powerful arms to bear is love and there is a place where there is love for everyone, in His kingdom and within your heart. If you listen you will hear and if you open your eyes you will see but if you follow the politicians you will never get there. My condolences to all those who were wounded and those who have lost loved ones in the Aurora Colorado Movie Theater Massacre. May Jah heal each and every family affected.

Victor Essiet (The Mandators)

Victor Essiet & The Mandators: Best New Entertainer 1999 International Reggae and World Music Awards