Welcome to Selahmeditate — hosted by Benzik Ike.

This channel is your go-to destination for life-changing conversations, practical wisdom, and deep insights to help you unlock your full potential. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and empower you to live a purposeful, prosperous, and fulfilled life.

We cover powerful topics such as Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Self-Development, Business, Finance, Leadership, and Meditation, while also featuring in-depth interviews and real conversations with successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, change-makers, and creatives across Africa and beyond.

Whether you're seeking direction, clarity, or the next level of personal and financial growth, Selahmeditate is here to guide you. Expect real stories, actionable strategies, and soul-stirring moments to challenge your thinking and fuel your transformation.

Think. Act. Succeed.

Welcome to the tribe!

Selah


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They always remind you:
“Do you know what I sacrificed for you?”

The clothes they didn’t buy.
The meals they skipped.
The dreams they buried.
The pain they endured -
All weaponized into a debt you can never repay.

So you shrink your destiny.
You dim your light.
You take the “safe path.”
Not because it’s yours,
But because you’re terrified of being called “ungrateful.”

But here’s the brutal truth:
Your parents’ sacrifices were not investments in your imprisonment.

They gave up their dreams so you could chase yours. Not so you could chain yourself to their fears.

Yet, in many homes, sacrifice becomes a leash. Instead of fueling manifestation, it kills it.
You hear it in their words:
“Don’t go too far.”
“Stay close to home.”
“Don’t forget where you came from.”

But what if “home” was the very thing you were meant to outgrow? What if the true way to honour their sacrifice is to build a life so abundant that their suffering was not in vain?

You don’t repay sacrifice by repeating struggle.
You repay it by manifesting freedom.
By refusing to inherit their pain.
By breaking the cycle,
Even if it makes you look like a traitor to their fears.

Sacrifice should be soil.
Not chains.
Not guilt.
Not emotional blackmail.

If you don’t understand this, you’ll spend your whole life paying a debt that was never yours.

Selah.

7 hours ago | [YT] | 2

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From ₦200K Settlement to Multi-Billion Naira Empire | Alaba Market Hustle (SBC Ep.15).

In this powerful Episode 15 of the Selahmeditate Street Business Credibility (SBC) Series, we journey into Alaba International Market – Nigeria’s biggest electronics and electrical hub – to uncover the inspiring success story of a man who started from half a shop in 1998 with just ₦200,000 settlement money and grew into a multi-billion, multi-branch empire spanning Lagos, Benin, Owerri, Onitsha and beyond.

From apprenticeship at the age of 11, to surviving with just ₦100 for two days in Alaba, to building 8 thriving branches across Nigeria, this episode is packed with priceless wisdom.

Click this link to watch the video now👇
https://youtu.be/ln48sgrDqjQ

Listen to the audio version on Spotify here👇
open.spotify.com/episode/6MW5iklGUDWhYQ0PC6kijm?si…

Selah

7 hours ago | [YT] | 5

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"They Call Me Ritualist" - The Story of a Young Multimillionaire in Ladipo Market. SBC Ep.14

In this eye-opening episode of the Selahmeditate Street Business Credibility (SBC) series, we sit down with Ndubuisi, a young and successful auto spare part dealer in Lagos. After serving a six-year apprenticeship, he started his own business just five years ago with a small capital of goods worth about ₦450,000 to ₦700,000. He shares his incredible story of making his first ₦10 million in his very first year of business.

Ndubuisi, who is still in his late 20s, reveals the mindset that helped him achieve success, including being "optimistic" and believing in a greater future. This is a must-watch for anyone who believes in starting small and building something great.

Click this link to watch the video now👇
https://youtu.be/DZGruFbWKQ0

Listen to the audio version on Spotify here👇
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/benzik-multimedia…

Selah

4 days ago | [YT] | 5

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They don’t hate you because you’re failing.
They hate you because you dared to dream.

Your friends will smile when you complain about being broke. They’ll clap when you say life is hard. They’ll even pray for you when you share your struggles.

But the moment your manifestation starts showing results, the moment you buy a car, move into a better place, or land the contract you’ve been chasing, watch how their prayers turn into silence.

Watch how they stop liking your posts.
Watch how the same people who used to advise you suddenly say, “Don’t forget where you came from.”

It’s not forgetfulness they’re afraid of.
It’s your wings.

Because every step you take toward success reminds them of what they refused to do with their own life.
Every level you rise exposes their decision to stay crawling.

That’s why many dreams die in the dark, not because the dreamer lacked faith or skill, but because the people closest to them choked them with envy disguised as concern.

They’ll tell you, “Don’t rush. Don’t aim too high. Don’t show off. ”But what they really mean is, “Don’t outgrow me.”

And here’s the tragedy: most people fall for it.
They shrink their light just to keep others comfortable. They water down their manifestation so their friends won’t call them proud.

But listen carefully, if your success threatens someone, they were never your friend. If your light blinds them, let them cover their eyes. Because you were not born to dim, you were born to burn.

And the day you finally stop apologizing for manifesting your greatness, that’s the day you’ll know what freedom really feels like.

Selah.

4 days ago | [YT] | 22

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Who are the guests you’d love to see us interview next on Selahmeditate Podcast?

Drop their names in the comments 👇.

Let’s make it happen together!

Selah

4 days ago | [YT] | 6

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How He Turned ₦1.1M Into ₦500M With Diesel Engine Spare Parts (SBC Ep.12)

In this powerful episode of the Selahmeditate Street Business Credibility (SBC) series, we sit down with a successful entrepreneur who has built a multimillion-naira business in the diesel engine and spare parts industry in just a few short years. He shares his incredible journey from a humble beginning with ₦1.1 million to making his first ₦10 million in just one year.

He discusses the mindset, determination, and sacrifices that led to his success, including his decision to forgo a university education to focus on his business. He reveals the brutal reality of the business, the challenges of "bada" (returned faulty goods) which result in a total loss, and the importance of having a clear vision.

This is a masterclass for anyone looking to build a profitable business in Nigeria, filled with unfiltered truths and practical advice.

Click this link to watch the video now👇
https://youtu.be/QAAemyGdNKE

Listen to the audio version on Spotify here👇
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/benzik-multimedia…

Selah

1 week ago | [YT] | 5

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I Started a ₦700k Business at 25, Now a Multimillionaire - The Secrets to Auto Dealership | SBC S10.

In this powerful episode of the Selahmeditate Street Business Credibility (SBC) series, we sit down with Emeka, the CEO of Don JP. Autos. He shares his incredible journey from starting with a ₦700,000 settlement from his father to building a multimillion-naira empire in the competitive world of auto and paper dealerships.

Emeka opens up about the biggest mistakes young entrepreneurs make, the pitfalls of living beyond your means, and why consistency and sincerity are the true keys to success. He reveals how he bought his first car just a year after starting his business and how his annual turnover now runs into hundreds of millions.

This is a raw, unfiltered masterclass for anyone looking to enter the auto business or scale their hustle. From managing a massive car dealership to the challenges posed by government policies, Emeka holds nothing back.

Click this link to watch the video now👇
https://youtu.be/FD5sCfDVE-0

Listen to the audio version on Spotify here👇
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/benzik-multimedia…

Selah

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 3

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She Turned ₦100k Into ₦10M Monthly | Fashion Business Success Story.

In this Episode 6 of the Selahmeditate Street Business Credibility (SBC) series, we sit down with Olaitan Bello, a resilient Nigerian entrepreneur who turned her childhood hustle into a thriving fashion and accessories business that now pulls in millions monthly.

She started with zero capital, selling leftover clothes to classmates in secondary school. With determination, faith, and consistency, she built her fashion business from just ₦100,000 in 2005 to a multi-million naira enterprise with warehouses, walk-in stores, and a loyal customer base that spans over 15 years.

If you’ve ever dreamed of starting or scaling a clothing business, this conversation will give you practical strategies on how to succeed fast in the fashion industry.

Watch 👇
https://youtu.be/3xWzDKd1TqY

Selah

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 8

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From ZERO to ₦3M DAILY | How She Built A Multi-Million-Naira Restaurant Business Empire From Scratch. SBC Ep5.

In this inspiring episode of the Selahmeditate Street Business Credibility (SBC) series, we meet the incredible owner of New Look Calabar Kitchen, a woman who turned a small family food hustle into a thriving restaurant that now makes over ₦3 million daily.

She started by hawking food with her sister in the streets of Lagos back in 1999. After her sister relocated abroad, she inherited the business. Even after a devastating gas explosion destroyed everything, she rebuilt from scratch.

Today, her restaurant has grown from 3 staff to 26 employees, with food orders traveling as far as the UK, Italy, and Calabar.

This is not just a story about food—it’s about entrepreneurship, resilience, and mindset. Her restaurant success proves that small beginnings can turn into multi-million naira empires.

Click here to watch the video now👇https://youtu.be/VmVOa4RpQAM

Listen to the audio version on Spotify here 👇
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/benzik-multimedia…

Selah

1 month ago | [YT] | 6

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Street Business Secrets: How He Turned ₦130k into Over ₦1 Billion Turnover: The Untold Story of a Nigerian Entrepreneur | SBC Ep. 4

What does it take to rise from nothing, start a business with just ₦130,000 settlement money, and grow it into a company generating over ₦1 billion in yearly turnover?

In this explosive episode of the Selahmeditate Street Business Credibility (SBC) series, we sit down with Ezra Tochukwu, a seasoned entrepreneur in the photography materials and equipment industry, who shares his raw, unfiltered journey of resilience, faith, and focus.

This is not theory, it’s street-level business wisdom from someone who started at the bottom and built real success in Lagos, Nigeria. If you’re in your 20s, 30s, or even 40s, this episode is packed with the clarity and inspiration you need to build your own path to wealth.

If you’ve ever wondered how ordinary Nigerians build extraordinary businesses, this interview is your blueprint.

Click this link to watch the video now👇
https://youtu.be/0ekfAesIkw0

Listen to the audio version on Spotify here 👇
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/benzik-multimedia…

Selah

1 month ago | [YT] | 6