A mix of different matters
Olowogbogboro is doing great and mighty things. Nathaniel Bassey’s Hallelujah Challenge has created a move of the spirit online and offline like never before. When I first When we spoke about the Hallelujah Challenge last week, the viewership was just about thirty thousand plus, and only on Instagram. As of...
Happy World Music Day What better way to celebrate World Music Day than with our very own Nigerian songs. Loved by Nigerians and beefed by Ghanaians, here are the top 10 Nigerian songs from January till June 2017. These songs have been the most downloaded, received the most airplay and...
Life In A Face Me I Face You: House No.27 by Martina Omorodion When I was a child growing up, back then in Surulere, house no 27 was the most popular on the street. It was a brown colored passage house with diverse tenants. The kind of residential apartment popularly...
A friend shared this write-up and it captures some of my sentiments about the Biafra discussions. Read and share your thoughts in the comments section below. On Biafra vs. Nigeria: Whose Fight Is It Really? The Ibos want Biafra The North wants Ibo’s exit The Yorubas want Ibo’s exit The...
Before I heard about Nathaniel Bassey’s #HallelujahChallenge, I had first heard about his #TonguesChallenge in the previous month. My first reaction was to disregard it as just another social media stunt by a celebrity. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Though I didn’t take part in the #TonguesChallenge (sadly), I...
There are pills in the market today that claim to erase belly fat effortlessly. However, changes in a person’s lifestyle are a more direct and more effective approach to eliminating the problem. Having a pot-belly has become very rampant among men in the Nigerian society. Apart from affecting smart dressing in...
Lauryn Hill is one of the most iconic women in music and hip-hop, a real queen of the pack. She came into the limelight with multi-platinum-selling, Grammy-winning group the Fugees. However, with her 1998 solo debut, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, the singer, songwriter, rapper, and producer established herself as...
Meet Jeph… He was born on June 28, 2001, weighing 2.8 kg, and by the time he was six months old, he was diagnosed with the sickle cell anemia. From then, the struggle for survival began. And though for 15 years and eight months, he was permanently going in and...
Ratatouille – the movie. Eons of years ago, I saw the movie Ratatouille, the acclaimed animated film about a rat chef with big culinary dreams. As a certified foodie and pet lover, of course I enjoyed the movie. The cute talking rat. The food, food, food! The movie was fantastic. But that was...
Hey Kiddo, Because Children’s Day was just yesterday, and because we are all children in the eyes Almighty, here’s this beautiful song by Bethel Music. If we constantly remember our identity in Christ as legit children of God, we will be free from the shackles of fear. . Bethel Music...
Lagos Food Bank Initiative is a non-governmental, non-profit, private-driven charity organization established in March 2015 with the main aim of providing foodstuffs and other relief items to the less privileged, the elderly and other vulnerable people in Lagos, Nigeria. They operate as a full serviced food bank/storehouse where sourced foodstuffs...
I would like to go on about how the world is nothing without a woman and all that stuff, but James Brown has already done a great job of that. Instead, let’s take a moment to revel in the steamy commercial Channel did with the full song, featuring the sexy Keira Knightley...
Thank God It’s another Sunday! A lot of times, we struggle to comprehend how unconditional God’s love for us is. And so we find ourselves constantly trying unsuccessfully to earn it with our actions. Emma Puloka, a young Christian lady who went through this experience, shared her story at CRU. Here’s her...
Sedi is the 9th track off MI Abaga’s Illegal Music 3 – The Finale mixtape. This beautiful piece of music samples Nina Simone‘s ‘Seems I’m Never Tired of Loving You’. There’s something about the words, the chords, the soft delivery of the lyrics, that just gets me. I never...
I had just parked my car when I saw a familiar looking face cross the street. He looked very much like a guy who used to live in my estate. My eyes followed him as he went to the other side of a car parked in front of mine. I...
Hey guys! Here’s a new segment we’ll be adding to the blog. Every Friday, we will be giving you 7 of the most interesting events for the next 7 days. These events will range from fun stuff like shows, to more serious stuff like entrepreneurial symposiums. Hahahaaa! There’s definitely something...
This song is just what you need to add the fire to your workout. It gave me goose pimples the first time I heard it. And every other time since then. Perfect for gingering your swagger while working out, or just pepping you up on those days when the world...
Christian hip hop exists in Nigeria and its come a long way although it’s still in its first generation. Daboomsha probably did SMH with a deliberate intention of starting a conversation within the Christian hip hop community. SMH is unapologetically confrontational, as DaBoomsha bares his mind on a number of issues...
. DAYA “Sit Still, Look Pretty” . DAYA “Sit Still, Look Pretty” LYRICS Could dress up To get love But guess what? I’m never gonna be that girl Who’s living in a Barbie worldCould wake up In make up, And play dumb Pretending that I need a boy Who’s...
Ingredients: 1 avocado – halved and pitted 1 can tuna drained 1/4 cup diced red bell peppers 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice salt and pepper to taste There are several different ways to enjoy this: 1. Inside the...
Is not for you to judge. These days a lot of people have made it their calling and ministry to criticize pastors. It’s very common to hear people say stuff like: “That’s how all these pastors used to do” “Your pastor is just eating your money” “Is that one...
Tomorrow is International Jazz Day, and I just can’t wait. To me, jazz is like the boss when it comes to music genres. While hip-hop is hip and R&B is cool, jazz is everything. Just give me some cool jazz music any day and I’m okay. And today, I am giving...
Thank God It’s Sunday! Here’s one song I lovingly dedicate to you on this beautiful Sunday. I hope it makes you feel loved. . One Thing Remains – Jesus Culture One Thing Remains (LYRICS) Passion Conferences . higher than the mountains that I face stronger than the power of...
TIME magazine has released their annual list of the 100 Most Influential People . According to TIME magazine’s editor-in-chief, Nancy Gibbs, as in years past, this year’s list includes Presidents and Prime Ministers, CEOs and celebrities — but they are joined by others of less fame but great force, in the power...
What a man can do, these babes did better. They are fierce, driven, and against all odds, stood out from the pack. In no particular order (kinda), these are my top ten, ALL-TIME, favorite female artists. This article was first published on RadioMouth. Head over there to read this and...
Boko’s Seige in Borno State. For 6 years Borno state was under siege by the deadly terror group Boko Haram. Homes, schools, hospitals and public buildings were destroyed. More than these over 20,000 lives were lost. 22 local government areas out of the 27 local government areas were captured by...
Who’s The Man? Or woman? You are! And don’t you dare forget that. This song is like a self-motivating pep-song to lift you up on those days you’re feeling down. Or even lift you higher on the days you’re feeling high as a kite. Everyone needs that little ego boost...
Happy Palm Sunday! Today, centuries of years ago, Jesus triumphantly rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. And since then, Christians all over the world have been celebrating this day as Palm Sunday. It is called Palm Sunday because the people were so happy to see Jesus riding in, they took...
Contrary to the popular saying, there can be romance without finance. But that’s a topic I will talk another day. Today we’ll let Bez do the talking, or singing rather. In his song Zuciya Daya, he tells the story of a broke guy who fell in love with a rich...
20 HILARIOUS GIFS OF DOGS TO MOTIVATE YOU TO WORKOUT. A lot of times, working out can feel like such a chore. If you are currently in lazy-bones mode, here are 20 gifs of dogs working out to put the ginger back in your workout swagger. 1. Checkout this...
Thank God It’s Sunday! At certain times in life, when everything seems to be going left, finding a reason to sing or give thanks could be tough. Thankfully, when I can’t sing, I just play certain songs which do the singing for me, till i get bit by the singing...
As this week is Global Money Week, I will be sharing tips on how I get to save money while watching my weight. For those of us who have spent some years on this weight watching journey, we know it can be quite expensive. Especially if like me, you like to...
WHAT ON EARTH ARE WE HERE FOR? I woke up in the middle of the night and could not go back to sleep. So naturally my brain got busy. I thought of my itinerary for the next day and everything I planned doing. After that, I thought of my itinerary...
This is one of my favorite feel-good songs with a message. In her song – All About That Bass, Meghan Trainor sings about loving her plus-sized body with all it’s curves and all. “You know how the bass guitar in a song is like its ‘thickness,’ the ‘bottom’? I kind...
If you have ever thought of committing suicide, or are even currently thinking about it – this is for you. And if you one of the few lucky ones who have never thought of coming suicide, this is for you to share with your loved ones. You never can tell...
World Water Day is a day to celebrate water. It’s a day to make a difference for the members of the global population who suffer from water related issues. It’s a day to prepare for how we manage water in the future. Held annually on 22 March, it is a...
So today is Fathers day in some parts of the world. Yaayyyyyyyyy! As a confam member of AFCON – the Association of Fatherless Children Of Naija, I always have mixed feelings during Fathers Day. Chief of which is wishing my dad was still alive so I could call him and...
It’s Flashback Friyaaayyyyy! Here’s one of my all time favorite naija classics. for those who do not understand Yoruba, this song is a sweet proposal song. In this song – Olomi Gbo Temi, Ebenezer Obey is basically asking a lady to listen to him (gbo temi) and become his wife. So he goes...
10 SWEET THINGS YOU CAN MAKE WITH SWEET POTATO So apparently today is potato chips day! Yay! However, as regular potato chips are quite high in calories, here’s how to celebrate the awesome goodness that is potato, without getting high on excess calories. SWEET POTATO TO THE RESCUE! A...
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR PRAISES GO UP: Blessings By Chance The Rapper I love me some good ol’ gospel hip-hop. Especially when it comes with a fusion of jazz, and soul and some great inspiring lyrics, like Chance The Rapper’s song – Blessings. One other thing I like about Chance...
THE LAUNCH PARTY RICE: COMMAN EAT! Thanks to all the noise I made online during the 10 days countdown to the launch of this blog, I was bombarded with numerous questions from friends. On a daily, I received questions like: “What are you promoting?” “Is it a blog?”...
First of all, for the record, my STFU means Stop Talking For Universe or Save The Flying Unicorns. Have you ever been in a situation where you really want to give some a good piece of your mind, or maybe even just one word that will make them go and...
I started working out every week day since August 1st 2016. For most of my adult life, I have had an on and off, love-hate relationship with exercise. But for the first time in my life, I was really excited about starting a working out plan. Because for the...
The struggle is real I have always had an on and off struggle with my weight. Partly because I was an unrepentant foodie, and partly because of my love-hate relationship with excercising. I was one of those people who always looked chubby, because of my full cheeks (and chest). So...
If you’re ever feeling blue or having a bad day, this is the song for such moments. The song was first performed on stage in 1964 by Cy Grant on the UK tour, and by Gilbert Price in the original Broadway cast in 1965. Nina Simone recorded the song...
On certain days, what keeps me going all day long are the words “You are Great, You are Great, You are Great”. Repeating those three words over and over again somehow helps me find the strength to go through the day. This is one of the worship songs...
How I suppose take know na? I’m I psychic? Dear guys, if you love her, let her know. Gbam! This song is one of the sweetest Nigerian love song, and most likely to remain an evergreen number. These are the words of a guy who understands his girl’s insecurities, and...
Here’s for all Big Girls. The one’s who cry buckets, and the ones who hold it in The ones who feel feels that just have to be expressed And the ones who have mastered the art of coding their feels The handkerchief carriers and bathroom criers. The dry eyed back...
This is a song for blue days. A song for the “I don’t want to get out of bed today, or ever” days. A song for the days you feel like giving up. When nothing seems to be looking up. This is Rachel Platten’s Fight Song. “Fight Song” Like...
I had a dream some nights ago. I was in a building with some people, and we were discussing about and doing stuff related to our passions, careers, becoming successful, e.t.c Suddenly the building started shaking. We all jumped up as we realized an earthquake was happening. Rushing out...
…I’m the realest… Welcome to Unto the Matter. My name is Orode, (pronounced or-raw-day). And I think a lot, and talk a lot. I like to talk about life. About God. Love. Music. Goals. Aspirations. Men. Women. Humans. Animals. Poetry. Food. And plenty many other things. The bible says out...