Guess Who’s Back? Eminem (And I) – Without Me.
Heeeeeyyyyyyyyyy! It’s been a hot long while. Had some life issues to attend to. Sorted that. Then had some technical issues with the blog. Sorted that. And voila! Guess...
Category: Spirit-Soul-Body
A mix of different matters
What Kind Of Extramural Lessons Can Help Your Child Crush Life?
Letter From A Concerned Parent On Extramural Lessons. DEAR PARENTS, STOP THIS “EXTRAMORAL” MADNESS. YOU CAN PRODUCE A SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADUATE AND AT SAME TIME PRODUCE AN ENTREPRENEUR. The long...
As Always, God Will Show Up For You: Covenant Keeper – Glowreeyah Braimah
Glowreeyah Braimah – Covenant Keeper (Lyrics) As You did it then for Moses Waters part for me right now You will never let me down You’re my Covenant Lord...
You Can Do Whatever You Want: Grown Woman – Beyonce.
“Grown Woman” Beyonce Knowles . Lyrics I remember being young, tough, brave I knew what I needed I was spending all my nights and days Laid back day dreaming Look at...
Eversion: History Is About To Be Made In A Few Hours Time.
It’s Almost D-Day – Eversion. We started off counting months, then weeks, days and now we can count hours to the most amazing concert of the year. Yes!!! EVERSION is...
You Can Be The Best…Thing Since Jollof Rice: Hall Of Fame – The Script ft. Will.i.am
Be the best. Unless your best is Jollof, then be Jollof. . “Hall of Fame” The Script ft. will.i.am Lyrics Yeah, You could be the greatest You can be...
Everyone Who Is Anyone Will Be At Eversion. Will You?
Less than 10 days till Eversion. It’s less than ten days to the most amazing concert of the year. Yes!!! We said it, and if you think we are...
Stay Strong: Don’t Give Up, Because You Are ‘The Greatest’ – Sia
Hey! Don’t Give Up. I like when a song does all the talking for me, just like Sia‘s The Greatest. This song and the video are super inspiring and perfect...
#Olowogbogboro: 7 Powerful Testimonies from Nathaniel Bassey’s Hallelujah Challenge
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...
World Music Day: Top 10 Nigerian Songs in the 1st Half of 2017
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...
Life In A Face Me I Face You: House No.27 by Martina Omorodion
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...
On Biafra vs. Nigeria: Whose Fight Is It Really?
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:...
How To Praise Your Victory In With The #HallelujahChallenge By Nathaniel Bassey
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...
5 Major Causes of Belly Fat and How To Reduce it – Tochukwu Chigbo
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...
Powerful & Timeless Relationship Advice From Lauryn Hill – Doo Woop (That Thing)
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....
The Boy Warrior: Jeph And The Search For A Cure To Sickle Cell
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....
Ratatouille: A Fun Meal For Weight Watchers
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,...
I Am A Child Of God – No Longer Slaves by Bethel Music.
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...
You Rise By Lifting Others Up: Join The Lagos Food Bank Initiative
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,...
What’s A World Without A Woman?- “It’s A Man’s World” – James Brown.
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....
TRUE STORY: THE STRUGGLE TO EARN GOD’S LOVE
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...
YOU’LL NEVER GET TIRED OF THIS SONG: MI – SEDI | ILLEGAL MUSIC 3
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...
WHERE HAVE THOSE HANDS BEEN? A WEE TALE OF MAN-HANDLING.
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....
TOP 7 EVENTS FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS: DANCE CLASSES, FOOD EXHIBITIONS, & OTHER EVENTS IN LAGOS
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....
ADD FIRE TO YOUR WORKOUT: THE FIGHTER – GYM CLASS HEROES
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...
SMH (SHAKING MY HEAD) – A DARING COMMENTARY BY DABOOMSHA
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...
WHY SOME LADIES CHOOSE TO STAY SINGLE: DAYA- SIT STILL, LOOK PRETTY.
. 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...
SALAD JUST GOT FUN – TASTY AVOCADO TUNA RECIPE
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...
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY TRUTH ABOUT YOUR PASTOR
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...
YOU CAN’T LOVE JAZZ AND NOT LOVE THIS SONG: LET’S FALL IN LOVE – FRANK SINATRA
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,...
A LOVE THAT NEVER RUNS OUT: ONE THING REMAINS – JESUS CULTURE
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...
TOP 25 MOST INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE FROM THE TIME 100
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...
QUEENS OF THE PACK: TOP 10 MOST ICONIC WOMEN IN MUSIC
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...
After the Siege, Borno State Road to Recovery Debuts on TV – Emmanuel Ohiomokhare
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...
A POWERFUL SONG TO GET YOU MOTIVATED: THE MAN – ALOE BLACC
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. ...
WHY IT IS GOOD TO BE AN ASS: LIFE LESSONS FROM THE PALM SUNDAY DONKEY
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...
LOVING WITH ONE HEART: ZUCIYA DAYA – BEZ
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....
TOO LAZY TO WORKOUT? OUR FURRY FRIENDS ARE HERE TO INSPIRE YOU
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...
10000 REASONS TO BLESS THE LORD – MATT REDMAN
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...
DIARY OF A FIT FOODIE: 10 PROVEN WAYS TO WATCH YOUR WEIGHT AND YOUR WALLET
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...
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE? This definition may leave you sleepless
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...
LOVE YOUR CURVES: All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor
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...
EVER THOUGHT OF COMMITTING SUICIDE? OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO HAS? THIS IS FOR YOU
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...
20 CREATIVE ADS FOR WORLD WATER DAY
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...
FATHERLY WORDS FROM THE ALMIGHTY FATHER FOR FATHERS DAY
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...
SWEET LIKE FINE WINE: Olomi Gbo Temi – Ebenezer Obey
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...
10 SWEET THINGS YOU CAN MAKE WITH SWEET POTATO
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...
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR PRAISES GO UP: Blessings by Chance The Rapper
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...
THE LAUNCH PARTY RICE: COMMAN EAT!
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...
TOP 10 TIMES THE BIBLE TELLS YOU TO STFU
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...
DIARY OF A FIT FOODIE: STARTING A NEW WORKOUT PLAN
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...
DIARY OF A FIT FOODIE: I’M NOT FAT, I’M FULL OF LIFE
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...
A FEEL GOOD SONG: NINA SIMONE – FEELING GOOD
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...
A GREAT SONG: STEVE CROWN – YOU ARE GREAT
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...
A PSYCHIC LOVE: BEZ – YOU SUPPOSE KNOW
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...
THE STRONG GIRL ANTHEM: FERGIE – BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY
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...
A SONG WORTH FIGHTING FOR: RACHEL PLATTEN – FIGHT SONG
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...
SOME DREAMS SHOULDN’T COME TRUE
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...
UNTO THE MATTER: FIRST THINGS FIRST
…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...