Saturday, 17 December 2016
THE SECRET TO A PERFECT CHRISTMAS
What was your Christmas like?
Do you remember those days when Christmas used to be the highlight of the year?
When you used to look forward to the nice and new clothes and great food.
So what happened to those exciting years of unforgettable Christmas celebrations?
I guess we might have lost that spirit of Christmas that was once the culture amongst both the young and the old.
So how about if I tell you that I have found the secret to having the perfect Christmas this year.
Well call me Santa or a magical elf, but I have found some magical tools that you can employ towards having a magical Christmas
Do you remember those days when Christmas used to be the highlight of the year?
When you used to look forward to the nice and new clothes and great food.
So what happened to those exciting years of unforgettable Christmas celebrations?
I guess we might have lost that spirit of Christmas that was once the culture amongst both the young and the old.
So how about if I tell you that I have found the secret to having the perfect Christmas this year.
Well call me Santa or a magical elf, but I have found some magical tools that you can employ towards having a magical Christmas
- Travel to a nice place probably a new state, city, resort, country or anywhere nice. If you want great ideas on the best options available to you right now click on the travel stat banner by the side of this website because they have great and cheap travel options
- Do a bit of online shopping. Do you know that they are some great things online that can help spice up your Christmas. trust me there are... and I know this because I have just ordered some amazing things from Konga and they are awfully cheap too. try this link for great discount CHEAP CHRISTMAS BONUSES
- Have a family reunion. You know one of the best ways to celebrate Christmas is being around family. sharing gifts under the Christmas tree and reminiscing about old times
- Go on a road trip. Yeah I know it might sounds ridiculous but this might be a great idea for young people or families with few numbers. The uncertainty involved and the adventure
- Rent a private lounge or book a hotel reservation and have a wild blast with your friends
- Most importantly, after all the fun and wilding out, do not forget the reason for the season: Jesus and pay respect to the celebrant of the day.
Thursday, 15 December 2016
IS CHRISTMAS A CHRISTIAN HOLIDAY?
I can guess what some of your responses are right now.
I mean it is obvious right?
Well not everyone. Recently, a lot of pundits have been circulating the notion that the concept of Christmas has its inception in Pagan ceremonies hence, the celebration itself should be considered null and void of significance.
Which is why when my younger sister asked me to help her out in a debate relating to this, I plunged into a little research and here is a tip of the iceberg that confronted my ignorant state.
I have decided to leave everything the way it was written to create that sense o debate which in my opinion is the underlying theme of this written work.
I mean it is obvious right?
Well not everyone. Recently, a lot of pundits have been circulating the notion that the concept of Christmas has its inception in Pagan ceremonies hence, the celebration itself should be considered null and void of significance.
Which is why when my younger sister asked me to help her out in a debate relating to this, I plunged into a little research and here is a tip of the iceberg that confronted my ignorant state.
I have decided to leave everything the way it was written to create that sense o debate which in my opinion is the underlying theme of this written work.
Before we delve into this debate proper, allow me to
elucidate you a little on the concept of Christmas.
The word Christmas is coined form two popular words: “Christ”
and “mass”. Every Christian knows Christ as the savior of the world who was
sent by God to redeem us from our decadent lives. (And that is absolutely
correct)
The word mass as most of us might know is used by the
Catholic Church to refer to a church service.
Christianity as we know had its inception in the Catholic
Church and before the Protestants and other denominations of the Christendom
sprouted, the practice of Christmas had already been established by the
Catholic Church.
So Christmas in short means: Christ’s service.
Christmas is that day set aside to honor the birth of the
greatest man that ever lived.
Now to the debate in proper.
I am going to base my argument on the basic questions
surrounding this debate question.
The first question which is what is Christmas has already
been treated in my introduction.
The next question we are going to be considering is: why must
we celebrate Christmas?
As obvious as it seems, many people do not actually realize
that Christmas is a birthday party. This I think is built on the
misunderstanding spurred by various practices borrowed from other religious
celebrations which happens to fall on the same day. Practices like sharing
presents around a Christmas tree, revering Santa Claus and others which were
borrowed from customs of the winter solstice have beclouded both Christians and
non-Christians from the real meaning of Christmas because I believe if the true
meaning of Christmas is known, there will be no need for this debate.
Christmas which is the day chosen as the birthday of Jesus
Christ must be celebrated just like every other birthdays on earth but beyond
that, it must be honored and made a holiday because this day is set aside in
honor of one whose sacrifice saved the world from annihilation.
When the purpose of a thing is not known, abuse become
inevitable hence the importance of the question we just answered.
If Christians and others understand that Christmas revolves
around one man and no one else, then they will have a proper knowledge and come
to a full understanding that it is a day for Christians to celebrate their lord
and savior and also realize that it is indeed a Christian holiday.
Finally, let us take a look at some historical facts:
·
The first recorded Christmas day celebration which
took place on the 25th of December was during the time of the first
Christian roman emperor: Constantine
·
Few years after that, Pope Julius 1 declared the 25th
of December as the official birthday of Christ
The question here is, if these great minds who were
Christians decided to set aside a day for the greatest man to be celebrated, is
the purpose not obvious?
My fellow debater might want to leverage on the fact that the
25th of December is also set aside for the celebration of other gods.
Some examples of which are: Saturnalia, Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, Yule,
Koleda, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and others but the subject of debate here is not if
the 25th of December is a Christian holiday. No, it is if Christmas
is a Christian holiday and I dare say from the topic of the debate that my
point is made.
So yes, Christmas is a Christian holiday because first as the
name implies: CHRIST-MASS and the purpose behind its conception, it revolves
around one man: Jesus Christ who as we all know is the one and only pater of
Christianity.
Wednesday, 14 December 2016
ONE SECRET THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOREVER AND MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR DREAM
Most people have the wrong notion what the problem with our
nation is.
If you take a random survey, chances are you will get answers
like:
·
The lack of true values
·
Greed and ambition
·
The lack of dream and purpose
·
The lack of unity and love for one another
The list will be endless as you might guess but you can
almost bet that this particular one will not come up.
WHY IS THIS?
Maybe it is because most people do not pay attention to this
particular aspect of life.
It seems so obvious that it practically swirls through our faces
on a daily basis and while we see it, we pay little or no attention to it.
I know some of you might be asking in your mind: what is this
thing?
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce to you one thing
that will definitely change your life, passion and career for good.
This thing will transform how you view life, success and how
happy or fulfilled you will be.
This elusive day to day principle that we come across every day
and take for granted is called: FOCUS
Think about this: with focus, it will be easier to define
what exactly you want from life.
You see, not everyone is meant to be the richest man in the
world as a matter of fact, not everyone is meant to be rich.
Some of us are just meant to build up a church in our
locality and transform the people of that community to the right part.
Some of us are meant to open up the first book club for children
or the first poetry open house in a local not too literary friendly area.
The essence of true fulfilment is to discover that thing that
makes you happy and be the best in that area no matter what.
Focus makes you pursue your one true goal and passion as a
broke man even when you have other options that can fetch you instant wealth
and material satisfaction.
Focus gives you the confidence to live and build your social
life around what you believe.
It gives you the will and resilience to stand by what you
believe and desire to learn as much as possible about that thing you seek to be
in life.
So to make our life meaningful and successful, we do not need
extraordinary dreams neither do we need all the material possessions the world
has to offer.
What we need is a sense of purpose, a passion to follow and a
persevering focus to do the best we can to affect our lives and those around us
with that particular area of purpose and passion.
DAP…
Monday, 12 December 2016
THE MERGE OF TWO CULTURES
WHEN HISTORY NEEDS A REDEFINITION, IT ITAKES MEN AND WOMEN WITH GUTS, SELF WILL. PERSEVERANCE AND A RESILIENT ATTITUDE...
All these were part of the play that led to the final showdown on the 10th of December 2016 at the Etat event center in Ikeja.
Some of you might have decoded already what I am talking about especially if you were part of the process.
But for those of you who might have no idea whatsoever, let me introduce you to NOMMZYDEE 2016.
This is a story of two strong willed individuals who faced a span of mental, physical, cultural, parental and social challenges to redefine their love for each other and a desire to build up a life together.
The details of their meeting I cannot fully say there but I happened to be part of the budding process through active listening.
Incase you are wondering who I am, take a pick from these pictures:
If you want a clue, its right in the seams of my clothing.
BUT I DIGRESS: lets go right back to the hero and heroine in question.
EMMANUEL NONSO and ADETOLA JOHNSON (now ADETOLA EMMANUEL), finally said I do after he humbled himself before his in-laws and showed them how he plans to be an exemplary son in-law.
you think I am kidding, here is proof:
Because it takes a little humility to get to the top:
You should see the joy in the face of the groom's mother. watching her made me realize why movies depicts mother in-laws as the most joyful in these ceremonies. whether its the thought of being a grandmother or the thought of her first son becoming a man, she was beyond control in her show of joy and gaiety.
here once again is proof of my claims:
It was at this moment, watching everything unravel, that I realized the significance of what was happening, I realized that everything changes from here, I was now a member of two families and more importantly, I was now part of two cultures.
It was even more significant for the groom and the bride. They were now at the forefront of a cross breed between two different cultures who in previous cases had always had wrong opinions of themselves.
But looking at the joy before me, I saw a possibility that was courtesy of two people whose perseverance and resilience lead to this:
SO IN SHORT WORDS, CONGRATULATIONS TO TWO AMAZING PERSONS WHO FINALLY FOUND THEMSELVES IN A WORLD FILLED WITH UNCERTAINTY AND PROCEED TO WISH THEM A SUCCESSFUL MARRIED LIFE.
DAP.....
Thursday, 8 December 2016
DIARY OF A NIGERIAN NERD
NOTA BENE: Everything you read here is raw and unedited!!!
Dear diary,
It's been ages since I shared my thoughts with you. I know.... the fault is all mine
been busy trying to catch up with the tide of being a lagosian. (if you know what I mean)
anyways, here I am: damning all rules of paragraphs, typos and punctuation just to share my deepest thoughts with you.
FEELS GOOD HUH?
what the h*** ! I am being rude
lemme introduce myself; I am Da Allosian Poet AKA the Nigerian nerd and this is a detailed journal of the exciting phases that characterizes my life.
If you are spurred, lemme get a YAY!!!....🙌🙌🙌🙌
trust me when I say you will be intrigued by what I want to say to you.
personally I feel this diary might change your life and everything you beleved in because what happened here changed my life totally.
You see, my life was just a boring and predictable walk in the park until one faithful night.
or should I say fateful?
I was lounged in the comfort of my bed dreaming of good and elusive days when I heard a sound.
you know the feeling you get in your gut when you are certain that something is wrong and how it is always heightened when that place happens to be where you are at that moment.
that was how I felt at that moment.
I could feel my will draining slowly and a deep sense of dread overcoming my conscious state.
the next thing I saw, was a very bright light and a shape gliding in the rays of the light.
I knew it wasn't my imagination because I could feel raw power emanating from the form even as it drew closer.
with each close step, I felt my consciousness drain from me and in its place was a feeling of apprehension: like one summoned to a king's court.
what happened in my unconscious state, I cannot tell.
if I could, I am sure we will be having a different conversation now but when I woke up five hours later, something strange happened to me.
I am so sorry I have to go now. Just got a call from my mum that she will be needing my help in the kitchen.
BRB...
please do not be offended, I will be right back with more details on what happened that night.
Dear diary,
It's been ages since I shared my thoughts with you. I know.... the fault is all mine
been busy trying to catch up with the tide of being a lagosian. (if you know what I mean)
anyways, here I am: damning all rules of paragraphs, typos and punctuation just to share my deepest thoughts with you.
FEELS GOOD HUH?
what the h*** ! I am being rude
lemme introduce myself; I am Da Allosian Poet AKA the Nigerian nerd and this is a detailed journal of the exciting phases that characterizes my life.
If you are spurred, lemme get a YAY!!!....🙌🙌🙌🙌
trust me when I say you will be intrigued by what I want to say to you.
personally I feel this diary might change your life and everything you beleved in because what happened here changed my life totally.
You see, my life was just a boring and predictable walk in the park until one faithful night.
or should I say fateful?
I was lounged in the comfort of my bed dreaming of good and elusive days when I heard a sound.
you know the feeling you get in your gut when you are certain that something is wrong and how it is always heightened when that place happens to be where you are at that moment.
that was how I felt at that moment.
I could feel my will draining slowly and a deep sense of dread overcoming my conscious state.
the next thing I saw, was a very bright light and a shape gliding in the rays of the light.
I knew it wasn't my imagination because I could feel raw power emanating from the form even as it drew closer.
with each close step, I felt my consciousness drain from me and in its place was a feeling of apprehension: like one summoned to a king's court.
what happened in my unconscious state, I cannot tell.
if I could, I am sure we will be having a different conversation now but when I woke up five hours later, something strange happened to me.
I am so sorry I have to go now. Just got a call from my mum that she will be needing my help in the kitchen.
BRB...
please do not be offended, I will be right back with more details on what happened that night.
Sunday, 27 November 2016
HOW TO ORDER ON KONGA
Some of us might not be familiar with online shopping and we tend to think it is one big task.
Here's a good news: Online shopping is not rocket science.
As a matter of fact, it is quite easy, easy as surfing the net or navigating your Facebook page
Here's a good news: Online shopping is not rocket science.
As a matter of fact, it is quite easy, easy as surfing the net or navigating your Facebook page
- First thing you need is to register on konga. This is actually quite simple and konga makes it easy for you.
- When you open the konga website, you will be faced with lots of products that fancies your sight like phones, laptops, home appliances and others.
- Click on a product of your choice and if you are not registered, the registration details will pop out and you will be asked to fill the form.
- Once that is done, you will be directed to where you fill in the details of the order you just made and your mode of payment.
- Viola! you are done. All you have to do is wait for the specified delivery time and enjoy your dream product.
TRENDING NEWS IN LAGOS
YOU ARE WRONG.
Yes you are wrong to think that the black Friday promo is over.
Okay, maybe the Friday itself has passed but the truth remains that the promo continues until the end of the year.
so for those of you who might have not been able to utilize the former opportunity to get those cheap items from Konga, you still have time.
The underlying truth though is that you have missed in some of the most outstanding prize slashes because you did not capitalize on the Friday promo but there are still some extra stocked goods that has not been sold and not until that is done, the promo continues.
So visit http://www.konga.com/?k_id=DAP1991 and enjoy the ongoing promo.
Please this is strictly business with Konga and not with me in any way. I am only sharing what I believe is useful information for the benefits of my loyal readers.
UNTIL NEXT TIME...
Yes you are wrong to think that the black Friday promo is over.
Okay, maybe the Friday itself has passed but the truth remains that the promo continues until the end of the year.
so for those of you who might have not been able to utilize the former opportunity to get those cheap items from Konga, you still have time.
The underlying truth though is that you have missed in some of the most outstanding prize slashes because you did not capitalize on the Friday promo but there are still some extra stocked goods that has not been sold and not until that is done, the promo continues.
So visit http://www.konga.com/?k_id=DAP1991 and enjoy the ongoing promo.
Please this is strictly business with Konga and not with me in any way. I am only sharing what I believe is useful information for the benefits of my loyal readers.
UNTIL NEXT TIME...
Friday, 25 November 2016
THE MYTH CALLED BLACK FRIDAY
Do you know that long before the advent of online shopping, black Friday has been a sort of unspoken culture amongst many.
Well, it wasn't really called black Friday then, I think... but the point is that there has always been set aside a day for in the tide of local commerce when items are sold at a cheap rate to customers.
These days are usually characterized by loud and noisy trading and extremely cheap sales.
Abeg! enough of this historical gibberish.
The point I am trying to make is that everyone ought not to miss out on this exceptional opportunity to get things at a more than convenient rate.
Think of that dream phone of yours, that famed laptop, that elusive gadget that always seems elusive because of the high price.
Well here is your opportunity, visit http://www.konga.com/?k_id=DAP1991 and get more than 50% discount on them.
YOU DON'T WANT TO BE TOLD...
BE PART OF THIS FRENZY.
Well, it wasn't really called black Friday then, I think... but the point is that there has always been set aside a day for in the tide of local commerce when items are sold at a cheap rate to customers.
These days are usually characterized by loud and noisy trading and extremely cheap sales.
Abeg! enough of this historical gibberish.
The point I am trying to make is that everyone ought not to miss out on this exceptional opportunity to get things at a more than convenient rate.
Think of that dream phone of yours, that famed laptop, that elusive gadget that always seems elusive because of the high price.
Well here is your opportunity, visit http://www.konga.com/?k_id=DAP1991 and get more than 50% discount on them.
YOU DON'T WANT TO BE TOLD...
BE PART OF THIS FRENZY.
Thursday, 24 November 2016
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Wednesday, 16 November 2016
THE EXPERIENCE 11 LAGOS 2016: REVEALING JESUS
So last year I did a review of the 10th experience and a lot of you enjoyed it but this year, I have decided to step it up a notch.
This year, I am going to be doing a countdown to the main day which will be featuring the profile of the acts and some of the trending news related to it.
Here's the list of acts:
This year, I am going to be doing a countdown to the main day which will be featuring the profile of the acts and some of the trending news related to it.
Here's the list of acts:
- FRANK EDWARDS
- CECE WINAS
- DON MOEN
- TOPE ALABI
- NATHANIEL BASSEY
- MIDNIGHT CREW
- CHIOMA JESUS
- MIKE AREMU
- GABRIEL EZIACHI
- STEVE CROWN
- ENO MICHAEL
- SAMSONG
- GLOWREEYAH
- LAGOS METROPOLITAN GOSPEL CHOIR (LMGC)
- and many more...
PREDESTINATION
Good morning to you all my dear readers.
I know I have been saying this a lot but its been a while and I have missed this here: our daily chat and twaddle.
Like I said on earlier posts, I have been in a soul searching mission on how to provide you with the best information in music and literature.
Y'ALL KNOW HOW MUCH I CARE ABOUT YOU GUYS....
Any who, 😀... every once in a while I like to kid myself that I might be the next Shakespeare so I scribble my thoughts the best way I know: poetry.
Here's one for you guys. It was inspired by the theme for November on the storried monthly competition: EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON.
I hope it helps you as it has helped me.
Between
uncertainty and divinity,
In that
famed yellow wood
Between
knowledge untold
And beauty
foretold
I must
choose a path
Doth God
prance in shadows?
Mocking our
heartfelt hallows
To twitch,
switch and stitch at will
Are we but
for sport and thrill?
Or is there
an order that all must kowtow?
Hath I the
eyes to stare at divinity
I would
have lain my quest
Of the dark
shroud that conflicts my thoughts
But I must
trust in his infallible insight
For he who
made the earth spin
And the sun
wing her warmth
Doth know
my will and time’s mill
Here something for an afterthought: do you think that our lives are pre planned by an ethereal being and that we have been set on a path irrespective of what we do or do you think that our lives are predicated on what we do.
Share your feelings on the comment section and help us understand life better.
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
SANDPAPER
scratch my weary backs till it bleeds
I am worn from bending over
in your eyes are my mural's needs
a bend in the pane, a stroke of color
you tread with me tirelessly
even as I tread the yellow woodland
eyes boring into my heart's intent
each lake, each path, each high ground
I am renewed from your ruthless care
I have bled and healed over
flowers and nectars I can now dare-
wear as my soul's cover
but I fear what fate has made of you
your palms weary and torn
no longer feels the touch of dew
while a new rage in you is reborn.
DAP...
I am worn from bending over
in your eyes are my mural's needs
a bend in the pane, a stroke of color
you tread with me tirelessly
even as I tread the yellow woodland
eyes boring into my heart's intent
each lake, each path, each high ground
I am renewed from your ruthless care
I have bled and healed over
flowers and nectars I can now dare-
wear as my soul's cover
but I fear what fate has made of you
your palms weary and torn
no longer feels the touch of dew
while a new rage in you is reborn.
DAP...
Wednesday, 19 October 2016
100 PERCENT ASSURED WAYS OF GETTING A REAL JOB ONLINE
Yeah I know...
Before you say it, I know its been a while since we've had our routine conversation. The truth is: I have been busy researching on how to bring the best musical and literary content to you and while this endless project still goes on, I just wanted to say hi.
Of course my HI's always comes with a surprise package and this time there is promise of monetary value.
IF ONLY YOU DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO...
Well, enough dilly dallying. Here's my special package for you:
Before you say it, I know its been a while since we've had our routine conversation. The truth is: I have been busy researching on how to bring the best musical and literary content to you and while this endless project still goes on, I just wanted to say hi.
Of course my HI's always comes with a surprise package and this time there is promise of monetary value.
IF ONLY YOU DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO...
Well, enough dilly dallying. Here's my special package for you:
HOW TO MAKE
MONEY AS A WRITER
A few years ago, being a writer was considered just a hobby
unless of course you have attained the milestone of having a published book but
with the advent of new businesses online, writing has transcended the mire of
being just a boring hobby and has evolved into a cool professional job such
that those who once mocked her patrons are now paying to learn.
This economic boom can be attributed to a surge in the need
for writers in various professional reasons mostly online. Being a professional
writer is now one of the few cool jobs one can have either on a freelance base,
side job base or on a full time base. Some of the abounding areas of
opportunities from where a writer can make his or her fortune are:
·
BLOGGING: Until
recently and by recently I mean a decade and some years ago, blogging was just
a hobby for either boring nerds with a fancy for the computer keyboard over the
traditional pen and diary or high school and college gossip marauders with too
much time and too little home works on their hands. Fast forward a few more
years and you have a multi-billion dollar market with multiple income
generating outlets including affiliate marketing, YouTube views, AdSense,
content marketing, product reviews and a host of others. Bloggers can now
conveniently make six figures and sometimes even seven figures from just
playing with words, pictures and videos in the comfort of their sofa.
·
FREELANCE WRITING: This is probably the
biggest financial opportunity for writers. With the recent increase in the need
for quality articles, product descriptions, sales pages, online marketing,
ghost writing, copywriting and other important writing related skills, the
availability of jobs for writers has no limit. Online platforms like freelancer, Fiverr, Upwork, Craiglist and a host of others including
LinkedIn, have also paved a way for writers who might not know the ropes in
securing freelance writing jobs. These companies provide jobs for writers in
exchange for a commission or a fix pay from the writers earning.
·
ONLINE
WRITING CONTESTS: As ludicrous as it might sound, engaging in online
writing contests is a very profitable way of generating good income on the side
for writers and the great news is that there is never a shortage of writing
opportunities. The question most often, is how to separate the real ones from
the fakes and how to protect your creative property from being stolen. The
answer to the first question is simple: RESEARCH! RESEARCH! RESEARCH! To the
other question though I have no real answer than the obvious fact that success
is a risk and for only those who dare to delve into it.
The list is endless and I mean that
seriously. There is no way to exhaust the myriad of opportunities that abounds
for writers but it would suffice to say that these three are amongst the most
probable and validated options a fledging writer has to explore. Whether this
is a product of success cases like Linda Ikeji, Bamidele and other notable
examples, one cannot say but one thing is for sure and that is the fact that as
long as the world of the internet grows, there will always be more
opportunities for writers to make more money.
Tuesday, 20 September 2016
BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES
There are times when we get too caught in our daily pursuit of vain treasures and we forget to glorify God for his outstanding mercies.
If you fall into any of these categories, take out a few seconds to say "thank you Jesus"
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
DEDICATED TO SOMEONE I CARE ABOUT
LAYERS OF VEILED BEAUTY
How deep are the thoughts in your heart?
What shade of chrome is that fire stirring within?
You reach to the world with bold arms
Desperate for the illumination in fate’s grueling path
Each step of passion a legacy to an unquenched craving
But I have seen beyond the façade of juvenility
A soul, rich in love and flamed with rabid desires
I have reached out to hold on to that elixir
But each moment a layer unfolds over another
You in whose eyes I had a glimpse of renewal
A perfect blend of aesthetics and mercury
A fickle and transient flow of colorful emotions
A perfect harmony of flare and care
But I have seen beyond the façade of juvenility
A soul, rich in love and flamed with rabid desires
I have reached out to hold on to that elixir
But each moment a layer unfolds over another
And I have wished from the first day
To glimpse into that layered soul
And hold on in my arms
The strength behind your brilliant calm
DAP…
Tuesday, 13 September 2016
Sunday, 11 September 2016
Wednesday, 31 August 2016
DEDICATION TO A VERY SPECIAL PERSON
Last weekend, I met a very special person and I wrote this poem just for her.
LAYERS OF
VEILED BEAUTY
How deep are the thoughts in your heart?
What shade of chrome is that fire stirring within?
You reach to the world with bold arms
Desperate for the illumination in fate’s grueling path
Each step of passion a legacy to an unquenched craving
But I have seen beyond the façade of juvenility
A soul, rich in love and flamed with rabid desires
I have reached out to hold on to that elixir
But each moment a layer unfolds over another
You in whose eyes I had a glimpse of renewal
A perfect blend of aesthetics and mercury
A fickle and transient flow of colorful emotions
A perfect harmony of flare and care
But I have seen beyond the façade of juvenility
A soul, rich in love and flamed with rabid desires
I have reached out to hold on to that elixir
But each moment a layer unfolds over another
And I have wished from the first day
To glimpse into that layered soul
And hold on in my arms
The strength behind your brilliant calm
DAP…
Thursday, 25 August 2016
YET ANOTHER BIOGRAPHY-culled from notablebiographies.com
Ogidi, Nigeria
Nigerian novelist
Early life
Chinua Achebe was born on November 15, 1930, in Ogidi in Eastern Nigeria. His family belonged to the Igbo tribe, and he was the fifth of six children. Representatives of the British government that controlled Nigeria convinced his parents, Isaiah Okafor Achebe and Janet Ileogbunam, to abandon their traditional religion and follow Christianity. Achebe was brought up as a Christian, but he remained curious about the more traditional Nigerian faiths. He was educated at a government college in Umuahia, Nigeria, and graduated from the University College at Ibadan, Nigeria, in 1954.Successful first effort
Achebe was unhappy with books about Africa written by British authors such as Joseph Conrad (1857–1924) and John Buchan (1875–1940), because he felt the descriptions of African people were inaccurate and insulting. While working for the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation he composed his first novel, Things Fall Apart (1959), the story of a traditional warrior hero who is unable to adapt to changing conditions in the early days of British rule. The book won immediate international recognition and also became the basis for a play by Biyi Bandele. Years later, in 1997, the Performance Studio Workshop of Nigeria put on a production of the play, which was then presented in the United States as part of the Kennedy Center's African Odyssey series in 1999. Achebe's next two novels, No Longer At Ease (1960) and Arrow of God (1964), were set in the past as well.By the mid-1960s the newness of independence had died out in Nigeria, as the country faced the political problems common to many of the other states in modern Africa. The Igbo, who had played a leading role in Nigerian politics, now began to feel that the Muslim Hausa people of Northern Nigeria considered the Igbos second-class citizens. Achebe wrote A Man of the People (1966), a story about a crooked Nigerian politician. The book was published at the very moment a military takeover removed the old political leadership. This made some Northern military officers suspect that Achebe had played a role in the takeover, but there was never any evidence supporting the theory.
Political crusader
During the years when Biafra attempted to break itself off as a separate state from Nigeria (1967–70), however, Achebe served as an ambassador (representative) to Biafra. He traveled to different countries discussing the problems of his people, especially the starving and slaughtering of Igbo children. He wrote articles for newspapers and magazines about the Biafran struggle and founded the Citadel Press with Nigerian poet Christopher Okigbo. Writing a novel at this time was out of the question, he said during a 1969 interview: "I can't write a novel now; I wouldn't want to. And even if I wanted to, I couldn't. I can write poetry—something short, intense, more in keeping with my mood." Three volumes of poetry emerged during this time, as well as a collection of short stories and children's stories.After the fall of the Republic of Biafra, Achebe continued to work at the University of Nigeria at Nsukka, and devoted time to the Heinemann Educational Books' Writers Series (which was designed to promote the careers of young African writers). In 1972 Achebe came to the United States to become an English professor at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (he taught there again in 1987). In 1975 he joined the faculty at the University of Connecticut. He returned to the University of Nigeria in 1976. His novel Anthills of the Savanna (1987) tells the story of three boyhood friends in a West African nation and the deadly effects of the desire for power and wanting to be elected "president for life." After its release Achebe returned to the United States and teaching positions at Stanford University, Dartmouth College, and other universities.
Later years
Back in Nigeria in 1990 to celebrate his sixtieth birthday, Achebe was involved in a car accident on one of the country's dangerous roads. The accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. Doctors recommended he go back to the United States for good to receive better medical care, so he accepted aThursday, 18 August 2016
BOOK CLUB ALERT!!!
I am excited!!!
Yeah words cannot express how I feel right now because I am about to be part of making history in a positive way...
That right y'all: The DAH media is about to start her book club but unlike other boring book clubs, we are offering an archive of fun knowledge that will blow your mind in unimaginable proportion.
Trust me when I say this is way bigger than you imagined.
But before I give you a sneak peek of this amazing new creation, I will like to know those who are interested in accessing our archives of books which includes authors like:
JOHN GRISHAM
SIDNEY SHELDON
DAN BROWN
MARY HIGGINS CLARK
JAMES PATTERSON
CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE
EGHOSA IMASUEN
IGONI BARRET
PATRICIA CORNWELL
JEFFERY ARCHER
FREDRICK FORSYTH
SANDRA BROWN and a whole lot of others
We also have in our archives, comics, children books, motivational books, music related books, books on writing and others
If you seek to be part of this great movement, indicate by either sending your details (name, phone no, email and a short bio) to daallosianpoet@gmail.com or simply post your details on the comment page.
By the way: Donnie Mcclurkin is engaged, Cobhams wishes he could see his wife and Sam Adeyemi is being impersonated on social media. #just famzing my heroes#
Remember to use your words carefully, they are your creation tools...
Yeah words cannot express how I feel right now because I am about to be part of making history in a positive way...
That right y'all: The DAH media is about to start her book club but unlike other boring book clubs, we are offering an archive of fun knowledge that will blow your mind in unimaginable proportion.
Trust me when I say this is way bigger than you imagined.
But before I give you a sneak peek of this amazing new creation, I will like to know those who are interested in accessing our archives of books which includes authors like:
JOHN GRISHAM
SIDNEY SHELDON
DAN BROWN
MARY HIGGINS CLARK
JAMES PATTERSON
CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE
EGHOSA IMASUEN
IGONI BARRET
PATRICIA CORNWELL
JEFFERY ARCHER
FREDRICK FORSYTH
SANDRA BROWN and a whole lot of others
We also have in our archives, comics, children books, motivational books, music related books, books on writing and others
If you seek to be part of this great movement, indicate by either sending your details (name, phone no, email and a short bio) to daallosianpoet@gmail.com or simply post your details on the comment page.
By the way: Donnie Mcclurkin is engaged, Cobhams wishes he could see his wife and Sam Adeyemi is being impersonated on social media. #just famzing my heroes#
Remember to use your words carefully, they are your creation tools...
Tuesday, 16 August 2016
Lovely day y'all...
So as a part of the revolution in music and entertainment, I have decided to supply you guys with the success story of some of the great minds in different areas related to music and literature.
Have fun
So as a part of the revolution in music and entertainment, I have decided to supply you guys with the success story of some of the great minds in different areas related to music and literature.
Have fun
Babajide Ogunsanya popularly known as Ogbonge was born on
April 14. He is a blogger who makes his money from blogging, web designing/development, social media etc.
April 14. He is a blogger who makes his money from blogging, web designing/development, social media etc.
He attended Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye,Ogun State
Nigeria.
Jide Ogunsanya is the founder and proprietor of www.ogbongeblog.com. He is a young and very passionate Nigerian Blogger who derives joy in writing tutorials on blogging, social media & money-making niches.
Jide Ogunsanya is the founder and proprietor of www.ogbongeblog.com. He is a young and very passionate Nigerian Blogger who derives joy in writing tutorials on blogging, social media & money-making niches.
Jide studied microbiology at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun
State. After his University education, Jide got himself enrolled in a 6 months
weekend course in Java Programming at NIIT, Onitsha at the time he was doing
his National Youth Service. It was at the NIIT that Jide learnt some basic
computer skills which he later personally developed and is now making living
out of it.
Jide is the initiator of the popular group on facebook known as
BloggersLab, where bloggers rob minds together.When it comes to writing SEO
friendly posts, Jide Ogunsanya is very good at that. This explains why despite
that he doesn't publish much posts in his blog, Ogbongeblog.com remains
relevant and consistent since it was created. Apart from writing quality
articles on search engine optimization, Jide is also very good at using social
media networks especially Facebook, in marketing anything online. Jide is very
active in Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Nairaland and
Instagram. Many Chief Executive Officers pay Jide to use his networks in
the creation of buzz around their businesses and none has ever regreted
working with him because he has always delivered.
Jide Ogunsanya also explores paid advertising in promoting his online products, businesses and services. He is also very good at re-marketing and search advertising. He uses such skills to increase his sales and creating awareness for his numerous online businesses. Jide Ogunsanya have several tools that he uses in measuring performance of his online campaigns. He is one of the few who has custom Google analytics dashboards which he created to track series of metrics. In fact, Jide is a brilliant digital marketer.
Outside working hours, Jide trains people and welcome private training for executives. He is equally a freelance consultant who people easily consult for anything related to Internet technologies and digital marketing. Besides blogging, Jide specializes in Business development, digital marketing and Website Management for internet/online businesses. Though Jide is a very a busy person, he still find time to schedule one-on-one appointments with people as long as they are not too far from him.
Jide works in close partnership with notable Nigeria Internet professionals, graphic designers, programmers, copywriters and online business experts. With his network of professionals, Jide is very much equipped to design and develop customized Internet solutions to optimize online potential, helping individuals to gain new clients while enhancing website/blog monetization and conversion optimization to grow successfully.
Jide is the owner of www.nairaforsms.com, a bulk sms website where individuals, businesses, organizations send bulk, personalized sms to their customers, fans, followers and loved ones.
Jide Ogunsanya is also the founder of mobilitaria.com; a mobile-tech blog in Nigeria.
Jide Ogunsanya also explores paid advertising in promoting his online products, businesses and services. He is also very good at re-marketing and search advertising. He uses such skills to increase his sales and creating awareness for his numerous online businesses. Jide Ogunsanya have several tools that he uses in measuring performance of his online campaigns. He is one of the few who has custom Google analytics dashboards which he created to track series of metrics. In fact, Jide is a brilliant digital marketer.
Outside working hours, Jide trains people and welcome private training for executives. He is equally a freelance consultant who people easily consult for anything related to Internet technologies and digital marketing. Besides blogging, Jide specializes in Business development, digital marketing and Website Management for internet/online businesses. Though Jide is a very a busy person, he still find time to schedule one-on-one appointments with people as long as they are not too far from him.
Jide works in close partnership with notable Nigeria Internet professionals, graphic designers, programmers, copywriters and online business experts. With his network of professionals, Jide is very much equipped to design and develop customized Internet solutions to optimize online potential, helping individuals to gain new clients while enhancing website/blog monetization and conversion optimization to grow successfully.
Jide is the owner of www.nairaforsms.com, a bulk sms website where individuals, businesses, organizations send bulk, personalized sms to their customers, fans, followers and loved ones.
Jide Ogunsanya is also the founder of mobilitaria.com; a mobile-tech blog in Nigeria.
In the year 2012, Jide Ogunsanya’s blog, ogbongeblog.com won
the 2012 Best Technology Blog Award.
Sunday, 14 August 2016
TOP TEN GOSPEL SONGS THIS AUGUST 2016 (according to billboard)
1Last Week: 2
Put A Praise On It
Last Week2
Peak Position1
Wks on Chart37
Share the Song
2Last Week: 3
Made A Way
Last Week3
Peak Position2
Wks on Chart34
·Gains
in performance
Share the Song
3Last Week: 1
Better
Last Week1
Peak Position1
Wks on Chart22
Share the Song
4Last Week: 5
Wanna Be Happy?
Last Week5
Peak Position1
Wks on Chart49
Share the Song
5Last Week: 4
You're Bigger
6Last Week: 6
Spirit Break Out
Last Week6
Peak Position6
Wks on Chart29
Share the Song
7Last Week: 8
123 Victory
Last Week8
Peak Position2
Wks on Chart38
·Gains
in performance
Share the Song
8Last Week: 7
It's Alright, It's Ok
Last Week7
Peak Position7
Wks on Chart25
Share the Song
9Last Week: 9
You
Last Week9
Peak Position9
Wks on Chart26
·Gains
in performance
Share the Song
10Last Week: 11
Bless The Lord
I Need You
Last Week13
Peak Position11
Wks on Chart17
·Gains
in performance
Share the Song
12Last Week: 16
I Won't Be Defeated
Last Week16
Peak Position12
Wks on Chart13
·Gains
in performance
Share the Song
13Last Week: 14
Arise (You Are Good)
Last Week14
Peak Position13
Wks on Chart3
·Gains
in performance
Share the Song
14Last Week: 12
It Will Be Alright
Last Week12
Peak Position11
Wks on Chart24
Share the Song
15Last Week: 15
Be Lifted
Last Week15
Peak Position14
Wks on Chart12
Share the Song
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