Movie Review : The Woman King

The kingdom of Dahomey is one my father once told me about. He said that they gave the white men a tough time. Even after he watched this movie, he says the story of Jaja of Opobo also needs to be told. 😍 Slave trade was the reigning business. It made kingdoms rich and their…

Movie Review : Aníkúlápó

My brother has been bashing this movie since he watched it. A few days back, I read an article about how mentioning a particular art work is a means of paying the creator – whether it is written work, a painting, a song or a movie. For a work to receive both negative and positive…

God has forgotten me

Some people say we shouldn’t disturb God because he has more important things to do than get involved in the affairs of our lives. After all, he controls the cosmos and the stars, the seasons and the planet; I’m just a tiny speck of dust compared to the whole universe.We couldn’t be more wrong. He…

Leadership Be-attitude : How to lead at winning

You can make many plans,but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.Proverbs 19:21 NLT And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love Godand are called according to his purpose for them.Romans 8:28 NLT If your attitude is going to change, you need an encounter with God, that will change how…

The Return of Efunsetan Aniwura

Death is the doorway to new life. We live today. We shall live again. In many forms we shall return. The Egyptian Prayer of Resurrection *** August, 1993 The sun was risen at the top of the mountains. At Oyo, Iyalaje was groaning, she was in pains and laborious breath. It was as though she…

WHAT DOES BEING IN LOVE FEEL LIKE?

Lia explained what being in love feels like to her. I smiled. It does sound like a 20 year old me. After many years of dating scene and finally getting married to my husband, I have true picture of what love looks and feels like. Love is more than that squishy feeling in your heart…

Still – One Liner Wednesday

Image credit Booky Glover I was born when I touched her still form, as she lay there still. One Liner Wednesday hosted by Linda G. Hill One Liner Wednesday Badge by Laura @ riddlefromthemiddle.com

Music Review : Ameno Amapiano Remix (You wanna Bamba) by Goya Menor & Nektunz

I came across this song on people’s reels and stories, so I got interested. What is this song all about? Is there a meaning to this or is it just another Naija vibes without deep roots. I took more interest when I saw a white lady jamming to the song, that was when I knew…

Is cheating gender-based?

We all know what it means to cheat on another person. When we were kids, we regarded cheating as someone who takes away what rightfully belongs to us. We call it cheating. Cheating in a relationship means you are sexually unfaithful to your partner. You decide to have sex outside the confines of your marriage…

Made for More

I have read a lot of books and articles in recent times. Advice bombards my mind from here and there. They say I should make a practice of writing everyday whether it is junk or not. Some say that being a writer does not mean I must sit at my desk and write every day…