There is a tradition we have gradually watered down in the name of being “civilised.” It is called Iju Ase — (to make enquiry). 🌸 It is part of our culture and heritage to make proper enquiries about who and where you intend to marry into. This enquiry covers medical history, personality traits, family values,Continue reading “Yes, I do — the biggest decision a person can make 💖🌸”
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A Cry for Awareness, Unity, and Survival ❤️
Until we rise, fear will continue to rule our lives, tears will become our water, and wailing our daily bread ❤️Can’t you see? It has been the same set of people since the nineties—leaders with no real ideology, no clear vision, and hands driven by greed ❤️Kleptocrats with deceitful tongues and rehearsed smiles, selling usContinue reading “A Cry for Awareness, Unity, and Survival ❤️”
🌸 The Power of a First Impression ❤️
I have been reflecting on something simple, yet deeply important—the power of a first impression. It’s a small gesture, often overlooked, but one that carries more meaning than we realise. Many people do not pause to consider how their behaviour or attitude can be perceived, not just as individuals, but as reflections of their communitiesContinue reading “🌸 The Power of a First Impression ❤️”
✨ INFORMATION IS POWER ✨❤️
❤️ Information is power. If you don’t have information, you cannot seize power. In today’s world, information has become the new currency. People succeed and get things done faster when they have the right information from the right circles. ❤️ In the olden days, learning was mainly oral. No doubt, a lot of information wasContinue reading “✨ INFORMATION IS POWER ✨❤️”
❤️ KEEP YOUR PROMISES TO YOURSELF ❤️
There is always that inner voice that reminds you of who you are. It reminds you of your decisions, your promises, and the habits you owe yourself ❤️ When you consistently fail to keep the promises you’ve made to yourself, self-doubt and low self-esteem begin to set in. It often starts with simple commitments—some callContinue reading “❤️ KEEP YOUR PROMISES TO YOURSELF ❤️”
💞 A Call to Conscious Living: “Who Will Bell the Cat?” 💞
💖 “Who will bell the cat?” is a powerful metaphor that thoughtfully captures a reality many of us recognise: while problems are widely acknowledged and solutions often identified, there remains a visible reluctance—a lack of courage—to take responsibility and act decisively. This reflection invites us to honestly evaluate not just the issue, but our roleContinue reading “💞 A Call to Conscious Living: “Who Will Bell the Cat?” 💞”
A Cry for Safety, Unity, and Humanity ❤️
It deeply saddens me to constantly hear and see news about the indiscriminate killing of innocent people. ❤️ Just last week, a friend shared a terrifying experience—how they were abducted by men dressed in police uniforms. They were taken into an unknown forest and told to pay 5 million naira or face death. ❤️ InContinue reading “A Cry for Safety, Unity, and Humanity ❤️”
🌺 A Reflection on Ignorance, Freedom, and Our Shared Humanity 🌺
🌸 Ignorance is one of the worst things that can happen to a person. During the era of the slave trade, people’s hands were chained, but from colonization until today, it is the minds of people that have been chained. We now see individuals with sound bodies, yet their minds remain captive—bound to the sameContinue reading “🌺 A Reflection on Ignorance, Freedom, and Our Shared Humanity 🌺”
🌸 Love, Fear, and the Future of Our Families ❤️
I recently listened to a video clip of a popular Nigerian celebrity who expressed that he is “scared of getting married.” 🌸❤️ Notably, his fear was not rooted in concerns about infidelity, but rather in the uncertainty of whether he would be able to sustainably provide for his family in the future. This reflection highlightsContinue reading “🌸 Love, Fear, and the Future of Our Families ❤️”
🌸 Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Systems, Building Wealth, and Enduring Growth ❤️
Our people have a saying: a tree that grows along the road to the farm is at risk of receiving many knife strikes daily. Likewise, a tree that bears the finest fruits attracts the most stones. 🌸This reminds us that anyone who chooses to bring light into their family must learn to endure the heatContinue reading “🌸 Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Systems, Building Wealth, and Enduring Growth ❤️”
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