Soukous and Makossa are my favorite music and dance. I am loving kizomba too but it is no where near my love for a beautifully instrumented Soukous.
Here is a lovely Soukous song that I found on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/uTBaFhkO-G4
Happy Mother's day!
Sunday 26 March 2017
Happy mother's day!
Happy Mother's day to all the women that have positively impacted on our lives one way or the other.
I celebrate and appreciate you all.
A special shout out goes to my dearest mummy. My number one role model and source of inspiration. I love you loads.
I celebrate and appreciate you all.
A special shout out goes to my dearest mummy. My number one role model and source of inspiration. I love you loads.
Friday 24 March 2017
What a week!
I feel like having some Nigerian spiced chicken. My sister made the one on the picture. I will replicate it this weekend.
Thursday 16 March 2017
Poem - Who are you?
A poem titled 'who are you'?
Who are you?
Do you know who you are?
Who are you?
Not you that was moulded by family or society,
Who are you?
Do you know?
Do you seek to know?
Do you really want to know?
Who are you?
Do you like yourself?
Do you like who you are?
Do you accept who you are?
Who are you?
Are you still searching?
Are you still crying?
Are you still finding?
Who are you?
You are you
You are beautiful
You are unique
There is no one like you
Love who you are
Accept who you are
Embrace who you are
Value who you are
Written by Lilian S
Who are you?
Do you know who you are?
Who are you?
Not you that was moulded by family or society,
Who are you?
Do you know?
Do you seek to know?
Do you really want to know?
Who are you?
Do you like yourself?
Do you like who you are?
Do you accept who you are?
Who are you?
Are you still searching?
Are you still crying?
Are you still finding?
Who are you?
You are you
You are beautiful
You are unique
There is no one like you
Love who you are
Accept who you are
Embrace who you are
Value who you are
Written by Lilian S
Wednesday 15 March 2017
Beautiful day in London today
The sun was out and the day was warm. Many people were out on the park relaxing and soaking in the sunshine.
The sun does bring with it some happiness!
The sun does bring with it some happiness!
Monday 13 March 2017
Henna and Indigo on my hair - it worked on my hair!
I love the result!
I went natural last year and did not want any more chemicals in my hair again. My hair was damaged from years of chemical use to straighten it but is now growing well and I am in love with it in its natural state.
I started noticing some grey hair in front of my hair. I am not bothered by it but on one of my research, I found that henna and indigo could be used to darken grey hair. I decided to try it out and it sure did work.
I noticed that for my hair length, I didn't need a full sachet of henna and indigo. For next time, I don't need to apply the henna all over my hair.
Anyway, I love the result!
I went natural last year and did not want any more chemicals in my hair again. My hair was damaged from years of chemical use to straighten it but is now growing well and I am in love with it in its natural state.
I started noticing some grey hair in front of my hair. I am not bothered by it but on one of my research, I found that henna and indigo could be used to darken grey hair. I decided to try it out and it sure did work.
I noticed that for my hair length, I didn't need a full sachet of henna and indigo. For next time, I don't need to apply the henna all over my hair.
Anyway, I love the result!
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| Some grey hair in front |
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| The result |
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| Henna- I mixed with lemon juice and left in a warm dark room for about 5 hours |
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| Henna application |
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| After henna application - the grey turns red in colour |
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| Indigo application |
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| final result - dark hair |
Saturday 11 March 2017
Friday 10 March 2017
Nigeria leader Buhari back home
Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has returned back to the country after spending weeks in the United Kingdom.
He is said to have stated that he will "continue to rest" after returning home from seven weeks of
medical leave in the UK.
Welcome back Mr president!
The country has aniticipated and waited for your return.
Good morning!
Good morning to you all. I hope you have had a lovely week and are getting ready for the weekend. After this morning's commute which was again uncomfortable, I am ready for being in the comfort of my bed chillaxing!
What is it with inconsiderate people? I mean, it is not like we are in Spring or Summer. It is absolutely freezing in the mornings so why open the train windows to suffocate us with the noise, breeze and freezing blast of icy wind?
Honestly, I think some people are just awkward and selfish! How can they be warm or hot in this freezing weather?
Anyway, a brave gentleman went over to one of them that opened the windows and gently asked them to close the windows. Thank you, sir, for saving all of us in that carriage from another uncomfortable commute!
Sunday 5 March 2017
More than 100 die from hunger in one region - Somalia Drought
More than 100 people were reported to have died from Hunger in Somalia. Somalia's President, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, declared the drought a national disaster on Tuesday. The Prime Minister, Hassan Ali Haire, says 110 people have died from hunger in a single region amid a severe drought. As well as the lack of food caused by the drought, there are many cases of dehydration.
Source: bbc.co.uk. Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-39166746
Wednesday 1 March 2017
It's a new month!
I woke up this morning to a buzzing phone full of text and Whatsapp messages. Wow, I thought to myself, something must be happening. On a normal day, I don't get a lot of messages in the mornings. As I got up from the bed, my stomach flickers with some excitement and I wondered who the messages were from and the content in them. My mind segues through possible contents and even meandered through some fantasies.
It could be good news from my siblings or mum!
Or, it could be text messages from an organisation inviting me for a talk!
Or, It could be a surprise from my dearest!
Or, it could be pictures, memes or annoying videos sent by some random person that I am unaware has my telephone number!
I take my time opening each of the messages. I open the first message from my sister and it was a message wishing me a 'happy new month' . I replied and thanked her for her thoughtfulness. I open the next message and it was the same type of message wishing me a happy new month. Each of the messages I received were wishing me a happy new month.
I noticed that most of these messages were from Nigerians, there is a pattern to this and this phenomenon has really caught up with most Nigerians. Each month is the same. I receive these sort of messages followed by a bombardment of prayers and memes prophesying safety, protection and God's guidance for the month.
I put this phenomenon down to two critical trends:
1. Religion: There are several religious groups in Nigeria including the latest wave and proliferation of evangelical churches that has brought with it a narrative led by 'men of God'. It starts with prayers offered for the new month and messages from 'men of God' wishing their congregation a happy new month. A harangue that suggests that in the midst of the evil going on in the world today, 'one must appreciate and be grateful for making it into a new month.
2. The life expectancy: According to the World Bank 2012 report, the average life expectancy for a Nigerian residing in Nigeria is 52 years. Nigerians appreciate life and being alive! Who wouldn't be? After all, it is not easy being alive and living in a country with a harsh economy, lack of good governance, high poverty rate, lack of social amenities, facilities and infrastructure.
The trend has also caught up with Nigerians in diaspora. Half of the messages I received were from Nigerians in diaspora.
I am not in anyway against this, but seek to understand this phenomenon. Is a new phenomenon or have I been in the dark and this has been going on for ages? Maybe it is a universal phenomenon and everyone receives a text message every month. Please share your experiences.
Thank you to all those who took their time to wish me a happy new month. I appreciate! Here is wishing you a wonderful month too!
It could be good news from my siblings or mum!
Or, it could be text messages from an organisation inviting me for a talk!
Or, It could be a surprise from my dearest!
Or, it could be pictures, memes or annoying videos sent by some random person that I am unaware has my telephone number!
I take my time opening each of the messages. I open the first message from my sister and it was a message wishing me a 'happy new month' . I replied and thanked her for her thoughtfulness. I open the next message and it was the same type of message wishing me a happy new month. Each of the messages I received were wishing me a happy new month.
I noticed that most of these messages were from Nigerians, there is a pattern to this and this phenomenon has really caught up with most Nigerians. Each month is the same. I receive these sort of messages followed by a bombardment of prayers and memes prophesying safety, protection and God's guidance for the month.
I put this phenomenon down to two critical trends:
1. Religion: There are several religious groups in Nigeria including the latest wave and proliferation of evangelical churches that has brought with it a narrative led by 'men of God'. It starts with prayers offered for the new month and messages from 'men of God' wishing their congregation a happy new month. A harangue that suggests that in the midst of the evil going on in the world today, 'one must appreciate and be grateful for making it into a new month.
2. The life expectancy: According to the World Bank 2012 report, the average life expectancy for a Nigerian residing in Nigeria is 52 years. Nigerians appreciate life and being alive! Who wouldn't be? After all, it is not easy being alive and living in a country with a harsh economy, lack of good governance, high poverty rate, lack of social amenities, facilities and infrastructure.
The trend has also caught up with Nigerians in diaspora. Half of the messages I received were from Nigerians in diaspora.
I am not in anyway against this, but seek to understand this phenomenon. Is a new phenomenon or have I been in the dark and this has been going on for ages? Maybe it is a universal phenomenon and everyone receives a text message every month. Please share your experiences.
Thank you to all those who took their time to wish me a happy new month. I appreciate! Here is wishing you a wonderful month too!
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