You are on track!

Musing!

I am used to being excluded that it does not really bother me anymore being excluded or being the 'other'. Life has taught me a lot and I am used to people, usually insecure people, getting together in cliques and 'othering' those they see as competitors. When someone feels threatened by you, they get together with those with a similar predilection and begin to 'find faults' in all you do, even your breathing is scrutinised and manipulated as a 'cardinal sin'.

I am thinking of writing a book on surviving the brutal world of working as a black African woman.

Michael Obi Madubuko

Michael Obi Madubuko, an erudite, highly educated and fearless man, was a dedicated and well-accomplished man. He was dedicated to whatever he did and excelled in all that he did. He passed away in 2004 but his legacies still live. He was yesterday given an award of excellence 14 years after his death. Congratulations Dad! I am super proud of you! This indeed brings joy to my heart! Even in death, your achievements and successes are still remembered and acknowledged. Continue to rest in peace.

Michael Obi Madubuko's award

It is well with my soul!

I love the words to the song, ‘it is well with my soul’. There are times when the soul is troubled and nothing makes any sense and life just does not seem worth living. I hold on to the words, ‘It is well with my soul’.

It is the only way to stay alive!

If you are going through a dark time now and surrounded by darkness, speak to your soul, 'It is well with you'. Do not give up now!

Listen: https://youtu.be/AHe_qmo3gX4

Go Nigeria!

Nigeria 2 

Iceland 0

Last week, the pundits on ITV slew the Nigerian players. It felt like they had personal issues with the country and the players. I was so angry watching the match on ITV. Today, I watched the match on BBC. The pundits were so professional and analysed the match fairly. Nigeria played better today. 

Moral of the story, in life, no matter how you try, some people will never have any positive thing to say about you. They will criticise, belittle, exclude and write you off. Your role is never to give up! Keep doing your thing and one day, you will win!

Do you agree?

Nigeria v Croatia

Croatia beat Nigeria 2-0. I am so disappointed! In fact, I am heartbroken! I shouldn't be watching football. I will need to take few days to heal!
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London

Walk, explore and experience London.

Entry post. Life as an immigrant!

Hello everyone. It has been sometime since I last blogged. I am back now.

Here is a post sent to me by Evelyn. Enjoy!

Life as an immigrant has it's ups and downs. Living in a country where you are constantly reminded that you are an immigrant can sometimes be overwhelming.

Being a Nigerian doesn't make it easy as  well. Nigerians are often described as dodgy and fraudulent. Due to no fault of mine, I am Nigerian and I am sometimes judged for being one. I have to earn my respect. I get it sometimes, Nigeria has a bad image and reputation and our government is not doing anything to address this issue.

I was on my way to Palma De Majorca, and when I got to the boarding gate, I presented my passport and visa at the desk. I had to wait for about 10 minutes as my passport and visa details had to be recorded separately. A long queue had formed behind me and another desk had to be opened because of the delay. People were starring at me as if there was something wrong. Anyway, I already knew that was going to happen and I was expecting it.

Everywhere you go these days, it's always one immigration issue or the other. I sometimes sit and ponder. If the Nigerian government looked after her citizens and youths and created opportunities for us, perhaps we wouldn't have sojourned into another country for better opportunities and for a better life. I know I am fortunate and opportuned to have something, but for some, it is a challenge.

When I first moved over to England, I had a difficult time adjusting to the life here. I suffered from 'culture shock' for a long time. So for me, I have paid my dues. This is my home. I have built my life in this country. I have suffered, toiled, laboured and paid my taxes. I have contributed my own fair share. So immigration or no immigration, immigrant or no immigrant, I am here to stay.