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The One Thing No Girl Misses About Braiding Hair in the Market
I think that picture just gave it away, but I'll still spell it out. You see, if you ever had the misfortune privilege of going to the market in Nigeria (or elsewhere for that matter) to get your hair...
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First University Graduate in the Family: Blessing or Curse?
Nigerians place a very high premium on education. Translation: they like to acquire degrees. A lot. If you enter the sitting room (parlor) of a typical Nigerian family, in addition to family pictures,...
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School's Prospectus: Who Reads it Anyway?
When you gain admission to a secondary school in Nigeria, the school authorities tend to load parents and students with a lot of information. The school's prospectus is one of the books they hand to...
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Girls Must Cut their Hair: Why Do Schools Make this a Requirement?
Happy New Month! Can you believe there are just 2 months left before we welcome 2015? Amazing! It finally got cold at my end, but I am still in denial about winter's arrival. Still hiding those boots...
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MUSIC: Christ's Messenja [CMJ] - Hold On, Tha Triumph and Live it Up...
CMJ (Christ's Messenja) is a gospel artiste who is originally from Adamawa State. He sent me three of his singles months ago, but I am just getting round to sharing them here. Better late than never,...
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4 Christmas Songs to Enjoy During the Holiday Season
So, what does Relentless do on Christmas Eve? She puts up Christmas music. Apparently. I know I've been away for a while, but it's all for a good cause. The songs I am about to share were sent to me...
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Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday, Jesus!
Here's wishing you a Merry and Joy-filled Christmas. From my heart to yours, Merry Christmas!For unto us a Child is born,Unto us a Son is given;And the government will be upon His shoulder.And His...
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Happy New Year! It's Time to Celebrate with Ogecha
Happy New Year! 2015 is off to a great start, and what better way to celebrate than with music? This song just sets the tone for the year. But before we go there, let me just say that I am truly...
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DELIGHTFUL DUETS: Ku'se - Psalmos and Kenny K'ore
How often do you come across a duet sang in Yoruba? Rarely. What about a duet sang in Ekiti dialect? Even rarer. So, now you know why I had to share this song with you. It's titled Ku'se by Psalmos,...
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SONG REVIEW: Tolazee - Sise (Work)
Tolazee, who has been featured on this blog for his single, Bintin Laye, released a new single, earlier this year, titled Sise. It means "Work" in Yoruba, and the gist of the song, which is, work hard...
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This Friday's Free Downloads | Featuring: Kunle Kenny, Tolazee, Rooftop MCs
This edition of Free Downloads is special for two reasons: (1) It's the first one this year; and (2) It's the first one in February.What were you expecting me to say? *laughs*Today, I'll be sharing...
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Does Cultism Really Start in Secondary School?
I was listening to a radio program recently and some of the listeners mentioned this: they joined secret cults in secondary school. Their teachers knew, but their parents had no clue.How come?And...
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Soundtrack of the Week: Jesu N'Abba (Jesus My Father) - Benita Iyere-Okojie
Jesu N'Abba means "Jesus My Father" in Esan, and this song by Benita Iyere-Okojie is essentially a prayer "appreciating God for His daily mercies while also asking for continued protection and favour."...
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Good Pikin for House, Bad Pikin for School
For the record, Pikin means "Child." Straight from the Nigerian Pidgin English dictionary ... if such a thing exists.You know it is possible for a child from a good background, with "proper home...
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They Speak Good English, But They Write Terrible "Fear Go Catch You" Grammar
You probably read this, and thought:"Wait a minute, isn't it the other way round?"My answer: "Does it matter?"The bottom line is that something is not adding up. And in any case, I think you're more...
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MUSIC: Boluwaduro - Reason Featuring Psalmos
How is your week going? Mine is going well, so far. Regardless of how your week is going, you need to remember why you are alive and why you should be grateful. That's where Boluwaduro comes in. She...
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Digestives v. HobNobs: Which is your favorite McVitie's biscuit?
So, what prompted this post?An advert o! A radio jingle.I was listening to Inspiration FM sometime last week, and heard this (for lack of a better word) "razz" advert. I was shocked to find out it was...
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6 Jigidem Igbo Gospel Songs You Should Listen To
If you are even a casual or occasional listener of Nigerian gospel music, you'll notice that some songs share the exact same title.One of such recurring song titles is Jigidem, which in Igbo means...
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MUSIC: Nelly Viano - The Way You Do
Before I say anything, guess who produced this song?No, not me!Nelly Viano a.k.a NVBeatz, the artiste also doubled as the producer of this track.Now, you'll have to listen to assess it for yourself....
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MUSIC: FlamzNation - One Experience of You [Produced by Sola Soetan]
From Left to Right: Azubuike George Nkem, Olamibode Olaleye-Brown, Deborah "Debbie" Brown [Center], Fisayo Agbetunsin, Joseph "Joe" Tara [Songwriter / Band Leader]Every now and then, you come across...
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Promise for the Week: Isaiah 62:3 (ESV)
Isaiah 62:3English Standard Version (ESV)You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord,and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.Have a blessed week!
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DELIGHTFUL DUETS: Alagbada Ina - TY Bello and Msugh Anom
TY BelloWhen TY Bello released her current album, The Morning SongBook on October 10, 2014 (10-10-2014), there were a couple of songs that I was immediately drawn to. One of them was the 2nd track...
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21 Intriguing Questions for the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe
Do you remember that nursery rhyme about the old woman who lived in a shoe? You don't?! *shaking head in slow motion*That is totally unacceptable! And yes, I am judging you. We have to rectify (chei,...
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I Recommend, You Listen: 5 Naija Gospel Songs to Power Your Week
Almost everyday, I receive emails from Nigerian gospel artistes, promoters, bloggers, etc sharing new music with me. While I would love to tell you that every single song I listen to is awesome,...
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Happy New Year! 2016 is here at last!
I want to take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy New Year.May 2016 be the year when God lifts up your head and causes His glory to shine upon you.All round victory is yours in Jesus name....
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