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I'm sure that by now, this is stale news (CNN)Actor Chadwick Boseman, who brought the movie "Black Panther" to life with his charismatic intensity and regal performance, has died. Boseman has battled colon cancer since 2016 and died at home with his family and wife by his side, according to a statement posted on his Twitter account. He was 43. "A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all,and brought you so many of the films you have come to love so much," the statement said. "From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and several more, all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy." With his role as King T'Challa in the boundary-breaking film "Black Panther," he became a global icon and an inspiring symbol of Black power.
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I'm an ardent follower of the Oprah book club and I read a comment that got to me and evoked deeper thought. It was a statement by KingJames - "The" Lebron James. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEaXsKYn6Fz/?igshid=1dvp5sa6db5i2 Initially, I wondered why he would make such a statement which reveals serious insecurities and the need to be accepted when he can own his own heritage and story. Then on further thought, I started to have an issue with the term African-American. Africa isn't a country I thought to myself. Why would a group of people even want to identify with a term that seeks to muddle them up into a single category when they have come from various places... These issues are very deep and as I try to understand the different layers of it, I realise that I cannot get beyond the surface. It is heartbreaking that a Lebron -whose voice represents that of several millions will feel this way. True freedom is always found within. No one holds you captive but you.
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Lol. I'm presently holding evening vocabulary classes for kids under the age of 2 and he is loving it! Yes, just one pupil for now. Lol ☻ There's something ever so pure and delightful about babies. Do you like kids? From what ages? Lol.
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Lool . Now this is plain mischief. I'm feeling so sleep as I type this. I have been fighting off sleep for 3hours now. I also just finished some 56 minutes of exercising (walking) and I was almost dosing off as I walked. Lol. Believe it or not. I'm not sure if my audiobook was making it worse. Oh well... Anyways, back to the topic. I must be the only person left still using the 3G 😕🙈. The thing is that my main line is on 4G but I get free credit on the other one which is 3G. So 3G it is. It is painfully slow and frustrating but I hate filling forms 😶. As a matter of fact, I stood up and left when I was handed a form at the MTN office for the upgrade. I had gone to the centre early enough to avoid a crowd and being the only customer in the store, I still couldn't go through with it. I told the lady "Naaah.... I can't do this". Lol. I'm sure she was weak. Don't be so quick to judge, the form was A4 sized and had lots of fields. Sighs.... I would have been on 4G if only she had volunteered to delight the customer (aka me) and fill my form for me 😕😐 What's the point of upgrading to 4G when there are already talks about 5G. I'll join pastor Chris' church so that I can get all the updates I need about it before it hits the market ☻ Sweet dreams world.... lol
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Is it just me or do you do it as well? I was going through my Youtube feeds and as I scrolled along, I came across this video with an interesting caption. Gist about the first black woman to win an oscar who wasn't treated right etc... First, of course, I skip the ads on 3. Lol. Then the video started with a statement about how she was celebrated amidst segregation etc... 1 second later, the narrator starts to digress to her origin, where she was born... mehn... I thought out loud "not today! You're not going to waste my time" and then I closed the video and came right here. Looool. With the sort of day I had today, there's no way I'm going to allow myseld be tricked into watching a 15 minute long history class when all I wanted was quick gossip. Lol. Tell me you do it too 😏 lol.
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Lol. I've had one too many instances of this happen and for several reasons. On one ocassion, the reader says that my card was blocked and as I stood on the line with my N700 moi moi (2 packs) stunned and very hungry, I recall having very bad thoughts about how I was going to go off at the guys at the bank. To cut the short story even shorter, the lady behind me (who I knew from nowhere) paid for my meal. I was thankful, humbled and quite shy. Lol. Awwwwh.... it pays to do good o... Lol. At the bank, I was told that my recent request for a new card when the previous hadn't expired caused the system to automatically cancel the existing 😶😐 lol. Got any awkward card failure tales? I'll share another below lol
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Copied Is there anyone in a lesbian polygamous relationship or experience BDSM? This is a judgement free zone.
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Okay... I'm not sure if this is a phase but I totally doubt it. I've been on this path for a couple of years now. Preferring made in Nigeria or Africa to those of the rest of the world. Now, I am considering taking things a step further by being a traditionalist. You know, going back to the roots and embracing the very essence of our spiritualism before we were brainwashed by the west. It's still a thought for now but I love the idea of it especially as I do not identify with any religion -(no future plans to). We were a people and had a culture and a system that worked before the invasion and its denigration and relegation. ...and if you are thinking these modern religions are "the only way", then think again.... those sort of thoughts are proof of the traces of the inferiority brought about by colonialism.
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Feel free to post here funny but true things we do to avert consequences of our actions. E.g. You cannot eat KFC every other day and think that by drinking a glass of green tea afterwards, your bum bum won't get fat! 😬☻
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Lol. It's weird that I've gotten into this habit of napping right after I eat. Napping so hard that I force myself to wake up... and I do the whole staggering as I get my body off the bed thing. Lol. It's usually a cute feeling till I start to feel super full and I am able to taste some of that undigested fluid that finds its way up my throat. 😬 Today is no different. Lol. I have just woken up and I'm feeling like my tummy has been pumped full with fufuyi. Hahahahaha. I wonder how many more days of consistently eating and napping before I blow out of proportion. Lol
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Each time I recall the memory of what I'm about to share, I make the face you will make after reading this post. Lool. Moral of the story: Don't eat right out of a kid's plate. Lol. Okay, so, I decided to take my nephew out on a treat. He loves loves hotdogs. Being his favourite aunt in the world, we go watch a movie and afterwards, we had some ice cream and then I buy him a hotdog. Lol. (Which was after the popcorn he had in the hall.) As we drove back home, I noticed that the kid was making a mess on the back seat and more importantly, he was wasting my money! For some reason, he just wasn't eating the bread and kept tossing bits and pieces of it to the sides. My eyes (using the rare view mirror) couldn't take anymore of this wastage so, I asked him if I could have the bread he wasn't interesred in eating.... hmmmm... that's how I took my eyes off the wheel for a second and quickly scraped some of the bread off his disposable plate and tossed it right into my mouth. To cut the long stort short my people, the bread was soaking wet and soggy! What the kid was doing was to lick off all that mustard and ketchup off the bread and dump the rest 🤢 I was speechless, I was driving and so I couldn't spit it out. I quickly swallowed all of it. Lol. I made the face you are making right now till we got home. Hahahahahaha. I make that face each time I recall my experience! Yack. Lol. Got any baby tales? Lol. Share yours...
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Hello Ladies... I've always wondered "what's in a surname?" So my question is this: which is your preference and why? A. Take hers B. Keep yours (she takes yours) C. No surname transfers or indifferent D. Adopt a neutral surname that isn't tied to either of you.
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Hello Ladies... What do you peg as priority when shopping for new sets of underwear -be it a bra or the pata. Lol.
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This right here is a very important subject. There are some couples who practice this i.e. they expect their partners to unfriend, block or disassociate themselves with all their friends (friends they've had prior to the commencement of their relationship). There is something quite disturbing about this but for some reason, there is always a way for them to justify their action/request to their partners. What is your take on this issue and is there any suitable justification for this?
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Social Media Tales A sexy woman approaches you. The first words that come out of her mouth turn you off. What did she say?
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Hello Ladies... This topic came to mind and I thought to share (as always. Lol). As imperfect beings, it is inevitable that we would be called out by our partners and vice versa on ocassion. As a matter of fact, it is healthy and crucial for the growth process in every relationships for each individual to feel free enough to correct the other. We all know, some don't do too well being corrected etc... So, imagine you had a partner who displays embarrassing or repulsive behaviour but who isn't willing to take correction. How would you handle it? What would you advise? Who knows, someone who needs this may be reading. Help save a relationship. ☻
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A lot of young Nigerians seem to be leaving the country in droves. They say Nigeria has nothing to offer them or that it's only going to get worse Before you join the band wagon, do your homework. I'm certainly not against it when people are struggling to make ends meet etc... But my observation is that a lot of Nigerians tend to base their decisions on hearsay.... and sadly, most aren't sold the full picture. It isn't enough to be carried away by the thought of earning "thousands" of $$ a month. To a Nigerian based in Nigeria, it usually sounds like a lot of money but in actual sense, it isn't when you look at it in terms of levels of comfort and purchasing power it affords. The economies are completely different. E.g, if you enjoy the "luxury" of a maid, a driver, a cook etc... in Nigeria (which isn't luxury at all). and you have a steady source of income that allows you a comfortable lifestyle, how long would you need to work "there" to enjoy that same level of comfort (credit cards aside)? Most never achieve this. I often ponder this with friends. It would be interesting to read your thoughts.
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I'm not sure what generic name they are called but the children you see begging at a traffic light stop and those who give windshields an unsolicited wash are a big security risk. I never used to hold this view until late last year. They multiply by the week it seems and I am afraid that there is this budding aggression waiting to erupt if you happen to find yourself in a vulnerable situation. Each time I look at the young females, I shudder to think of how often they are being defiled by the men around them and by those within their community -especially those they pair themselves with during the day while they beg for alms. It is heartbreaking to say the least. What can be done really? I support the movement for them to be taken off the streets and deported or taken off the streets and kept in an IDP camp of sorts. In such a time where we must be security and health conscious, it would be to their benefit as well to be migrated to a safer space.
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Amazingly, this hasn't been the least nightmarish! "Where is everyone?" I ask myself each time I commute to work. The roads are practically traffic free, the bridge feels like it is a Saturday every morning... Perhaps much more people are working from home? I'm not complaining. Lol. I'm enjoying this new version of Lagos Share your 3rd mainland bridge experience ☻ Eko o ni baajé o.... lol
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It isn't news that the job market is highly discriminatory. By this, I mean that prospective candidates are categorised according to their class of degree, school attended, honours or not, age etc... And so, this sometimes limits your options if you don't fall into the 1st class or 2:1 category for certain sectors. Whatever your situation, all hope is not lost! My first advise to you is this: have a standard and stand by it. Trust me, you don't want just any type of job. Most times, you are better off doing stuff on your own than taking up certain types of jobs. Stories abound. The general practice is for people to start applying to every vacancy they find. The exercise is worth it. Get yourself busy with this as well. As many applications in a day as possible. Ensure you have a great CV and cover letter that matches your online profiles. My next advise because you have already lost some time (especially those who have never gotten a job after graduation) is that you must do things differently. The truth is that there isn't a guaranteed set of steps to follow, but what I would do is to go through a number of cases of people (I know) in this category who have gone on to do well for themselves and they are quite happy with their outcomes. Perhaps taking a hint from these examples may give you some ideas of your own. Case A Top of the class in Uni, got a job right out of school then took a break to do a masters overseas. Got back, was without a job for some 18 months but had a network of friends in the corporate world who were able to make some introductions and schedule her for an interview. She got the job. Case B Never worked and graduated with a 2:2. This didn't stop her, as she went into business for herself. From photography, to branding of corporate gift items to running a travel tour business etc... In so doing, she was able to build her profile and develop competencies that are relevant to the corporate world. Got approached via LinkedIn for a business development manager role, attended the interview and got the job after a myriad of unsuccessful tries. Case C Never worked. Straight out of school although she graduated with a 2:1. Actively searching and applying for jobs while being an agent for corporate brands who gets referral commissions from sales made. She has been able to do this for multiple brands, expanding her influence and reach. She has also now set up her own activation team and because she has proven herself to be credible, she gets called to handle activations by some of these brands for a nice fee. Case D Worked in corporate Nigeria for a while then exited as a result of a toxic work culture. She has attended quite a number of interviews but hasn't quite found her fit. She is now on her own, managing her own professional ushering service which caters to corporate clients only. Case E He worked in the bank for some 7 years then got laid off. He hasn't been interested in going back to the corporate world but now puts together team bonding events for companies and trade shows/exhibitions for the hospitality sector. He was able to transition smoothly into this as a result of his vast network of clients while in the corporate world. In closing, what is important is to ensure that you are doing something to develop your skill set. You need to be seen as growing and building on your professional profile. Being unemployed doesn't mean being passive i.e. "waiting" for some miracle to happen to you. Sometimes, you need to get out there and take matters into your own hands. It most certainly isn't the prettiest of places to be but make it work for you. All the best
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Hello Ladies, A lot of people go through school like everyone else failing to realise that the times are stiffer, the labour market is fiercer and more competitive and the best jobs go to those who have been deliberate and consistent in setting themselves apart. I know what you are thinking and it isn't true. "The best jobs are already given out to those with influential backgrounds". Not true. They may get a leg up and they may most certainly get into your government agencies with ease but the top roles (in notable or career worthy companies), are by merit and reserved for the best. What a lot of fresh out of school graduates fail to realise is that those from these sort of influential backgrounds have been set up to succeed a lot of the time. They've gone to the right schools, they've done internships in fortune 500 countries across the globe (a different company every year). Upon graduation, most often than not, they have a very solid CV. So what can you do if you aren't from an influential background? There's a whole lot you can do! Once you decide that the corporate life is for you (the earlier you do this the better), then you must start to look out for opportunities to stand out. Every opportunity to stand out! The easiest route is to be the top of your class. Or at least in the range of CPGA that qualifies you to be approached in your final year by recruiters. Yup. This happens but it isn't open to everyone. Usually they go for the best 5 in each class. Some restrict it to the top 2 or only first class etc... This is by far the easiest route (but of course, it takes work and dedication). It is doable! I may need to delve into that in another post.. But even before all of these, you need to be more resourceful with your holidays. Don't waste them! Intern for free. A lot of companies in corporate Nigeria would have you! Use your links, church, family friends, lecturers etc... (lecturers do have a network of past students who are successful that they can link you up with. The thing is that, you must show yourself worthy of such access). The last thing you want to be is to be an unsociable geek and so what the experience does for you is to acquaint you with the work environment while building the foundation for your work ethic. Another route is to write! There are so many problems out there looking for a solution! It is that simple. Simply put your thesis writing skills to use and put together a proposal for how to solve a problem that interests an organisation. This works like magic. Send it to the leaders of your chosen organizations. You will be contacted. Everyone loves initiative. Are you wondering how to get their email addresses? Lol. Easy! I won't solve this puzzle for you. Use your graduate brains for this... *wink* Okay okay.... all you need do is to know the email address pattern of the company and simply use it. Better still, if you know someone who works there, ask. I would have suggested LinkedIn but it's been so abused that people would rarely respond to you on there. Good luck with that. After all said and done, you need to be prepared. You can't escape GMATS so the earlier you start to master the questions the better for you. Buy at least 2 editions and make it your new devotional. Because, it's one thing to get yourself an email to attend an assessment and it is quite another to ace it and make it to the interview stage. The same goes for interviews. Rehearse, rehearse rehearse. You need to have an example of how you accomplished every behavioural achievement or skill you've put on your CV. You also need to do your homework about the company wrt what to expect in interviews. Speak to current employees who will always be willing to give you tips. Be unique. Be confident. Be exceptional. The above list isn't exhaustive but if you can put those into action, you'll be alright. I would put together another post to cater to those who have missed the above opportunity and those who have gaps on their CV (i.e. haven't been in corporate Nigeria for many years). Rememeber, corporate Nigeria isn't the be all and end all -as a matter of fact, being on payroll has its own limitations. There are numerous paths to being successful.
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I'm not sure what's going on with my face these days... I thought I was done with puberty and having to deal with acne. Grrrr... the bad part is that this time around, they leave black spots behind. *sad face* What's up with my hormones! 😶😕 Any tip would be greatly appreciated. PS - I don't feel stressed and I don't do dairy or even eggs. Sighs...
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It's complicated. Lol Have you ever had to deal with a situation where you just feel negative vibes each time you talk to or are around certain people? In my csse it is the feeling of them being in constant competition with you or always trying to counter or argue with you, or sometimes, it gets so intense that you feel they are somehow trying so hard to bring you down to their level mentally. The complicated part is that they really want to be friends so much so that they brag about your friendship to others. Avoidance hasn't worked either. Lol. How would you deal with this?
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Other networks don't count. Lol 😶☻🙃 I've just realized that when I buy data, the bonus data is utilized first on MTN but the reverse is the case with Airtel. I used to be a die-hard Airtel fan untill my discovery some minutes ago... wow Airtel. Smh! Sadly, I'm still on 3G on the MTN which makes me the only young person alive still living on outdated technology. lol. Despite it all, I still love and vote Airtel.... there's just something chic about that network ☻ plus the bonus validity goes on for a month which balances out MTN's 2-week validity. This wasn't meant to be a topic, it was too long for the what's on your mind. Lol
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So.... I had this revelation a while back when I was watching some old videos of certain celebs. And I could see that while they are so graceful in their old age, they had lost that youthful look we all have when we are younger. And so, this post is to remind you to not be careless with your bodies. And also to remind you to care for it and to really enjoy it and flaunt it now that it is at it's best. You've still got some 20 - 30 years to rock it depending on how old you are now. Stay hydrated, eat right, sleep well, moisturise and of course, tell your girlfriend to go easy on certain parts in bed 🤭 (this is why it's also advisable that both parties render their bodies for foreplay instead of overworking one partner's body all day long). We've got just this one face/body, honour it. There's always plastic surgery I know. Lol. Shalom! 📿
