Author: Tolu

While driving with my uncle some years ago, I remembered vividly he told me “that man on sneakers, walking by the roadside is the ‘Nigerian Usain Bolt.’” Usain Bolt? That’s the king of Sprint! ‘Seun Ogunkoya is a two-time gold medalist in the 100-meter race in Africa,’ he said. Well, he looked that bit in physique, he’s a giant (he is 5ft 11 in. & 86kg in weight). Things didn’t look too good for someone in the league of Bolt. Even if he was on a fitness walk around the streets of Akure, then he shouldn’t just walk freely and…

Hey brother! Why make me always sober When will you ever stop this murder And mop the drops of blood leading to Golgotha I believe in us together Will you still continue to she’d blood my brother? Hey brother! Why make my heart beat faster Nowhere is safe, not even the skyscrapers No life is safe, not even that of a thousand soldiers I’m now scared of my brother Huh! Will you continue to watch on our leaders? Hey brother! Why make this life tougher For your cattle rates are higher than our farmers’ And what is all this fuss…

If you really want to know more about your favorite celebrities and their path to success, then a memoir or an autobiography is an avenue to be informed. Many follow their favorite celebrities on social media to catch a feeling of their day-to-day activities. Some famous names in music, movies, sports and so on have therefore penned down their journey to stardom to inspire others to take a cue from their grass to grace story. Many top celebrities around the world have published and released books, with some making it to the New York Times bestseller and other top literary…

People who had contributed immensely to the growth and development of their nation have their portraits on their currency. There are Nigerians who contributed to the growth and development of the country. Herbert Macaulay, a nationalist regarded as the father of ‘Nigerian Nationalism,’ was the popular figure on the #1 coin used in the ’90s. Nigeria’s first Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa’s image is on the #5 note. Arochukwu-born educator Alvan Ikoku is seen on the red-colored #10 note. One of Nigeria’s military head of state, killed in a coup, General Murtala Muhammad, asides from having one of the…

A, B, or C? Huh! Let’s see D to Z I might be lucky before the last Alpha or beta? Gamma has to come to play With it, we’ve got another option Paper or coins? Hmm! Let’s transfer the funds Who knows where the money has gone Eeny-meeny-miny-moe What else could decide for me Tumbo-tumbo-bash-calabash My mind never choose for me Stay with me now or never Never will I leave you Give Him your life today Tomorrow may not decide for you Yay or Nay? Either way, you face the consequences And that’s a way out.

You probably have heard the word ‘Zulu,’ especially on your South African television channels; it’s not just a word but one of the largest tribe in Africa. Zulu translates as either ‘heaven’ or ‘weather’ in the Ngani language. The people are majorly found in South Africa with over 12 million population. They belong to the Bantu ethnic group of Southern Africa and are the largest ethnic group in the country. They live mainly in the Province of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Zulus are also found in other parts of the continents such as Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Malawi, Botswana, and…

While growing up, one of the things I had a phobia for was ‘mirror’- yes, you heard me right, a mirror. I always try to avoid anything that could show my physique from head to toe. I only do with the small mirror hung on a wall that would show only my face. When I see my tiny figure, I so much desire to put on weight and be sure breezes won’t take me away. It’s, therefore, a very big shame when friends or the opposite sex talk about my skinny body – to me, it was just like a…

Kano State is a place to be for business people, religious worshippers, tourists, fun lovers and what have you. The state is known as the ‘Center of Commerce’ and it is the most populous state in Nigeria. Numerous opportunities abound in the state, making it one of the best places to live and visit in Nigeria. Located in Northern Nigeria, the state has boundaries with Katsina, Jigawa, Bauchi, and Kaduna State. The main language spoken here is Hausa, it will do you good to learn a few words and they will make you feel welcome among locals. There are 44…

I’m not your rainbowCheck on ROYGBIVThey’re miles behind my skinCoz melanin pops better with meI’ll nourish your eyes with my skin layerI’m the so-called brown skin girl.I’m not your sunshineYou may orbit around the planetsYour light skin is not hotter than mineCoz I made hotness and coldness’Come to me, I’ll give you strength’Coz I’m the brown skin girl.I’m not your bitumenThe one silhouette is proud ofYour dark is just a bit closerCoz chocolate is the race record holder’Let me tone your life around’Coz I’m the so-called brown skin girl.

The Akoko people belong to a cultural sub-group among the Yoruba tribe. They are found in the Northeastern part of Yoruba land, majorly in Ondo State and some parts of Edo State, Nigeria. The map of Ondo State reveals several places marked ‘Akoko’. Akoko land covers a large percentage of the local government areas in Ondo State. There are four Akoko local government areas in Ondo State and one in Edo State. They are Akoko Northeast, Akoko Northwest, Akoko Southeast, Akoko Southwest, and Akoko Edo respectively. The total population of the Akoko people in Ondo State is 815, 360 (according…

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The placenta is a common word you would hear in maternity wards and other delivery rooms. It is a word associated with pregnancy and childbirth. The word placenta comes from the Latin word for a type of cake due to it’s round, flat, appearance in humans. The placenta is a temporary organ that connects the developing fetus (unborn baby) through the umbilical cord to the uterine wall. Placentas are characteristics of placental mammals (animals that carry a fetus in the uterus, such as goat, dog, etc). These placentas are also found in Marsupials (a class of animals that have pouch…

The only option I have is today Yesterday is no more, tomorrow I don’t know All I have is today All that He has entrusted into my hands is today I’m on my way up, climbing the ladder today Zenith is my place, so I’ll invest in today Today is a preparation for the next day, I’ll give my all today I’ll live well because no one can relive today Yesterday ended last night, I’ll take action for today Success lies by what you do daily, I won’t stop today Health is wealth, I’ll strive to be healthy today He…

Kotoka International Airport is an international airport in Accra, the capital of Ghana. It is a public and military airport operated by the Ghana Airports Company Limited. The airport serves as the hub for the airline Africa World Airlines. It is also a base for domestic operators, Passion Air and Unity Air. It is the only International Airport in Ghana. The airport was originally a military airport used by the British Royal Air Force during World War II. It was handed over to civilian authorities after the war. The airport was originally named Accra International Airport before it was renamed…

A great tool to a purposeful life You work with my inspiration to write things down The creator advises: write it down and make it plain My thoughtful thoughts have been visible with you Scribes had a purpose with you Psalmist impacted generations with you Just like a tongue, you can make or mar So also is my purposeful tool Help me to fulfill destiny Billion deals I need to sign with you.

One of the most popular features of men in this age is the keeping of beards. This used to be a feature of the Arabs, Rastafarians, and Hebrews, but these days, beards are grown by 7 out of 10 men in the world. If well groomed, beards make men to be steps ahead of their counterparts in the dandy game (you may want to argue with me on this, you are free to do so). Beards make men more manly and give the masculine appearances they really want. Facial hair is not only crazy hot, but they’re also actually good…

You just have to visit the Eastern Heartland, if not for its beautiful people and territory but because of the opportunities that abound in the state located in the South Eastern region of Nigeria. Imo state is bordered by Abia State on the east, River Niger and Delta State to the west, Anambra to the south. Tourism is not taken for granted in the state, so you are up for a great time here. Many investment opportunities exist in the state, including oil and gas exploration, chemical plants, brewery plants, hydroelectric plants to mention a few. The main languages spoken…

Hanky-panky, helter-skelter, hullabaloo are the themes of the nation Four cardinal points all in terrible situations Language, religion, ethnicity and politics; we tend to divide like fractions Businesses mounting till forces throw a grenade Despite our measures to make a living turning lemon to lemonade Churches everywhere yet immorality has higher grade Rate of kidnap coined as mass-nap Relied on the black gold; militants aren’t having a nap Easterners have their own colony; they have drawn their own map Oh! Our educational system is like a comedy; you’d laugh your ass off Like power supply, universities and it’s cut off…

The Book Thief is a fictional book written by Australian author Markus Zusak. The book which is the author’s most popular work is written in both English and German Languages. It was published in 2005 by Picador and has 584 pages. The Book Thief became an international bestseller and was translated into several languages. A film adaptation of the book was released in November 2013. The movie was directed by Brian Percival and starred Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Ben Schnetzer, Nico Liersch, and Sophie Nelisse. Much of the Book Thief (film) was filmed in Gorlitz, Germany. CHARACTERS The characters in…

Different angles of elevation come with a click Keep calm it’s not a grenade but a camera flick Looking up to the author and finisher? Nay! But the selfie-stick Why take a pose as if you’re sick Nay! It’s just a style she has to pick Ubiquitous is the studio Nature is the peak Camera is it, if she has a nick She just wants everything to be on fleek Wonder what happens when a nude leaks Oh my world! Johann Zahn makes the camera that made a photo freak.

Sound blazes from the loudspeaker sitting in front of the barbershop. ‘Obodo-ro-bodo,’ another commercial song for the public to enjoy echoed throughout the street. ‘Lady-D Barbershop’ banner hung on the roof of a small building. ‘Lady D barbershop or saloon,’ I wondered. My mustache was itching so I decided to have a shave. If I’ve missed Lagos in the last seven days, then Uncle Kay barbing saloon would be part of my reasons. Bros would use Pythagoras theorem with his clipper on your head. He just has the Midas touch when it comes to barbing. Well, I’m not having a…