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I am something... It seems I have a knack for screwing things up I go late for most of my classes When I finish eating I hate to pack my plates up Sometimes, you catch me walking too fast with an unkempt hair and totally no make- up I'm abnormal, I''m a weirdo,I'm a loner. I am something... I like to eat my food fast If I were to contest in an eating competition, I don't think I'll ever come last I am something... I am a fairy tale kinda lady I picture a beautiful marriage with kids just on the first date I am something... I can not be put in a box I am wild and free I like to make a lot of mistakes I am pathetic and silly Shaken but unmoving I am not nice  I am not a pretender Hit me once and I'll hit you twice Enough said What am I?

Yea, I know it's been a while. I missed blogging. I missed your beautiful comments, advices and doting on my work. My phone was stolen. Stolen when I least expected. In fact, the night before the theft, I had downloaded pictures for the next day's post. The theft was carried out so strategically that I could have thought the thief knew me personally. Anyways, I haven't given up on this dream. So, scrap that if that's what you're thinking. I still see it in a shinning light. It still gets me up at mid nights most times. This is more than just a foreplay of desires to me. It's what I was born for. I can't GIVE UP! Okay. So, I'm working towards getting a new phone and a system. I hope it comes quick. Till then, I'll keep writing till my big come back. Watch out for sizzling write-ups. Thank for not giving up as well. LOVE YOU LOADS HAVE A POSITIVE DAY XOXO.

It is not a new phenomenon for women to marry for material gain. I mean, this concept is as old as time.

She watched as trickles of sweats dripped off the young man's body. She noticed he wasn't really looking at her rather, he looked through her.

Don't try to sell sadness to me, babe I ain't buying. 

Hello fashionistas, Looking for a way to pep your dress sense? Are you tired of the jean and top routine? Well, I think I can help ya. Okay. I know you're glad. Yes, you can thank me later.

Bring me a pen and a paper And I'll let the ink flow like a lady's monthly issue

Oblong headed with a large face I call it large, you call it fat Treading the road with my designer bow legs

Forgiveness is the intentional and voluntary process by which a victim undergoes a change in feelings and attitude regarding an offense, lets go of negative emotions such as vengefulness, with an increased ability to wish the offender well.

Traditionally, clothes are worn to cover one's nakedness. These days one's choice of clothes talk more about one's individual style.  So  whether you want to look coporate, classy, chic or bicthy, there is a line of clothing that represents your swag. Blazers emit an air of professionalism; a cool way to look like a boss without actually being one.

"Do not be anxious for anything but in everything through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving make your request known to God. " Phil 4:6

Imagine you get a new job. On the first day of work, you're getting a tour of the office building, and you notice something strange: only men work here! You wonder where the women are, and you ask your new boss. He looks surprised at the question and says, 'What are you, some kind of feminist?' If this happened to you, what would you think? Would you be offended by the implication that you're a feminist? What exactly is feminism, anyway?

People listen to songs for different reasons. Some listen for the beat: they just want to get caught up in the groove of the song. Some also listen for the lyrics, they can't forget the song in an hurry because it says so much about their personal lives. Then there are the fan base, those who listen to a song because they adore the artiste. So, it doesn't matter if the artiste releases a track with him just humming, they don't care as long as it comes from that person. While most artistes sing to serenade, entertain their audience, some others sing to communicate their pains, sad experiences to people who can relate with them. So their audience knows what it feels like being in their shoes. Artistes like Adele, Labyrinth, Sam Smith and Taylor Swift are known for this genre of music. Well,  I started listening to Taylor a few months ago. Actually what drew me in was Blank Space. I was so thrilled with its lyrics. Particularly because It potrays a lady who doesn't...

Quotes are short but deep in thoughts. They motivate, influence and guide their audience. Most of the time people feel in secured about their lives. Thanks to the images of perfection the media feeds our minds with. So  I got these12 qoutes for you to help you shake off negative vibes. This one is for plus sized people who feel insecured about bodies. Be careful who you share your secrets with.  Never say never. Work on yourself. Take risks. It's better than doing nothing. Your past could be a tool of helping others. Do it afraid. Some friends will be loyal. As a man thinketh in his heart so is he. Cut away nagging and negative people from your life. Success comes with a price. Live life. Love, learn. Have a positive day. Kizzes. Photo credit:Instagram photos

Have you ever been out with someone on a first date and it seems like they were dropped from heaven? I know one is not supposed to reply to a rhetorical question but,  I have been on such dates. Most people are usually in their best behaviour when they are seeing someone for the first time. They appear nice, gentle, tolerant, oh Lord! They are just a bunch of happiness. They say all you want to hear, proffer solutions to all your problems and you just wonder, Where has he been all my life? The truth however is that most people come with masks and thick lenses to cover up their flaws on a first date. The mistake most people make is allowing people's attitude on a first date make lasting impressions on them. Since they say first impression matters most. Well,I don't think people should let first impression matter on them. Taking your time to know your partner well enough is keen on preventing a serious heartbreak. That a guy buys you an expensive meal on a first date,...

Protection of the foot is the basic reason why people wear shoes. People utilize footwears because it prevents the foot from dangerous objects on the ground.   Some shoes are worn to keep the feet cold while some are worn to keep it dry.  Most classy ladies prefer to go on heels due to the grandeur it brings and the height it adds for some.  Guys on the other side, prefer to go on corporate business leather shoes because of the air of professionalism it brings.  However, there is usually this urge to appear younger than one is.  Most people like to look younger, trendy and in style.  That is where the sneakers culture comes in. Sneakers are lovely to wear because it is less easier to rock than stilletoes. It keeps you comfortable yet stylish. It improves your gait, corrects bad posture and lots and lots of benefits...  Here are eight amazing ways you can rock your sneakers.  Want to flaunt those beautiful legs? Wear sneakers on a sh...

Hello famz,  I've really missed you guys; your comments, criticisms and lovings. Excuses are totally bad, I know but I just needed time. Majorly because I was writing my final year paper and I just needed to reconsider my blog content. I think that my previous post were frigid and didn't allow my full expressions. So, that was basically the cause for the long break. I know quality is always prepared over quantity. Trust me, it was hard severing myself from here since I was already hooked up with blogging. I totally do not take you for granted. I'm back! Back with a bang. To keep you educated as well as entertained and informed. Thank you. PS, you could drop any suggestions, ideas on how to make my deliveries better. Love ya loads. Kizzes.

The tidings of my heart,  lingers Curls around my thoughts like a cobra Toxic, scary , monstrous, horrorifying, roger me? Contained, I smile. Subtle bended curves How fallacious The last thing I'll do is to cry I mean how can I? When the well is dry. Call me, profess. Let me pretend I believe you The word 'to love' how atrocious.

Racism is as old as time.We are all one, whether coloured or black or white. Love is the way for us all. Enjoy this piece on togetherness and unity among us all. Who does not know That the content of heart And the art of act Is the difference in man! Who does not know That the cover page Is not the content page! Who is ignorant Of witless gray hair And witty coal hair! How long will You be tutored That the color Upon the face is a make up Of outward deceit! Let's speak the content Of the heart in the art Of true love. Our hearts are same Let our art and act be Let their contents too be. What's in a colour If it speaks against another Beauty is in valued varieties. By Shola Ojikutu Ojikutu, Shola is of the department of English, University of Ibadan. He is a budding writer who believes in the corrective power of poetry. His form and content of writings are shaped according to the need to affect the human society both locally and globally. He...

Love, they say is a beautiful thing. However sometimes love can cause so much pain. Like when you love someone and its unrecipocated or the one you love takes you for granted. As fun as love is it could also be a torture. Enjoy my short piece on a one sided love. They say that when LOVE happens It would wash every pain and my heart it would gladden I sought, fought and love I finally bought It was magical for a while But it later seemed as though somebody lied This love in which I take pride in makes me cry Nobody gave me the true picture No one told me love was a torture I just want a departure From this feeling that has got me captured I want to be myself again Towards love I am never going to be born again Happy weekend Love you loads Kizzes

                        Episode Two Dear readers, I am quite sorry for stalling on this piece. My school resumed and I've been trying to blend in. Plus I am also preparing for my final year exams. It has been hectic for me. Plus I'm having issues with my system so I have to type with my phone. I'm sorry. I hope you understand. Love you loads. 'Pim pim pin, pim pim pin. Titi snapped from her reminiscing as car horns blasted from the back signalling for her to move. She hadn't heard the first two times because the music she was playing was quite loud. She quickly started the car and got moving. Another car pulled up beside her car with a woman at the driver's seat. The woman gave her a Go-To-Hell look as she drove past her. Titi smiled to herself, Lagos frustration, she thought. She arrived at the bar, parked in the lot and advanced towards the bar. She adjusted her knee length straight skirt that had gone up to her m...

How to Take Care of Black Girls' Hair Black hair is beautiful, whether it is natural, relaxed, or braided. The key to healthy, beautiful hair is moisture and gentle treatment. Without these, black hair can become dry and brittle. Caring for black hair takes a little bit of extra effort, but the soft, silky, and healthy results are worth it. Part One of Three: Washing Black Hair Wash your hair once every 1 to 2 weeks. The more often you wash your hair, the more you strip it of its moisture. This results in dry, brittle hair. [1] You should wash your hair every 7 to 10 days, but you can get away with washing it once every 14 days. [2] This will help prevent dryness and product buildup. If you can't find a shampoo and conditioner meant for ethnic hair, try to use a moisturizing shampoo meant for dry hair. Follow up with a moisturizing conditioner. [3] If you must wash your hair more often, dilute your shampoo with 50% water and 50% shampoo. Consider washing your hair wi...

Reminiscing about the 1988 movie, 'Coming to America'. There's a character that's really hard to forget and that was the African  princess that was brought for Prince Hakeem to marry. The lady was totally hilarious. Two words define her personality, 'Pretty spineless'. She behaved and even said that she was raised to please the prince. Hello, one human being raised to please another? As  comical as her role might be, it's sad to know that she symbolises about 80% of the population of the women in the world. Most women have been raised to be a pleasure package. Easily co-opted, not having a mind of their own. The society says you are a woman/wife so, you are made to make your husband happy by, making sure the house is tidy, Cooking good food for him, Giving him children (Especially  boys that will bear his name) and making yourself always available for sex even when you don't have the urge. Since the 19th century women have been  agitating for equa...

Hello Gourmets, Growing up with my grandma had a lot of advantages. One of them is, learning how to prepare the African garden egg stew . This stew is highly affordable as well as nutritious. This is also one of those stews you can cook without adding tomatoes. Garden eggs generally helps to, reduce heart problems, regulate sugar level, cholesterol control, reduce weight, strengthen bones. Grow skin and hair. The stew has a bitter sweet unique taste that will make you always come back for more. The condiments needed are; *  Blended Rodo/ pepper * Cooking oil/palm oil *Diced onions *6 - 8 pieces of garden eggs (preferably the green ones) *Salt and maggi to taste METHOD *Boil the garden eggs till it's soft. *Remove the stalk and peel off the back *Mash up the garden egg in a blender or  with your hands * Heat the palm oil *Add the diced onions *Stir till it fries *Add your already blended rodo *Stir till the pepper changes from Red to orange * Pour your mas...

As Aficans we are special people. I do not mean special in terms of being euphemistic, we are truly special. African parents are generally known to set high moral standards for their children. This is because of the African cultural beliefs and value system which does not give room for brazen decadence. So , in this article, I'll be talking about five things you should never do/say in the presence of your African parents. * Never say that when you get married you'll hire an House help. Some house helps have caused a whole lot of damages to families they've worked for. There have been cases where house helps have sexual relations with the husbands of their bosses or house helps maltreating the children. There was a time when a video went viral of a Ghanian house help who beat her boss' child to a pulp. So, you say you will hire an house help your African parents be like, "My child, no  try am o. Some of those people get evil spirits o. They will ruin your ...

Nathaniel Bassey is one Nigerian gospel artiste that oozes the anointing. Whenever I listen to any of his songs,I know I don't leave empty. It does something to my spirit. It stirs my spirit to pray or to just keep falling head over heels with the one that really matters. I feel that his song connects its listeners to the throne room. They have this heavenly aura that makes your flesh bow to this exhilarating experience it brings. I know some people would be like, Diekola, this one you are only doing reviews on Christian songs, don't even tell me you don't listen to secular songs. Well, to be honest I listen to those songs but I know they have nothing tangible to offer. I love music and I know music that has depth,  Music that heals and music that's just for entertainment. Well, I think Natheniel Bassey's song heals your soul as well as your body. Meditate on the lyrics of ELOHIM today and get refreshed in God's awesome presence. [REFRAIN] Elohim, Eternal ...

Episode One It was one of those many evenings in Lagos. The moon peeped through the sky like a timid child facing a crowd. Titi nodded to Darey's Asiko Laye as she stayed stuck in the gridlock on third mainland bridge. Vehicles moved in a snail like motion as though some people had conspired to keep people on the road for fun.Young boys ran from vehicle to vehicle selling Gala and Lacasera. Titi checked her wristwatch. The time was just 7:30 so she relaxed. Her meeting with the mystery guy was for 8:30. She had foreknown the traffic so she had close from work early. She checked her review mirror to be sure that everything was in place. Puurfect! She thought as she saw her reflection. The fringe hairstyle she wore clung to her oval face like an Egyptian goddess. A boy ran to the side of the car, "Aunty abeg help me. My mama don run away and the wife wey my papa marry no dey gimme food".Titi smiled to the boy and dipped her hand in her purse to give him money. She com...

       Garri is a grain food substance that has been dried and processed from starchy plants called cassava. It is rich in carbohydrates and fats and oil(because of the oil used in frying it) In West Africa, there are two types, white and yellow garri. Many variations of yellow and white garri are common across Nigeria. One variation of white garri is popularly known as Ijebu-garri. This is produced mainly by the Yoruba people of Ijebu origin. In Ghana, garri is judged by its taste and grain size. The sweeter types with finer grains are more valued over sourer, large grain varieties. Commercial food vendors on the other hand prefer coarser grains with high starch content, as this yields more quantity when soaked in water. Buyers often look out for crispier grains when trying to determine freshness. Consumption Garri can be eaten without further cooking, as a snack, by placing it in a bowl and adding cold water; ijebu-garri is made to have finer grain...

Curry the past and thyme the present It's hapless I can see through your thick lense of pretenses Stop that story of your big aunty or uncle The one living in New York who sends you many shoes with big buckles I just want to love you Don't get it twisted, I'm not a sucker for broke guys I love money but definitely not lies I value you as Akara Not as a wanna be Chinese burger Leave the adventures and face the future Time waits for no one My Yori Yori love, tomorrow may be rapture

Hello Fam, I promised you adorable folks some steamy hot write-ups at the beginning of this adventure together.  Well, here is one of the *many series of mind blowing words you get to feast on. And I definitely hope you enjoy it just as much as I do. This is the epilogue A young man of about thirty, dark, with a slight stoop in his gait, paced the hall way anxiously. He whispers some words of prayers to himself. As he walks,  he dabs his sweat stained face with an already soiled handkerchief. There was no sound in the hallway. Except for the hooting of the owls,  the chirping of the crickets and the squeaking of the bats emanating from outside the hall.  He checked his wristwatch ,  it was just 2 am into the night.  He finally stands beside a long bench.  Directly opposite to where a post sign carried the words' Maternity ward'. Meteroically,  the ward's door cracked open. An elderly nurse begins to walk towards the man. He je...

Has there ever been a time in your life when a song just keeps coming to your heart? You make efforts to get your mind off it but alas! You can't find the remote to your heart's playlist. I had seen a review of this song on myglowingscenes and it caught my attention. I have always known the song but to me, it was just another theme song my school fellowship usually sang at the end of each service. The lyrics never meant anything to me. But something happened. My heart caught a revelation of this song. It was like all I needed to live. Like God himself reminding me of my true identity. In this love affair I'm not Yoruba. I am a child of God! The song very much reminds me of John8:36. I am free indeed! How liberating! It got to a part that I had to cry, OK that line was

Agbada is a full leg length or Knee length trouser worn over a big regalia. It is worn mostly by men From the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. In recent times, there has been a shift of its wearers from men to women. Today, you could bump into a woman looking fab and utterly gorgeous in an agbada regalia. So, the shift of the trend does it represent anything at all? To me, when I see a lady rocking an Agbada, she looks powerful. Yes, like royalty. She looks like the King! Not some wussy beautiful queen that's only seen but not heard. Have you ever seen a woman on agbada looking like hell warmed over? (Me, I never see o)

Hello Gourmets, The fact that the price of tomatoes has become highly inflated is no longer news. What is news however, is that carrots can be substituted for the almighty tomatoes. (Are you serious) Yes o. As serious as a heart attack. The first time I heard about this was on Facebook page. A girl saying she made carrot stew. So, out of curiosity, I decided to give it a shot. The taste, Divine was the best synonym I could come up with. So, before I go ahead telling you how to prepare this special stew, I'll like to elucidate on the nutrional benefits of carrots.