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Its past twelve and I couldn’t sleep. I lay on my back watching the long hand of my wall clock sneak pat the twelfth digit that marks the beginning of my birthday. It’s been a long one year for me and God has been good. Most times we look at what we have to accomplish ahead and forget to thank God for the little and the big leaps he has been giving us as we navigate the bends and the turns of life. Ok so I decided to begin listing…

This I am thankful for.

Today is my birthday and I’m alive. It is a luxury that if I had all the resources of the presidency, I still can’t buy it. This I am Thankful for.

I studied Microbiology in school. After deciding hospitals and test-tubes were not the way to go, all hell broke loose. Today, I do something I enjoy and I have no regrets. This I am thankful for.

At the height of all hell breaking loose, I sat down under a tree depressed.  two ladies approached me and thanked me for talking to them in JSS2 six years ago. It was one moment I’ll never forget. I was re-fired to continue to do well. This I am thankful for

I made many decisions last year. For every door I dared to knock last year, they opened. When not qualified, I outclassed. Even ones I bungled I got a second chance. It’s a good feeling, God can we do this again? This I am thankful for.

I had traveled to Benin for a meeting but was running late. The bus broke down around 11pm on Benin-Ore expressway. We slept in the rain praying we won’t be preyed upon by thieves. We got another bus and got to Benin. This I am thankful for

Thank you for giving me Damilola. Relationships require smart work and a balance of love, passion and commitment. I didn’t need to be sweating in hard labour to build this one. Over the years I thank you. This I am thankful for

One thing I have never lacked in my entire journey- The support of people who believed and encouraged me, especially at those times when I found it hard to believe in my self. I have in turn helped many to find encouragement on their pathways in life. This I am thankful for

Last Sunday, I couldn’t drive to Church so I took a bike. 15 minutes later, the bike man skidded under a 911 truck while I stood watching. I later saved the bike man from being crushed by the vehicle. I later went on my way. This I am thankful for

This coming year is starting and I know I have to begin to thank God for successes I have recorded in it. When I thank God the earth and everything will respond to me. This I am thankful for

Thank you to everyone who made last year a glorious one. I have been embarassed by text messages, wall posts,  cals , thanks all…. this I am thankful for

Pens up!

The effect of the Global Economic Crises is closing in on Nigeria gradually. A recent report predicted that 18 percent of Nigerians would further be classified as being poor in 2009. That mean the gap between the poor and the rich will get wider still. But then, it is said that if the riches of the world were shared between the rich and the poor, in 30 years, those rich would still be rich and the poor would have returned to their normal position. Apparently, the poor and the rich seem to have habits that consistently make them remain in the same position. These habits would be analysed based on assets and liabilities. What is an asset? [Read the rest of this entry...]

TGIF, guys. I’m looking forward to a highly engaging weekend. But then I have a couple of thoughts and process I’ve been engaging my heart in, but then, I’m yet to put into paper, I’ll definately post later.

There is no doubt that the poaching crises between Cool FM and Inspiration FM, where the rumoured deportation of Inspiration FM’s Dan Foster became news have helped Wazobia FM significantly.

The radio station has tipped significantly gathering a large mass of followers from the bus conductor and drivers to executive businessmen. I posted previously on wazobia, on wazobia FM na wah, click here

I was even surprised one day when I heard on radio, one business man who said, “My driver no dey listen, he don put me inside hold-up, help me break bottle for him head!”. I busted out laughing. No doubt, the ‘medicine’ of Lagos traffic has come to stay.

My main issue is to identify who is the best presenter on the station. It was a major issue of contention as I discussed among some friends last week. For me, it is Diplomatic OBJ!

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Ekiti people have proven once again they are the fountain of knowledge, (I jokingly call it – state of emergency). I see the dramatic events of those days being a message written to every other state, the electorates, contestants and particularly for the coming 2011 elections for which so many governors had previously abandoned governance to campaign for.

I would like to share lessons in form of messages, which the Ekiti re-run has taught us all.

One confession: after the euphoria of the Indian movie revolution in the early eighties, when we were kids; watching the “Shole”, “Shakti”, “MARD”, “Yer van dera”e.t.c. I lost the Indian movie appeal. American movies top my collection list now, forget those Nigerian movies- never a fan. Especially when I have a multimedia project to work on, I love a movie playing in the background, as a result of this, there’s hardly any series movie I’ve not watched.

The staggering accumulation of 6 Oscar awards by the film, Slum Dog Millionaire caught my attention. [Read the rest of this entry...]

orange academy

My week is going to be very interesting. I am in the final week after going through the war room 11 of Orange Academy’s School of Brand Advertising. It’s been four weeks of fun and work excitement. I am presently working on our final presentations for the final battle with the other mock advertising agency.
The school, though two years old, is one institution that has done a lot in stamping it’s presence into the heart of Brand and Advertising Industry in Nigeria. Bespectacled Kenny Badmus, [Read the rest of this entry...]

If you were to ask in a general business meeting, Church, mosque or in any gathering that how many people have ideas, you will be amazed with what you get to see as a response.

One of the things you quickly discover is that you are not the only one with great and sound ideas; neither are you the only one who needs funding. Most people will, rather than developing the idea into a plan and strategy, they jump out looking for funds to finance the business. They then begin to complain that people or banks are not interested in thelping businesses . I once watched a TV programme where people came with ideas for funding and you wonder how they got to the TV. It was obvious that God was doing them a favour by not giving them money for the business in the first place. Today will be dealing with what investors look for, what Banks, funding agencies, partners look out for in your business before committing their funds into your idea or business. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Most times, the common complain    with people who have ideas is the problem of finances. Most peoples’ dreams eventually die because they are waiting for and expecting one big money to land on their laps so that they can pursue their passions- that only happens in movies.

There are numerous ways by which you can raise funds for your business, if you are hungry enough to pursue it. But firstly, you need to have a plan; the month of April will be dedicated to developing a business plan. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Ever since I started shuttling between my home and the Island and particularly Lekki area, I’ve never gotten used to the crazy traffic lockjam and hold-ups along the route.

But then, I have never ceased to give kudos to the producers and owners of WAZOBIA FM. They have definitely carved a niche for themselves given the manner in which the have used pidgin to float and successfully run a radio station. Whenever I get to board a bus, and it gets too dark to read, i look around and I’m always amazed at the number of people laughing and listening to the discussions of the presenters, from “MC Yaw and Omotunde” in the morning, to “diplomatic OBJ and Akas baba” in the evening.. With the water pouring, bottle breaking, gunshots and whiplashes – they have become every commuter’s relief.
For a brand I didn’t give too much a chance, especially considering what they are doing to our wobbly English it is has become exceedingly successful.

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It is important to know and recognize the vital signs of a relationship’s potential. When I meet people and we talk about whether a relationship should continue or die, I quickly discover that relationship don’t break suddenly, the danger signal begins blinking long before a break up is imminent but the people were not watching out for them. Those times were actually opportunities to restructure and recognize those threats before they threaten your marriage or relationship. [Read the rest of this entry...]