Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24; Luke 1:26-38. The Gospel of today is the story of the Annunciation. The dominant message is the submission of Mary to God’s will and how we need to bring our wills and plans under God’s will and plan. This morning I want to reflect on two other messages from the Gospel. A. The Angel told Mary that she had found favour with God. This is why we call Mary blessed. This is why we honour her. This is why she has found favour with us, because she won God’s favour. It becomes a spiritual crime that…
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Dressing is incomplete without shoes because they add the finishing touch to our looks. We all have those shoes that are solely for special occasions so we wear them once in a while for them to last long. With constant use, comes the wear and tear of these shoes. You can actually have your cake and eat it if you don’t want your shoes to be durable for quite a long time. The following are some suggestions to keep your shoes durable, and long-lasting all year round: 1. Clean your shoes at regular intervals The safest way to clean your…
Human beings are mobile. They are not really cut out for sedentary lifestyles. In a span of one day, they are travelling from place to place. According to statistics, more than 8 million people travel daily be it short or long distances. The goal is to get to one’s destination but the journey itself is important so you should ensure you are comfortable and you enjoy it. Here’s how: 1. Bring some entertainment Some of the things you may want to consider doing on your trip include: Reading book or magazine Listening to a podcast or some new…
In this era of online shopping, you can easily fall into the trap of buying fake wigs. A wig seller can put up wigs for sale but there is more than meets the eye. In some cases, it is a situation of what you ordered versus what you got which is completely different. This is why you should be careful about how you shop online because it is not all sellers that have an effective return policy. An Instagram vendor posts some wigs for sale. They look good and the next thing you rush to the person’s direct message to…
Our Woman Crush Wednesday, Olubusola Ajala is a legal guru. She is a legal consultant, podcaster, highly sought-after speaker, and international conference convener. She has over a decade of work experience in multiple industries covering real estate, oil and gas, and telecommunications. Working as a Performance and Result Coach, Olubusola offers both legal and business expertise by proffering practicable solutions and results to clients. She has helped over 2,000 entrepreneurs and organisations build sustainable businesses by ensuring their businesses have strong legal structures and protections. Olubusola is unrelenting in her quest to help lawyers build profitable law practices as well…
Longtime colleagues and close friends, Olamide and Phyno, have announced a new project that has been well-received by the fans they have entertained for more than ten years. The musical project, “Ojemba” is scheduled for release on Friday, January 27, 2023, and will be accessible on all streaming services. In a career spanning a decade, Olamide and Phyno have kept churning out hit hits. Olamide has developed a reputation as a label head, A&R executive, and top influencer whose work has helped bring relatively obscure musicians to a wider audience. Since making his debut in the early 2010s, Phyno has…
Dear Dorothy, When I made up my profile I lied about my age on a dating site. I said I was 29 when really I’m 37. Now I’m meeting the bloke (who is 37 too) and I don’t know if I should confess or not. Yours Sincerely, Stacey Dear Stacey, What makes you think you have to confess? Surely the evidence will be written all over your face. It’s entirely up to you whether you want to look like a haggard 29-year-old or a sprightly 37-year-old. I sometimes champion lying about age on a profile as unlike real life people…
It is all about suits today on ‘Who wore it better?’. As usual, two fashionistas go head to head. You are the judge to decide whose style and fashion game did it better. Actor, Idia Aisien steps out in a pink suit. For hairstyle, she opts for a centred parting weave. She gives us the cool chic look in those sunglasses. To finish her look, she wears black open-toe heels. Artist, Sanaa Lathan is wearing brown suit. There is something about her poise and presence, they ooze confidence and that is what the boss lady is all about. She finishes…
That is what Texas-based entrepreneur Maya Ford constantly emphasizes when asked about her company, FordMomentum!, and she said she’s particularly excited to learn how Nigerian values can influence her work. Ford and her team are transforming the very way we understand the systems around us. In 2016, she founded FordMomentum!, a communications firm that fuses data science, cultural inclusion, and visual creativity to deliver results that bring communities to a more authentically healed place. From redesigning neighbourhoods to influencing how a museum was created to include local artists, Ford and the FordMomentum! the team are creating positive change throughout the…
Our Man Crush Monday, Osahon Kelvin Edogun is creative, tech-savvy, and entrepreneurial. Having a deep interest in fintech, Web 3, marketing, and entertainment, he’s co-founded several tech companies: Viral Culture, an influencer marketing agency; Tempa, which helps to simplify financial payments in Africa; and Skrape, a crypto payment gateway that allows businesses to receive payments globally. Before delving into entrepreneurship, Osahon worked in several organisations of high repute. He was known for his hard work and dedication. Working as the Head of Operations at Cornerstone Decor, he created marketing campaigns that increased the company’s revenue by over 100%. At Interswitch…