Happy Mothers Day! What a week for women. What a week for African women! As the world zooms in on the triumphant feat of Black Panther reaching its $1 Billion goal to become Marvel’s 5th biggest grossing film of all time, we can not help but notice the African talent that played a major part in the success of the hit movie. Lupita Nyongo set the trend of buying theatre tickets to enable hundreds of black girlsto see the movie, which encouraged other celebrities and local communities to do the same. The striking presence of Danai Gurira and Florence Kasumba…
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This is the final part of a three-part series on the identity and manifestations of the spirit of the world. It is imperative that we understand this so that we can strive to do what St. Paul advises us in Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.” PRIDE OF LIFE Eve wanted to be like God so she succumbed to the spirit of the world and fell for the devil’s lie.…
It’s decision time once more, and like a cacophony, the beats and the rhythms are so strong, the chants so familiar and too loud that the ears almost shrink in sudden deafness. The numbness that it creates is so familiar, but this time there’s an awakening and it seems like an army of people has been raised. However, will the momentum be sustained? All I’m saying is that the arguments have started again…. Let us have a change yet again. The argument for this is that Nigerians have never witnessed so much suffering and hunger for a long time. The…
Award-winning London born, Nigerian Dermatologist Clare Anyiam-Osigwe, who was honoured by the Queen in 2017, is to pursue a new career in the movie business, cashing in on her 15 years in the skincare business to write, direct and co-star in “No Shade”- a romantic drama which tackles the issue of skin and colourism head-on. For the last 6 years, the Islington-born founder, formerly Dr Clare Eluka BEM of pioneering Premae Skincare (based in Harley Street) revolutionised the skincare industry with her multi award-winning creams and foundations. The products used by the likes of Dame Judi Dench, Beverley Knight MBE and Karen Bryson MBE are…
What is the truth if not told in love? What is compassion if not given in love? What is knowledge if not imparted in love? What is forgiveness if not given in love? Everything in love is but an act of divine will and human compassion. If we rise up as a people who still have love in us, many wrongs will be made right and we can begin to heal on all fronts. All over the world, it’s sorrow, tears and blood. The killing of people has made humanity numb. The world moves on like all is well, but poverty…
This is the second of a three-part series on the identity and manifestations of the spirit of the world. It is imperative that we understand this so that we can strive to do what St. Paul advises us in Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.” CONCUPISCENCE OF THE FLESH Deep down we all know that this is an expression of the spirit of the world. I once went on a…
For the sake of this article, idiot is a word to describe someone who is sick in the head. Last week, the nation was gripped by the horror of a video of a two year, 11-month-old pupil of Chrisland School, Lekki, Lagos portraying her alleged serial defilement by the school’s supervisor Adegboyega Adenekan, 47. The video was played at the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday, February 12, 2018 where the alleged offender was on trial. In rage, I texted my abuser, the idiot did not reply. I have grown past his hurts and defilement, but we…
Cultureriority complex simply means the love of a culture that is not yours and a total disrespect for yours. With globalisation came many choices. New styles emerged, the way we talk and dance all changed and dressing is on another level, the sagging pants simply sagged its wearer to the land of wanna be without a personal identity. When one’s culture becomes an embarrassment, with the person whole heartedly embracing another culture with a smile that strains their facial muscles rather than relax them for longevity and a surety of a glowing less wrinkled face, this is a serious symptom…
This is the first of a three-part series on the identity and manifestations of the spirit of the world. It is imperative that we understand this so that we can strive to do what St. Paul advises us in Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.” INTRODUCTION I once listened to a lecture in my parish on the identity and manifestations of the spirit of the world. As I listened, I…
As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, here are some thoughts on relationships to reflect on. Keep people in your life who Truly love you Motivate you Encourage you Appreciate you Inspire you Enhance you Make you happy Love is not about dating or sex. It’s about being with a person who makes you happy in a way nobody else can. Never underestimate the power of A touch A smile A kind word A listening ear An honest compliment The smallest act of caring We all need people with these attributes in our lives and who are also generous with them. You…