Hey guys – yes, it has been a long time. Guess what i’ve been doing? That’s right, i created a film production, Ziva Works Limited, named after my daughter (yes, it has been a long time). We started the company to showcase Nigerian stories, African stories but on a global stage. Before graduation, I had […]

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So it’s been a while folks, a long while from the look of things. Quick recap – graduated, moved into my house (awesome), met a girl (double awesome), got a kick ass job, proposed to my girl and yeah, she said yes! Great right? Well, last Saturday we just did our wedding introduction, it’s kind […]

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Deism is knowledge of God based on the application of our reason on the designs/laws found throughout Nature. The designs presuppose a Designer. Deism is therefore a natural religion and is not a “revealed” religion. The natural religion/philosophy of Deism frees those who embrace it from the inconsistencies of superstition and the negativity of fear […]

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It’s easy to see that almost nobody gets their money’s worth out of the government. People receiving Social Security and Medicare get far less back on their investment than they put in, even if they had relied on the stock market and you take into account economic downturns. It’s remarkable that these programs are so […]

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At the restaurant, the glass of Red wine and the plate of spaghetti were having a good time. Jokes were said and they laughed merrily. It had been a good day for both of them. They were celebrating their union and achievements. The glass of wine had come far in his life. From his upbringing […]

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Living in Nigeria, I often complain about the limitations of my community, many others follow in this belief. Small towns are boring places that are filled with what some call ‘lazy and backward people’, and cities are also taken for granted, especially when you’ve been living in one place for a long time. For the […]

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Random Words: Some say words at randomOthers pour out all their soulBut I’m just here understandingWhat word’s really mean to you… Give me something I can hang onSomething meaningful insideTell me the words to rely onSo I don’t break down tonight… I remember the first night that we kissedHow sweet and O so full of […]

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  Thanks to my little sister, who bought me the book – I love you sis. I’ve opened my mind to self reflection, criticism and personal growth. Like Plato said: ‘The unexamined life is not worth living‘. Although I’m still on Crito (Page 43 from 382), the book captures Socrates ancient words which run true […]

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I’m an African from Nigeria and both my parents are from different tribes. My father is from the Idoma tribe of the middle belt and my mother is from the Nembe tribe of the south. A truly north and south matchup. I have always been asked which side I identify most with, and honestly, although […]

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Is it a scary question? I don’t think so as I am reminded of the lovely idea that music can change the world for the better. I am also reminded that all idealists, including myself, are doomed to disappointment; Its just the way of the world. Sure, someone out there is riding a bus on […]

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