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Hi, I’m Sam   Everything not always going my way is something else I’ve come to accept; weeks after my mum passed we were having our usual morning prayer and I had to ask a question that had been bothering me. I asked that, all the time my mum was sick I prayed to God for healing all the time and had faith as well, but in the end, mum died, was it that everyone that was praying for her, myself included didn’t have the right faith or our faith wasn’t strong or big enough or was it that God didn’t hear our prayer or just didn’t want to answer? My Dad's chaplain explained to me that morning that there’s something called The Sovereignty of God; that God can make a decision contrary to what we wanted and no matter what his decision was, it was always in our best interest whether we could see it or not. I wasn’t angry at God that Mum was no more, I was just confused. I learned early in life that God’s Will would be done at all times and that is why anytime I find myself in a tough sp...

" Beauty is conceived, which brings out the aesthetic or experience of art and beauty is a primary bridge, to me it signifies the real representation of anything that anyone holds to be beautiful "  - Jennifer, founder of Jenny's Beauty Lounge How are you doing lately and hope you had a good day? I’m doing well, I had a good and stressful day but we thank God   Can you tell me a little about your background and what exactly about your background that inspired you to start a business? While growing up I’ve always loved anything that concerns beauty and I love to try new things as long as there’s money in it, most times I literally sleep on people’s pages or YouTube channels trying to see how it goes and then after trying other businesses and moving to a new town which I'm not used to, I studied the environment and got to find out that the people here love anything that brings out their beauty which took me back to my first love which is beauty (makeup) but inst...

Hi, I’m Sam,   "No man is an island" I have never been able to relate this quote or saying to family relationships, I always subconsciously relate it to relationships formed outside of family ties but thinking about it now, it works for every kind of relationship we form or have. Everyone needs someone all the time, maybe not physically but we do. No one has survived alone, in as much as there are things we would rather do on our own or things that we need to handle on our own.

Hi, I’m Sam, I had a chat with Otache Ojima Grace, the founder of Ojai's Splash. She has dedicated herself to crafting premium, all-natural Tiger-nut drinks that not only tantalize the taste buds but also nourish the body and mind. With a focus on quality ingredients and sustainable practices, Ojai's Splash strives to offer a refreshing alternative to traditional sugary drinks and to also inspire others to embrace a healthier lifestyle and contribute to a happier, more vibrant community.

Hi, I’m Sam, Everyone deserves respect! Your first instinct as a human interacting with another human should be to give respect and sometimes even in the face of disrespect, still show respect. Showing respect says more about you than the person receiving the respect. Most times it places you at a level where even your words can't place you. Show respect to the extent that even someone who can't stand you cannot deny the fact that you respect everyone.

Hi, I’m Sam, According to statistics, 8 out of every 10 Nigerian women wear wigs and Luby of Lubys signature has made it her mission to cater to those 8 women. The chances of ladies getting fake hairs from a lot of vendors is alarming but Luby has succeeded in always delivering premium, luxury hairs to her clients and they love her for that, I mean who wouldn't love that they get exactly what they paid for? I had a chat with Luby about her business and she was very honest with me. Continue reading   How are you doing lately? Fine, Thanks for asking   What school did you attend and what course did you study? I graduated from Ekiti State University and I studied Science and Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology option)   When did you discover your interest in business? That was early 2020 just before the Corona Virus became a big deal in Nigeria   How did the Covid year inspire your business interest? I got my interest in business before...

Hi, I’m Sam,     Click here to read part 1 After I got into the university, it wasn’t even up to a year and everything went up in flames. It was supposed to be a peaceful Monday at the beginning of my first year second semester. I had a full day of lectures and practicals; I left my lodge around 7 am. I had textbooks to buy so unlike me I went out with my wallet

Hi, I’m Sam, Welcome to another interview, this time with Airneh, a Foodpreneur and the Founder of ChowTribe – A food hangout group in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja. Through her Food Brand TokyosBite, Airneh is able to cater to small and large events. She also makes food in liters and lunch packages. With more than 30k followers on her X page, Airneh shares photos of her well prepared meals (if we are lucky we get BTS pictures and videos of her preparing the meals), recipes and she is not scared to share her takes on interesting topics. How are you doing lately? I’m doing okay   Do you remember the first job you ever had ？ A teaching job, was paid 10k. This was after secondary school.   What made you decide to start a business? There’s always a need to eat, hunger is a problem and I was willing to solve that for a fee. Why I started the food business basically was because of my aunt who manages a restaurant in Abuja, she said one time “there’s money in food busi...

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 Hi, I'm Sam,  It is very important to keep at the back of your mind that a lot of things we do in life are only subjective to others. Just like you can't like everything you see or everyone you meet, that is also the way it translates to us. A lot of us feel bad when someone can't seem to like us or anything we've done but want to reserve their right to like and dislike things; do you see how that doesn't make sense? We scroll through social media giving our unsolicited opinions on people's fashion, products, ideas, and lives but we feel bad and complain when people do the same to us. There's a line between constructive criticism and borderline hate or craziness;

 Hi, I’m Sam and welcome to another interview session with Maduako Chioma Judith, An Artist, Founder of F.A.W Place (Food, Art, and Wine) and one of the best Sip n Paint curators in Nigeria. Let’s dive in! INTERVIEW – ART BY JUDITH

 Hi, I'm Sam, Well, I don't think anyone initially goes through life thinking they're not loved, a couple or more things may have made them start to think that way and in most cases, if not all comes down to action; how people act towards us or things we can't get ourselves to do or stop doing; just like God showed us love by sending his only son to die for our sins (John 3:16). Often you hear people say "Show me that you love me" and not "Tell me you love"; words of assurance is still very much valid but it only holds water for individuals who keep and stand by their word and not for people who say one thing and do the other and of course before you can tell if someone would keep their words the person must've shown you through actions that they do.  

Hi, I'm Sam, It is normal for every Christian to have a base scripture; although the passages change with inspiration from the Holy Spirit during different seasons of your life; it is not compulsory but I do think it is very necessary. Your base scripture is how your Christian journey is shaped and helps you make decisions and know how best to interact with God especially, then with your interaction with people, whether someone of similar faith or not.

  INTERVIEW - ODAGWE IKECHUKWU v   HOW ARE YOU DOING LATELY? Very well v   WHAT SCHOOL DID YOU ATTEND AND WHAT DID YOU STUDY? I studied Animal Science at Delta state university, Abraka v   WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO STUDY ANIMAL SCIENCE? Well, I didn’t really choose Animal Science, I wanted to study Medicine and Surgery, but after my Post-UTME I fell short of the cut off points for Medicine and surgery. However my admission came in as Animal Science, I didn’t reject it because I got a scholarship too. v   SINCE IT WASN'T YOUR GO-TO CHOICE OF STUDY, HOW WILL YOU DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE TAKING ON THE COURSE? Well I accepted it, and put in my best whilst studying it, and I came out as one of the best in my class   v   DO YOU REMEMBER THE FIRST JOB YOU HAD? Yes I do, I was a sales person for a noodles distributor that was far back in 2014   v   WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT THE MOMENT CAREER WISE? I am currently the Personal Assistant to a Political Appointe...

I n sharp contrast to the Western modeling landscape, Nigeria, like many other African countries, has yet to attach a direct value to this profession. Despite regularly delivering amazing clothes, fashion creatives, entrepreneurs, style strategists, and designers frequently lack the finances to fairly reward fashion models for their efforts. For most models, it is best defined as a "work very hard, earn very little" scenario.

“I f you are good, startups might try to bait you with a lot of money. You don't always have to accept it. ”- Yvonne Ogwulu.  Nigerian Product Designer and Innovative Startup Operator, Yvonne Ogwulu has been a trailblazer in the Nigerian tech ecosystem within the past three years. She founded Tech Girl Magic Initiative to discover and inspire young female tech talents to pursue a career in Technology.

  In the dynamic world of fashion, we have witnessed the ascent and descent of numerous brands, each fueled by a burning desire to see their designs grace international runways or adorn the shelves of prestigious boutiques worldwide. While flamboyance might catch the eye, it's the meticulous attention to detail woven into each piece of fabric that transforms it into a meticulously crafted work of art. To carve their place in this competitive arena, fashion designers and house owners must prioritize every crucial step on their journey to the top. Beyond crafting awe-inspiring designs, they recognize the pivotal role played by casting directors –

  In the journey of nurturing and raising our children, we often find ourselves at a crossroads where the roles of each parent are not equally acknowledged or embraced. It's a true reality that child training has historically been perceived as the responsibility of mothers, leaving fathers to be providers without fully engaging in the crucial aspects of upbringing. The repercussions of this disparity are profound.