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UNKNOWN GENIUSES IN PLACES OF OBSCURITY By Hamz Usain Bolt is called the fastest man in the world. He is not. Come along with  me.  There is a high probability that somewhere in one remote village in Kenya or city of the world, there is a boy whose sheer speed would put Usain Bolt to shame. There is a probability that that boy runs to and from work everyday. Spent his entire childhood running from wild animals. And then spends his adulthood running around his village. Running errands for people and delivering messages. There is a probability that those who know him, smile and comment on how fast that boy is. The people around that boy know him to be fast. But that boy is not known by the RIGHT KINDS of people. There is a high probability that that boy will grow old and die and never be recognised as the fastest man in the world. He has a “better mouse-trap”. But he is a Genius in the Place of Obscurity. Bolt, to me, is the OFFICIALLY RECOGNISED fastest man in the world. And he...

HEAD ABOVE WATER Hey you,  Is your head game?  There's this record that says Nigeria is the 15th country with people having mental issues and that over 30% of Nigeria population suffers from this, making us the highest in Africa.  People are quick to associate this illments to a traditional occultic source. They feel any bad that happens to them is because of one person or another which is not true.  And yes, I do believe they are lots of bad people in this world but do you really think every single thing that happens to you is because someone else wants it to.  How powerful are they? You make yourself believe someone really has powerful over you that you fail to see how small you have made yourself. Mental issues is associated with anxiety, panic disorder, depression, schizophrenia...and I'm sad to say many people do suffer from this.  You hear reports of people committing suicide and you wonder how it came to that point.  Society is a contributor. So...

DON’T BITE MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW During a fasting period sometimes ago (fasting and prayers held for the new year), I was still a bit younger. I remember that day trying to break my fast. I was very hungry. The six-to -six fasting really took its tol l on me that day. I ended up eating more than necessary. I ate “everything” edible in the house from rice to boiled maize to cucumber (I ate them all) with the mind that the following day f asting continues. The more I remember the hunger I felt earlier, the more I kept on eating.  That night I couldn’t sleep. I had serious stomach constipation/indigestion. Very serious stomach ache. See me begging and promising God not to over-eat again in my life. I threw up everything I ate and the following day the hunger was abnormal.  Most times, we try to bite more than we can chew or in this case eat everything, literally and figuratively. No one can have everything in a day, in a year or even ten years to come. Even the Dangote does not ...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR BODY SHAPE FOR MEN The last two topics centered on ladies' body shapes, we aren't bias so I'm giving this small piece of advice to the men.  A lot of guys just pick outfits without bearing in mind that every ensemble should accentuate the good points of your physique and make the other points less conspicuous. That red and black shirt might look lovely on your rack but does it flatter you when you put it on?  It's hard enough getting clothes that you like, I know, but you should also prioritize getting clothes that don't make you look drab. Everyone's physique is unique and different, it shouldn't get in the way of elevating your style.  Let's talk about recognizing your body type first sha. There are 5 basic male body shapes: 1. Oval body shape: This is the most prominent body shape in men. It's characterized with slim shoulders and chest, wide waist and slim hips.  2. Triangle body shape: This shape is similar to the oval shape, ...

Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) This is partly, internal combustion  and partly electric motor or electric power train (which helps transfer torque to the driving wheels for hybrid vehicles). ie. Combination of both. They can be designed to meet different goals, such as better fuel economy or more power. Hybrids have the ability to generate electric current, store it in a large battery, and use that current to help drive the car. Hybrids capture electrical energy produced by a regenerative braking system, and their engines can power a generator, too. Hybrids can also conserve energy by shutting down the ICE when the vehicle is in Park, idling at a night, or stopped in traffic, or when the electric motor’s energy is sufficient to drive the vehicle without assistance from the ICE. Types of HEV Parallel hybrids A parallel hybrid uses both an electric motor and an ICE for propelling force. They can run in tandem, or one can be used as the primary power source with the other kicking in t...

TWO SQUIRMS Twice in eight days I have received two squirms apiece To aid my faith From the same old man at the gate  Between myself and the old man  Passed an understanding  As I stretched forth my hands In the house of faith He pressed from the bottle  Two small drops of viscous liquid emerged  One a while before the other As he squirmed I looked into his eyes And he lifted his moustache  The sides of his mouth creasing  We smiled at each other  Squirming had become a necessity  Even in the house of faith in these times  Worship will not be complete without sanitizing faithfuls It has become part of our faith keeping sanity. Have a great week!  👤: Alkali Amana  FB | IG | Twitter: alkaliamana  Email: alkaliamana@gmail.com

LAGBAJA NOTHING FOR YOU😂 Over the course of the lockdown i got to spend a little more time with the cutie in these pictures, and i have learnt a lot from her and sometimes she reminds me of stories from my childhood. Let me share one with you, 90’s kids and older people will remember Lagbaja the masked musician he had so many hit songs and is no doubt a legend, all with out showing his face.  At that time when he was still actively making music, my dad had this friend who used to come and visit us , his name is Mr Badejo, he was one of those friends that got special treatment, you know the ones special plates are brought out for😂 this man was so funny and had such a presence, he laughed so loud and heartily too and he constantly made jokes what you will call the life of the party! Everyone in my family loved him❤️ Being the youngest they always liked to mess with me and in this case they told me he was Lagbaja the face behind the mask.  Dear friends and family i believed the...