Michael Jackson -Rest in peace

Michael Michael Michael

The death of Michael has taught me that death doesn't respect anything-dreams, happiness/sadness, legends, poor, rich, almost there, wanted to, did/did not. When you time is up, your time is up so we can't waste our lives wallowing in foolishness and dreaming/hoping/wishing. The best time to do anything is now.

I know that Michael has found the peace and unconditional love he so yearned for in heaven and I am grateful that God made him. Michael's talent and brilliance is unquestionable, unparalleled and was surely written in heaven.

He let his light shine and he unconsciously gave others the permission to do the same. So many artists credit Michael Jackson as the reason why they became entertainers/singers/dancers etc. He has left a legacy that cannot be forgotten. Ever.

We love you Michael, but God loves you more.

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Malcolm X on hair, skin bleaching and Black Women

Another profound speech by the Brother Minister X. 

As  human beings generally we do a lot of things without  really analyzing WHY we do them, so much so that the thing we do becomes such a huge part of us that we forget WHY we started doing it in the first place. 

So the next time you pick up a relaxer or bleaching cream, ask yourself " Do I really want this or Do I feel I need to have it to be accepted?

I think its time for a change people, let's say no to all lyes. 

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Thierry Henry, Eto, Adebayor and Makossa

Thierry Henry(my husband) dancing makossa after a goal...too mad!







Adebayor & Co dancing Makossa!

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Iya-Ile by Oladipo Agboluaje

My cousin called me in the middle of the night, raving about wonderful this play is. She was particularly impressed about how accurately it depicted 'naija household palava'(think 'Dynasty', with even more drama and sequins!). I'm so gutted I won't be able to see it but a lowdown about it is below courtesy www.offwestend.com. 

 Iya-ile.
It's 1989 in Lagos. Political hysteria and social change are sweeping Nigeria. Chief Adeyemi's wife Toyin is turning 40 and, behind the mansion walls, the household is preparing for her party. But there are other distractions. Their troublesome sons, returning from college, are more interested in seduction and starting revolutions than their parents' disintegrating marriage. Meanwhile Helen, the ambitious house girl, is waiting for her chance...

An unmissable theatrical party, Ìyà-Ilé is the long-awaited prequel to the hugely successful The Estate, which is currently being adapted for film. A vibrant mix of comedy, political satire and family intrigue, Ìyà-Ilé is packed with witty dialogue and the wonderful music of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey.

Oladipo Agboluaje's most recent plays include The Christ of Coldharbour Lane and the five-star hit The Hounding of David Oluwale. Tiata Fahodzi was last at Soho Theatre in 2007 with the sell-out hit Joe Guy.

Credits: Offwestend.com

Tickets:
14-23 May: £10
25 May – 6 June: £15 (£12.50)
8-20 June: £20 (£17.50)

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Music Lowdown: Old School

I think King Sunny Ade is such an amazing composer and musician. My love for him started with my love for owambe parties and general Yoruba flamboyance and It still baffles me(and my parents) that most of his stuff I listen to was made decades before I was born. Good music I guess will always be timeless.

 

Marvin baby: Its such a shame you're gone but I will love you forever!

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Writing pass writing

RANT: I have finally concluded that I HATE chick lit. Even the term 'chick lit is irritating. If they had just called it senseless trash I would have felt better about the money I spent on the 2 books i bought, which shall remain nameless.

It can't express how much I appreciate real writers like Chimamada Ngozi Adichie more now. Her new book 'Things Around Your Neck ', which is a collection of short stories, is simply brilliant and shows that she isn't a one hit wonder.

Peace!

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Afro Wonders

This is just a rundown of the afro rocking sisters that have inspired me and rock their 'fro's with too much swagger.

Thandiswa Mazwai

Yaya Dacosta
Lauryn Hill

Dakore Egbuson
Janelle Monae
Jill Scott

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Nike art gallery

I found the place by chance driving in Lekki with my sister. She loves art, I love african art more so when we saw the sign 'turn right to Nike Art gallery' we turned right. 

The place is a real 'treasure' if you love african art. The curator, Nike Davies-Okundaye showed us round the gallery, telling us the story behind almost every oil painting and indigo print fabric made by women in Oshogbo. 

She has the most amazing collection of oil paintings from the artist Rom Ishichei www.romisichei.com, which if i wasn't a student and financially-challenged, I would have bought at least one from. 

This is a clip of her on the Funmi Iyanda Show

 

www.nikeart.com

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We still love you Lewis Hamilton

Dear Lewis, 

                         It is undeniable that this season had been crap for you -bad car, fibs* Turkey, but we still love you so keep on smiling!

So more of this

...and less of this 

P.S You'll always be number one in my formula one heart. 

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madPlaces: The Delano, Miami

One of my favorite places is the Delano Hotel in Miami. It is the epitome of edgy and cool with a double shake of sexiness. Phillipe Starke did the interiors, which I think i just too amazing for words.

      and a video too....

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Music Lowdown

I think this song is so romantic(you know me)!




I'm not really into rap cuz I'm more of a rhythm and blues sista, but this song is just off the hook. Good work Mister Incredible!

Enjoy people!

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madLuv-Obama Style

 I think its so romantic that Barack still has time to take Michelle out on a date considering the enormous pressure he is under (credit crisis, Iraq, bad belle Republicans). 

He's definitely got his priorities in right!

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Eko Atlantic

When I first heard about this, I was a bit skeptical because I thought it was another 'government project', a.k.a invisible money spinner, but its not(at least at the time of going to press) 

 

The Eko Atlantic project is ambitious and if completed will be commendable, but let's not forget other parts of Lagos that need help Gov. Fashola.  We can't continue creating new islands(think: Lekki, Banana Island, Park View etc) to solve our problems and abandoning other places, that are actually built on rocks not water  (think: Isale Eko, Surulere, Apapa, Mushin etc) 

All efforts should not be geared towards attracting the almighty 'oil companies and so-called multinationals', but should be towards providing basic amenities like clean water and better housing for the masses.  

I'm sure it would have been cheaper to redevelop land like this than creating a new island. 

Carry go!

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