Singer/Songwriter.

Hey, folks! It’s 2025. Happy New Year! 🎊🎆🎉 I’m sure we have some resolutions (or not). Be that as it may, this year I want to encourage you to not be afraid. In the sagacious words of Frank Herbert, “Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me.” So be without fear this year; thrive with…

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, isn’t it? That’s because “it’s time!” According to the famous lady of the season, Mariah Carey. And if it’s not looking like Christmas wherever you are, I don’t know what to tell you. 🤭 Now, what are your plans? Are you building a snowman? Traveling for the holidays? Carolling? ☃️🎁🦌 Whatever is it you plan to do, make sure to enjoy yourself this…

I admire you,You strong little thing. I admire you,Little strong thing. I do not want to be like you,I want to be something else. Do you scare yourself?I am scared of something else. I admire you,And I do not adore nothing else. “If I’m insecure”,Is the song I am currently listening too. You will figure things out,You will. Now, unto the turbulence: A unique trace of madness. An evil…

Reflection holds a big space in the human life; its effects can be both alienating and ambiguous. Life is about making plans and also thinking back to reflect on the things achieved and not achieved.It can also be the actions and decisions you have taken and not taken in the past The past doesn’t have to be ages ago or a year ago, the past can be yesterday; so why wait until a whole year before…

One thing about music, it never really gets old. An old tube can always pop back to life on your timeline. 🎶 We can see this ongoing with our favourite song by the legendary Igbo storyteller, Mike Ejeagha. This song is titled “Ka Esi Le Onyi Isi Oche”, recorded in 1983 and now gaining widespread recognition in 2024. This revivification is attributed to the Nigerian comedian, Brain Jotter;…

Tea, as Joe Biden steps down as candidate from the US presidential race. The current US president made the decision to quit the race against former president Donald Trump on Sunday, and endorsed his Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominee. My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the…

One thing about music, it can always bring you back to life. 🎶 This week’s favourite song is a beautiful, beautiful ballad co-performed by one of my most admired Indie/Alternative singers, Matt Corby. He joins forces with fellow Australian singer-songwriter, Meg Mac, to perform this soulful duet. The song titled “Bricks”, is Meg’s first collaborative single, and she’s so happy it’s with…

Hello! New week huh? Not without some weekend drama. You know, the UEFA EURO 2024 championship, the attempted assassination of Donald Trump; phew! A lot. There’s enough spill to tea, but I’m truly exhausted and would just highlight two bags. 🏆 Congratulations to the champions of Europe; Spain! The Spanish ‘La Roja‘ beat ‘The Three Lions‘ of England, two goals to one, to win the EURO 2024…

Hey, guys! It’s time for a playlist update, don’t you think? Yes, it is. It sure has been awhile. Pardon the breaks in transmission. This week I’m going to be sharing a few songs that would tug at some things within you. Trust me. They are combination of recommendations from friends and self discovered gems. So in no particular order, here’s a few cool songs to add to your playlist (if you…

Auspicious day, isn’t it? H2, Q3, 1st day of July on a full fledged work day Monday. How quaint. I just want to use this as an opportunity to check in with you all. And hear how the first half of the year was for you (if you’re willing to share). Also, I’d like to urge you to GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER. We are in the second half of 2024, and all that auspiciousness must be quite a sign to really…

Hiya, kids! What’s the tea? It’s Children’s Day! Children’s Day is a commemorative date celebrated annually in honor of children; the date of observance varies by country. In Nigeria, Children’s Day is on May 27th annually. It is dedicated to celebrating children all over the world, and for adults to remember their roles in shaping their lives and future. The theme for this year’s celebration…

Hiya, folks! It’s another day to talk about music. Let us place our music choices of the day with that of Apple Music. You must have seen the list of Apple Music top 100 albums of all time. Here is a run through the top 10 below. “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” — Lauryn Hill. “Thriller” — Michael Jackson. “Abbey Road” — The Beatles. “Purple Rain” — Prince & The Revolution. “Blonde” —…

[3/5, 17:59] Darustic: Laughter should dwell on your lips and not be an August visitor. Make a building for it to dwell in. If you let it come and go as it likes it might go more often than it comes, because it doesn’t feel welcome; as no effort was made to make it stay. “Madness” can be quiet, sometimes it can be very loud… Sometimes beneath the surface, sometimes way above… Madness can be the…

Namaste, dearest readers of this blog. It’s another SOTW Wednesday. And our favourite song this week is one that has been brought into famous rediscovery once again by the TikTok community. It’s San Sanana by Alka Yagnik, Anu Malik, and Hema Sardesai. The song is a soundtrack from the 2001 epic Hindi historical film, Asoka. The film directed by Santosh Sivan, is a dramatised version of the…

#MotivationMonday. Hey, folks! How’s the journey to financial freedom looking? 💸 Everyone defines financial freedom in terms of their own goals. But there is a similarity in these definitions, a congruity, a common theme. Simply put, it means having enough income, savings, and investments to cover your expenses. It means you can make big life decisions without being stressed about the…

Hello! It’s another sweet day to appreciate music. 🎶 Let us spice up your playlist with an odd variety of songs that you would enjoy listening to this week. We begin with the sample by Tems, of the legendary 1997 Afro-soul song Love Me Jeje by Seyi Sodimu, featuring Shaffy Bello. An ode to love; tracing its exclusivity, vulnerability, loyalty and sweetness. The song is a pointer on what to…

Hip Hop has been serving us the tea lately! The Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef has gotten really personal on the recently released diss tracks. As you might have heard or seen over social media, the two rappers have been at loggerheads with each other since forever; the back & forth and ongoing intense rap battle has now become difficult to keep up with. But here is a short present day timeline…