Are We On a Long Thing?

“We are on a long thing”, this was DJ Zeez’s comment last night (13th March) on the Nigerian Idol show, where he made the comment after Naomi Mac’s electric performance of Kalif Keita’s ‘Africa’. According to him, “Why are we wasting time? We already have a winner”. While the audience were trying to recover from the performance, DJ Zeez went ahead to give her a standing ovation, which stirred up another session of applause from the audience. Jeffery had earlier commended her performance but Audu who was really tough on the contestants admitted that he was disappointed with Naomi’s first performance of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s song ‘Lady’ however he commended her performance of ‘Africa’.

The show is getting hotter as it draws to an end, last night’s theme was ‘AFRICA’ with the contestants expected to perform songs by Legendary African Musicians. Each contestant performed two songs each which kept the audience entertained.

Yeka Onka’s first performance was Yvonne Chaka Chaka’s ‘Umqobomthi’ while her second one was Angelique Kidjo’s ‘Wombo Lombo’. She didn’t fail to impress the audience. Jeffery commended her performance while also referring to her as the ‘African Whitney’. Though Yinka didn’t pass any comments, Audu didn’t fail to tell her that the he preferred the second performance.

Emmanuel also performed two songs; the first was ‘Sweet Mother’ by Prince Nico Mbarga while the second was K’naan’s ‘Waving Flag’. Even though his first performance was wonderful, his second was a bit disappointing. Trust Audu to give it to him, he told him without mincing words that he was not representing the men well. Yinka tried to soften things a bit by saying it was a fair performance while DJ Zeez noted that he tried to spice the song too much. Jeffery however did not agree without his fellow judges, he commended Emmanuel on his perfecting the art of working the stage and the crowd but also told him he needed to see more of Emmanuel’s vocal power.

Now we have three contestants left, one to go this week and less than three days to decide. While we wait for Thursday, are we really on a long thing?

Enjoy Baby's Hysterical laughter

This morning is one of those days I feel like I woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Here I was, looking for something to cheer me up when I stumbled on this video http://uk.video.yahoo.com/watch/8765597/24384316 .

I hope this adds colour to your day.

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Who will be the First Nigerian Idol?

If you didn’t watch Nigerian Idol yesterday, then you definitely missed the show of a lifetime. You may agree with me that so far, this reality show has lived up to expectations. Last Sunday, it took a truly Nigerian twist, with the contestants performing various songs by Nigerian musicians.

The show started as usual with Anis introducing the judges – Audu Maikori, Yinka Davies, and Jeffrey Daniel and of course, the celebrity judge Waje, a talented female Nigerian musician who collaborated with MI on the fantastic ‘One Naira’. The contestants then performed I.K. Dairo’s, ‘Mosorire’ as a group.

After the group performance, Glory performed Sir Victor Uwaifo’s ‘Joromi’ to the admiration of both the judges and audience. Next, it was Bibi’s turn and she didn’t let her fans down with her performance of ‘Oruka’ by Sunny Neji. Emmanuel, who happens to be the last man standing (wearing a costume he made himself) thrilled the audience by singing ‘Olomi’ by Tosin Martins, his performance was so romantic, especially when he crowned it by giving a rose to one of the ladies in the audience.

The highlight of the show for me was Naomi’s performance of ‘Seun Rere’ by Christy Essien Igbokwe, her delivery of that song was so steaming that she received a standing ovation from the audience. The judges were very impressed and Waje even commented that she felt honoured to judge Naomi.

The last to perform was Yeka who sang Onyeka Onwenu’s ‘Halleluyah Chime’ to the delight of the audience.

The contestants have done their part, I have made my choice and I’m voting. Who will be the first Nigerian Idol? It’s up to you, keep voting.

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I FEEL SO MUCH RELIEF

Sometime in 2008, my organisation moved some staff to its Victoria Island office while the business was being expanded and believe me when I say it was not an easy move, especially for me because. Ask me why behind the camera. Lol! I had to leave home at 5:45am to be able to make it to the office before 8am everyday. God help me if I leave home at 6am, then I'll get to the office at about 9am. The earliest I got home was 8pm.

The good news now is that I've been relocated to one of our mainland offices. Though I still wake up at my usual time, 4:30am (to pray and put myself in the mood for work), I don't even take my bath until about 6:30am and I still get to work before 8am. Phew! so much relief for me. Isn't it just wonderful? Now I look forward to going to work.

LOOKING IT WITHOUT BEING IT?

I've been thinking lately about the theory that as soon as you go on a diet, everyone around you is eating. Are you wondering about it too? Anyway that's how I feel right now about being pregnant and ugly. Everywhere I go, I see people eating or looking pretty.

Recently, my bishop challenged the women in my church about the way we package ourselves. Boy! Was he blunt? He told us without mincing words that we looked old and ugly, that we had potential but don't Maximise it. Those of us who were already overweight received most of the tongue-lashing. If the truth be told, I believe we all knew it even before we were told but the issue here is, disciplining the body. I know I will look younger and more beautiful, yes MORE BEAUTIFUL if I skip my supper at least but when I do that I wake up the following morning feeling lousy. The trick now is how do I look pretty without being it until my baby comes?

Suggestions please?

Oh Gosh!

When I started this account, I thought I was going to be saying everything and nothing. But look at me, my last blog was in July. When will I have more time to do the things I really would like to do?

Catch you, I hope soon enough?

STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS

Hi Guys,

You know what they say about not getting rich working for other people? Sooo, I've been thinking what I should do for extra income. Recently, in my church's (The Communion Church) Prayer Conference with the theme 'Pushing Boundaries', Dr Sunny Obazu Ojeagbase, one of the guest speakers challenged us to do other things apart from our regular jobs and to start with something we have passion for.

So I decided to explore one of my interests which happens to be baby clothes. I also noticed that there are a lot of things that aids your business. an example is the Facebook Market, where I advertised my business.

Find the advert below;

For Sale:

Children's Clothes.

Why? To give mothers-to-be and shop owners the opportunity to buy children's clothes at exciting prices.

Category:	Stuff : Baby & Kid Stuff
Description:	Are you pregnant and wondering how to shop on a low budget or are you looking for where to buy clothes for children from 0 months to 5 years to resell? Please call 08035789896.