Hello Royalty! I recently discovered a type of music called staccato, and the dictionary defines it as music “performed with each note sharply detached or separated from the others.” I also learned that legato is its comparable opposite, which is played “in a smooth, flowing manner without breaks between notes” For a more vivid description, […]
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Reflections: The Year Is 2020…
Hello Royalty! It’s that time of the year again – the time for the final blogpost of the year. It is no longer news that a lot has happened this year, and as I reflect on how the year has been, with only 11 days left, I realize I have a lot to say. However, […]
Gratitude & Growth: MY BLOG IS 5!
Hello Royalty! It’s a rush of emotions as I type this! I am exciteddd! Today makes it five good, amazing, beautiful, and growth-filled years since I started blogging. I am super grateful for the challenges, wins, breaks, consistencies, readership, shares, and comments. It’s been real and rad! 2020 in itself has been an extremely memorable […]
notes on helplessness, empathy, writer’s block, #endsars, war rooms, and hope
Hello Royalty! To recount the #EndSars experiences in a single blogpost is an impossible feat. Life was an oxymoron during the protests – a tale of bitter-sweet experiences where Nigerian youths, myself included, either took to the streets, their bank accounts, or prayer rooms to take a stance against cruel leadership. Some did all three. […]
How to Partner with God (Part 2): Greater is He that is in You!
Hello Royalty! Now, I am wayyy too excited about this particular post. However, if you haven’t read Part 1 of this 2-part series, you should! I will reference it a few times, and I don’t want you to miss out on anything! In Exodus 7:1-13, Moses and Aaron came face to face with Pharaoh. God […]
How to Partner with God (Part 1): Grab the Snake by Its Tail
Hello Royalty! As humans, we constantly find ourselves in difficult situations, and by default, we strive to work things out. We begin to wonder what we can and cannot do, the lengths we can go, the heights we can reach, and the elasticity of our capacities. You’re not alone. However, one of the things I […]
How I Launched My 8-Month-Old Poetry Podcast with $20
Hello Royalty! Since I launched my poetry podcast in January, 2020, I have received about 3 messages and a couple more random asks about how I started my podcast, usually from people who are willing to do the same thing. Recently, I posted a poll on Instagram, and it turned out more people are interested […]
Your QUICK Guide to Unfamiliar Territory: launching ideas, switching careers, or embracing talents.
Hello Royalty! The summary of this post would be “just do it.” But that’s an almost over flogged phrase, so let’s get into the details. And yes, HAPPY NEW MONTH! WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE? “There are so many singers.” “Many people have dance videos and dance classes.” “But do I need to go into […]