tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449775634062291602024-03-13T09:42:56.896+01:00The Zibby ShowThe Life PodcastZibby showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01999128708893505785noreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44977563406229160.post-57083410740999430292021-12-07T17:34:00.003+01:002021-12-07T17:34:55.967+01:00Overcoming A Phobia<p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Updated 07/12/2021)</span></p><p>A <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">phobia is basically a persistent fear of a situation of an object, a person or anything really. There are different phobias that people suffer from. These phobias in most cases have a link to an unpleasant or scary situation that may have happened in the past. </span></p><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I have a few phobias myself but one of these phobias was something I never really felt comfortable speaking about. You see, I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. I love to cook, I have a cooking show and I’ve even published my own cookbook. The tagline of my culinary exploits is Zibby Can Cook. It’s become part of my brand and identity so for me, it was rather embarrassing to admit that I had a phobia of a very common Kitchen object.</span></p><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For as long as I can remember, I’ve been terrified of pressure cookers. As a child my mum would always warn against going near that pressure cooker, She would talk about how dangerous it was and it got stuck in my head, all these years.</span></p><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I developed an intense fear of pressure cookers, so bad that I would never even touch one even if it was in its original packaging. I would never wash a pressure cooker that had been used to cook, I just never wanted to touch it. I never ate beans, as it was perhaps the only dish the pressure cooker in my home was used to prepare.</span></p><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As a microbiology student and later graduate, I did spend a lot of time in a laboratory and watched different types of agar being prepared using an autoclave which is very similar to a pressure cooker. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I was always terrified whenever agar was being prepared, and right before the plates were put into the autoclave I would literally run for my life. No one really understood it but I just couldn’t imagine being that close to a bigger and more powerful pressure cooker. </span></p><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many years later, I’m proud to say I’ve conquered my fear of pressure cookers. How did I do it?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My dad teased me about how long it took me to cook beans he said it would take him about 15 minutes using the pressure cooker. I forgot to include that as a teenager, I’d thrown my mom’s pressure cooker away because I was terrified every time I saw it. If anyone noticed the big pressure cooker suddenly vanished, no one said anything. </span></p><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Because Dad knew I was terrified of pressure cookers, he would cook it himself when he had time. My dad is the best beans cook in the world, so once he’s in the mood, everyone lets him enjoy his chef moment. </span></p><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Recently, after observing him cook a few times, I decided to try it out for myself. I was terrified but I was determined. Thanks to watching my dad, watching videos and doing a lot of online research, I’ve now used a pressure cooker a grand total of four times. </span></p><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Am I still scared? Slightly, but not as much as I used to be. Does the sound of steam escaping still bother me? Yes, it does, but not so much. (Okay I leave the kitchen once the hissing starts) But my confidence in using the pressure cooker has grown. </span></p><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’m very excited to see I conquered my phobia of the pressure cooker. I had to take a picture of the beans I cooked a short while ago, using the once dreaded pressure cooker. </span></p><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLdsUdJEJXik4NRF6zYaTXXdyfv6rLUPrktiBpuHQeE0CqA-og_3AtTUQEEihdAIne77w2r-79FxJyheQRJ0EFIUuE2579w-ituEEnDl9LqI0psNhWRktOGe0OJ31rdxHvKTZLZcZ-rSijKV-tNq9MPY9ex8zTR0CoZdMAbwl9vjhygzx3ZH9S0yLw=s2048" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #5392af; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; outline: none; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLdsUdJEJXik4NRF6zYaTXXdyfv6rLUPrktiBpuHQeE0CqA-og_3AtTUQEEihdAIne77w2r-79FxJyheQRJ0EFIUuE2579w-ituEEnDl9LqI0psNhWRktOGe0OJ31rdxHvKTZLZcZ-rSijKV-tNq9MPY9ex8zTR0CoZdMAbwl9vjhygzx3ZH9S0yLw=s320" style="border: none; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; position: relative;" width="240" /></a></div><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></div><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you have a phobia? If you do, remember you can conquer that fear - it might not be easy the first time, but it will get better. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And when you try, don’t forget to pat yourself on the shoulder. And when you overcome the fear, reward yourself. In my case, my reward is a gorgeous plate of beans and plantain. </span></p><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></div>Update: About 12 hours after this article was originally posted, I had a mini incident with the pressure cooker. I didn't beat myself up and learned from my mistake. I tried again 3 hours later and it was perfect. I also stayed in the kitchen with the hissing sound and wasn't too bothered, especially after the first incident. Bye Bye Phobia! <div><br /></div><div><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">By Zibby</div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Domine, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">06/12/2021</div></div>Zibby showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01999128708893505785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44977563406229160.post-84810080565618239142020-09-19T04:38:00.001+01:002020-09-19T04:38:30.792+01:00Zibby Can Cook - The EP Cookbook <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">After years of making cuisine from all over the world and eventually hosting her own cooking show Zibby Can Cook, Zibby finally published her first cookbook! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRAcMTQxvUz9fxUFa3TU6w_sl3VfWrrBW_hOlJusPsJjM3B1FiZWfN9a_95cau4Bss8U3hWMvSlWKulzqNxsIbPFOOQX5MHWdIaxWITxG_GVmKz5WjjJJ5CxYv0addwF189HJ8phK4w/s1550/1559E098-1128-4798-B880-F3899ECCC3B5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1550" data-original-width="925" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRAcMTQxvUz9fxUFa3TU6w_sl3VfWrrBW_hOlJusPsJjM3B1FiZWfN9a_95cau4Bss8U3hWMvSlWKulzqNxsIbPFOOQX5MHWdIaxWITxG_GVmKz5WjjJJ5CxYv0addwF189HJ8phK4w/s320/1559E098-1128-4798-B880-F3899ECCC3B5.jpeg" /></a></div><p>The EP cookbook teaches you to make those gourmet meals, with very easy to follow steps. The amazing part is it also has a fusion of music in it. </p><p>In the interest of making a difference in society, 50% of all proceeds have been donated and will continue to be donated to people struggling financially due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It costs just £2.99 or N1,500 (Nigerian Naira)</p><p>The book is available to purchase on Amazon’s Kindle Store and is also available for purchase by email. PayPal is also accepted for international orders.</p><p>To buy on Amazon, please visit <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zibby-Can-Cook-EP-Cookbook-ebook/dp/B0872FHMBT">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zibby-Can-Cook-EP-Cookbook-ebook/dp/B0872FHMBT</a></p><p>Or Email zibby@zibbyworldmedia.com to purchase book and receive direct to your email. </p><p><br /></p>Zibby showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01999128708893505785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44977563406229160.post-29651458050300661472020-03-04T12:14:00.000+01:002020-03-04T12:14:10.940+01:00Kobe Bryant’s Daughter, Gigi Was Set To Launch Mambacita Sports Brand <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.870588); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.870588); font-family: Roboto-Regular; font-size: 16px;">The passing of Kobe Bryant at 41 has deeply saddened millions of people from all over the world, basketball fans and non basketball fans alike. Even more tragic is the death of his 13 daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant, a rising Basketball star who played for Mamba Academy and had plans to play in the WNBA.</span><br />
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While socialites like the Kardashians and Jenners have made a profitable career from posting nude pictures, and questionable relationships, it would have been refreshing to see a young, black girl build a career as a superb athlete and a business mogul.<br />
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It is devastating that such a bright light was cut short in such tragic circumstances, depriving the world of the greatness and impact she would have undoubtedly made.<br />
Having her father and Grandfather there to guide her on her journey would have made a beautiful story to inspire millions of young people around the world.<br />
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May her soul rest in peace, along with everyone who lost their lives on that sad day.<br />
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Zibby showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01999128708893505785noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44977563406229160.post-4561097742430154472020-01-27T09:02:00.002+01:002020-01-27T09:03:10.328+01:00Has Burna Boy Done Enough To Deserve A Grammy Award Win? <div style="color: #454545; font-family: ".SF UI Text"; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext"; font-size: 17pt;">With a style of music that incorporates Dancehall, Afrobeats and Rap, Burna Boy dubbed The African Giant has taken not just Nigeria and Africa, but the world by storm. Born in Port Harcourt, his family showed a huge appreciation for good music, with his grandfather Benson Idonije, a well respected journalist who managed the career of the legendary Nigerian singer Fela Anikulapo Kuti. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext"; font-size: 17pt;">In 2002, his breakout track “Like To Party” became a nationwide hit and a party anthem played in clubs all over the country. Ever since then, Burna Boy has been on a steady rise although not without some controversy. Starting out with Aristokrat Records and an album produced by the very talented Leriq, Burna Boy stayed true to his style and didn’t try to move into the more commercially acceptable sounds other Nigerian artistes were part of. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".SFUIText"; font-size: 17pt;">Some of the nominated artistes had an amazing run last year. Topping the charts and gaining world wide acclaim, from their music. These 3 artists stood out and will be the centre of the ceremony. </span></div>
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Zibby showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01999128708893505785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44977563406229160.post-21689231693703811372020-01-26T09:51:00.000+01:002020-01-26T09:51:31.676+01:00Unlike The Ebola Virus Outbreak, Is Nigeria Truly Prepared For Coronavirus?<div style="color: #454545; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
<span style="font-size: 22.66666603088379px;">Just about a week ago, the world was shocked to discover that a new virus had caused a wave of infection in the Chinese City of Wuhan. Not too much was known about the virus, but a few days later there were cases of fatalities reported. </span></div>
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Zibby showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01999128708893505785noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44977563406229160.post-6482061300407378452020-01-23T06:57:00.002+01:002020-01-23T06:58:33.263+01:00Nigeria’s Biggest Reality Star, Tacha Launches Clothing Line<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext"; font-size: 17pt;">Natacha Akide popularly referred to as Tacha, the Queen Of Titans can add serial entrepreneur to her list of titles. The 24 year old super influencer has just released a new line of clothing called the Titans Collections. The line was scheduled to be released on the 18th of January, and shortly after Midnight today, the collection was launched.</span></div>
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Zibby showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01999128708893505785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44977563406229160.post-12460368874530817302020-01-22T22:07:00.000+01:002020-01-22T22:07:32.998+01:00Does Eminem Hate Women Or Is He Just a Bully? <div style="color: #454545; font-family: ".SF UI Text"; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
<span style="font-family: ".SFUIText"; font-size: 17pt;">Eminem or Marshall Mathers according to his government-issued ID, is, without doubt, a talented rapper. He has sold millions of records all over the world including owning the privilege of being not just a Grammy-winning rapper, but also an Oscar winner and the first hip hop artists to be so honoured. </span></div>
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Zibby showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01999128708893505785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44977563406229160.post-76411718704219641142020-01-22T22:01:00.000+01:002020-01-22T22:01:08.603+01:00The Rise Of Big Brother Naija’s Biggest Star, Tacha <br />
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<span style="font-family: ".SFUIText"; font-size: 17pt;">Natacha Ibinabo Akide is without a doubt one of the most talked about Nigerians from 2019. As a housemate on the hugely popular Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem, she left a huge mark on the reality TV show, despite her disqualification on the 89th day. Despite missing out on a chance to win the grand prize which she would have easily won, her rise to superstardom began on that day and she has continued to reach for the stars.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".SFUIText"; font-size: 17pt;">Before entering the Big Brother house, Tacha was a social media star and entrepreneur, who owned a line of products. She’d also worked as a make up artiste, all before she was 23 years old. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".SFUIText"; font-size: 17pt;">While on the show, Tacha’s fiery temperament and mother hen attitude and unwavering loyalty to the she considered her friends amassed a loyal fanbase of supporters who proudly branded themselves as Titans.</span></div>
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Zibby showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01999128708893505785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44977563406229160.post-23271210076627567352020-01-22T21:53:00.002+01:002020-01-22T21:55:33.069+01:00Cardi B, Akon And Other Internationals artistes Who Should Have Nigerian Passports<div style="color: #454545; font-family: ".SF UI Text"; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext"; font-size: 17pt;">Just a few days ago, American rapper & actor Ludacris celebrated becoming a citizen of his wife’s home country, Gabon. While congratulations are in order for Ludacris, there are a few other American artistes who probably should be getting a Nigerian passport. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext"; font-size: 17pt;">Just a few weeks ago in December 2019, American Grammy winning Rapper Cardi B was in Nigeria to perform at a concert. While the concert was no doubt a huge success with a massive turnout, Cardi B was on a mission to sell Nigeria positively to the world. From showing the nightlife, to her luxurious hotel, to even visiting with children in an orphanage, Cardi loved it all. Just a few days ago after the news of America’s strike which led to the death of a top Iranian general, Cardi tweeted saying she was going to apply for a Nigerian passport. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext"; font-size: 17pt;">Read full post <a href="http://opr.news/s61f22c7200106en_ng" target="_blank">HERE</a> via Opera News Nigeria </span></div>
Zibby showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01999128708893505785noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44977563406229160.post-38671905823417896082020-01-22T21:44:00.001+01:002020-01-22T21:44:40.462+01:0010 Instagram Accounts To Follow In 2020<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: ".SFUIText"; font-size: 17pt;">Social media indeed has become a huge part of everyday living. While it originated as a way for friends and family members to keep up with each other, it has evolved into becoming a lifestyle tool that has the potential to not only enhance the quality of life but also help individuals develop personally and professionally. This article focuses on Instagram, even though these accounts all have Facebook and twitter accounts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".SFUIText"; font-size: 17pt;">These 10 accounts will give you knowledge, laughter and motivation which will help you 2020. They will provide the much needed value needed to make your Instagram timeline and space a much healthier and happier place. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".SFUIText"; font-size: 17pt;">Read full post <a href="http://opr.news/s555b9f63200102en_ng" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div>
Zibby showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01999128708893505785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44977563406229160.post-65081207338348156162020-01-22T21:39:00.000+01:002020-01-22T21:39:41.561+01:00How To Speed Clean Your House In 10 Minutes <br />
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Zibby showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01999128708893505785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44977563406229160.post-24399815983767365402020-01-22T21:34:00.000+01:002020-01-22T21:34:18.871+01:00Eating On A Budget - 3 Course Meal For Under N3,000 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: ".SFUIText"; font-size: 17pt;">It is no secret that the economy isn’t smiling favourably on most Nigerians. Apart from a few very privileged individuals, most people are feeling the pinch even if just a little bit. Irrespective of the situation, you and your family can still have a fabulous Birthday or Christmas Day lunch or dinner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".SFUIText"; font-size: 17pt;">Since the most consumed Nigerian food is rice, how about you give the sweet grain a miss this Christmas and try something else? This 3 course meal will feed a family of 5 comfortably, for just under N3,000. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".SFUIText"; font-size: 17pt;">Read full post <a href="http://opr.news/s1c11b441191223en_ng" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div>
Zibby showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01999128708893505785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44977563406229160.post-13076890030285056132020-01-22T21:29:00.000+01:002020-01-22T21:29:05.292+01:00How To Save Your Money From Your Bank In 2020<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: ".SFUIText"; font-size: 17pt;">It is very likely that you feel that flash of irritation when your phone vibrates and it's a debit alert from your bank. Nigerian banks seem to have a modus operandi of trying to take as much money as they can from your savings, without offering much in return. Unlike their foreign counterparts, who would entice you with cash rewards to open an account, offer free services like car and gadget insurance to make sure you benefit from being their customer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".SFUIText"; font-size: 17pt;">Each time you carry out a transaction, either by card, POS or online there is a charge. Sometimes you don't even need to do anything to pay a charge, you just need to be a customer. Card maintenance fee, COT, ATM withdrawal charge, transfer fee, account maintenance, SMS fee - the list is endless. </span></div>
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Zibby showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01999128708893505785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44977563406229160.post-19283683856045340792020-01-22T21:24:00.000+01:002020-01-22T21:24:18.551+01:00Is Nigerian Food Responsible For The Successes Of Champions Like Anthony Joshua, Israel Adesanya And Kamoru Usman? <span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: "charter" , "helvetica" , "\\534e文细黑"; font-size: 18.50909996032715px;">Is it possible that it is no coincidence that 3 of the world’s biggest fighting champions are Nigerian? </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: "charter" , "helvetica" , "\\534e文细黑"; font-size: 18.50909996032715px;">Two months ago, current UFC Middleweight champion, 30 year old Israel Adesanya cruised to victory against Robert Whittaker in a stunning win. A highlight of the glorious moment was Israel dropping to the floor to greet his parents in the traditional Yoruba way. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">I’ve recently started to make my own yoghurt parfaits. I’m a decent cook with my own online cooking show, so making a parfait is probably the easiest thing to do in a kitchen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">So about two weeks ago, I bought a tub of yoghurt from a supermarket in Victoria Island. I even bought some granola, coconut flakes and fruit for the parfait I had been dreaming of for days. I was just out the doors of the supermarket , heading to my car when bam, plastic bag ripped and my yoghurt fell out. The tub broke and splattered yoghurt all over my shoes and jeans. I was enraged. I had worn those shoes for the first time ever that day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">I was so mad at the flimsy plastic bag, I walked back in thru the exit I’d just come out of. I was so mad I didn’t even have time to process how I looked. Wearing black pants and black shoes, I had a thick, creamy substance all over me. The security guard stared at me as I walked in through the exit with the “don’t you dare speak to me” look on my face. I matched straight back to the lady who’d served me at the till and asked to see a manager. </span></div>
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Two young men who were getting their orders rang up at the till kept staring at me like I fell out of the sky. Finally, one of them cautiously asked what happened to me. I shudder to think of what games he thought I was up to outside. I calmly explained what had happened and he said sorry to me. I felt sorry too that I was in that situation, so he could probably relate. </div>
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A stern faced female manager came to the till and asked the lady at the till which bag my yoghurt was packed in. I showed her the plastic bag I used and reminded her that the bags were poor quality and that’s why they ripped. I figured she was trying to apportion the blame and I had to nip it in the bud by letting her know the exact reason the accident happened was because of a poor quality plastic bag. </div>
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At this point, she walked off and returned with a new tub of yoghurt and some rather half hearted apologies. She walked outside with me to the parking lot and proceeded to pick up the broken tub, i’m guessing she might have had to write a report and needed evidence of some kind. </div>
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Anyways I got in my car and headed home, to make a nice parfait to satisfy My craving and also to cheer myself up. A few minutes, I was over the ordeal and shooting a video for my cooking show. </div>
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I should have asked the supermarket for compensation in the form of cleaning materials or vouchers to make up for the cost of cleaning my creamy yoghurt splashed pants and shoes.</div>
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Zibby showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01999128708893505785noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44977563406229160.post-69962009217367404322018-07-30T21:15:00.002+01:002018-07-30T21:15:31.770+01:00How Was Your Weekend? This is a summary of mine -<br />
This weekend was really very busy for me. Weekends are definitely not fore resting, they are for everything else.<br />
For sme reason, we get so caught up with work and everything else that we trul only have the weekend for our ourselves.<br />
Now Saturday comes rolling by and we realise that every thing we had to do from Monday to friday which we skipped, we hve to get it done on this one day!!<br />
In my case i have to work on Saturdays as well, so aaaaargh!!<br />
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I'm off work on fridays, but i have a video podcast about food, so i had to cook, shoot a video while cooking, edit and of course upload. And thanks to tortoise like internet, it was a long battle!!<br />
And then i immediately had to get to the salon to get my hair done. After my hair, i had to write the script for my weekly audio podcast Inside Naija Radio, which gets a new episode every sunday.<br />
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Woke up early saturday and had to cook and clean (as a dutiful child) And then i had to head to work. Did i tell you i was hosting an event right after work on Saturday night? So i had to get proper dressed with makeup and all to leave the house, i never do that on Saturdays but with a post wrk event, i had to.<br />
After work, 7pm i had to get an uber to the venue. Yes, my driver wasnt working on Saturday - he asked for permission saying he had to take his child to write Common Entrance exams. Just my luck!<br />
got back home at about 11pm with my friend Adaora from the event and got into bed at midnight. Up at 4am and I'm tossing and turning.<br />
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Make breakfast and we head to church, Back from church i have a quick meal and i start to edit a previous interview for my podcast. And i fall asleep! i wake up when my mum comes in y room and i look at the time and realise ive managed to sleep for a whole 25 minutes. Great!!<br />
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Mummy wants me to make moi-moi so im back to the kitchen to start washing, blending and wrapping foil. Afger that dinner, reading and back to the kitchen to wash dishes.<br />
Spend hours talking with my graphics person, alot of back and forth. I'm designing alot for my side hustle - my janitorial company - Grime Squad Janitors. <br />
bed at 11pm - Tomi Adeyemi's book is just too good to put down.<br />
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Bed before midnight, i rememebr looking at the time at 11:35pm. wake up at 4, tossing and turning.<br />
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Get ready for work. Get to work, Get back home with my colleague Bukola. We have a great lucnh and talk for hours.<br />
Record a new episode for my audio podcast, with my friend KO.I edit. Uploas at 8:35pm.typing this right now, Time is 9;12pm.<br />
I should go to bed.<br />
But Tomi Adeyemi's book awaits.i am so tired, i should sleep.but i cant, not yet.<br />
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Excuse the typos! I'm bloody tired!!<br />
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So, how was your weekend? <br />
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<br />Zibby showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01999128708893505785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44977563406229160.post-87268594925011476972018-07-30T20:29:00.001+01:002018-07-30T20:29:26.083+01:00Inside Naija Radio: Ep. 3 - King K.O : Impact Of Social Media On Radio Broadcasting<br />
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Social media has become an integral part of broadcasting. What are the impacts of massive social media following on traditional radio? Are there threats? further opportunities?<br />
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On this episode, i have a Co-host! King K.O. On Air Personality, Rapper and Vlogger from Cool FM 95.9 Port Harcourt talks about using social media to reach people in other countries. Boosting posts on social media and whether or not Buying followers is the real deal. <br />
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />Zibby showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01999128708893505785noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44977563406229160.post-53800801151057810232018-07-15T18:01:00.000+01:002018-07-21T10:34:54.634+01:00Inside Naija Radio: Episode 1 - The Introduction<br />
Inside Naija Radio is a weekly podcast about the radio industry in Nigeria. Hosted by On Air Personality Zibby, it delves into the industry - with emphasis on tips, tricks, opportunities, trends and lessons learned, featuring conversations with industry experts.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">After a few months of planning, research and a whole lot of ups and downs, I’m very excited to present to you my new project “INSIDE NAIJA RADIO”. It’s an audio podcast and will come to you every week for the next 13 weeks. Radio is my life and I feel blessed that I can wake up and do this every other day.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">INSIDE NAIJA RADIO is basically a guide to broadcasting in Nigeria and will feature conversations with the finest presenters, programmers and thought leaders in the industry. Okay, I’ll try not to give too much away but I promise if you are interested in Radio, Media, Broadcasting or basically applying these skills & techniques to your fields outside the industry, this podcast is specially for you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">INSIDE NAIJA RADIO launches with its first episode on Sunday, 15th July 2018. Episodes will be available on iTunes, Spreaker, Stitcher, TuneIn & YouTube. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">I have to say a special thank you to my friend KO @kingofradio He’s been with me all these years - from my first show on Nigerian radio in February 2014. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With my tour guide, Mr. Festus</td></tr>
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I love museums. Ever since I was a child, I’d always been
fascinated with museums and art. As a teenager, I would spend hours watching
documentaries and reading books on Egyptology. I was convinced I would find an
ancient temple in almost perfectly preserved states (I still believe this will
happen) There are two things I always do once I get into a new city – listen to
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I decided to go to the National Museum on Awolowo road,
Ikoyi. My office is just off Awolowo road and I figured I would go there
immediately after my show. It took a few minutes to get there, and I almost
turned around and went back home. I’m fighting the flu plus I hadn’t had water
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I got down from the car with just my phone and my wallet
because I knew there would be a fee to get in. I was greeted with a sign that
said “No photographs inside” and I felt half my excitement vanish. I think the beauty
of a museum is having pictures and videos. But anyways I was in already, I just
had to get on with it. I paid for my ticket – funny because the lady asked if I
was a Nigerian citizen, I laughed and said yes so I paid N200. That was cheap
so I was thrilled. My excitement came back. Everywhere looked rather dark and I
asked if there was a gift shop and she said yes. It was right there. While I
had to wait about 3 minutes for change, the lights came back on and the ladies
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because I love art. I have a pretty decent collection which is still growing. In England, i would raid charity shops hunting for bargains and it was always a huge thrill to get amazing pieces. I was already trying to see which pieces I would
purchase at the museum. I saw the Idia mask and I would have bought that, but then I realized
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asked about the price range of the art and when I indicated the little figure
head I wanted, I was informed it was N20, 000!! Mic drop, I asked if there was
anything in the range of N2000 and basically nothing. My excitement dropped
again. It’s a museum gift shop, and not an art gallery. There
should be things for every budget. Plus little gift items. It was 10 years ago, but
I got some carved wooden bottle openers for N150 and N300 from the Gift shop at
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sad. Most historical places have brochures as a guide. I was not even going to
bother asking for those iPod like gadgets that are your tour guides when you’re
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reception, I greeted him and gave it to him. He led the way and I followed
along meekly. It took me a few minutes to realize he was my personal guide. At
this point, I started to feel happier. Heck, I had my own private guide….Life
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First section we got to was basically a lot of sculptures
and figures revolving around beads. Honestly I was not too interested in this
part. Plus the beads weren’t exactly real, these were statues with “statue
beads”. Some stands for sculptures were empty, and a tag read “away on
exhibition’” or something.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m from
Rivers state so I know A LOT about beads, plus my family has a nice collection,
I mean we could actually have our own exhibition. But it was interesting to
note that so many other parts of Nigeria use different beads as well, not just
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Next room was a corridor basically, thank goodness for the
air conditioning. I’m wondering what it would have been like if the power hadn’t
come when it did. These were the traditional African gods that our ancestors worshiped. There were some from different parts of Nigeria. He started telling
me about Eshu, one of the Yoruba gods. I could sense some similarities with the
Norse god Loki. I saw one of the gods from Adamawa state, I was surprised
because I had never really thought about the Northern parts of Nigeria having
ancestral gods. A lot of what i know about ancestral worship is from books and
movies, and I guess I’ve just maybe not read or watched much from the North.
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And I saw the famous Mmawu masquerade, it was freakishly
tall. I’ve heard of Mmawu especially being used to describe someone with
questionable fashion and makeup choices and when I saw the masquerade, I could
understand why. I must admit, some of the figures did look kind of creepy – I
guess memories of the Nigerian movie called “Oracle’ about a mask with magical
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Next stop was a section for facial masks, showing facial
marks from different parts of Nigeria. I saw an ivory carving of a face from
Benin that was very similar to the Olmecs in Mexico, just way smaller.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And then we moved on
to an area for masks – entertainment masks. I have to say these masks did not
look entertaining. They did look rather scary. I saw a mask from the Ogonis in
Rivers State (I was happy to see that) and some really scary looking masks. I
was getting a bit tired so I kind of hurried this part along. And I did not
like the look of those masks. We moved on to another section with some other sculptures
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We came out and walked along a gangway with art on every
side. There were the massive stone carvings called Akwashi from Akwa Ibom,
which were basically faces of important men in the community carved into stone
(Not in the Stark family way though as in Game Of Thrones) - basically giant
faces that came up to my knee. One of them almost came up to my chest, I’m
guessing he was a very rich and influential person in his time.
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One of the most important parts of my trip today was about
money. There was an exhibition dedicated to money, it was really a learning
process. While we think of cowries as being our money from the past, there were
about 8 different things that had served as money in the years past. Bottles of
alcohol, cloth, little metal strips, tiny beads, even baskets woven with
cowries all served as money at some point. My guide told me about how the Portuguese
and other invaders would bring their goods to our ancestors and we would buy it
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I didn’t have the heart to tell my guide that it was the
other way around, they took our palm oil and other things they needed, and paid
our ancestors in worthless plastic beads and bits and pieces of metal. They
basically got our oil, ivory, resources and even sadly our brothers and sisters
sold to them as slaves for nothing. Instead making us cast away our trade by
barter system and introducing us to a system of currency that has proved to
have been our undoing. I got emotional at this point though. I didn’t see any
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Next stop was a gallery called ‘The life Cycle in Nigeria”
or something close. I couldn’t take pictures so can’t exactly remember the name
of that section. My guide seemed to love this area as he spoke with so much
passion. He told me about the 7 stages of life – starting from conception.
There were some gods in charge of fertility whom parents would appease to have
a baby, doing the rituals and eating the required food and then on to the
pregnancy stage. It was very interesting to see a birthing tray where women
would sit to push their babies (Northern Nigeria). The trays are said to have
powers to get rid of all complications. And once the women gave birth, there
was a particular instrument used to announce the birth (Igbo land) and there
was a clay bowl where the umbilical cords are put into and buried (Yoruba).
There was also a piece of cloth in that exhibition where the child would be
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There also was a little section with Pepper soup spices
(for internal cleansing after birth) Shea butter (to give the baby smooth skin)
Nzu and a lot more. i saw a little blade for circumcision. There was another section with food items like honey,
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begun to feel woozy. I am claustrophobic and had not had a meal all day, in fact I had not even drank
water all day. I had been taking my ginger lemon infusion thanks to the flu,
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And it was a bit stuffy in this section, I think the AC might
not have been on or maybe it was just stuffy from lack of air, but I told him we needed to walk. And I felt myself getting
very weak, I told him I needed air so I couldn’t complete all the stages. We
walked out to my car where I had a bottle of water in my bag and had a few sips
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We got in
there, I saw the car he was assassinated in way back in 1976 and he was taking me through a tour of all the pictures. I
knew I had to get out so I told him I would come back another day but I had to leave.
I had been walking and standing now for about an hour 30 minutes. Wrong move –
I’m ill, dehydrated, tired and hungry. We stood by the car speaking for a bit.</div>
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I’m ashamed to say I didn’t get a chance to properly
introduce myself to my guide till i was done. He showed such passion and was dedicated
to his work, and didn't display the disinterested attitude we come to expect with civil servants. I asked him for his name and he introduced himself as Mr. Festus. And when he asked where I
worked, I told him and he screamed. He said he loves Classic FM. And then he
asked for my name and I when I said Zibby, he was surprised because he had listened to me alot.
That was so unexpected! I promised I would be back again. I asked if he would
take a picture with me and he was kind enough to say yes. Years ago, I had a
tour guide in Paris who did an amazing job and I was in awe. I never forgot how
interesting and cool she was. Sorry Madame, but I think Mr. Festus stole your
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There were some interesting sculptures outside and I got
pictures of these. I don’t like the No Pictures rule though. I remembered at the museum in Benin we also
weren’t allowed to take pictures. My friend at the time whom I went with
said it was for the best, cos for all we knew the camera could make one of the
statues come back to life! I’m not ready for the Night at the museum story. </div>
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I have to say, all the staff i came in contact with at the museum were very polite and courteous. That was a massive plus! i"ll be back there for sure.</div>
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Zibby showhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01999128708893505785noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44977563406229160.post-82055545908449814232017-11-12T17:53:00.002+01:002017-11-12T17:54:11.050+01:00A Tribute To My Best Doggie - Trago ❤️I've been having a very difficult few weeks, thanks to life and it's pressures.<br />
And just when I bought I was back at the top, I've just had to deal with losing my dog Trago. The best dog in the entire world, my baby doggie.<br />
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A few weeks ago Trago stopped eating and appeared very weak, I immediately had to call the vet doctor to come to the house he next day when I would be home. With 7 dogs and 3 puppies, it's a riot taking them to the vet so the doctors always have to come to the house. I remember my brother and I years go Driving Trago and our 2 other dogs at the time - Thatcher & Boogie to the vet. It was always so funny cos they would keep jumping around from the back seat to the front and Trago's drooling would increase 10 fold.<br />
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The next day Trago seemed well and was back to his happy self, eating everything given to him and I was sure he was fine. He was back to jumping on me and considering how big he was, almost always succeeding in knocking me down. That's my Trago. Loyal to the bone. Always beside you. I remember running away from a lizard (yes I'm terrified of them) and Trago heard my shrieks from a different part of my house and came running to the rescue. He chased off that scary predator and turned around chasing my assistant who was behind me as well, and standing right in front of me like my defender.<br />
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My assistant was terrified and told me she had never seen such loyalty in an animal. And I told her, that's my baby Trago. He heard me scream and had to defend me against the "danger" - the lizard and her too. Trago went from being such a little puppy with the cutest biggest head in the world to a giant animal. I mean I would carry him in my arms and cuddle him and then it seemed like one day he just grew up. But he would still come for his cuddle even as a big boy. He would still jump like a puppy, and I would always try to restrain him so he wouldn't hurt his joints Cos of how big he was.<br />
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Every morning once I stepped out, Trago would be there to walk me to the gate. And once I come in the house, Trago would drop whatever it was he was doing and come over to me. He would wag his tail nonstop and sit beside me where ever I was. When I was clearing out a part of my BQ at home to get my home office, Trago was my companion. He would sit with me while renovation and everything was being done. And with him there, I never had to worry about stupid lizards or anything.<br />
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Infact, sometimes I would be with clients in my office and Trago would saunter in. Of course the sight of Trago would fill them with fear and hey would scream and panick, but I would explain that Trago would never hurt anyone in my office. He knew they were not threatening and he would just sit there and watch us. Trago was my baby. I would feed Trago from my hands and I would never worry that he would ever bite me mistakingly while in a haste, like some other dogs would.<br />
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I still love my other dogs, but everyone in my family had a very special bond with Trago, because he loved us as much as we loved him. Trago always got the best of everything. My baby gogo. <br />
A loyal, loving dog. Once people set their eyes on Trago, the next reaction would be fear, screaming and a quick exit. But my baby gogo was a sweetheart. Fiercely protective of us.<br />
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A few days ago I got home and realised Trago was ill. I immediately got him some water and I was told he hadn't eaten. In my heart, I began to fear that Trago was ready to go. I couldn't sleep for nights because I could hear trago whimpering and I knew he was in pain. Trago was over 10 years old.<br />
Sunday morning, we decided we had to put him down as he was suffering. Years ago, I had watched alone of my dogs Nipy, being put down as he had cancer, according to the vet. It was heartbreaking but I knew it was for his own good, as the doctor said it could come back.<br />
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While waiting for he Vet Doctor to come, I went to Trago and sat with him. Stroked him just calling his name. He couldn't wag his tail, but his eyes followed me all around. I went to my room and got my pillow and had to ask the gateman to help me move him on it, so he could get more comfortable. I actually started hoping and praying he would pass peacefully before the doctor could come. I felt I was helping him by putting him down to save him the pain, but I also wondered if I could cope with knowing I had given permission to end his life. Would he understand? Would he feel betrayed?<br />
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I went into my room and I knew it was going to happen soon, at least I hoped it would. And hen one of our workers came to inform me that Trago had passed. It was very emotional for me but after a few minutes, I was able to pull myself together and go out to see him. My baby doggie looked so peaceful. And then I realised my employee was wiping his eyes. He had just worked with us for about 3 months and he was responsible for cooking for and taking care of the dogs. I knew the impact Trago's passing had on him. In that short time, he had come to love Trago like we all did.<br />
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I say with Trago for a while, and then I realised that my other dogs had been unnaturally quiet all day. Now they just stayed in the kennel, no noise nothing. It was like they weren't even there. I knew that they understood they had just lost the leader of the pack. I sat for a while with Trago, trying so hard to make sure I wasn't seen crying and then after a while, it took too much effort and I couldn't hold it in anymore.<br />
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I got to my room and my dad was ringing me. After some general conversation, I realised I had to tell him about Trago. My dad introduced us to dogs from a very young age. Our very first dog, Peggy was my dad's baby. Infact when Peggy wouldn't eat when he was a little baby puppy, my dad would gold Peggy in his arms and spoon feed him.<br />
When I quietly told my dad about Trago passing, my dad wa understandably sad. We spoke about it and i could sense his feelings. I felt so guilty for ruining my dad's day by telling him about this.<br />
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I had to ring my older sister and my niece to inform them. My niece loves our dogs and she especially loved our late monkey Sheila too. When Sheila died, we couldn't tell her that she had died. So we told her that a departing employee had done with Sheila. (don't judge us) my niece saw me on FaceTime and asked why I looked sad, I just told her I was tired. I was able to tell her mum in codes about Trago. My sister of course got emotional and that made me emotional, all over. After we spoke I got off the phone and decided to write to deal with the emotions. -and then I got a message from my younger sister as well, who was very emotional about Trago'S passing. (Big sis had told her)<br />
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Also spoke to my mum on the phone and my brother. Everyone is emotional. Trago was more than a pet or an animal. He was part of our family and we loved him, just like he loved us.<br />
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When I had a moment with him before he passed, I took off his collar - the one he wore proudly around his neck all the time. It will remain with us forever. My baby gogo! I always sang Mariah's Always Be My Baby to Trago all the time. Because no matter how many years went by, how big he became, Trago was always my baby. I still saw him as the little puppy with a massive head who ate too much. -and followed me all around.<br />
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I'm glad Trago knew we loved him. And he knew, that we also knew he loved us.<br />
I love you Trago. See you at the rainbow bridge, my baby gogo - my "ga ga gu"<br />
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