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QUOTES OF THE DAY

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 Today's quotes are inspired by a Nigerian icon and powerhouse. Who is also known as the mother of Nigeria. She is none other than our #wcw Madam Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti on her 70th birthday. 📷 by UNESCO via Wikipedia "All this mild talk of sewing and etiquette is simply not enough. What about literacy? Or women's political representation? And we should start by involving those who matter the most: The market women". - Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.    "Alake, for a long time you have used your penis as a mark of authority that you are our husband. Today, we shall reverse the order and use our vagina to play the role of husband" - Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.  
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TOP 10 BEST SONGS ON DAVIDO'S 'TIMELESS' ALBUM

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TIMELESS Album tracklist @melanin news It is no longer news that Davido is back on the music scene after taking a long hiatus to grieve the passing of his son. May his soul continue to rest in peace #lnd. The entire world is happy to have him back, and not only is he back on the scene, he also dropped a smashing musical album for his fans. The album was released on the 31st of March 2023. It includes 17 musical tracks and some involves features from various artists like Angelique Kidjo, Asake, The Cavemen, Fave, Morravey, Logos Olori and others. Since its release date in March, the album has received positive reviews and ratings both in Nigeria and overseas. That being said, here are 10 tracks off of the album that we love and are obsessed with.  Please, click the link below to listen to them on our YouTube channel and don't forget to subscribe for more contents coming soon.  Top 10 best songs on Davido's 'TIMELESS' album In no particular order; 1. FEEL 2. NO COMPITITIO...
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ELESIN OBA: THE KING'S HORSEMAN - 6 THINGS I LIKED AND (6 I DIDN'T) ABOUT THE MOVIE

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Image @imdb CAST: Odunlade Adekola, Shaffy Bello, Olawale-Brymo Olofooro, Deyemi Okanlawon GENRE: Drama/History (1h 36m) SYNOPSIS: After the death of the king, his horseman must sacrifice himself in order to assist the king's spirit to move peacefully into the afterlife. It was common knowledge amongst the townspeople that the absence of the horseman sacrificing himself would mean chaos in the land. While the horseman was happy to go through with the ritual, some unforeseen distractions occur, causing an out-of-the-blue misfortune.  WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE ABOUT THE MOVIE 1. The Costumes And Make-up   a. The fake beard the Elesin Oba wore didn't match the hair on his head. They should have also applied some "wrinkly" makeup to his body to show that he is old. Judging by how mature his son Olunde is, it is easy to assume that the Elesin Oba will be a much older man. b. Olunde looked too modern for a movie set in the 1940s. They should have given him a typical 9...
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Olufunmilayo Ransome Kuti - 10 Things To Know About The First Woman To Drive A Car In Nigeria

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One of the most popular quiz questions we were asked in primary school was, "Who was the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria" I bet most cannot remember the answer to this anymore.  Anyhoo, today's topic will dwell on this vibrant person and how she was much more than the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria A 70th birthday portrait of Madam Olufunmilayo She was born Frances Abigail Olufunmilayo Thomas in October 25, 1900. She was the first Nigerian woman to drive a car. She was the first female student to enroll at the co-educational Abeokuta Grammar School, the school was initially open to only male students. From 1919 to 1922, she went abroad and attended a finishing school for girls in Cheshire, England. She learned elocution (formal speaking in pronunciation, grammar, style and tone as well as the idea and practice of effective speech and its forms), music, dress-making, French and other domestic skills. Due to the racism she faced whilst in England, she made a de...
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