COUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS - Elvira Jordan Good Morning Beloved! It seems like a lot of people are going through a lot of things this period. I’m not talking about the regular “I am going through a lot” people usually say. I am talking about real problems and serious issues people have. I mean when you hear their stories, your next prayer will be like “God Abeg that iPhone 14 I am praying for can wait. Please answer this brother first.” Where ever you go, you will find a competition of “sad stories”. Just be in the midst of 2-3 people, you will hear what they have been through, connecting to what another person has been through, connecting with another random sad story one of them have heard. Actually, people are really going through a lot and there’s no sugar coating it. If it’s not your own personal problems weighing on you, it’s the problem of a close/distant family; maybe the economy or insecurity in the country, political instability or one agbero around your shop that won...
What comes to your mind when you hear “awards night”? Red carpets…flashing lights… cameras clicking from every angle…And that suspense-filled moment “and the winner is…” Now imagine all of that… with a Nigerian twist. Because in Nigeria, we don’t just celebrate excellence…we turn it into a full experience. Welcome to a world of Indigenous Nigerian Awards and Celebrations where culture, creativity, and community take center stage. Let’s start where the energy is loudest music. The Headies originally known as the Hip Hop World Awards has become one of the most prestigious music awards on the continent. Since 2006, it has not only celebrated Nigerian talent but helped shape the global rise of Afrobeats. From Afrobeats giants like Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy to rising stars just finding their voice, it’s more than an award show, it’s a cultural statement. And if music sets the tone, then film tells the story. The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, widely known as the AMVCAs,...