RELEASING THE UNWANTED - Elvira Jordan Good Morning Beloved! I am one of those weird people who pay attention to Luna circles. I mean, from the new moon to the full moon is 28 days for a reason and if we want to follow that critically, our new year may start in February… I know mine does. Here’s what works for me… I see the full moon as the end of every month and the end of every month is the end of a circle for me. Even though you don’t pay so much attention to the moon circle, walk with me…. The first full moon in 2026 happens to fall on the 1st to 2nd of February and with my calculations above, one Luna year is ending and another one is about to begin, and I think we can make use of it. Despite our new year resolutions, search through your life, your mind, your subconscious and you may find residues of things you may be holding onto that no longer serves you- this is the best time to shed and let go. Are there negative patterns that you’re clinging to? This is a time to reap th...
The Obolo people also known as Andoni or Doni, is a multi-ethnic group in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Obolo people are mostly found in Rivers State and Akwa Ibom State. Their homeland is largely riverine—made up of creeks, islands, and coastal settlements. The Andoni people speak Obolo language that combines Efik, Ibibio, Oron, and Ijaw dialects. Known for their deep cultural lifestyle, the Adonis are believed by some to be the fiercest warriors in the Niger Delta. Their festivals includes the annual fishing festival Ijok-Irin,the Nwantam masquerade, celebrated every 1 January. Traditional meals include fisherman soup, ukpo soup (black soup) and onunu(pounded yam/plaintain). It is also rich with seafood like fish, prawns, crabs, periwinkles, smoked or fresh fish. Andoni traditional marriage is usually colorful with beautiful cultural displays such as the Nsaibana Dance, also known as the maiden dance. Firstly the ladies will dance out on their own to meet the groom demanding for...