In this remarkable story, Adunni, the main character, depicts ambition fuelled with a burning desire to succeed despite all odds. Tales of this type still abound in Lagos, and they are portrayed in the media daily. Adunni is hailed as the poor girl with a rich mind, "Sherlock Holmes," who never stops asking intelligent questions, a child-bride, and a strong-willed girl who grew up fast due to the circumstance her parents put her through. However, she had the guts to pursue the life she wanted. - An education by any means necessary. Adunni finally got her groove back after reading such an easy book, I could relate to the characters there. the harsh and despicable reality of Lagos till date. I would recommend this book to my friends and would love to see it turned into a film.
Caityln Jenner Opens Up At ESPN’s ESPY Awards
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Caitlyn Jenner took the stage at ESPN’s ESPY Awards Wednesday night in Los Angeles to accept the Arthur Ashe Award for courage.
She launched into an emotional speech about her journey from Olympic athlete to transgender activist and Vanity Fair covergirl, one that touched on both the deeply personal and broader cultural shifts that have led Jenner to captivate so many.
“It seems like every time I turn around in life,” Jenner said, “I’m putting myself in these high pressure situations: competing in the games, raising a family. But I have never felt more pressure than I have in my life than over the last couple of months.”
“Picking out this outfit, okay girls, I get it,“ she said. ”You gotta get the shoes, the hair, the makeup, the whole process. It was exhausting. And next? The fashion police. Please be kind to me, I’m new at this.” (Jenner need not have worried, her elegant white wrap dress was already a hit with the people over at E!)
After giving a quick shout out to the U.S. women’s soccer team recent World Cup victory—player Abby Wambach had just presented her with the Ashe award—Jenner went on to address issues affecting the global transgender community.
“They’re getting bullied, they’re getting beaten up, they’re getting murdered,” Jenner said before relating specific examples of the hardships facing her community.
Then things got very personal. Addressing the assembled Jenner-Kardashian clan in the audience she said...
“Here comes the tough part, I’d like to thank my family. I never wanted to hurt anyone else, most of all, my family and my kids. I always wanted my children to be so proud of their dad for what he was able to accomplish in his life. You guys have given so much back to me, you’ve given me so much support. I am so, so grateful to have all of you in my life. Thank you. And last but not least, my mother…I always thought that I got my courage and my determination from my dad, who landed on Omaha beach and fought all the way through World War II. But you know, I’m realizing now, mom, I think I got all of those qualities from you. Jenner concluded by addressing the transgender community, her allies, and those who questioned her the giving of the Ashe award to her.
If you wanna call me names, make jokes, doubt my intentions, go ahead,“ she said. ”Because the reality is I can take it. But for the thousands of kids out there coming to terms with being true to who they are, they shouldn’t have to take it. So for the people out there wondering what this is all about, whether its about courage or controversy or publicity, it’s about what happens from here. It’s not just about one person. It’s about thousands of people. It’s not just about me. It’s about all of us accepting one another. We’re all different. It’s not a bad thing. It’s a good thing.”
The celebrant (the cutie in the middle), Moji Tejuosho who is also the the eldest daughter of billionaire businessman, Chief Rasaq Okoya, who is married to Senator, Lanre Tejuoso marked her 50th milestone flanked by friends and family at a party held in her honour. See more photos after break.
" The Walls of Benin City was the world's largest man-made earth structure " - Fred Pearce History class in high school always fascinated me, a lesson on Benin Empire was awakener - the vast wealth and greatness of its men, who were revered from their business acumen, strength and valour was one that left a mark on me. But today, that is not the case, Edo is been seen in the media, as a place where their women trade are prolific in prostitution! How could this be?
Dusty feet, muddy feet, rainy feet reliving one's childhood in a foreign land. Days of walking bare foot in the streets as a child. Don't lie and pretend to be all grown up, like you never passed that phase in your childhood. I think Rihanna remembers well, and can recapture that moment of walking barefoot without a care in the world.
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