Five (5) BlondeDolly© Men who stood out in 2013

The world is heavily inundated with mediocrity; its 'luxurious' celebration (misrepresentation) as the new king of cool and blueprint to 'quick fame'. This is sad... but not news!  In juxtaposition, I am glad there are still many 'few good men'...and more than 5 actually out there (e.g Russell Simmons, Brenden Dilley, Peter Georgescu, Barrack Obama, Roger Federer, Babatunde Fashola, e.t.c)

Like Margaret Thatcher, only that I am a little 'worse' (pun intended), I usually make up my mind about a man in ten seconds, and I very rarely change it.

This post celebrates 5 fantastic men whom I have never met in person, but whose works, words, materials, achievements, mentality, humanitarian lifestyle, contributions, dreams, drive, desires, skills sets' and gifts inspired me a great deal in 2013.

1. Actor, Director and Writer, crime committed not to add 'very handsome' Aml Ameen starts my list. Talk about amazing career leap! It is not everyday nor very easy that one lands a Hollywood role in a blockbuster movie with (only) big casts like Oprah Winfrey, Forest Whitaker, Jane Fonda, David Oyelowo and the A-list star studded others. 

Aml (pronounced Am-Mel as on his twitter page @AmlAmeen) - an embodiment of hard work, focus, dedication and humility - deserves more celebration, more roles and more opportunities in the coming years. Watching his interview with Vox Africa certainly underscores him as a young man who is well focused, has big dreams and certainly knows where he is going.

BlondeDolly© 10 Powerful Muses of 2013 - Female

Consider this my virtual award to 10 very powerful 'women' of 2013, in my opinion, who no doubt inspired me positively and unknowingly with and through their various hard works, achievements, contributions, personalities, success drive, positive outlook, departure from stereotypes, positive image representations and lifestyle.  Here is also hoping you can get inspired from my list, draw up your own list too (mentally) or even share!

1. Especially, and firstly to Mo Abudu. This is one heck of a powerful entrepreneur! I mean, check out DSTV Channel 165! I did not think I would say this in a million years as I am so very hard with compliments. But this is one woman who is indeed over qualified to become Queen of whatever she will like to be called queen of as I have discovered, consented to and shamefully admitted only recently. There is no other woman in my opinion, who better understands and knows how best to 'tune' propaganda positively - be it, entertainment, commercially to say the least. Privileged to be on a flight with her to London United Kingdom recently, only gave me yet another opportunity to see how really simple and down-to-earth this business tycoon truly is. To eulogize and idolize Mo Abudu's achievements - not easy, outstanding drive and works till date is a necessity. I will like to add that the Legacy Lives Concert at Ocean View, Lagos, Nigeria, on December 18th, 2013, to celebrate Nelson Mandela was a fantastic initiative from the entire Ebony Life TV crew and for me a huge success as I was there present.

2. Adora Oleh, for your achievements in your fast-become competitive industry, your hard work, your passion and fierce determination to succeed onward, your ability to take on more challenging roles, out-compete yourself, push yourself and set the standards really high. There can only be so much more in waiting for this gorgeous lady. Agree!