I really like Caitlyn Jenner

Infact, I think the whole Kardashian/Jenner clan will make my list of 'My Biggest Inspirations of 2015'.

Recently honoured at the 2015 Glamour Women of The Year Awards in New York, Caitlyn bagged this honour in recognition for her transgender advocacy works.

This recognition did not really sit well with a number of women who considered it a huge slap on the faces of 'real women' to honour a transgender at this type of ceremony for 'women'.  In my first response to all the judgemental supposedly 'real women' out there, what have you done with your original/birth gender that is honourable or even worthy of any recognition? When you are very quick to point a finger at someone for quick crucifixion, make sure you are totally blameless and pure as snow. 

I am happy I strive to exemplify a non-judgemental lifestyle, and to approach situations with genuine openness of heart... in my on-going experience, this is the most beautiful, lighthearted and healthy place to be.  With every little opportunity I get to spend in front of a television,  I watch "I am Cait" on E!, and all I see, is a beautiful soul using her situation to reach out to help people - not only the transgender society but generally and more importantly to persons who don't have any courage to do anything or be true to themselves because of the 'what people might say' syndrome.

I always saw Bruce as someone looking for an opportunity to be relevant, a man dying to live his truth and be truly functional.  Until we learn to walk away from our fortune, we don't really have it. 

If it took being 'born again' to begin to achieve this, that was his decision to make and the consequences of his choice to deal with - your opinions do not pay any bills.

It is hard to hate, pick on and judge a man whose story you know; Everybody has a story. You too have your own story! Learn to be at peace with yourself, your neighbour and your God.

My final response to all you judgemental folks out there, who hide under religious pretence to lash out at others, is my rhetorical question - What would Jesus do?

Private Birthday Dinner with Dami.

So less than a week ago, Dami turned 25 and I treated her to a very informal private dinner.  The evening was perfect with so much to laugh about and catch up on since she returned from her brief business trip.

We managed to have some serious talks over our gourmet meal to discuss work, business opportunities, strategies ongoing but most of the rest of the time, we were sharing the loudest hearty laughs, enjoying fun conversations, teasing our waiter, and turning him to our personal photographer for the evening. I am sure he too had a great evening.

Dami and myself

A lovely gift from my precious bff...

Every day, do the things you love and be with the people you love, who love you right back.  Be happy, full of positive vibes and the universe will bend backwards and forward to bless you with the best gifts of life. Some of which include Friends. Good friends.

My best friend sent me this precious beautiful earrings from Capetown, South Africa; 

My beautiful Jeanettia.

It is a beautiful feeling to have someone thinking about you, and sending you tons of love from afar.

It is one thing to be blessed with and surrounded by selfless people, it is another thing to be one. Be one.

Excited about attending AFRIMA...

I have had quite an occupied year, with official travels, work and minding other people's happiness... that I did not know I did nothing outside work for fun, until someone asked me what I did for fun and I had no response. Quite embarrassing! LooL!!!

So, it was kind of timely when I received an exclusive V-VIP ticket to the prestigious All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, happening this Sunday, November 15th 2015, at Eko Hotel. This should be fun. Right?

Well I think it is going to be so much fun... if you know me, you will know how much I love great music, a feel good atmosphere and the right networking crowd.  By the way, did you know the awards this year are made of 23.9 carat gold? I think that is a real treasurable item to have and a big well done to the organisers. Fingers crossed, my glam team will do everything to make me look eye candy. *wink*

So guys, save the date. And hurry to the organisation's website to learn more about the event and how to be a part of that beautiful evening.  http://www.afrima.org/

"AFRIMA is expected to be broadcast live to over 80 countries across the world with African superstars billed to perform like from Ladysmith Black Mombazo, Davido, Diamond Platnumz, Yemi Alade, Busiswa, AKA, Sakordie, Charlotte Dipanda, Ahmed Soultan, Flavour, Alikiba, Vanessa Mdee, Olamide, Cassper Nyovest, Dark Suburb among others."

Dreg Waters Petroleum at the 22nd Africa Oil Week Conference, Capetown, South Africa.

As industry leaders in the oil and gas sector gathered at the 22nd Anniversary Africa Oil Week/Africa Upstream Conference, Chief Executive Officer, Dreg Waters Petroleum and Logistics Limited, Damilola Owolabi has said that the continent must look forward to value-adding services to survive in the face of dwindling commodity prices.

   Speaking at the conference held in Capetown, South Africa, Owolabi stressed that the sector must focus on delivering services that would further promote oil and gas business in Africa.

   She said, “My firm is privileged to participate fully in an event of such global reputation alongside several industry giants across the globe. It is glaring from recent development in the sector that only value-addition services can make Africa measure up in the global market.

    In line with our vision to deliver only benchmark value-adding business services in the onshore, offshore and marine industries in Nigeria, being actively participative in an event as this with multiple prospects is a necessity for us and a step in forward direction.”

    She explains that her clients rely on her organisation to offer timely delivery of licenses and permits, “Nigeria needs the right documentation and timely approvals of licenses and permits in the petroleum, water dredging and logistics industry and as an organisation, we are committed to making business swifter for the sector”, Owolabi added.

   The event, which was held in joint venture (JV) with ITE Group Plc was conducted by Global Pacific & Partners to address key oil and gas issues affecting the continent by engaging senior industry delegates in a range of networking proceedings.

 The event saw in attendance about 40 Governments with African national oil companies, licensing agencies, most senior-level executives and corporate delegates of oil and gas companies around the world, state oil officials and about 140 exhibitors.

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CEO, dreg Waters Petroleum & Logistics Ltd. Damilola Owolabi

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WHO IS YOUR TAILOR?

A Tailor's Tale.

Rhetoric is what shapes nature if not truth.  Fading are the days where Nigerians were glamourizing themselves only in foreign designers; we are already in an era of adorning ourselves not only in made in Africa clothing but also exporting our ideas and finished products to a growing international demand.  What a time to be alive!

The Taryor Gabriels Bespoke SS16 is clean-cut, quixotic masculinity and tasteful.

Exclusively for that svelte total gentleman, wearing a Taryor Gabriels outfit is synonymous to wearing a man’s purpose, pride, product and promise. 

Wearing Taryor Gabriels is wearing originality.

TG Bespoke.

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Small But Mighty... "The Hummingbird"

I remember back in my high school sports team, my nick name was 'Small but Mighty'; This was because I was the youngest and shortest on the school team - and also one of the most valuable sports person in the school. At that time, I was representing my school competitively in basketball, soccer, table tennis, high jump and tracks.

Okay, back to more relevant gist about the hummingbird *tongue out*; I was having a deep conversation with someone on a project and she shared a relatable analogy about these really special birds - they are the tiniest in the category of birds and the only group of birds that can fly backwards. I found that very intriguing and I decided to dig deep in research about them.

What I discovered is quite mind-blowing, and I thought it so necessary to share these powerful facts and information about them with you, as well as dub them - Small But Mighty.  Here's why you should agree with me:

• Hummingbirds are the tiniest birds in the world.
• A hummingbird can weigh anywhere between 2 and 20 grams. (A penny weighs 2.5 grams)
• A hummingbird baby is generally smaller than a penny.
• Hummingbirds can hear better than humans.
• Hummingbirds can see farther than humans.
• Hummingbirds can see ultraviolet light. (Ultraviolet light is a form of radiation which is not visible to the human eye. It's in an invisible part of the "electromagnetic spectrum".)
• A hummingbird's heart beats up to 1,260 times per minute. (How many times does your heart beat per minute?)
• A Hummingbird's heart beats about 250 times per minute at rest.
• A hummingbird's metabolism is roughly 100 times that of an elephant. (Wow, and they are the tiniest birds in the world??!!! Size clearly don't matter here.)
• Hummingbirds have very weak feet and can barely walk. They prefer to fly.
• Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly both forward and backwards.
• Hummingbirds can also hover in mid-air, fly sideways and even upside-down.
• A hummingbird's wings will rotate in a full circle. (Try rotating your arms in a full circle and not lose it or have them in POP)
• A hummingbird's brain is 4.2% of its body weight, the largest proportion in the bird kingdom.
• A hummingbird wings will beat about 70 times per second. (PER SECOND!!?)

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