Funmi Akerele

Where we are today is a result of choices we have made in our past. Each of us is born with the gift of free will and we have the right to choose our destiny by a series of lifelong decisions. At a point in our life we  stop ,think and look back and regret some of the choices we have made in life. Some feel down and regret all choices they have made. The best thing to do is accept responsibility for who you are and where you are today, because your choices or rather the lack of it, are all part of a process. A successful person understands this concept well, and never allow the past to over ride their present. Make a choice to do what is right now for yourself. Think about this: your best choice today may not be the best for tomorrow.. once you truly understand that you choose to do something rather than have to do it, then your attitude becomes positive and you see the benefits rather than focusing on the negative. Remember : BELIEVE ......KNOWLEDGE......POSSIBILITIES

Where we are today is a result of choices we have made in our past. Each of us is born with the gift of free will and we have the right to choose our destiny by a series of lifelong decisions. At a point in our life we  stop ,think and look back and regret some of the choices we have made in life. Some feel down and regret all choices they have made. The best thing to do is accept responsibility for who you are and where you are today, because your choices or rather the lack of it, are all part of a process. A successful person understands this concept well, and never allow the past to over ride their present. Make a choice to do what is right now for yourself. Think about this: your best choice today may not be the best for tomorrow.. once you truly understand that you choose to do something rather than have to do it, then your attitude becomes positive and you see the benefits rather than focusing on the negative. Remember : BELIEVE ......KNOWLEDGE......POSSIBILITIES

We all need a daily check up from the neck up, to avoid stinkin ‘thinkin’ which ultimately leads to hardening of the attitudes.” – Zig Ziglar. So many good things we get twisted! Looking good is good, and knowledge is very important. Come  to think of it you need to acquire knowledge to look good. You should know that nothing can take the place of knowledge. How can we be differentiated? Or would you rather be the dumb blonde, the hostess of the glamorous party with the plastic smiles and no focus on what actually made her who she is. We all need to do a routine check to find out what is important to us. Your pretty face may work for some time but the knowledge behind your gold rimmed spectacles will shine better and last longer. We can do things right, and we should not just be excused as females all the time. The world is waiting for the next big thing; US. Get knowledge. Share knowledge, never get it twisted, it’s not all about the beauty alone, but the total package. Be careful...

Mama came in as usual, but looking at the hands of the clock her timing was not usual. Uncle Phillips opened the door for her and moved away as if expecting trouble. It takes any spy knowing what had transpired between  me and uncle to know his faltered steps were borne out of guilty conscience. Phillips? Are you ok? I must have thought you look alarmed to see me. I know I am coming in early but it’s just that my supervisor felt I needed rest after these last week ordeals of travelling here and there and beside i need to prepare for Bisade’s birthday tomorrow. Where Is Bisade? She asked Without waiting for Philips answer she crossed the sitting room area to the other side of the house where the four rooms in the house is located and called to her daughter. Phillips ran after her like a dog, afraid she was going to open Bisade room and find what had happened. He answered behind her, I guess she must be tired and she may be sleeping. She turned to find her brother hovering behind ...

Admirably, it was not her beauty set her aside the crowd; it was more than that. It was not her magnetic charms; it was more than that. It does not take long until her effervescent spirit ignites yours. She laughs wi th her eyes and her soul.  Call it hypnotism, just like everyone else does, but she has that touch, that spirit, that ability that seems to draw everyone to her. Undoubtedly, she is a witch. She is good at what she does; Classical yet every bit of her modern. They all talk about her, they all love her, they all loved her, and even love to hate her. At one time one will consider her less of a mortal. Yet she is flesh and blood. She was neither tall nor short just of medium height, yet she exuded the confidence of five men. Her walk, works, speaks of a woman with purpose, yet it is not wise to believe the school of thought that actually considers her as a hypnotizer. You are held spellbound when she is in her element. She knows her job so well that people greatly admir...

WHO ARE YOUR FRIENDS, WHO ARE YOU? WHAT CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU SEE IN YOUR SIBLINGS WHICH YOU WANT TO IGNORE, BUT IT IS ALSO FOUND IN YOU.   WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE DO , WHO WE SEE, HOW WE SEE THINGS AN D WHAT HAPPENS AROUND US, ALL WORK TOGETHER TO FORM WHO WE ARE, AND WHAT WE MAY BECOME. FRIENDS MAY NOT BE FOREVER, RELATIONSHIPS MAY NOT LAST FOR EVER, CIRCUMSTANCES WILL NOT LAST FOREVER, BUT WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU DO MAY FORM A LASTING IMPRESSION ABOUT YOU . PEOPLE SEE, PEOPLE JUDGE, CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE . YOU MAY CHANGE, YOU MAY NOT, WHAT YOU BRING OUT OF CIRCUMSTANCES AND RELATIONSHIP IS YOU. WHO YOU ARE BEFORE AND WHAT YOU HAVE BECOME AFTERWARDS COUNT. YOU ARE A MIRROR. PEOPLE SEE MIRROR! YOU ONLY KNOW YOURSELF, WHAT YOU KNOW AND WHAT PEOPLE SEE DIFFERS. ITS ALL ABOUT DEVELOPMENT . DEVELOP WHAT YOU WANT PEOPLE TO SEE. RE-BRAND OR BRAND; WHICHEVER CASE IT MAY BE. IT IS SOMETIMES WHAT YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE THAT PEOPLE SEE IN YOU. UNCOORDINATED, NASTY, PLEASANT,SMART, ARTICULATED A...

"The dangers of life are infinite, and among them is safety." — Goethe Bisade‘s felt more sore than before. Her body hurt all over. She grabbed the walls to stand up, but th e sharp pains sent hot tremors straight down to her brains. She looked over to the closed door at her right, and stretched painfully to grabbed her clothe which was scattered not far from her. As she did, fresh memory of what happened flew to her consciousness. Ifeoma her friend had just left her house when uncle came in. She greeted him and tried to make her way to her room very quickly. He called her back instantly and asked her to get him a cup of water. She took the water to the sitting room and didn’t find him. She shrugged and drops the water on the centre table so that she can quickly go to her room and lock the door. She found the door slightly ajar and went inside. Uncle was lying on the bed with nothing but his own self. He stood up immediately as she made to turn back and held her by the hand. ...

Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads.  Erica Jong Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. Harriet Beecher Stowe  As you become more clear about who you really are, you'll be better able to decide what is best for you - the first time around. Oprah Winfrey

Increasingly, the face of global poverty is a female one. It is the girl who cannot read and the mother who cannot write her own name. But the face of hope is also female. It is the young woman who teaches her sister how to write her nam e and the mother who sends her daughters to school. Access to quality education is the best tool we have in the fight against global poverty. By educating girls and women, they become more productive citizens, contribute more to the development of their communities and take their rightful place as equal members of society. A disproportionate number of girls and women are under-educated or have very limited opportunities for schooling. Female literacy rates are well below that of males. Education is important for everyone, but it has special significance for girls. Unwanted pregnancy and HIV/AIDS are among the leading causes of school dropouts. Education helps girls to know their rights. Access to relevant information and services can protect and improv...

ZEST IS THE SECRET OF ALL BEAUTY. THERE IS NO BEAUTY THAT IS ATTRACTIVE WITHOUT ZEST. - Christian Dior

How aware are you, of your body, your needs , your senses, your feelings, your self talk , your fears, your defences, your passions, your purpose your belief and their power to create reality. Discover your authentic self and the truth about life around you. Your consciousness may be different from your subconscious , take time to learn a few things about your self. It may be the right path to tr ue discovery. We live so much in the conscious truth that we pretend or forget to consider the subconscious. What is your mind telling you right now! That your attitude to life may not be right after all, or that you shouldn't have done what you did last night or what you are planning to do tomorrow. So sisters any time you need to make any decision consult the subconscious, it may perform time travel on that decision of yours and give you reasons to do or not to do what you are planning to do. Whatever reasons it gives you, know that the effort to obey, may be worth its time. Take a consc...

HEROISM IS THE BRILLIANT TRUIMPH OF THE SOUL OVER THE FLESH- THAT IS TO SAY, OVER FEAR..... HEROISM IS THE DAZZLING AND GLORIOUS CONCENTRATION OF COURAGE -HENRI - FREDERIC AMIEL

HEROISM IS THE BRILLIANT TRUIMPH OF THE SOUL OVER THE FLESH- THAT IS TO SAY, OVER FEAR..... HEROISM IS THE DAZZLING AND GLORIOUS CONCENTRATION OF COURAGE -HENRI - FREDERIC AMIEL

"Positivity" is a game of the mind and has a huge outcome on your life.  Life gives what you put into it. Believe. Be bold. Approach life with tenacity, get things done and never hide yourself in a corner. You have everything someone else does not have. Learn to be PINK (purposeful, inspired, new and knowledgeable). These are powerful ingredients no body can refuse or refute. So reign in your world by being bold and believe in yourself. Pink ambition ... Believe.....Knowledge.... Opportunities.

Olufunmilola Aduke Iyanda known as Funmi Iyanda was born on 27 July 1971. She is an award-winning broadcaster, journalist, columnist and blogger. Funmi Iyanda produced and hosted Nigeria’s most popular and authoritative talk show New Dawn w ith Funmi, which aired on the national network for over eight years. Funmi is the CEO of Ignite Media, a content-driven media organization operating out of Lagos. In 2011, she was honoured as a Young Global Leader (YGL) by the World Economic Forum and was recently named one of Forbes 20 Youngest Power Women in Africa. Speaking her mind has always become her life philosophy in her humanitarian work and her personal style. She is our pick this week for the SEXY, SMART, SASSY AND SUCCESSFUL, we appreciate her relentless spirit and say keep it up and going girl!