The Relentless Builder: October 2013

31 October 2013

Cover Art Candy: Episode 9

Labels: Chris Rio, Cover Art, Dvyne, EmJoy, Emmykokz, Frank Edwards, Graphic Designs, Illustration, Jiga Anderson, Masterkraft, Mix Master J, Music, Nosa Omoregie, Tu-G, Weekly Cover Designs

I have not done this in a bit, but I think you'll love this week's picks.

Every week, various eye-catching designs for the cover art for songs, EPs and albums by Nigerian gospel artistes will be showcased on this blog. The idea is to highlight and appreciate the hard work and creativity of graphic artistes, illustrators and designers who work behind the scenes towards the success of each project.

The links at the very bottom will take you to the pages where you can download these songs.

Let me know which covers you like. Enjoy!

1. Chris Rio - Praise You Forever + So Good Featuring Dvyne

29 October 2013

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No Biological Clock: Will Nigerian Women Marry Better Quality Husbands?

Labels: Family, Marriage, Women's Issues

Tick, tick, tick ...

No, that's not the sound of the timer telling you you're closer to eating that boli, hot and fresh from the oven (forgive the food metaphors. Hunger is catching me as I type this). It's that other pesky one: the biological clock.

27 October 2013

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NEW MUSIC: Emmykokz - Kpangolo Featuring Haychbeatz

Labels: 90s, Emmykokz, Haychbeatz, Music, New Music, Pidgin English

Every once in a while, you come across gospel music that makes you think long and hard about the lyrics. Last week, I came across one such song. It is called Kpangolo by Emmykokz and Haychbeatz, and I am deeply grateful to them for sharing this message with the world. We all need reminders.

13 October 2013

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NEW MUSIC: Gold Help Owen - Iko Ntiense (Testimony)

Labels: Ethnic Music, Gold Help Owen, Music, New Music

Happy Sunday to you! How was ... sorry, how has your weekend been so far? Mine has been restful, but I intend to catch up on more sleep today ;-)

Gold Help Owen, a singer/songwriter has just released a single titled Iko Ntiense, meaning 'Testimony.' He has been featured a couple of times for his other singles, Little Things, Wait and Ra Baba (featuring Sermon 101). This latest single was produced by VC Perez. Download, listen and enjoy ... in that order!

09 October 2013

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Pastors of Campus Fellowships in Nigerian Universities After Graduation

Labels: Campus Life, Education, Fellowships, Leadership, Universities

Someday soon, I will write about my experience with American campus fellowships. It was a culture shock, to put it mildly, and I attended quite a few. But today, I wanted to discuss campus fellowships in Nigerian universities. I am sure you know them, but let me give a few examples anyway:

07 October 2013

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Class Awards Brand Students with Labels that Stick for Life

Labels: Awards, Culture, Education, Secondary School

"... And the award for Miss Hot Legs goes to Jane Doe!"

I did not go to high school here in America, but I know that in secondary school in Nigeria, class award ceremonies were quite common. Or maybe I should say 'are' if they are still being held. A good deal of planning went into these award ceremonies (no, we did not dress up and wear evening gowns. School uniforms had to do), and at the end of the day, awards were given for all sorts of things.

I went to an all-girls' secondary school, which explains why each of the following examples of the award categories are 'Miss This' or 'Miss That':

06 October 2013

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Delightful Duets: 'I am Yours' by Muyiwa Akhigbe and Preye

Labels: Duets, Music, Muyiwa Akhigbe, Preye

I was browsing through ReverbNation sometime last month and came across this artiste's profile. His name is Muyiwa, and he is a student of Covenant University.

This song, 'I am Yours' which he sings with Preye, was one of the first songs I listened to and liked. It's kinda, sort of a duet.

05 October 2013

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Today is World Teachers' Day

Labels: Quotes, Special Celebrations, Teachers

This week, I discovered that October 5 is celebrated annually as World Teachers' Day. Take a look at your calendar. What's today's date? Yup! October 5. Today is indeed World Teachers' Day.

04 October 2013

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Free Music Friday: 3rd Edition

Labels: Deyemi Olorin, Emmanuel Garba, Free Downloads, Music, Muyiwa Akhigbe, St. Marshall, T Sharp, Uche Martins, Vinchy

This is the first weekend in October, and guess what? This is when many Nigerians living abroad will be officially celebrating independence day. Yes, I know it was officially on Tuesday, but we did not get that day off. So, this weekend is a party weekend for Naija people in the diaspora.

Whether you're party-ing this weekend or not, here are 7 songs to jump-start your weekend:

03 October 2013

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Cover Art Candy: Episode 8

Labels: Album Cover, Bouqui, Cover Art, Graphic Designs, Weekly Cover Designs

Every week, various eye-catching designs for the cover art for songs, EPs and albums by Nigerian gospel artistes will be showcased on this blog. The idea is to highlight and appreciate the hard work and creativity of graphic artistes, illustrators and designers who work behind the scenes towards the success of each project.

The links at the very bottom will take you to the pages where you can download these songs.

Let me know which covers you like. Enjoy!

1. Gahzahr - Imagine + Good, Bad and Ugly

02 October 2013

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What Was in Your School Bag as a Student?

Labels: Books, Education, Food, Nigerian Foods, Primary School, Secondary School

*Disclaimer: This leather bag is the school bag I wish I had when I was in school. The one below looks more like the one I had, possibly purchased at Balogun market.

01 October 2013

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Happy Independence Day, Nigerians!

Labels: Food, Special Celebrations

Happy Independence Day!

One more thing ...