From the time of our fore-fathers, many have fought to protect the rights and freedom of all to a better life. Many today genuinely care for the good of the whole even though it ultimately boils down to how we choose to live our lives individually.
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Receiving The African Community Service Award 2018 – Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria VA
“as human beings, our fore-fathers were not perfect but they mostly lived lives of honor, value and respect for each other and the larger society. They lived strictly by what we today simply call the principles of karma or justice.”
AFRICAN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD: It is with humility that I accept the honor of being a recipient of the 2018 AFRICAN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD. It is always encouraging to note that our efforts in promoting and sustaining our rich AFRICAN HERITAGE, IDENTITY, and CULTURES are making such impact as to be recognized.
Ultimately, with all its comparative conveniences, the “advancement” of technology holds a significant threat to mankind and his environment. In the grand scheme of things, all has meaning with the purpose of driving man to at some point in time rediscover his true self as a peaceful divine being of love. So, while some may continue to spur violence some will choose to seek peace.
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“warnings of such impending demise will always be there, tugging and pulling for recognition, but will always be ignored in the euphoria of the false security or false pleasure temporarily afforded by the selfish machinations to stay in power, maintain affluence, score vengeance, or political advantage…..”
“Africans must rise to the challenge of telling their own stories. There are many African stories to be told, and histories and cultures to be safeguarded through the African perspective. Nollywood offers both a voice for our people and a bed of investment opportunities to be explored and enjoyed.”
“Be the keeper of your own gate of information. Invest a brief moment of research to verify anything suspicious or outrageous… Every human being has the ability of choice and the faculty of imagination and analysis. That is what makes man a divine creature. One has to be alert and aware to be able to feed on the right stuff.”
“In your glory, forget not the balance of responsibility, Even as you lead the march on freedom’s lane.”
I Start Me A New Beginning A Poem On New Year Resolutions And The Journey Ahead ——————————— Seeking to know and learn some more I still have ways that I must travel Grateful and thankful in many ways I remain humbled by more to learn Though exhausting it seems at times Defeated and beaten down […]
YULETIDE (Christmas) A Season of Love and Celebration —————————————– In the hearts of many, gladness is rich, As many call on all to share with them Their joy and tales of adventure, Through the year so encountered. In many places, friends and folks, Meet for the year and hug with love, Sharing sweet smiles of […]
To Love or To Hate (We See In Others The Likeness of Us) —————————- There’s nothing to hate but hate itself There’s nothing to fear but fear itself Perhaps nothing to judge but prejudice, Yet there’s always love to conquer all If we these traits prefer to harbor The hatred, the fear, the prejudice, We […]
Lift Thy Face —————————— Lift thy face unto the Rising Sun Raise thy voice in praise of the Lord Count thy gifts and bless this day Let thy rejoicing come to no end For thy choice is right to praise His name, And thy life is blessed to live His ways Many are they who […]
Adieu, Cecil The Lion; Beloved Beauty of The Jungle (Dedicated to the Zimbabwean Icon, lured and killed by poachers) ————————– Though born to live amidst the brutal jungle You became an icon beloved in the life you led Though from a kindred known for conquer You showed the world lions could be lovely Though from […]
“While many Nigerians would tend to agree that re-branding maybe a good idea, it would be an exercise in futility, bound to fail if Nigerians would not find the confidence and encouragement to look up to their leaders for good examples…”
Time And The Germination of Seed ——————————– “Nothing can stop the germination of a seed whose time to sprout has come…” Like the beautiful vibrant plant that sprouts Amidst the company of surrounding rocks, Ideas, dreams, and visions can manifest Amidst the greatest threats of challenges, When we have planted and nurtured the right […]
Reply To Mother Africa; A Letter To Our Ancestors ———————————– Dear Mother Africa, and you Ancient Ones, Thank you dearly and greatly for writing again, To ask after us, your beloved children. Truly Mother, since you and the Ancestors left, Things have changed beyond conception, For the homes and gardens are all deserted, Kinsmen and […]
O You America (From The American Within) ————————————– O you America, home of the brave, Guided on all corners, day and night, By the Lord’s armor of immortal soldiers, Gallant men of daring feat and chivalry, In robes of light and stripes of white, Crowned in stars and fed in spirit. Though your foes your […]
A New Dawn – (The Best Is Yet To Come) ———————————— The dawn of a new era is here The cheerful sun has risen again Along with the gift of newness The hopeful is moving forward Ascending the throne of triumph Singing sweet songs of blissful victory Against all odds to the contrary Despite the […]
