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As the clock reads 12.03am my heart skips a bit

It’s yet another year, another journey, another experience

For the first time in years I feel a little different

Maybe it’s the geles I’ve been tying in the previous year

Or the business I started that has gained such traction

Or the relationships I lost or gained

I feel more aware of time’s passing

My heart feels fuller and emptier at the same time

My mind racing unsuccessfully to meet times expectations

All I can see is what I hadn’t gotten from my ’15 bucket list

My lips form prayers of gratitude my heart can’t disguise

Then Kari Jobe’s “Forever” floats to me from my phone

And instantly I realize what I have always known

He is alive and so I am!

I have overcome the grave and live free ‘cos He did

I’m more complete and secure today than yesterday because of Hallelujah

As the tear slips out so does the smile of gratitude

Then the overwhelming assurance of love and hope despite my list

Its time again to sing “Good Good Father” by Kally Heiligenthal

And go crazy in celebration to “Joy” by Planetshakers

And get on my stilettos to dance ’16 to an awesome finish

***12 faces of 2015

Star Struck with Nosa "Always"

So I met Nosa Omoregie again!

A few years ago a friend of mine sent me a message saying he just heard a song I will absolutely love and of course I replied “send it now” and he sent me “Always Pray for You” by Nosa.

This was my first exposure to the guy and I was super excited, “you mean this kind of music could come out of Nigeria?” I asked my friend after listening and he laughed as I followed it with “if you give me this kind of song you have to introduce me to this guy oh”.

Finally Nosa released an album and ChazB kept playing it on his program “Sharing Life Issues with ChazB” as his favourite album of the year and so I decided to get the album. I bought it in traffic, yes I confess because I was in a hurry to listen to what the rave was about. Oh and was it a satisfying buy! I played the cd over and over and over again until my friends could sing along and one of them finally took it off me since I had learnt all the songs and she was yet to buy hers (in traffic).

In July, my organisation was hosting this grand event and we needed someone to sing the national anthem. We went through a few names and struck a few out for various reasons, I watched as they deliberated and waited for the appropriate time to give my own option. It never presented itself so I took to campaigning among the deliberators. From “have you heard ‘Always Pray for You’” by Nosa, Isn’t it a great song?” to “Do you remember that cd I always play in the car? I think he has the persona we’re looking for” to out rightly saying, “Just take Nosa”. We did and it was an awesome choice.

We met that day for the first time by the elevator and my friend who knew about my dedication to that cd told him the story. Of course he’s a gentleman so he smiled a lot and we took pictures and my famzing became official.

And then yesterday another friend of mine who I went to hang out with calls Nosa to join us and we have a good time chatting for a few hours. I guess my friend brought out his “razer” side as I got to discover that he is absolutely hilarious and really down to earth.

Now my famzing has gone from official to familiar.


Join we the Nosa fans and get your own copy of “Open Doors” the album.

My Playlist 1

A month ago I was asked if I would be interested in representing my campus society on radio. I am the president of the Nigerian Students Society and among all the numerous things I was supposed to get involved in, this one sounded pretty interesting and I was intrigued because part of the deal was I learn how to produce and maybe I could decide to be a DJ sometime (smiles then chuckles). I replied that I would and that increased my activities by 15% even though I wasn’t on the radio yet. The producer wanted to know what I would be talking about, how “strong” my accent is, how interesting I could be and what kind of music would be played. To the last question, I answered, “Nigerian music of course” with my left eyebrow raised. Then I was asked to bring 20 tracks that did not contain, swearing, curse words and anything that may offend the diverse range of listeners but would represent talent and Nigeria as a country.