Becky Oludayo Peleowo
Not a conformist when there's need for a reformer. Lover of culture, morality and tasty dishes😋. The unusual Francophile, writer, poet and designer. I effect change in many little ways.
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The Enchanting Empires and Kingdoms of Africa
#neighbors 📍Benin, Edo State, Nigeria 📍Mali 📍Mauritiana DAY 19 - THE GREAT BENIN EMPIRE AND THE GHANA EMPIRE. Africa had many organised system of governance before colonisation changed the face of everything. Let's talk about the Great Benin Empire that existed from 1140-1897 and the Ghana Empire that flourished from the 8th to the 13th century. The Benin Empire was one of the oldest and most highly developed states in the coastal part of West Africa until it was annexed by the B...
Classy Colonial Architectures in Nigeria
#neighbors 📍Lagos State, Nigeria DAY 18 - THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST, MARINA, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA. Say CHIC! When you speak of class and style in colonial era architecture in Nigeria, the Anglican Cathedral at Marina stands tall for a pose. Established in 1869, the cathedral celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2017. With the foundation stone laid in 1925 by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII), the magnificent edifice was completed in 1946. One of the notable events in th...
Astonishing Ancient Ruins of Nigeria
#neighbors 📍Oyo State, Nigeria DAY 17 - THE OLD OYO EMPIRE, OYO STATE, NIGERIA Now a park, the Old OYO Empire used to be a city. It was a major cultural and historical centre in yesteryears until it was abandoned in 1935. The ruins of Old Oyo include: Palace: The palace of the Oba, or ruler, was called the Aafin. Oja-Oba: The Oba's market. Akesan market: A 500 m square market where traders set up booths. Water reservoir: A large reservoir to the south of the palace. Earthen wall: An eno...
No more 9 - 5s
Poetry to the Rescue Who'd love to quit his 9-5 job with all the stress involved? I see you... Read "How long more?" Read, Share, Like. Sponsored by My Nircle Family #SaturdaySelfCare #SaturdayVibes #HelloNircle #NircleCommunity #Poetry
10 Simple Kitchen Hacks You Wish You Knew
Cooking in the kitchen can take longer hours than planned. Try these simple kitchen hacks to save time, money and energy. You can thank me later. 😉 Sponsored by My Nircle Family #ReadMyNircleBlog #Beccangels #HelloNircle #NircleFeeds #NircleCommunity #HelloNircle #NircleForums #NircleCommunity #NircleBlog #Beccangels
Mesmerising Medieval Trade Routes of Nigeria
#neighbors 📍Kano State, Nigeria DAY 16 - KANO-FEZZAN ROUTE, KANO STATE NIGERIA Have you ever wondered what the slave trade routes looked like back in the days of the Trans-Saharan Slave trade? Let's go back in time to ply the Kano-Fezzan trade route during the trans-Saharan trade. This route served three basic functions. First, it helped facilitate trade between North Africa and West Africa. Also, it allowed the transportation of goods such as salt, gold and slaves. Lastly, it established...
Amazing Ancient Cities of Nigeria
#neighbors 📍Kaduna State, Nigeria DAY 15 - NOK, KADUNA STATE NIGERIA I have always wondered about the NOK art since Art classes in College. The uniqueness of their Terracota art intrigues me. The Ancient Ham Village of the NOK people in Southern Kaduna, dates back to as far as 1500 BC. It is believed that the NOK people may have migrated from the Sahara to Northern Nigeria and settled there. Their Terracota art about funerals, weddings and feasts was dated as far back as 900 BCE. This sho...
Legendary Languages of Nigeria
#neighbors 📍Benue State, Nigeria DAY 14 - THE TIV LANGUAGE, BENUE STATE NIGERIA If there is one thing I love about the TIV, it is their dance, hospitality and most especially their language. Although they have many distinctive features, the Tiv cultural heritage is found in their singularity of language. It is spoken by over 6 million people in Nigeria, with some speakers in Cameroon. Most Nigerian Tiv speakers are found in Benue State of Nigeria. The language is also widely spoken all over...
Fabulous Folktales of Nigeria
#neighbors DAY 13 - SOUTH-WESTERN FOLKTALES (OLURONBI AND THE IROKO TREE) 📍 Nigeria There once was an enormous tree in the forest at a certain ancient village in Yorubaland (Ajangbe) where people would go to implore the spirit of the tree for requests. The tree was called IROKO Oluwere. The Iroko was kind, granted people their wishes and they in turn appreciate the tree with gifts. In the history of Ajangbe, there were many barren women. They desperately wanted children and decided to as...
Amazing Arts by Nigerians
#neighbors DAY 11 - SCULPTURE, PAINTING AND METAL WORK 📍 Nigeria The Metal Work of Moses Tuki Moses Tuki, a Nigerian Artist, made a masterpiece from metal junk and iron sheet at the New York Academy of Art, Tribeca, for his thesis project. The work of art had the form of a rider who seeeto have fallen from his horse. He called this beautiful work, "Off!" with a price tag of $30,000 which Tuki said should go to the school but the collector of this great construction requested to pay an extr...
Terrific Traditional Attire of Nigeria
#neighbors📍Benue State, Nigeria DAY 12 - TRADITIONAL ATTIRES OF THE BENUE PEOPLE 📍 Nigeria Benue State is classified under the North-Central region of Nigeria. Like almost every state in Nigeria, Benue State has many ethnic groups with different cultural beliefs and traditions. The Tiv has the largest population in the state. Here are few of the Benue people. TIV The Tiv are found in the following local governments in Benue - Ala, Buruku, Gboko, Gwer East, Gwer west, Katsina Guma, Kon...
Classy Comestibles and Cuisine of Nigeria
#neighbors DAY 10 - NIGERIAN DISHES YOU CAN'T RESIST 📍 Nigeria Who is excited to see some mouth-watering dishes from Nigeria? From the North to the south, from the East to the West, Indeed Nigerian dishes are the best. SOUTHWEST What can beat Amala, gbegiri and ewedu-elegusi soup with variety of meat and "Ponmo" from the Yorubas? Maybe it's counterpart, Ìyàn and Efo Elegusi ( Pounded Yam and melon soup)! That is why the Yorubas would often say, " Ọmọ rẹ̀ bí ìyàn" - A good c...
Magnificent Markets of Africa
#neighbors DAY 9 - AKERELE AFRICAN PRINTS AND ACCESSORIES MARKET, LAGOS STATE 📍Akerele, Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria Lovely Adires, Batik, Ghana prints and other African prints displayed in colours on the street of Akerele will always be a point of attraction to tourists and natives alike. This market lane has numerous shops on both sides of the road with similar goods on display yet every seller has customers who patronise them. Many of the sellers are from the Yoruba tribe as the Adir...
Victims and Stooges
Dear Sizwe, Three types of husbands cheat - The one who loves someone else but is compelled to marry another woman because of circumstances best known to him - The one who is in love with his wife and with every hooker who is willing to get laid- And the one who marries a woman to punish her for the offenses committed by others. Tade came from the last group.... - A Christmas Breakfast, a story of heartbreak and love "Put her to breast!" The unconcerned midwife appeared to be giving a comman...
Fabulous Festivals of Nigeria
#neighbors DAY 8 - LEBOKU FESTIVAL, CROSSRIVER STATE 📍Cross River State, Nigeria Does this festival sound unfamiliar to you? That's because you probably haven't heard of the Yakurr people from Cross River State. The Yakurr refers to five indigenous villages - The Ugep, Ekomi, Isori, Nko and Mkpani. The Leboku is an annual celebration of the New Yam celebrated by the Ugep people. It is an opportunity for them to thank their gods for the a new harvest and honour the ancestral spirits of t...
Refreshing Rain Forests of Nigeria
#neighbors📍Enugu, Nigeria DAY 7- NGWO PINE FOREST, ENUGU STATE Situated in Enugu State, the Ngwo pine forest is a vast stretch of land with tl and pretty pine trees. A little out of town, this pine forest is a popular spot for herdsmen to graze their cattle. It is also a popular site for Nollywood Film Producers to add a greenery effect to their movie. The Ngwo cave is an extra in the beautiful vegetation and a good spot for taking some awesome tourist pictures. Photo Credit: ijeawele...
Beautiful Memories
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Legendary Lakes of Nigeria
#neighbors📍Imo State, Nigeria DAY 4 - OGUTA LAKE Born from the damming of the lower Njaba River, this artifical lake made from aluvium is the largest lake in Imo state, the Southeastern region of Nigeria. It holds significant importance being a means of transportation during the Biafran Civil war. It also has spiritual importance to the people of OGUTA. The "finger lake" is known for the confluence of the Urashi and Ogbuike Rivers with their distinctive colours that never mix up. The...
Magestic Mountains of Nigeria
#neighbors DAY 1 - Discover Africa Challenge Photo Contest IDANRE HILLS, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA Here is one of the beauties of the Nigerian Nation. Also known as Òkè Idanre, this system of high mountains and plains stand tall about 3000 feet (914.4 meters) above sea level. This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in the cultural category on October 8, 2007. What beautiful hills bordering the Idanre community like a shield! Photo Credit: commons.wikimedia.org #neighbor...
Wishful Waterfalls of Nigeria
#neighbors Day 2 - Discover Africa Challenge ERIN-IJESHA WATERFALLS 📍Osun State, Nigeria The air is crisp and fresh at Olumirin Waterfall in ERIN-IJESHA. The waterfall is revered by local as a spiritual means of cleansing their souls. This beautiful scenery remains one of the famous historical sites in Nigeria. Photo Credit: (pulse.ng) (howng.com) #neighbors #DiscoverAfrica #Africatourismspotchallenge #ExploreAfrica #VisitAfrica
Delightful Deserts of Nigeria
#neighbors Day 3 - Discover Africa Challenge YUSUFARI DESERT 📍Yobe State, Nigeria This could be you in Yobe defying the odds and paying a visit to the stormy sands, the Dunes in Yobe State of Nigeria. Do you even know it is an extension of the Sahara? Imagine a starry night on the beautiful carpet of sands. To get there, go to Geshua village in Yobe state and take e vehicle to Yusufari where you meet the village chief and state your interest. A jeep will be assigned to you at a cost. ...
Back in the Days
Little hands covered in fine sands Interlocked, joyfully swung back and forth Shoe-less feet deep in the soft earth Brown glossy cheeks lifted in bright smiles The playmates reply to Adanna's cry It's playtime "Who is in the garden?" A little fine girl, Sulia, draws the lines Shallow trenches bordering six boxes A flat stone she throws, it falls in a box Lifts a little feet high, jumps and sweats Hops on one foot, the playmates watch It's playtime, who's out for a game of Suwe? Bose, bring o...
Triumph of the Virgin
~~~~~~~*~~~~~~~~~ I thought he would be the missing piece of my puzzle. At the dawn of our acquaintance I was his idol; loved and adored. The sun rose from my face, And sets in his heart. The moon strutted in my smile The stars danced in my eyes. The journey of a thousand miles, Was just a stroll to the stream. When his eyes looked into mine, And mine into his, And we walked chest by chest, Shoulder to shoulder, Head to head, Fingers in intercourse like the socket and the plug, The Universe pa...
Sunset in My Village
It’s been quite hot in our hut Laba, the dog, laid lazily near the clay pot Koko, the cat, curled up near the fire Smokes from the burning timbers dimmed My eyes, as I made our ornamented soup Of crayfish spiced veggies and smoked meat And then came, this radiant tawny flash Tiptoeing to the doorless entrance of our hut Oh! And up there in the pregnant blue sky Was that orange fiery ball, glaring and bright Struck me with a vortex to stay, to watch Am I seeing this yolky sphere the first ...
Memoirs of a Language Tutor
Things I wish I never did #NircleCommunity #NircleStories #HelloNircle #NircleFeeds
Ghosted
Read this lovely story "Ghosted" and tell me your take on African beliefs about the living dead whose lives are cut short by unprecedented events and who travel about to complete their mission in life? #HelloNircle #NircleForums #ReadMyNircleBlog #Beccangels #NircleFeeds #NircleCommunity #NircleStories Share, like and comment.
Out of Love
How long does it take To fall out of love Tell me! How long does the night Take to fall off the heart I wish to know. Working endless hours Amassing more gold Fulfilling all goals Building more dreams Burying the thoughts of you In the depth of the exertions Watching you resurface In all the vissimillitudes Why won't you go? Skedaddle, backspace, delete From my list of hopes! I'll try! I'll cry! Till you fly! Totally emptied And drained of all of you. #poetry #HelloNircle #NircleC...
Who is Buchi's Father?
A Story of betrayal and Trust. Read, comment share and like. Sponsored by My Nircle Family #HelloNircle #NircleForums #ReadMyBlog #Beccangels #NircleStories
When It's Ok not to be Ok
Are you overwhelmed by things beyond your control and you think writing is not an option at the moment? Read this👇 Sponsored by my Nircle Family #Positivevibes #HelloNircle #NircleBlog #ReadMyNircleBlog #Mums #Beccangels
How Now, Mama Africa?
But How, Mama Africa, how now Can I play a part in pernicious times? I, only a wordsmith with boondoggle words Constantly nibbling on her aquiver pen Crafting ineffable masterful lines To move, to inspire yet uncharted am I What, Mama Africa, can this craftsman do? Now, my child, your sagacious siblings From this same swarthy flesh and blood Were craftsmen. They were creatives too With meager tools but inspired they forged Small noble dreams that came through You, my child, are no small he...
Pancake in A Minute
Good morning 🌞 Wake up to a breakfast of Pancakes with an African touch and learn a fun fact about pancakes.📍Lagos, Nigeria
Hey Mums!
Gather here, let's talk. Do you wish to look 16 when you're 46, read this... #NircleCommunity #NircleBlog #SuperMums #BeccangelsWrites Sponsored by my Nircle Family
The Secret is Hidden in a Book
Hasn't this quote by Douglass ever fascinated you? "If you want to hide something from a negro, hide it in a book." Is it true blacks don't read or encourage their children to read. Read this article on why children should be exposed to reading at an early age. Sponsored by my Nircle Family #NircleBlog #NircleCommunity #ReadMyNircleBlog #Beccangels #AfricanMums #Notes
A rhyme to make your baby burp faster.
Try this rhyme while gently patting your baby's back and tell me if it works. #AfricanMums #poetry #NircleCommunity #ReadMyNircleBlog #BeccangelsWrites #HelloNircle Sponsored by my Nircle Family
Happily Ever? Or Never After?
If only real love stories are as beautiful as they are written in scripts and books. Read this short poem on Marriage and Divorce. Please like and share too.🙏 #Notes #HelloNircle #Nircleblogs #Poetry #NircleCommunity
As Sweet as a Child
So it's the season to celebrate the kids. Here's a French poem I composed and translated for kids presentation. It outlines what is expected of a good student and of course the message isn't for just kids. Read and see for yourself. #NircleBlog #NircleCommunity
Let's talk about flowers
Flower name : Aristata Meaning: Owner of Beauty Flower Quote: A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms! Happy New week. #HelloNircle #SundayQuotes #NircleCommunity #NircleQuotes
Your Daily Mantra is Here
BE TRUE TO YOURSELF! Read this... #DailyMantra #Beccangels #NewWeek #HelloNircle #SundayVibes #poetry
Words of Wisdom
Not just the children but adults too need guidelines to live well. Check out these epigrams of the wise in the poem below. They are simply short and easy to remember... Sponsored by my Nircle Family. #HelloNircle #HappySunday #SundayReset #SimpleSunday #SundayVibes #NircleCommunity #Poetry
