Wednesday, July 20, 2016

What's his measurements?


A man's no bigger than the way
He treats his fellow man!
This standard has his measure been
Since time itself began!‎
He's measured not by tithes or creed
High sounding though they be;
Nor by the gold that's put aside;
Nor by his sanctity!

He's measured not by social rank,
When character's the test;
Nor by his earthly pomp or show,
Displaying wealth possessed!

He's measured by his justice right,
His squareness in all dealings made,
His honest, upright way.

These are his measure, ever near
To serve him when the can;
For man's no bigger than the way
He treats his fellow man‎

Saturday, July 16, 2016

Lagbaja's Tale

Lagbaja hadn't time to pen a note,
Lagbaja hadn't time to cast a vote,
Lagbaja hadn't time to sing a song,
Lagbaja hadn't time to right a wrong,
Lagbaja hadn't time to love or give,
Lagbaja hadn't time to really live.
Yesterday, he decided he'll have time on end,
He died today, my 'busy' friend.

Monday, July 11, 2016

4 Nigerian Songs You’ve Been Singing Wrong Your Entire Life

I can’t wait to ruin your childhood memories!!

Everyone waxes nostalgic when they remember their childhoods. If you had a bad childhood, don’t worry I’m about to ruin the ones of those that had good ones.
Growing up in Naija, we had some songs we’ve been singing since we were toddlers. We learnt these songs and joined the multitude that has been singing it wrong for ages.
Here are some songs that many Nigerians have been singing wrong since they were kids:

1.  Sandalili Sandalili

Every primary school child from the 90’s knows this song. We sang it and we were proud. But did you know we’ve been singing it all wrong since time immemorial?
The correct thing is Standard living, standard living.
I wonder how we made the jump from standard living to sandalili.
African School Children
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2.  The most excellency is Jesus

This is another song many Christians sing. I bet you will hear this when you go to church on Sunday. The correct wording is:
The most excellent king is Jesus.
Don’t worry, it is okay to cry.
African children praying
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3.   Jangilova epo motor

This was another favourite of us when it comes to playing games. I wonder where we got Jangilova when it is:
Jingle over like a motor
African child crying
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4.  Osingo Osingo, Praise the Lord

This song is actually “O sing my soul, praise the Lord”. But as Nigerians, we have invented our own version lol.
African church goers praying
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Hope I didn’t ruin so much of what you know?