SkewedCrowns

 I got engaged in a constructive conversation where my take home note was, "Africa doesn't have a lot of start-up and from the majority that exist, they do not go far, but crumble somewhere along the way." This resonated in my head for a while as I tried to generate possible outcomes for such and ways to counteract the beast that make companies, products, business... extinct. Today I'm not here to discuss on causes but encouraging us to thrive and push for decades in existence and possibly centuries hereafter. Truly, Africa needs Africans to rise. To pioneer something is the greatest strength one can have. Remember, you know your vision, we don't; just waiting to see your blueprints so as to applaud or make mockery of you. Are you going to fail your vision? Believe you in me, pioneering something is never easy but always associated with the joy of the aftermath. Go on, do your research, start something, push even if you seem to be on a standstill, strategise, re-s...

 Those who love connecting with nature can attest that God created 'good' magnificent environment and all therein. Trees, rivers, animals coexist together and somewhat have a healing effect and a way to detoxify our mindsets. Ironically, the beautiful roses that offer sweet fragrance, syrup/juice are mainly used in bouquets can be dangerous as they might prickle with their thorns. It can cause pain, at times swelling, itching or irritation, taking me to my topic for the day; a thorn in my flesh. I took this photo and thought about how God created such a 'good' magnificent environment... but even here, among the beauty, we find the thorns. Piercings are less painful when the object is taken out. When one has a thorn in the flesh, in as much as it is painful, it has to come out. By so doing, one's relieved. Thorn in my flesh simply mean pain inflicted by the least expected thing/being, something/someone meant to protect or bring joy. Words, betrayal, slap in the face...

 A beam of light, Visible in the dark tunnel, Could it be my way out, Or flash of light from a deceased being? The air was heavy, Filled with odours,  Blood and victims' body parts everywhere, Leaving zero room to place feet, Having nausea, the order of the day, Left disgusted and feeling remorseful.  Can safety awareness banner fly high, Human lives matter. Let's join hands and fight illegal mining together, Thank you.

Your past, mistakes, failures and glories, do not define who you are; neither does your future because it is not visible to us. Your footprints simply show us where you're coming from, so does scars, wounds and achievements.  What defines you is your character, spirit soul/mind. We can add purpose and ikigai to the list. These sum up and form your identity; who you are, not your official government name. Who are you? Know your worth and build on self. Make personal development your daily dosage and invest in self. Be a person of integrity, virtue and noble character. Have respect and a sense of ubuntu (humanity/hospitality) in you. Above all, love your self. Thank you.

Merry Christmas to you all🥳 As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, let this mark the birth of eternal life, peace, love, joy, healing, setting of captives free, beautification of ashes, restoration, and the will of God. May you increase in Truth, wisdom, fear of God, favour, power, and dominion. Let’s resemble Christ in humility, giving, compassion, and goodwill. As we step into 2026, let's majestically walk with boldness as sons and daughters of the Most High. Abounding in love ...✍️ Nnessy💕

 A journey of a thousand miles they say, begins with one step. There I am, making preparations for a journey whose outcome is unknown. Change of site is said to be good, I agree but how do people counteract the fear of the unknown. It's as if the future is grey shaded and my light seems not bright enough to torch way ahead. My lens seem limited, this is where I have to bank my trust in the supernatural for guidance.  It's as if my future is laid before me with pieces of puzzles awaiting to be co-joined. Is this normal? Can anyone relate? Is fear invertible? Well, I see myself sitting by the window, staring at the motionless nature as the engine is being steamed up, heading to what I would describe as a fresh start. The irony lies in the fact that I feel scared yet all the same excited. " Have you pursued something in life that feels scary? How did you tackle your fears? Was the decision and outcome worth the effort? Are you proud of what transpired? Well, change is good, w...

Bruises, blisters, wounds… create beautiful scars. The beauty lies in the in untold stories behind of their occurrence and lessons learnt from the experience. They are not always physical but result as an aftermath of pain. Our world has decided to have a makeover and conceal the amazing scars, having everyone live beyond the realities of the pain induced and act as if all is well. Truly, we can’t go on this way, there’s nothing wrong with getting hurt, reaching rock bottom or being wounded. The problem lies when we suppress the pain and fail to let it go. Sometimes we choose to stay in our utopian world, which ain’t bad because being optimistic is phenomenal although sometimes the pain fuses to bitterness without us realising it. My concern is living in a world with pyscho-path, failing to heal but inflicting pain others. Being in denial always affects us negatively especially when reality dawns, some are crushed beyond limit. Guess we should have a World Scars Day where people of...