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NEW PIECE: BIRD By Kenechukwu Ibeneme The wind whooshes in my ears. The world is a distant place. I am flying. My mother told me I was meant to tower over everything. I wish she was alive to see me now. The wind pricks my eyes; these are happy tears. You're destined for great things, you know, Cynthia said to me. We were in our SS3 classroom. We had just done our final WAEC examination. I remember her rubbing my chest and smiling, my arm around her shoulders. We were going to be in the same university. We would graduate together and get married. That was over five years ago. Cynthia's husband owns this building, a five-storey plaza. I never got admitted. I feel like I just wasted my money on you, my father's words ring in my ears. His shop is on the ground floor. He sells motorcycle spare parts. He will see me soon. Soon. The world looms. People cluster around, walking and talking. I blink, and the tears burn the corners of my eyes. Happy tears, I swea...

TOP TEN NAIJA SONGS By Solomon Obi and Kamsi Here are the top ten songs on the Nigerian Billboard and they are as follows 10) Yemi Alade – Bum Bum Yemi Eberechi Alade simply known as Yemi Alade is a Nigerian Afropop Singer and Songwriter. She gained prominence after winning the Peak Talent Show in 2009 and is best known for her hit single “Johnny”. She was born on March 13, 1989 in Abia State, Nigeria. She won the 2018 Headies Best Performer Award. 9) Tiwa Savage ft Omarion – Get It Now Tiwatope Savage, better known by her stage name Tiwa Savage, is a Nigerian Singer, Songwriter, Performer and Actress. She is known for her hit single Kele Kele Love which was widely received across Nigeria. She was on born February 5, 1980 in Ikeji, Lagos State, Nigeria. She won the 2018 Headies Best Collaboration Award alongside Wizkid.   8) Phyno ft Olamide – Onyeoma Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, better known by his stage name Phyno is a Nigerian Rapper, Singer, Songwriter and Re...

TOP FIVE MOVIES ON THE BOX OFFICE By Solomon Obi Below are the top movies on the box office and they have are judged by the required guidelines and they as follows 1) Deadpool 2 Director: David Leitch Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin and TJ Miller Genre: Action Release Date: May 18, 2018 Domestic Gross: $164,707,352 Distributor: Fox 2) Book Club Director: Bill Holderman Stars: Jane Fonda, Alicia Silverstone, Mary Steenburgen, Diane Keaton and Andy Garcia Genre: Comedy Release Date: May 18, 2018 Domestic Gross: $22,384,516 Distributor: Paramount 3) Avengers: Infinity War Director: Joe Russo and Anthony Russo Stars: Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Mackie, Elizabeth Olsen, Chris Evans, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Holland and Chadwick Boseman Genre: Action/Adventure Release Date: April 27, 2018 Domestic Gross: $605,194,638 Distributor: Buena Vista 4) Life of the Party Director: Ben Falcone Stars: Melissa...

NOTHING IN MY HEAD By Stanley Ohaji I had a conversation with a 26-year-old friend and, for more than 30 minutes, we talked about what we would be… I mean, what we would want to become. “But first…” I said to him “…ideas maketh man” Disgusted at what I said, the younger man replied “Knowing your purpose for existing maketh man” Then, for another 30 minutes or so, we shot arrows at citations from notable books and annotations from wise men at each other; digging up heaps of several historical events to buttress our points. Finally, after we’d had enough mud on ourselves, I revealed to him that I was a seasoned psychologist - that when I was much younger, I had this idea of studying psychology and becoming a master in the field so that I could understand how people think, trace out their problems and heal them mentally. Hearing this, the boy hit me with a gaze that spelled ‘confusion’ “You have a good heart” he said, “but still you need to know who you are” he added, almost ...

POETRY REVIEW: "DIM LIGHT" By Solomon Obi Title: Dim light Poet :Sharon Orjiewulu Category : Romance Language : English language No of words : 344 Plot: The "DIM LIGHT " is a love poem where the author unravels the history of a fading love,in a long night reminiscing the beautiful memories with her loved one & still stuck in between this unfavorable love. She shares how much she tried to let go despite the bitterness & excruciating pain of her dream love withering....She's still indecisive cause in the last line.....she's struggling for answers, why she keeps finding herself choosing more of him. Critique: The language is simple Precise and full of images. It would have been awesome if written in stanzas. Trying few rhymes won't be bad next time it helps to beautiful poem. The message is clear and create this purse in the heart of the reader as the writer takes the fading memories of the sweet to sour love story. It is a...

TOP TEN NAIJA SONGS By Solomon Obi and Kamsi Here are the top ten songs on the Nigerian Billboard and they are as follows 10) Yemi Alade – Bum Bum Yemi Eberechi Alade simply known as Yemi Alade is a Nigerian Afropop Singer and Songwriter. She gained prominence after winning the Peak Talent Show in 2009 and is best known for her hit single “Johnny”. She was born on March 13, 1989 in Abia State, Nigeria. She won the 2018 Headies Best Performer Award. 9) Tiwa Savage ft Omarion – Get It Now Tiwatope Savage, better known by her stage name Tiwa Savage, is a Nigerian Singer, Songwriter, Performer and Actress. She is known for her hit single Kele Kele Love which was widely received across Nigeria. She was on born February 5, 1980 in Ikeji, Lagos State, Nigeria. She won the 2018 Headies Best Collaboration Award alongside Wizkid. 8) Phyno ft Olamide – Onyeoma Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, better known by his stage name Phyno is a Nigerian Rapper, Singer, Songwriter and Record P...

TOP FIVE MOVIES ON THE BOX OFFICE By Solomon Obi Below are the top movies on the box office and they have are judged by the required guidelines and they as follows 1) Deadpool 2 Director: David Leitch Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin and TJ Miller Genre: Action Release Date: May 18, 2018 Domestic Gross: $53,300,000 Distributor: Fox 2) Avengers: Infinity War Director: Joe Russo and Anthony Russo Stars: Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Mackie, Elizabeth Olsen, Chris Evans, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Holland and Chadwick Boseman Genre: Action/Adventure Release Date: April 27, 2018 Domestic Gross: $573,607,959 Distributor: Buena Vista 3) Book Club Director: Bill Holderman Stars: Jane Fonda, Alicia Silverstone, Mary Steenburgen, Diane Keaton and Andy Garcia Genre: Comedy Release Date: May 18, 2018 Domestic Gross: $4,730,000 Distributor: Paramount 4) Life of the Party Director: Ben Falcone Stars: Melissa M...

TOP BOOK PURCHASE: "ALL BUSINESS" By Solomon Obi Title: All Business Author: Sophia Bernard Category: Romance Language: English Price: ₦ 400 No. of Words: 62624 Ratings: 5/5 Description: Imaobong Etim is happy go lucky and wants the easy life. She loves Mondays and she loves her job... well, until she is made the personal assistant of Director of Projects and Property Development, Tekena Cookey, then she is suddenly overworked and frustrated. Plus, erroneously attracted to her slave-driver boss. *** For workaholic Tekena Cookey, the rule is always strictly business in his office. But they'd sent him an unsuitable personal assistant and he finds himself breaking that rule and mixing business with pleasure. *** The personal assistant and the boss come together in this #1 story of the Workplace Romance Trilogy. What was once business has become pleasure and now, someone is worried she might be just a notch on the boss's conquest bed. *** ALL BUSINES...

TOP BOOK TO PURCHASE: "STARTING. OVER AGAIN" By Solomon Obi Title: Starting over Again Author: Amaka Azie Category: Romance Language: English Price: ₦500 No. of Words: 81334 Rating: 5/5 Description: A story about overcoming a painful divorce, breaking the chains of the past, and finding love again. Blurb: Abandoned by her husband and left to care for a sick child, Onome is desperate to find a job. After several failed attempts, she eventually lands a job at one of the most prestigious banks in Lagos. She is finally rebuilding her life after her divorce and everything seems to be falling into place. However, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to her new boss, Nnamdi, who is also notoriously known for his womanising ways. Desperate to fight this attraction, she struggles to keep him at arm’s length. She can’t afford to let her growing attraction to him jeopardise her job, and most importantly, her heart… Scorched by the burden of a scandalous family secr...

TOP BOOK TO PURCHASE: ETEL By Solomon Obi Title: Etel Author: Osas Idubor Category: Romance Language: English Price: ₦ 300 No. of Words: 22077 Description: Raped at a tender age, Etel's life took a spiralling downward turn when she's kicked out of home by her parents and the community that was meant to protect her. Abandoned and with no help she becomes an escort. Toughened by the constant hardships of life in modern day Nigeria, this once gentle flower is willing to share what was taken from her at a price. She becomes a woman on a mission to use lust as her weapon and eventually get back at a society that once shamed and neglected her. What becomes of a quest when doubts set in? How does a broken and betrayed heart learn to forgive and love again.

TOP TEN NAIJA SONGS By Solomon Obi and Kamsi Here are the top ten songs on the Nigerian Billboard and they are as follows 10) Yemi Alade – Bum Bum Yemi Eberechi Alade simply known as Yemi Alade is a Nigerian Afropop Singer and Songwriter. She gained prominence after winning the Peak Talent Show in 2009 and is best known for her hit single “Johnny”. She was born on March 13, 1989 in Abia State Nigeria. She won the 2018 Headies Best Performer Award. 9) Adekunle Gold – Ire Omoba Adekunle Kosoko popularly known by his stage name Adekunle Gold is a Nigerian Highlife Singer, Songwriter and Graphic Designer. He describes his genre of music as “Urban Highlife”. He was born in Lagos State, Nigeria. 8) Tekno – Yur Love Augustine Miles Kelechi, popularly known by his stage name Tekno Miles or simply Tekno is a Nigerian Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Performer and Dancer. He is known for his first official single “Holiday” which featured Nigerian Afropop Singer, Davido which r...

ACT OF THE WEEK By Solomon Obi Name: Samuel Obi Stage/ Artistic Name: Psalmz Occupation: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Artist and Basketball Player Type of Work: Human Figure Materials Used: Pencil, Drawing Board and Carbon Paper Hobbies: Basketball and Music Role Models/ Inspiration: WizKid, Steph Curry and Leonard Da Vinci Contact: obisamuel273@gmail.com and +2348131699192

TOP FIVE BOOK RECOMMENDED FOR MUSIC By Solomon Obi There are many ways a musician and even an ordinary individual can hone their skills and get inspired, and reading books can stimulate a creative mind, and lead to creative breakthroughs. Here are some amazing books that are a must read for a musician or an ordinary individual in their lifetime. 1) Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Enjoy Helping Others Excel by Alan Loy McGinnis This is the perfect book to start with. The idea is to adopt 12 principles within in your collaborations. The author has studied many famous personalities and has come up with amazing ways to bring out the best in his readers. Even though it is a general read in the motivational genre, musicians can apply what they learn to their creative teams. 2) Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel, D.T. Suzuki Essentially based on the Japanese Zen philosophy, this book has been translated by R.F.C. Hull. The Zen philosophy is quite old and the...