The Top 10 Afrobeat Songs of 2014!

Merry Christmas Guys!

Al-right, I Know it's not actually Christmas, but it was less than 3 days ago so it still counts. I hope you've had a wonderful Christmas times, eating all the turkeys (or jollof rice if you're proper African). Those who know me know that I am the Queen of Afro-beat! I live and breathe it and if a club isn't playing it then there's no chance you'll find me there so I decided to share with you the top 10 songs in 2014 which BANGED! Hard!

1. DOROBUCCI- by the Mavins
When you're old fashioned mum who doesn't even know who Beyonce is or WIzkid starts singing a song, then you know that song has made it. Dorobucci swept the country hard even though no one, not even Don Jazzy knows what the hell 'Doro' means. Basically just put Doro in front of every word.

2. SHOKI- Lil Kesh
This song is actually just amazing! Nah this song is the real meaning of BANG!  You know how Ghanain azonto to every song well Nigerians now shoki to every song. The song is amazing and the dance is even better. I can't do it justice with words, check it out yourself. BTW; he's olamide's younger brother!

3. JOHNNY- Yemi Alade
This song was a banger as soon as it came out, like there was no question about it. From the video to the lyrics to Bovi's humorous interferences, the song is just a winner. Added to that, plenty of girls can relate as there are many Johnny going around these days. (Yes that was an indirect)

4. AYE- Davido
This was the love song of the year, girls were singing it, boys were singing it on the sly so they don't look gay, uncles in the club were singing it, their wives at home were singing it. The only thing wrong with the song is him saying that 'she no want designer, she no want ferrari' who is she cause all the girls i know deffo want designer.

5. ADONAI- Castro ft Sarkodie
Firstly, RIP Castro. Secondly this was one of the biggest song of this year, Literally every single black club, music station, phone, persons mouth was playing this song. It was afrobeat at it's best infused with some Christian elements (allegedly it's gospel though I'm not 100% sure) either way people were tripping for this song.

6. KHONA- Mafikizolo
Was sure I was going to spell their name wrong lol. This is more late 2013 but it fully banged in 2014 and really brought South Africa and other African countries into the mainstream afrobeat scene. 1
question though, what does Khona mean? Guess we have the same problem as 'Doro'

7. IJO SONA- Sona
This one makes me so sad because Sona is actually such a live afro-beat artist. He is UK based and the 4 songs he has released have been so on point and gotten me gassed till i found out he's been arrested. The song came out of nowhere and banged though! Make sure you check out his other songs.

8. THE BADDEST- Moelogo ft Giggs
This song is actually such a harddd song. From the first moment I heard it in a friend's car, I've been searching for it. The collab with Giggs was genius and the guys lyrical flow was on point. I hadn't heard of him before but I certainly have now.

9. GIRLIE O- Patoranking ft Tiwa Savage
AHH i know literally all the words to this song and so does half the girls that ahve heard it i suspect. it is such a beautiful song with some jamo undertones( that's patoranking for you) and Tiwa savage's voice just made it 10/10.

10. ALKAYIDA- Guru
This one is a funny one because people here the title and get it confused with an organisation with an identical sounding name but NO, don't be scurred, Alkayida is a recent Ghanain dance that has taken over every afro-beat club and black house party and even though hald the people can't do it, you'll see them flexing their hands and pretending they can when it comes on.

I can only put 10 down but trust me there has bee en so many good songs in 2014 that I have just loved. Mr OREO is my all time favourite, STORY FOR THE GODS just gets me, JASI is actually the funniest thing ever, BABY HELLO, ELELE, TINA, SHAKE BODY, to name a few.
Comment below some of your favourites.
The moral of the story is that Afrobeat bangs so keep listening to it.

Odabo. (Bye)

Short hair on a Round face!

Hey Guys!

So you know the new year is always here so I was exploring and thinking of new ways to have my hair. The thing is I have a pretty round face (at least I think so) with a very wide smile so I've always stuck to the conventional hair past my shoulders, thick full hair kinda thing but just this week, I was in between hair styles and my mama suggested I try a pixie cut, I was like are you kidding? (I didn't actually say that to my African mum) My face is too round, I'd have to pout permanently to look decent but I tried it anyway and was pleasantly surprised. I got so much compliments and I think it really suits me. I'm thinking of making it my permanent hairstyle.

I guess it just goes to show that even if you're not completely sure on something or doubting if it'll work, give it a go and you never know, you may be pleasantly surprised like I was.

 Me with normal hair

too scared to smile incase it doesn't bang!

Which do you prefer? Do you think it suits my face? Or am I just decieving myself?

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Friends don't have to agree to be there for you!

So I have this Friend, she often comes to me with a problem, I often don't agree with the problem, but I always listen to it and try to reach a solution for her. The fact that I don't see the problem as a problem doesn't mean it's not a problem for her. So I would say my job as a friend is to listen to her and be there for her as long as she needs. Would you agree?

Many times you won't like the decision your friend makes, mostly boy related or they will tell you something that bothers them and in your mind you will be like, this isn't really a problem to be honest just get over it. But you can't forget that everyone is different and just because you wouldn't see that as a big deal if it was you doesn't mean they're not allowed to see it as a big deal. They're not you, things that may not hurt you can hurt then and it's not your call to decide what is important or not.

As a friend you should listen to them, say what you can to make them feel better and if you have nothing to say, a collection of hmms,grunts and I feel you girl should suffice. Under no circumstances must you say:

Just get over it already. It's not that deep.
Get over them.
Anyways....(Then change the subject) this one is particularly not alright

You get the gist. You don't have to agree or even understand where your friend is coming from. But you do have to be there for them. Otherwise what's the difference between you and a stranger?

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Why Men Lie!

Exactly one year ago, the first guy I met at university told me he didn't mean everything he had ever said to me and that he wanted to be with the girl he cheated on me with.

About an hour ago the most recent guy I met at university told me he never meant anything he ever said to me and that he had more feelings for the girl he cheated on with me.

Funnily enough, the content of their lies were quite similar, the usual bs about wanting to make me their wife, having found a respectable girl to take home, yardie yardie ya. A bunch of lies that when push came to shove, they were quick to denounce.

So my question is why did they feel the need to lie in the first place. What possesses them to think telling a lie will work out in the long run better than telling the truth. You know what I believe? You are never wrong for wanting what you want. These guys wanted to be players, they wanted to play the field, they didn't want to be tied down to one girl and if that is genuinely what they want, no one can judge them for it. What is wrong is not giving someone to choose to be a part of that.

If you want to have 3 girls on the go, by all means do that. If you want to have a friend with benefit, by all means do that. Just don't take away my choice to decide if I want to be a part of that or not by lying to me. Neither of these guys told me the truth, and what hurt the most in both situations is not that they didn't really want to be with me but that they lied to me, told me they saw a future with me. Watched me fall for them and let down my guard only to turn around and be like....I didn't mean what I said. The last guy was particularly beastly....He even told me there was no reason for lying to me, he just did it. If that's not the devil himself speaking I don't know what is.

In conclusion, I know the title suggests I have a reason for why men lie but the truth is I have no idea. The only sort of conclusion I can come to is that men don't lie. Boys do! It's only boys that try and manipulate the situation to get their way. Men don't have to lie because they generally know what they want and go after it. 

I would never judge you for wanting what you want. But when you rob me off the choice to decide if I want to be a part of it..then that's when I get mad.

Remember to guard your heart guys.

PS: This experience made me so much stronger though and I definitely learnt ALOT! So I guess it wasn't all negative.

The importance of knowing your self worth!

Hey Guys,

Recently, me and my friend was talking about what we learnt from this year and I mentioned that mine was growth and essentially self awareness/knowledge. In 2014, I came to understand the person that is me. I realised my strengths, my weaknesses, my good points, my bad points, the way I think and the person I am. But more importantly was that I gained a high level of  self worth. 

What do I mean by self worth?

In a nutshell it's who you are. What you do and don't deserve. What you should and shouldn't put up with. Knowing yourself worth means you don't let others take advantage of you, it means  you see yourself as someone who is worth a lot, someone who is valuable and who others need to make effort to get into their lives.

Realising my self worth has meant realising that:

1. I am beautiful- you're opinion of whether I am beautiful or not does not decide whether I am            beautiful or not. I decide that and I say that I am therefore I am.

2. The horrible and hurtful things that people have done to me is a reflection on who they are and not on me. I did not deserve the way they treated me and I need not feel bad nor blame myself for that.

3. If someone treats me like an option, they are not worthy of me and I will make the choice even easier for them by cutting myself off.

4. If someone has lost me, It's their loss and in the not too distant future, it will hit them that they truly focked up.

5. What others say about you is none of your business. How you react to it on the other hand, is. It can't affect you until you make ot decision to let it. So don't let it.

I could go on and on but I'm sure you get the message. Know who you are first, accept it, love it, then go about practising it. Don't let people treat you like you are garbage on their shoes or like you should be privileged to encounter them .I don't think so. 

See yourself as a King/Queen and then act like it. The queen doesn't feel honoured to talk to you so why should I feel honoured that you're talking to me. 

Remember to Guard your heart Guys.

How to make a Spicy Chicken Wrap with red pepper and tomato salsa

Hey Guys,

So I'm bringing a new recipe to my fellow adventurous cooks!
This one is one I stole from the madre, if you know her, you know her food be slaying. She made me one for lunch for my Law firm event and I fell in love so got back to Manchester and decided to make my own spin on it.

INGREDIENTS:

Tortilla Wraps (If you want it more healthy, get whole wheat ones, they taste just as great)
Chicken Fillet/ Breaded Hot and Spicy Chicken
One Red Pepper
1/2 Tomatoes
Half an Onion
Lettuce
Dollop of Mayonnaise
A tablespoon of oil
A teaspoon of tomato puree
Seasoning (All purpose, parsley, chilli powder, maggi)

RECIPE:
First, if you are using a breast fillet, season the chicken and put it in the oven. Personally I preferred the Iceland breaded hot and spicy chicken, it tasted great and brought the whole meal together but if you feel the need to know exactly what goes into your mouth then you can season a breast fillet as well, I would advise coating it in bread crumbs for the added flavour though.

2. Chop up your onions, tomatoes and red pepper.

3.  fry them in as much oil as you feel is required, I suggest about a tablespoon. Add a tiny bit of tomato puree to thicken it then season. My choice of seasoning was a Maggi cube, Parsley, a tiny bit of curry powder, the good ol All Purpose seasoning and a lot of chilli powder.

3. Lay out the Tortilla, cut the breast fillet into about four portions and assemble 2 on each tortilla wrap or if you are using the Iceland breaded chicken use 2 to a wrap.

4. Place the tomato and pepper mix on top. Then add your lettuce to the mix and smear on a little mayonnaise.

5. Pop back into the oveN for about 5 minutes to cook the tortilla. Take them out, cut in half and Enjoy!

This literally took me under an hour to make so whenever you're feeling a little peckish and want a quick healthy bite to eat. You know what to do!