TRIBUTE TO MADIBA NELSON MANDELA.
Madiba, as he was fondly called was the true epitome of a great statesman. Indeed a global one, for he was not characterised by the sit-tight mentality of some African dictators, evidenced in his one term-presidency, by choice, of South Africa even after he had given up 27 years of his life in a jail on Robben Island as a sacrifice for the South Africa of his dreams; one devoid of sharp racial discrimination and inequalities known as Apartheid.
The Apartheid regime in South Africa was characterised by brutality and killings of a black majority by white minority in the name of racism and superiority and the great Madiba was a foremost freedom fighter, together with his colleagues at the ANC. Little wonder that upon his release from prison he was to become the first black president of South Africa and the founding father of modern day South Africa.
A man like Madiba does not die. Indeed he is ever present in our psyche, in our political consciousness, for what he has done for the African continent and indeed the black race. A man of uncommon courage, perseverance, dignity, forgiveness; he forgave his political enemies and oppressors, forthrightness, integrity, an astute politician, Madiba lives on forever.
May His gentle soul rest in perfect peace.Amen
Friday, 6 December 2013
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
WHO AM I?
Indeed this is a fundamental question at the centre of the being of any human being so-called. As an adolescent growing up in my formative years in the citadel of learning called Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, my then Proprietress who was also called MAMA, taught us to ask this question WHO AM I? as a pre-cursor to our purpose in life, as an adjunct to the essence of our being and as an embodiment of the necessity of our existence. My question to you then, this beautiful afternoon is rhetorical. WHO AM I, WHO ARE YOU, WHO ARE WE and what is the essence of our being?
Indeed this is a fundamental question at the centre of the being of any human being so-called. As an adolescent growing up in my formative years in the citadel of learning called Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, my then Proprietress who was also called MAMA, taught us to ask this question WHO AM I? as a pre-cursor to our purpose in life, as an adjunct to the essence of our being and as an embodiment of the necessity of our existence. My question to you then, this beautiful afternoon is rhetorical. WHO AM I, WHO ARE YOU, WHO ARE WE and what is the essence of our being?
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
CELEBRATING NOLLYWOOD.
The Nigerian Film Industry popularly referred to as Nollywood after Hollywood in the United States has come a long way. Only recently, this assertion was buttressed by a Presidential assent for the budding industry in the form of a Presidential dinner aptly tagged 'Nollywood at 20'. It is pertinent to note that just like in Hollywood, the buzz is not restricted to the movie industry alone but also includes the music industry and the fashion industry. It was a delight to have celebrated actors and actresses donning ensembles made by Nigerian Designers.
Indeed Nollywood has come a long way and is worth celebrating. From low- budget movies years back to collaborations with International movie stars, from small musical shows to sold-out concerts heralding the birth of a new Album and from an almost inconspicuous fashion industry to a Celebrated one boasting of the biggest names in Africa and even the world, with spectacular fashion shows to its credit, THE SKY IS ONLY THE BEGINNING!
Temitope Adebutu
Thursday, 21 February 2013
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Saturday, 25 June 2011
Friday, 24 June 2011
Electricity Commission hikes tariff
Electricity Commission hikes tariff
What is wrong with our Country?
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
Please permit my egoism, but if you don't blow your trumpet, who will?
WHO IS TOPE ADEBUTU?
The product of the union of a business mogul and beauty queen, personalised by sheer beauty, determination, courage, excellence, style, prestige,humour,liveliness and the ability to endure,
persevere, love, believe,aspire,inspire and the ultimate goal of whom is to climb the tallest mountains, reach for the brightest stars, attain the unattainable and rock fashion to the highest highs! MUSIC ROCKS FASHION
Temitope Adebutu 2007
WHO IS TOPE ADEBUTU?
The product of the union of a business mogul and beauty queen, personalised by sheer beauty, determination, courage, excellence, style, prestige,humour,liveliness and the ability to endure,
Temitope Adebutu 2007
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
BEYONCE+ JAY-Z
What do you get when you combine a multi-talented, beautiful, bootylicious diva and actress , sex symbol and Fashion Icon with an equally multi-talented Rapper and fashion guru? The result is a TOTAL KNOCK OUT. This is the case with Destiny's Child's Beyonce Knowles and Def Jam's/Rocafella's Jay-Z. Between the two of them, Jay-Z has inspired Beyonce to Platinum and Grammy Successes while Beyonce has given the nonchalant Jay-Z, something to worry about. Indeed the duo are Crazy and Dangerously in Love.
MUSIC
Acclaimed food of Love,
Reflection of the soul,
King of Dance,
Heart Rending stuff,
Peace to the Heart,
Courage for the Cowardly,
News to the Nations,
Music, Music, Music,
I call thee by thy name,
You are too worthy of fame.
Copyright - Temitope Adebutu
Reflection of the soul,
King of Dance,
Heart Rending stuff,
Peace to the Heart,
Courage for the Cowardly,
News to the Nations,
Music, Music, Music,
I call thee by thy name,
You are too worthy of fame.
Copyright - Temitope Adebutu
Sunday, 12 June 2011
Monday, 30 May 2011
Thursday, 26 May 2011
COMMON MAN
TOOK TIME OUT OF STUDYING TO FREESTYLE
COMMON MAN.
I am the Common Man,
I am the man with no voice,
I am the man who bears the burden for a better tomorrow,
I am the man who pays tax that has no effect in my life,
I am the man whom the government takes from but cannot deliver dividends of democracy to,
I am the man with a vision that cannot be actualised,
I am the down-trodden man,
I am the man who starves during the day, not because I want to, but so that I may eat at night,
I am the man exposed to the most rudimentary form of education under no shelter,
I am the man who will lose my life to basic illness because the Health Sector has failed me
I am the man who sleeps in darkness, night after night
I am the Jobless man with a certificate,
I am the Common Man
Copyright -Temitope Adebutu
COMMON MAN.
I am the Common Man,
I am the man with no voice,
I am the man who bears the burden for a better tomorrow,
I am the man who pays tax that has no effect in my life,
I am the man whom the government takes from but cannot deliver dividends of democracy to,
I am the man with a vision that cannot be actualised,
I am the down-trodden man,
I am the man who starves during the day, not because I want to, but so that I may eat at night,
I am the man exposed to the most rudimentary form of education under no shelter,
I am the man who will lose my life to basic illness because the Health Sector has failed me
I am the man who sleeps in darkness, night after night
I am the Jobless man with a certificate,
I am the Common Man
Copyright -Temitope Adebutu
Monday, 23 May 2011
Sunday, 22 May 2011
N20 billion recovered from Tafa Balogun still missing
N20 billion recovered from Tafa Balogun still missing
Personally, I think this is a very sad development.
Saturday, 21 May 2011
Profile: Oprah Winfrey: ‘Most Influential Woman in the World’, Articles | THISDAY LIVE
Profile: Oprah Winfrey: ‘Most Influential Woman in the World’, Articles | THISDAY LIVE
Oprah Winfrey's story shows a dogged determination by a woman of humble beginnings to reach the apogee of her career despite all the odds and obstacles in her way. It goes to show that we can do whatever we set our minds to.
In the words of Robert Collier-
''You can do anything you wish to do,
Have anything you wish to have,
Be anything you wish to be''.
Oprah Winfrey's story shows a dogged determination by a woman of humble beginnings to reach the apogee of her career despite all the odds and obstacles in her way. It goes to show that we can do whatever we set our minds to.
In the words of Robert Collier-
''You can do anything you wish to do,
Have anything you wish to have,
Be anything you wish to be''.
Friday, 20 May 2011
NIGERIA WILL RISE AGAIN
In My hearts of hearts,
I believe Nigeria will rise again.
From the abysmal low and tidal ebb,
Nigeria will rise again.
From the oppression that daily crushes
the common man,
Nigeria will rise again.
From the hunger that daily bites
at the average Nigerian,
Nigeria will rise again.
From the colossal corruption that
sweeps across the body politics of Nigeria,
Nigeria will rise again.
From the dearth of public infrastructure
that faces Nigerians like a plague,
Nigeria will rise again.
From the monumental abuse of office
that cuts across the Civil Service
both at Federal and State Level,
Nigeria will rise again.
From the abject poverty that the
average Nigerian wears like a sackcloth,
Nigeria will rise again.
In my hearts of hearts,
I believe Nigeria will rise again.
Copyright -Temitope Adebutu.
I believe Nigeria will rise again.
From the abysmal low and tidal ebb,
Nigeria will rise again.
From the oppression that daily crushes
the common man,
Nigeria will rise again.
From the hunger that daily bites
at the average Nigerian,
Nigeria will rise again.
From the colossal corruption that
sweeps across the body politics of Nigeria,
Nigeria will rise again.
From the dearth of public infrastructure
that faces Nigerians like a plague,
Nigeria will rise again.
From the monumental abuse of office
that cuts across the Civil Service
both at Federal and State Level,
Nigeria will rise again.
From the abject poverty that the
average Nigerian wears like a sackcloth,
Nigeria will rise again.
In my hearts of hearts,
I believe Nigeria will rise again.
Copyright -Temitope Adebutu.
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