shadesoflight 💫

A Virgo, like Beyoncé

[Yo🎀 @baddestchef]

My July to december is filled with good news, positivity and happiness.

[shadesoflight 💫 @Shadesoflight3]

Haliburton is just one of those stars that on their good nights, they’re reallyyy good

[COWBOY CARTER Tour @CowboyCarterWT]

JAY-Z joins Beyoncé on stage to perform “Crazy in Love” & “Ni**as in Paris” at the COWBOY CARTER Tour in Paris. #COWBOYCARTERTour

[Beyoncé Brasil @beyoncebrasil]

🚨 BEYONCÉ & JAY-Z

[Bastien Fachan @BastienFachan]

'My dad told me one day we're going to Paris, and I thought he was just kidding with me'

A decade later, Coco Gauff is a Roland-Garros champion ❤️

[shadesoflight 💫 @Shadesoflight3]

Today’s my mother’s birthday, I’ll fight 100 gorillas for her. Love her endlessly

[shadesoflight 💫 @Shadesoflight3]

Jokic please don’t wear me garment of shame tonight, mwah 💋🙂‍↔️

[Michelle Thomas 🤭 @TheBaddestMitch]

She was soooo excited then remembered she has to lock in 😂😂 then got excited again. Omg my heart.

[Denver Nuggets @nuggets]

Never. Been. Done. Before.

[kira 👾 @kirawontmiss]

The Mathematics and Physics y’all said don’t matter in life

[Tunde Onakoya @Tunde_OD]

With a heart so full it aches, our kids depart Lagos Nigeria today with for America, where they’ll compete in Athens Georgia, New York City and Harvard University.

Typing these words fill my eyes with tears all over again because I know their stories.

Ferdinand- Differently abled child, living with cerebral palsy, used to be bullied by other children in his community , born to poor fisherman in the Largest floating slum in the world. But when he plays chess, the world standstill.

Mary- her family was almost killed by Boko Haram terrorists. Forgotten in an IDP camp in Northern Nigeria where dreams go to die. But hers didn’t.

Mabel-radiant and full of promise. Met her 7 years ago in the slums of Ikorodu with a sparkle in her eyes but no opportunity to go to school. Today a fierce chess queen with dreams to be a doctor.

Jamiu—Abandoned by father as a child, watched his mum die in my hands, Homeless. Yet undefeated and already one of the best chess players in the country for his age category.

They have braved all odds to be here today to represent children like them who have been told they were invincible.

To the kids: play with heart, walk with pride. Know that the dreams of many others fly with you today, not as a burden but as light.

You are becoming the kind of story the world cannot ignore.

We still need all the help and support we can get, so if you’re in Georgia, NYC or Boston, come support the kids as they show the world what they’re truly made of. I have also put up a Go fund me link in Bio for those who asked to donate.

Dates:
Athens Georgia (March 29th)
New York City (April 2nd)
Harvard University. (April 4th)

Please reach out to me or @chessinslums for full info and location.

Fly safe my champions. Uncle Tunde will see you soon❤️

[Njoki Ndung'u @Iamnjoki]

There's this assuring verse in Habakkuk that says, "There will come a time when your tears will fall, not because of your troubles, but because God has answered your prayers🫶🏿.

[Muyiwa Awoniyi @IAmDonawon]

Nothing more powerful than prayer.

[jynx @jynxbby]

no bare minimum, i want the moon & the stars

[Allie @fergyonce]

You could NEVER make me hate her

[Muyiwa Awoniyi @IAmDonawon]

To plan is one thing, to execute is the total grace of God.

[shadesoflight 💫 @Shadesoflight3]

I’m sure I’m single-handedly responsible for 70% of Après Minuit streams, such a sexy song

[𝓐 @Sincerely_AO]

Thank you Jesus for sticking by my side from January to December. I am beyond grateful.

[BLUSH @prettyblushh]

Girl maintenance ain’t no joke. I be at my appointments with a straight face

[shadesoflight 💫 @Shadesoflight3]

@i_amtura 🤣🤣🤣 you’re absolutely right because girl what 😭, give me until tomorrow, I can’t pick just yet