They'll tell you she needs 100 backup dancers to perform, but all Beyoncé ever needed was a mic and a stage. Look at her tearing up that Stevie Wonder tribute with nothing but her voice and charisma. Greatest tribute of all time and I'm not even joking. 😭
@dilrhubarb Most people think if you cared enough you'd be on time, once is okay but when you make a habit out of it, you are actively choosing that, you are being selfish you are putting your own comfort & needs above your friend. That's where the shame comes from, it is disrespectful.
@dilrhubarb I think you're assuming for it qualify as disrespect it has to be intentional, and that's very not true. No intention is needed. You're not respecting someone else's time when you're late, they also have a life to live. It's immoral to take that from others.
This is an absolute waste of valuable land.
Building sprawling bungalows instead of multi floor apartments is a waste of land and ensures housing is going to be expensive and the sprawl makes transportation a nightmare.
The most dangerous people I've ever met genuinely believe they're good. They rewrite every story, dodge every consequence, and carry zero accountability.
In their minds, they've never hurt anyone, but somehow, everyone else is always to blame.
That kind of delusion isn't just toxic, it's terrifying.
someone said “nothing gives you a clearer look into someone than how they misinterpret things, every misinterpretation is a confession” and it’s so true because how people misunderstand things can reveal a lot about their perspectives and feelings.
Responses to this, to Ozzy's tweet about teaching kids manners and to the driver who came for interview withme and said "of course" instead of "yes please" are kinda infuriating.
A lot of you genuinely think manners are pointless and it makes sense that this nation is like this
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❤️
Someone said “Nothing gives you a clearer look into someone than how they misinterpret things, every misinterpretation is a confession” and it’s so true because how people misunderstand things can reveal a lot about their perspectives and feelings.
If i hear any Abuja person ever complain about how Lagos folks drive? There is no one driver on Abuja roads that went to driving school. Why do you people do that? Just pick up a car and do as you like