The living proof that our culture was never lost. Just in different hands.
Auntys, my collaboration with @afropolitan
Three sculptures.
Only a 100 editions.
Out now.
Lenten Penances: Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving
In the Christian tradition, Lent is a period of letting go of idols that hold us back from becoming whom we yearn to be.
The 40 days of Lent mirror the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert praying and fasting in preparation for his public ministry. It's a sacred time to prepare for rebirth in the joy of our own resurrection.
Often monasteries do a silent retreat to start Lent.
During this time, they use the ancient Lenten spiritual framework of "prayer, fasting, and almsgiving" to set specific goals for transformation during Lent.
JUST BEFORE YOU ATTEND YOUR WATCH NIGHT SERVICE.
Watch night service can be dramatic.
Full of emotions on God’s faithfulness.
How God preserved you from death, divorce, business calamity, and destruction.
While at it, please have mercy on your fellow worshipper. Some are attending the service in pain.
They lost their spouses this year. Some lost their children.
Some lost their parents.
Some buried their friends.
Some lost businesses. Jobs. Homes, etc.
Some watched their relatives, colleagues, and neighbours die.
God is faithful to them, too. They didn’t encounter this because of a lack of offering, and tithe.
Neither are they carnal Christians or sinners. It is simply the grey area of life that only God can explain.
Please be thankful but mindful at your watch night service.
Roll on the floor in gratitude, not in comparison.
I better pass my neighbor prayers is not christianity.
Misfortune-based Thanksgiving is not Christianity.
Thank God without feeling superior.
Christianity is rooted in love, not in comparison.
Ok @lolashoneyin here we go, don’t have to wait till end of the year :
1. My mind is playing tricks on me- Getto Boys
2. Paid in Full- Eric B & Rakim
3. Fight the Power- Public Enemy
5. Monie Luv- It’s a Shame
6. The Story of OJ- Jay Z
7. Get Your Freak On- Missy Elliot.
9. The Crown- Gary Byrd & the GB Experience
10. It takes Two- Rob Base
11. Nuthin but a G Thing- Snoop & Dre (simply couldn’t leave these 2 out)
12. Do For Luv- Tupac
Explanation video another time 😁
@YusufTuggar Good evening, HM. All the people in my posse are saying you should release a thread of your Top 10 rap songs at the end of the year, plus a one-minute video explaining your picks. Thank you, sir. 🙌🏽
5 Unforgettable Days In Ukraine:
I recently visited Ukraine and spent 5 days traveling across some cities.
On one of those days, I had this encounter with two children who have robbed of their childhood.
WAR IS TERRIBLE!
I'll be sharing more in the coming days...
My trip was jointly facilitated by the @CzechMFA, @PolandMFA@MFA_Ukraine with support from @eu_eeas.
#GentlemanOfThePress
“There is an old story that the whole universe held its breath before Mary replied to the heavenly messenger.”
Over 24 days, we are reflecting on each line of the Nicene Creed.
Find all the daily reflections at https://t.co/yjivrjZRPq.
Book festivals are one of the few places on earth where I can shut out the frenetic nature of my daily life and disappear into the magic of a story. I love catching myself in those moments.
Get your hands on @Tunde_OD’s inspiring story at the #NBOLitFest bookshop.