Acappella, "Rescue"

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African Celebrities React to Death of Michael Jackson, "The King of Pop"

The King of Pop gave so much of himself in his music to millions worldwide, Africa was no exception. He broke barriers whether speaking about race or asking for a more humane way of seeing your fellow inhabitants of the earth thanks to "We are the World USA." Today,continous news streaming from Africans worldwide show many mourning the death of the man that impacted them so much. Many are pouring their emotions on facebook, twitter, Myspace and all other social networks.

At age 13, Michael Jackson visited Africa with the Jackson 5 and he clearly was impacted as the rest of his work later in life would show. He gave the world and particularly Africa "We are the World," "Remember the Time" and "Liberian Girl." May his soul rest in peace.

Below are some of the reactions from some well known African celebs about the unfortunate death of the King of Pop:

"is working on leaving a Legacy...Thank You Michael for inspiring all of us...You were the CHOSEN ONE..." ~South African TV Personality Nonle Thema


"After Michael Jackson there will be none. But we have to carry on because we are all his legacy. Dream on" ~Kaysha Musician/Producer/Composer via Facebook

"GFC! RIP Michael Jackson. . .Yo mike we needed like 20 more years dude...even 1....wth man. :o(." ~ Estelle Swaray via TwitVIP

"Still in shock over MJ' s death. My sympathy to his family and close friends and all the fans! Now we all can really appreciate the huge impact he had in our lives one way or the other . The King of pop still lives on .RIP MJ!!!!!!!!!!" ~Nollywood Actress Stephanie Okereke via Facebook


"A reminder that Life is fragile,SAY what you need to say,LIVE how you truly must live,PLAN for that after-life just incase... RIP,Micheal Jackson,now u must heaven-walk.luv" ~ Nollywood Actres Omotola Jalade Ekeinde via Facebook

"I know we all go, I know I'm suppose to be positive, but at this point it's just physical: I'm feeling dazed and immersed by sadness. . .What bothers me the most about Mike's passing is the timing of it all. It's as if ur misunderstood unlikely hero died before the final fight."~Hip Hop Artist K'naan via Twitter


We are the World


Remember the Time


Liberian Girl

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Happy Father's Day + President Obama Honors Fathers!

Happy Father's day to all the brilliant Ladybrille men out there. You are appreciated, respected, adored, loved and admired. Enjoy the clip below with President Obama hosting a barbeque in honor of father's like you!

President Obama's Speech on Fatherhood

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Untitled by T-Church

Blank pages haunt my afternoons until I scream ink and cry lyrics to spiritual love songs that only a submissive heart can dance to . . .
I’m in love! Blissful, sweet, agape type love.
You don’t understand this type of love.

I’m in love with God type love.
Granted with grace and favor so thick the carnal eye can see through the fog.
Breath takin’
Hand shakin’
My cup runneth over. I stand here blessed subjected to the covenant.
Some real type love I’m lovin’ it.
Guided to share the word with my brethren,
So I pray that you’re listenin’ because for this night, this mic I’m christenin'
Pass this to your next of kin . . .
I got pennies for thoughts so my words grew wealthy.
I’m thinkin’ dollar bills now. . .
Sit and converse with me for a sec and I’ll show you how to breathe and think above "see" level.
How to beware of becoming your own devil, continuously feeding the mirror lies,
contemplating suicide.
Walking around one eyed blind, 3 legs no sidewalks
Outlining yourself with chalk, you are your own worst enemy.
And in waiting for hope to float, you’re sinkin'.
Poverty weighing heavy, you’re drinkin'.
Luck ran out all laced up with doubt, you’re thinkin'.
Fresh out of options, one knee after another you’re prayin'.
One blink of the eye, you’re forgiven.
Surrender.

~T-Church

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The Intervention by T-Church

Once a man touched me.
He didn't love me,but he touched me.
He didn't know me, but he touched me.
HE
TOUCHED
ME.

I'm not the only woman who felt this
DISRESPECT
THIS HATE
THIS FEAR
THIS EMBARRASSMENT.

I'd never wish this on an ememy or a friend.

I JUST WANT A RELEASE FROM
THE
BONDAGE!

THE
INSECURITES
that came along with these
UNWANTED FINGERTIPS.

PERVERTED EYES.

TONGUE WOVEN WITH LIES.

I've walked through life replacing my birth name with "VICTIM."

MY INNOCENCE RECIEVED SO MANY STICHES.

MY SELF ESTEEM PLUMETED SO LOW IT WAS TOPPED WITH CEMENT;

AND

I'M A GROWN WOMAN AND THESE ARE THE COLDEST TEARS I'VE EVER CRIED.

AND

I ASKED THE LORD, "WHY WAS I PLACED IN THIS SITUATION?"

He responded and said,

"Your surroundings weren't in tune with me to receive my discretion

and

to see the threat

and

to receive the message of despair to come.

But, now that it is done,

allow my robe to cover all man-made wounds that thou hast received.

I'll mend eyes and heart if only you'll "believe."

Breaking the shackles into tiny coins like pieces so you can make the "change."

Empowering you to do away with bitterness and pride so you can live a new life.

Free from the cuts of the world.

If your search is for comfort, you can lay in me.

Giving you peace and serenity.

Your journey will be abundantly blessed.

Just trust in me.

You were once torn and abused

BUT

NOW, YOU ARE HEALED."

~T.Church

Toya Thomas is a regular Ladybrille contributor covering fashion, urban life and giving us uplifting and inspiring poetry. Toya performs her poetry on many stages around the country and her stage name is T-Church.

Photo credit: Steve Hudson Photography

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Michelle and Barack Obama Move Black Love to Main Street

Far too long, black love has always taken the back seat. Showing Blacks on mainstream media as affectionate, sexy and beautiful people was . . . well let's say so out of fashion since Bill Cosby and the Huxtables.

Instead, images of black love has been replaced with outrageous stereotypes of blacks, particularly black women: overly aggressive, over-bearing, overweight, druggie. Black men, on the other hand, have been portrayed as little gangsters running around, regardless of their educational level, with serious commitment issues and lacking the ability to love their own.

While the inugural activities this weekend resonated with so many on different levels, one very significant thing it did was move Black love to mainstreet. Now, blacks and especially black young boys and girls, have a positive image of black love that can be their realities.

See images below for the public display of affection [PDAs] displayed by the Obamas throughout the weekend.

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Laying Fears to Rest by Toya Thomas

Greased with oily conviction, I am sliding through cracks.
Thick streams of emotions, due to lack of devotion.
I drop the burden of clocks, fear of time.
Sounds of shackles fill the halls,
Spongy walls, my world is leaking.
Head throbbing from pressure within,
Pretending everyday is halloween, I put on a happy face.
In full cocoon, it's time for me to shed my skin.
Begin renewal from within towards out.

Dropping the love for my past ways, my spirit craves for deeper truth.
With my bible at hand, I stand 10feet tall with the height and strength of an angel.
I scream aloud, “Favor!!!!!!!!!” Favored by my savior.
I begin to skate through life, coasting down the road to success, and in God's word I trust.
I allow my lust for failure to fade. Instead, hope for faith I trade.
The jargon of fear I lay to rest, with an acquired taste for a new destiny.

I bask in your glory, begging the psalms to cry your story.
I lift my hands higher, uttering a sacred language spoken straight to God's heart.
Causing demons to shiver and spit ice into the pits of fire.
Forcing hell's gates to regurgitate the souls that walk dead.
They return hungry for the solution to life's sorrows,
Pleading for a way to have life and live,
Fast-forwarding through tomorrow, I get back to today
Tearing up with joy, I lean in to say,"life's answers reside in God's love."

~Toya Thomas

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Holding Hands, Is it UnAfrican?

Public displays of affection [PDAs] is something we are quite used to in the West.In fact one key PDA is holding hands in public.When a couple holds hands, it is a clear statement to the world that as to each of them,they are off the market. For the man holding the woman, it symbolizes affection, protection and tenderness.Yet, when it comes to the continent of Africa, it is rare that such public display is shown.

How many times have you seen a couple while in Africa kiss, hold hands or even hug in public? As African cities across the continent become more urban and cosmpolitan, is it now okay to hold hands? For our Ladybrille readers traveling back and forth to Africa's metropolitan cities, have you noticed young couples showing any PDAs, especially holding hands in public? Is holding hands in public still an 'unAfrican' way to behave?

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Why Do People Fail?

Why do people fail? Why do you fail? What patterns have you noticed that causes you to fail? Procrastination? Fear? Self doubt, lack of confidence that you can achieve?Are you like me where you want the details spelt out it can sometimes hinder you from achieving? Les Brown, one of the top motivational speakers in the USA, lets us in on the secret of why people fail.Pay close attention to what he says about not worrying about the "how."



Have a brilliant week ahead

Cheers,
editor(at)ladybrille.com
Uduak
Editor In Chief

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The MTV Africa Music Awards [MAMAs] is Over. Now What For African Musicians?

MAMAs generated so much publicity and promotions for the MTV brand and African artists worldwide. Even my local newspaper, here in the States, carried the headlines announcing the first ever MAMAs. But, now that it is over, what is its impact /effect on Africa’s artists and music industries? What are the pros and cons of the first ever MAMAs in Africa?

PROS OF MAMAs 2008

1. Africa’s local artists finally got the recognition they deserved [This is of course debatable if you are not from Nigeria/South Africa, the two countries who dominated the Awards].
2. Nigeria/South Africa/Africa’s music can now be exported globally because once the world sees these artists, it will create a demand for Africa’s music.
3. African artists got to share the stage with international artists under a widely recognized brand, MTV, which could lead to African artists collaborating with their international counterparts.

CONS OF MAMAs 2008

1. While mostly Nigerian artists, for example, got the recognition they deserved on a global scale, it is unclear the exposure will create a demand for Nigeria/Africa’s music, globally. Objectively, the majority of the genres of musical works showcased at MAMAs i.e. hip-hop, R &B, Pop & Alternative are replicas of American music and culture seen worldwide. As such, it logically cannot equate to a higher demand for African artists and their music. See MTV Asia Music Awards. Asian artists and music are yet to really break through the global music sphere, inspite of exposure on MTV.
2.  MAMAs, arguably, just opened the gates for large music multinationals to dominate and subordinate Africa’s emerging/infant music industries. With Nigeria, for example, MAMAs’ effectively makes Nigeria’s music industry an easy target for multinationals. Currently, in the global music industry, six major multinationals dominate: Sony, BMG, EMI, Warner, Universal and Polygram. Of those six, four have subsidiaries in South Africa. These multi-nationals enter the marketplace of a foreign country, set up shop and just plain dominate. In South Africa, for example, the aforementioned multinationals, at one point, owned 92% of South Africa’s music industry.
3. The entrance of large multinational record labels, in a country like Nigeria, as alluded to, poses a threat to existing independent record labels. Majority of Nigeria’s independent labels are not linked in the global distribution network. They also lack the capital required for the manufacturing/production processes of music. Yet, they have expended so much energies in getting their artists the visibility and spotlight needed. With a multinational’s existing network, global reach and distribution, it would inevitably cause the Independent labels' market share to shrink, quickly.
4. MAMAs, arguably, might have just helped usher in the death of authentic African music. The recently completed MAMAs’ award categories were Hip-hop, R &B, Pop, or Alternative music. These categories created and will continue to create an increase in demand by Africa’s music consumers, especially youths, for the above sounds that are already highly coveted globally. In turn, there will be a decrease in demand for more native or authentic African sounds. In the case of Nigeria, for example, Fuji music.

It remains to be seen the actual effect of MAMAs on Africa and its music industries. I will indeed be observing closely. In the meantime, have a super brilliant week ahead!

~Uduak

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Criminal Assault and Battery on Uzoma Okere by Nigeria's Naval Officers

I was checking out one of the blogs I enjoy reading, Funmi Iyanda's Blog, when I saw the story and video of a young woman called Uzoma Okere. For me, sadly, this is not suprising because I saw similar acts growing up as a child in Lagos. The difference, however, is that today our generation, especially through citizen journalism, is doing something about it. Read the story below and be a part of the solution. I am asking our fellow online publishers,bloggers and Web Snob partners to help be a part of the solution. Thank you.


From the Punch Newspaper online:

Nigerians react to naval ratings‘ assault on lady.

By Chinyere Fred-Adegbulugbe, Olalekan Adetayo and Victor Sam.
Angry reactions on Tuesday trailed the Monday assault by armed naval ratings on a lady, Uzoma Okere, in Lagos. All those who reacted, including human rights activists and hundreds of online readers of THE PUNCH, described the act as barbaric and called for the prosecution of the perpetrators.

The reactions came at a time when some concerned Lagosians who witnessed and recorded the dastardly act on a camcoder released its video footage to the public. Six armed naval ratings attached to a Rear Admiral identified as Harry Arogundade, went wild on Monday on Muri Okunola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, beating and stripping the lady naked. According to eyewitnesses, the naval ratings hit the lady with their gun butts and beat her with horsewhips.She was accused of not quickly giving way for the naval officer‘s convoy on her way home in her Mitsubishi Colt car.

By the time the rage ended, Okere, who was forcibly handcuffed and dragged into a private residence on the street in a humiliating assault, was left with a battered face, blood-shot eyes and bruises all over her body. She was admitted at Kamorass Hospital on Victoria Island.As at 6.30pm on Tuesday, 98 reactions had been posted to THE PUNCH‘s website by Nigerians (both at home and in the Diaspora) who were irked by the incident, making the news item top on the list of most read stories on the website for the day.All of them agreed that no man, no matter his social status, had the right to infringe on another citizen‘s fundamental human right.

In her reaction, the Director, Gender Development Action, Ms. Ada Agina-Ude, described the assault on the lady as a display of raw power. In a telephone interview with one of our correspondents, Agina-Ude called on lawyers, women and human rights activists, to rally round the lady with a view to getting justice. She said, "My first reaction is that what type of military personnel will beat a woman to that extent because of a traffic offence, assuming she even committed it. I don‘t understand that kind of mentality.” She did the right thing by getting a lawyer. I plead with the lawyer to ensure that the case is pursued to the end.”

Another activist, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, while describing the incident as condemnable and barbaric, said all those involved should be brought to book. She added that it was regrettable that a Rear Admiral who should be looked up to by junior officers for direction could allow his boys to misbehave in his presence. Also, the Deputy Director, Women Advocacy and Documentation Research Centre, Mrs. Grace Ketefe, said the naval ratings‘ action was against the dignity of a woman. Ketefe said because of her organisation‘s belief that the perpetrators should not go unpunished; it would soon address the public and petition policy makers on the issue.

But the Nigerian Navy, on Tuesday, attributed the incident to provocation from the victim.Addressing journalists in Abuja, the Director of Information, Nigerian Navy, Commodore David Naibada, alleged that Okere provoked one of the naval ratings when she stepped out of her car that was in front of the admiral‘s convoy and seized the horsewhip he was holding. Naibada accused the victim of making up stories to embarrass the admiral ”who incidentally was a junior officer to her father when the duo were in the military school together.”

"Dear All,

I was with Uzoma Okere in Alausa yesterday and at the Ministry of Justice thereafter, where we edited the petition to ensure it was explicit about what we want. But let's not celebrate yet. The battle has just begun. It ends when justice has been served. And we will keep at these protests until justice is administered on the rating monsters.

If you want to lend your voice to the injustice, please come to 14 Muri Okunola at 12.30p.m on Sunday November 9.We will be there till 3pm with a video camera to record the faces and voices of incensed Nigerians. From there we will proceed to University of Lagos where filming will continue at 4pm- 7pm in front of Moremi Hall.

Similar filming will take place on Sunday in London, New Jersey and Beijing.We all have a responsibility for what happened. We permit it by not speaking.We intend to broadcast the footage on local and international television in order to inspire shame in each one of us as individuals and in our government.We will continue to air the clip on rotation until justice is served. Please spread the word. We look forward to seeing you there on Sunday and please send this to all your friends on facebook.

Ebun Olatoye.

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Barack Obama on a Personal Level + Africa Please Stand Up!

I woke up this morning and the impact of yesterday's outcome hit me. As I stayed in bed savoring and replaying the tapes, I could not help the tears that flowed. In my personal experience especially in my professional career as an attorney, I had begun to really lose hope in the legal system. I had questioned for a while, why I wasted all this time-my whole life and law school included thinking I could make a difference in the legal system. I always knew I wanted to do my part to change the world. Since I was a child, I dreamt so many times of using law as a vehicle for change. I am so passionate about law even more so than fashion. In practicing law, although I have delved very much into civil litigation, the past three years saw me really giving back to my community by taking on criminal litigation matters for Juvenile and Adult indigents. It was during these three years I started to really lose faith in the American legal system, especially its criminal justice system.

I never questioned the veracity of "you can be whatever you want to be." I believed it wholeheartedly, that is until I began working in a criminal system that in practice said you are "guilty until proven innocent." It was so disheartening. It was also a system that implicitly and explicitly presumed when an African/black attorney walked into the courtroom, he/she was incompetent unless proven competent. It was a system that sometimes had the clear black letter of the law on what to do, yet it said, "and so what? Justice ko, justice ni. Abeg commot jare [Basically, "whatever!"]."

As I handled numerous matters representing Juvenile criminal indigents mostly black and hispanic youths, I had to make them believe that: 1) they could be whatever they wanted to be, irrespective of their pasts; and 2) that the American legal criminal justice system could indeed serve up justice. I had to engage the same persuasive skills for adult clients. It became harder and harder to say that and truly mean it. I was starting to feel I bought into a lie that was sold to me in my early youth and in law school. In my naivity, I bought into the idealism only to find out what a stark contrast reality was and that you could work really hard, uncover truths and go the extra mile but at the end of the day, it did not matter! Or did it?

Enter Barack Hussein Obama. I understand there is a great sense of expectation and so much hope. But, I am very cognizance that the many injustices, corruption and profiling that targets mostly blacks and hispanics will not be completely rooted out in the criminal justice system. It will take time. However, it gives me GREAT hope. I feel so much hope, happiness and rejuvenation. I BELIEVE, again! I also feel so much vindication for the many juveniles and adults in the criminal justice system I have had the privilege of representing, whom I have told to do their parts and be upstanding citizens because change will come. CHANGE HAS INDEED COME TO AMERICA and I am from a deeply personal and professional space proud to be a citizen of this great nation. I will continue to serve it in the best ways I know how to, with a focus on bridging the gap for the haves and have nots, not just in the USA but outside.

Indeed, it is this core belief and service that connects me with Africa, for example. I am an "Afropolitan" which is what I feel best describes me, as one of the ones caught in the corridors of culture. I take note of how Derrick Ashong, our main feature and major supporter of Barack Obama put it in my interview with him, "We [Africans] should not be under any illusion that Barack Obama will save us. [Africa] has to save itself." Barack Obama IS the President of the United States NOT Africa and its numerous countries. As such, I urge every African, "Afropolitan" and non-African who believes in Africa to understand that we have greatness in us. It is "US". We ARE "IT"and our generation must carry the baton that has been passed and is being passed to us and CHANGE Africa. YES WE CAN do it in our own little corners of the world. YES WE CAN DO IT collectively by collaborating, organizing, centralizing and building strong grassroots that will change Africa one country at a time!

AFRICA, PLEASE STAND UP! Now is your Time.

Enjoy your day!
--Uduak

Photos Courtesy of Reuters/AP

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Jennifer Hudson + the Art of Communication?

Two things on my mind today: 1) Jennifer Hudson and her family; and the other 2) communication. My heart truly goes out to Jennifer and her family. The tragedy is simply unbelievable and cruel. I pray and stand in affirmation with so many across the nation and globe that God gives her the strength to face all of these. I also pray her nephew returns home safely.

The law presumes one to be innocent until proven guilty. As such, I will wait till the facts unfold to see whether indeed William Balfour, brother in law to Jennifer [Julia, Jennifer's sister's husband is guilty]. However, the point I want to underscore is that we have to be extremely careful who we pick as spouses. It is NOT enough to be in love or think you are marrying only that person. What they do and how they interact with you affects you and your family. Plus, in certain instances, they can be dangerous and harm your family. Protect your family fiercely and be careful.

On the topic of communication, where do I begin? I won't be suprised if there was a serious breakdown in communication with Julia and William Balfour. "Communication," it seems so easy and yet it is an art form that must be studied daily, refined and committments and efforts made to understand this art form. This week, for example, I have been thinking a lot about about communication. I wonder how two people can care deeply about each other yet lack the ability to communicate those feelings in actions and words so that there is a serious breakdown in the relationship.

Ladies, where do we typically go wrong? When we meet that potential man we deem "the one," how are we communicating? Do we make clear that we are dating with the intention to get married? Do we explain and make clear we expect exclusivity? Do we explain the hangups, the damages, health issues, family drama or what have you so they know right away or is that something we should wait on? Do we make clear the importance of sex in our relationship? For example, it is or is not something that is casual so he understands? Do we talk about our likes, dislikes? When we feel like we give way too much and all the men in our lives do is receive, receive and receive are we clearly articulating we don't like it and taking actions to end such imbalanced relationship, or do we just keep it in?

Plus, how many hands do we have in the pot stirring our stews? Especially, where there is a communication issue, it helps to keep it between you and the person you deal with and some truly trustworthy extremely close and wise friends that get you, and can give you an objective look at how to better manage and resolve disputes. Ultimately, effective communication involves, among other things, being able to be clear and spell out the details about what you are about, and making sure you are on the same page with your significant other even before you jump into it. Otherwise, it comes back to hunt you and when all is said and done, all you both have is really hurt feelings. This past week was a week of lessons in "communication" for myself and some of my girlfriends going through it. I pray the upcoming week brings better clarity and breakthroughs in communication. I also truly pray for some strength for the Hudson family. A truly tragic case. May the souls of Jennifer's mother and brother rest in peace.

Remain Blessed,
Uduak

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Panam Percy Paul

Panam Percy Paul reigned in the '80s in Nigeria. What was so amazing was that most thought it was an American gospel group, only to find out it was actually a Nigerian group. The lead singer Dr. Panam Percy Paul was from the North, quite strange since most from the North usually tend to be Muslim. He was remarkable!

It started with my mom owning his tapes [wow back in the tape days! LOL!]. Then gradually, we the kids grew very fond of the songs. Most of our generation, generation X in Nigeria, are very familiar with Panam Percy Paul. My personal memories? Drives in mom's car headed to school and playing this over and over and over again with my siblings and I knowing and singing every word. Those were the times with no responsibility as adults just go to school!

I also recall catching public transportation too many times to count and navigating the streets of Lagos to get to school. We would pass through a market called "Oshodi market" to get to the military cantonement where I attended school. When Panam Percy Paul reigned, it was almost an everyday thing to hear his music blasting throughout Oshodi market. Hmmm . . . how time flies. I think I am getting old! LOL! Enjoy and have a great upcoming week!

Cheers,
Uduak

I See Your Glory
He that Dwelleth

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Life is too Short. Don't Forget to Laugh!

Life is too short. Remember in the midst of all the craziness: national economic crises, job loss, health issues, financial worries and life's crossroads, to stop and just have a hearty laugh! Humor is great therapy.

To help get you started for the week ahead, check out Saturday Night Live's Parody of the Vice Presidential debate with Queen Latifah as Gwen and Tina Fey as Sarah Palin. Absolutely hilarious! Click here.

Cheers and have a brilliant week ahead!

Uduak

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Relax and Don't Forget to Count your Many Blessings!

Today has been so wonderful. I enjoyed a wonderful, interesting and inspiring interview with a powerful personality that you will get to meet next month, and later had a great lunch with a girlfriend I had not seen for a while. Through it all, the resounding theme was to relax, God is in control and to remember to count my many blessings. In a time where the country [USA] seems to be going through one financial woe after another and life seems so uncertain, there is a tendency to want to panic, stress, worry so much. Well I've got a message fo you!

Relax, don't worry, count your many blessings and know God is in control. I have found that it can be easier said than done but these days, for me, I don't have much of an option. Stressing/worrying simply gets me nowhere and I put my money on it that it will not get you far, either.

Have a brilliant and blessed week ahead!

-Uduak

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Never Ever Give Up!

This past week, the message for me was so clear and simple as I observed and refelected on the remarkable stories of all candidates for the White House. From Senator Hilary Clinton to Joe Biden, John McCain, Sarah Palin and Barack Obama, the message remained simple, forceful and clear. Stay determined, keep pushing and never ever give up!

On August 28th, 2008 Barack Obama's acceptance speech as the Presidential nominee for the Democratic Party reinforced the message of "never giving up!" Whatever the goals you reach for personally and professionally, don't give up! Stay at it and it's only a matter of time, all good things meant to happen to you will come to fruition.

Stay blessed and have a brilliant upcoming week ahead!

--Uduak

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The Katinas, "One More Time"

The Katinas -One More Time

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Be Grateful & Content with all you have!

It's funny how the grass always seems greener on the other side until we get the true facts and then realize how truly blessed we are. This past week I was reminded to be grateful and content with ALL that I have.

Think you have a hearing problem? Wait till you meet the deaf. Think eating the same food day in and out is boring? Wait till you meet the starving person who has no food/idea where food will come from. Think your clothes are not sylish, wait till you meet that person with no clothes to wear. Think your relationship with your hubby/wifey is not as great as Sally's, wait till you get the real scoop from Sally about how crumbling about to divorce relationship. Think your house isn't quite furnished , wait till you meet the person going through a foreclosure/who has just lost his/her home.

This week I challenge you to be grateful and content with what God has blessed you with. Instead of complaining, use it and bless others.

Have a brilliant and blessed week ahead!

~Uduak

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Kirk Franklin's Declaration, This is It!

Declaration: This is it!

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