I was listening to Olalomi Amole and Komolafe Olaiya sometime last November and heard them describing Yinka Aiyefele as Dr. Aiyefele. I was in the company of some Nigerians and two of them asked if I knew where he obtained his PhD, his dissertation, supervisor, contribution to knowledge, etc.

I could not answer any of the questions as I knew nothing about Aiyefele other than the fact that when he had the accident that broke his spine, I joined others in contributing money for his hospitalization. However, I lost interest in him when he released a song that proved controversial, sort of accusing some people as the cause of his accident. Oga mi lo de fi kerengbe ran mi lo ni….


I made a few calls to some journalists to find out the details about his doctoral education. None could provide anything concrete, with many saying the doctorate might be honorary.

Clearly, not many Nigerians know that one PhD is earned while the other is an honorary title. To make it clear, let me provide the following:

A PhD, or Doctor of Philosophy, is an advanced academic degree awarded by universities. It represents a significant contribution to knowledge and is achieved through extensive research that culminates in a dissertation or thesis, which must be defended before a panel of experts in the field. The process of earning a PhD typically involves several years of study beyond a master’s degree, requiring the candidate to demonstrate a deep understanding of their subject area, the ability to conduct independent research, and the capability to produce work that adds to the existing body of knowledge in their discipline.

On the other hand, a PhD (honoris causa), or Doctor of Philosophy “for the sake of honor,” is an honorary degree. It is awarded to individuals without the need for completion of the usual requirements of a PhD, such as coursework, research, and a dissertation. Universities confer honorary degrees to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to a particular field or society at large, through their professional achievements, public service, or other meritorious activities. The honoris causa degree is symbolic and does not confer the same academic status as an earned PhD, but it acknowledges the recipient’s exceptional impact or accomplishments.

The difference between the two is clear: one is a gift that recognizes contributions while the other is earned after intensive education, the writing of a dissertation, etc.

I know most Nigerians are title-devouring people. However, by convention and practice, if Aiyefele’s PhD is an Honoris Causa, it has to be added to signify that it was an honor.

One can only address him as Dr. Aiyefele if he studied and earned it with the writing of a dissertation. If Yinka Aiyefele’s PhD is honoris causa, then any time he is referred to as a PhD holder, it has to be followed with “honoris causa.”

In the Netherlands, a PhD holder holding a teaching position is addressed as Prof. (Dr.) Ojo. In the US, any teacher in the university is called a Professor.

In the Netherlands, a PhD holder holding a teaching position is addressed as Prof. (Dr.) Ojo. In the US, any teacher in the university is called a Professor, not minding if he or she has only a Master’s degree. So, if Ojo signs a letter with “Professor Ojo,” it means Ojo teaches in the university.A PhD is the highest educational degree anyone can attain. The honorific PhD is not the same as the earned one; hence, the addition of “honoris causa.”In Nigeria, adulation is a common culture, and with almost everyone parading PhDs, I won’t be surprised one day when a plank seller with a “Pay4Play” PhD from Cotonou applies for positions in the university or applying to be Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan. After all, a doctor is a doctor.

Nigerian student Moshood Adisa Olabisi Ajala wearing an agbada and an Igbo Ozo cap, sits astride the motor scooter on which he is making a round-the-world trip, in Berlin, Germany.

Ajala’s trip is set to take him through Poland to Moscow and onto Beijing, with the countries visited written on the scooter’s bodywork.

At the time this photo was taken, Olabisi Ajala was 28 years old, as a student in the US, he battled with depression and attempted suicide twice, but took fate into his own hands. Ajala lived his life on the edge.

He was a journalist, travel writer, actor, and later Lagos socialite. He is famous for being a globe-trotter, with escapades in Israel, Egypt, Palestine, India, the United States, and elsewhere. His only published book, which covered his travel adventures, was titled An African Abroad published in 1963.

On April 27, 1957, Àjàlá began a trip “around the world” from London. These would form the basis for his 1963 biography called “An African Abroad”, with an introduction by Tom Mboya. He planned to visit forty countries.

Àjàlá had visited India, the Soviet Union, Iran, Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Egypt, and finally, Australia. He travelled round all of them on his Vespa scooter, which had famous autographs of the famous people he had met. On his journey around the world, he met many more, among whom were Jawaharlal Nehru, Golda Meir, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Gamal Abdel Nasser, The Shah of Iran, and Nikita Khrushchev. He also visited Poland, Germany, Prague, Czechoslovakia, Austria, Yugoslavia, Albania, Bulgaria, Rumani, Hungary, and Turkey

While living in Lagos, Àjàlá suffered a stroke in the early days of 1999around and did not receive adequate care.

He died on February 2, 1999.

Date: 12th August 1957

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*DEEP WORDS ON MARBLE !!!*

*”I tasted all that is sweet, but I found nothing sweeter than good health. And I tasted all that was bitter, but nothing was more bitter than being in need of good people. And I carried both, iron and rocks, but nothing was heavier than debt. I discovered therefore that life comprises only of two days: A day for you and a day against you. So when it is for you, do not be reckless; and when it is against you, be patient. Because both days will expire !!*
*If you can’t be a bridge to connect people, then don’t be a wall to separate them. If you can’t be a light to brighten people’s good deeds then don’t be darkness covering their efforts. If you can’t be water to help people’s crops sprout, then don’t be a pest destroying their crops. If you can’t be a vaccine to give life, don’t be a virus to terminate it. If you can’t be a pencil to write anyone’s happiness, then try to be a nice eraser to remove their sadness.* *We can only be each other’s keeper.*

When the cast of the ongoing Big Brother Naija All Stars competition was revealed to the public on launch day, people were hoping to see certain faces but were ultimately disappointed when they didn’t see them. One of such faces was Big Brother Naija season 2 runner up, Bisola Aiyeola.

Many people had their theories on why Bisola didn’t return to the house. Media personality and influencer, JJ Omojuwa in a tweet said “I can understand why the likes of Bisola couldn’t make this “All Stars” edition. They don’t need the fame. They already played for that & continue to sustain it. You’d have to pay them a sign-on fee to keep them from their busy engagements for 70 days! Even me wey no be celebrity, I can’t be locked up for 70 days for a 1/20 chance of getting N120m.”

Well, there’s no need to speculate anymore because now during a new interview with Channels Television which held during the launch of her new skincare product Brown Girl Magic, Bisola finally spoke about the real reason why she didn’t go back to the Big Brother Naija All Stars show. Here is what the actress had to say about the decision.

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Speaking about why she didn’t go back to the ongoing Big Brother Naija All Stars competition, Bisola revealed saying:

BISOLA: They can not pack all of us back in there. You know, they can’t take all of us back in. Why didn’t I go? I don’t know, that never really came up. That question never really came up. There are so many of us really occupied with different things, our different lives, and as you can see, I’m here doing Brown Girl Magic. If I was in there, I probably wouldn’t be able to launch this now. So yippie! I’m here now and I’ve launched my baby.

My business is still in the creative sector so it’s not too difficult managing or merging both of them [entertainment and business]. I’m lucky enough that I’m not working a regular 9 to 5 and sometimes, just being on the loo, being on your bed having food, creative thoughts come through and it helps make my work easier.

What do you think about what Bisola had to say and would you have loved her on Big Brother All Stars? Let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment

People called him mad-man
but I was surprised when he moved close to me,
He said, “can I ask you a very important question?”

I nodded, in acceptance,
and then,
he asked, “am I a mad man?”

The obvious answer, from a sane person, will be, “no”,
and that was what I said.
“Thank you!”, he replied;

then he said,

“just because I don’t see things the way other people do, does that make me a mad man?”

“No”, I answered again.

He bent down, wrote “W”,
and asked me what he wrote.
At this point, I was already feeling ashamed,
getting involved in a lengthy conversation with him.

In a hurry to leave, I said “w”,
but I was amazed when he replied to my answer,
“You only see ‘W’,
because of the angle at which you are looking at it.

If you turn upside down, you’ll see “M”;
If u look from the right side, it is “3”,
and looking at it from the left side, it is “E”.

The fact that I don’t see things at the perspective that everyone is seeing it doesn’t make me a mad man, he said. Then he left.

I pondered for so long about this and its application to life.

Because We act, and relate to people, based on the perspective at which we are looking at their situation.

Have you taken your time to look at other possible perspectives?

I then decided that,
before I get angry with, or act against, or judge anyone that has done something unfavourable to me,
I will view it in at least three possible perspectives;
1.my own perspective,
2.his own perspective and
3.others perspective’.

So, before you judge people, before you rage your anger on them, take a little time to view their angle or perspective, and, if you still cannot see a reasonable reason, then you may act REASONABLY .
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Hmmmm the 1st time someone has written something good for men also…..!

Ⓜ Who is a MAN?

A man is the most beautiful part of God’s creation.

He sacrifices his dreams for just a smile on his parents’ face.

He spends his entire pocket money on buyng gifts for the lady he loves, just to see her smiling.

He sacrifices his full youth for his wife & children by working late at night without any complaint.

He builds their future by taking loans from banks & repaying them for his entire lifetime.

He struggles a lot & still has to bear scolding from his mother, wife and boss.

His life ends up only by compromising for others’ happiness.

If he goes out, he’s careless.

If he stays at home, he’s a lazy.

If he scolds his children, he’s a monster.

If he doesn’t scold them, he’s an irresponsible guy.

If he stops wife from working, then he’s an insecure guy.

If he doesn’t stop wife from working, then he’s somebody who lives on wife’s earnings.

If he listens to mom, he’s mama’s boy.

If he listens to his wife, he’s wife’s slave.

If he does not play he’s too serious, stern and stiff.

If he plays, he’s a joker who never Matures.

If he dresses well, he’s extravagant and possible womanizer. If he doesn’t dress well, he’s a loser who’s not a gentleman.

If he helps his wife, he’s taken for granted as a fool. If he doesn’t help his wife, he’s cruel and wicked.

Respect every male in your life. You will never know what he has sacrificed for you.

Worth sending to every man to make him smile & every woman to make her realize his worth!

Babatunde Olatunji was born on this date in 1927. He was a Nigerian musician specializing in percussion.

Born and raised in Nigeria, Olatunji was educated at Morehouse College in Atlanta and the New York University Graduate School. At Morehouse, he began performing casually, entertaining students. As the demand for his music grew, he turned professional. In 1959, Columbia Records released Olatunji’s first album, Drums of Passion, which became a worldwide hit. It was the first album to bring genuine African music to Western ears, selling over five million copies.

Olatunji traveled globally for forty years spreading his music and African culture. In 1973, he founded the Olatunji Center of African Culture in Harlem NY. He also has been a member of the faculty at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California and the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York for almost 15 years. At these institutions, as well as workshops and festivals, Olatunji pursued spreading knowledge of African culture. He taught traditional drumming, dancing, and chanting in classes for adults and young people. Olatunji received a Grammy Award in 1991 for his collaboration with Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart on their Planet Drum album.

Also his composition “Jingo Lo Ba” has become a signature song for the rock group Santana. Olatunji also has written scores for Broadway and Hollywood productions, including the music for She’s Gotta Have It by Spike Lee. In 1997, he released Love Drum Talk, which was nominated for the 1998 Grammy for Best World Music Album. Olatunji pioneered world music and influenced musicians such as Hart, Santana, John Coltrane and Bob Dylan. He once said, “Rhythm is the soul of life. The whole universe revolves in rhythm. Everything and every human action revolves in rhythm.” Babatunde Olatunji died on April 6, 2003 at a Salinas hospital of complications from diabetes.

American actor Samuel L. Jackson traces his origins back to the Bantu tribe of Gabon.

The Bantu people are the speakers of Bantu languages, comprising several hundred indigenous ethnic groups in sub-Saharan Africa, spread over a vast area from Central Africa across the African Great Lakes to Southern Africa.

He was welcomed as a lost son by the Benga people and was inducted into the Benga tribe, with rare and unprecedented access to secret ceremonies and local customs…Blacksregion.com

Wearing a bra all the time may have both physical and psychological effects on the body.

Physically, wearing a bra for an extended period of time can cause discomfort, skin irritation, and in some cases, pain. The straps and underwire of a bra may put pressure on the shoulders, neck, and back, leading to musculoskeletal pain or discomfort. In addition, wearing a tight bra may cause skin irritation, rashes, and chafing.

There is also some debate about whether wearing a bra all the time can affect breast health. Some studies suggest that wearing a bra may increase the risk of breast cancer, while others have found no significant association between the two. However, more research is needed in this area to understand any potential link between bra-wearing habits and breast health.

Psychologically, wearing a bra all the time may affect body image and self-esteem. Some people may feel more comfortable and confident wearing a bra, while others may feel restricted or uncomfortable. Choosing to wear or not wear a bra is a personal choice that can vary depending on individual preference and cultural norms.

Overall, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the effect of wearing a bra all the time. It is important to listen to your body and choose a bra that fits well and feels comfortable. It may also be helpful to alternate between wearing a bra and going braless, to give your body a break and reduce any potential discomfort or irritation. By EKUNDAYO SUNDAY EHINDERO

Wearing a bra all the time may have both physical and psychological effects on the body.

Physically, wearing a bra for an extended period of time can cause discomfort, skin irritation, and in some cases, pain. The straps and underwire of a bra may put pressure on the shoulders, neck, and back, leading to musculoskeletal pain or discomfort. In addition, wearing a tight bra may cause skin irritation, rashes, and chafing.

There is also some debate about whether wearing a bra all the time can affect breast health. Some studies suggest that wearing a bra may increase the risk of breast cancer, while others have found no significant association between the two. However, more research is needed in this area to understand any potential link between bra-wearing habits and breast health.

Psychologically, wearing a bra all the time may affect body image and self-esteem. Some people may feel more comfortable and confident wearing a bra, while others may feel restricted or uncomfortable. Choosing to wear or not wear a bra is a personal choice that can vary depending on individual preference and cultural norms.

Overall, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the effect of wearing a bra all the time. It is important to listen to your body and choose a bra that fits well and feels comfortable. It may also be helpful to alternate between wearing a bra and going braless, to give your body a break and reduce any potential discomfort or irritation. By EKUNDAYO SUNDAY EHINDERO