Monday, January 23, 2012

THE ALTER EGO STORY...

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Hello everyone, welcome into the new week! I have something really interesting to share with you today, a unique gift I've never shared with you before.

Today, I'll be sharing a piece from a branch of art that I consider very daring and most challenging. Many of us grew up watching cartoons, reading comic books and stuff like that. It was something most of us really enjoyed at that time and a few still do till date.

The person I'll be introducing to you today is very skilled in that art. I'll be showing off one of his works eventually as well. His name is Kelechi and here's what he has to say about himself;



I was born Kelechi Tochukwu Nkele, last of three kids to Dr and Mrs Chi Nkele. I Spent a lot of my childhood on the move because I was born in portharcourt then my family moved to warri. In Warri, we moved houses thrice before we moved back to Portharcourt. I'm a graduate of Geography from the University of Nigeria. Since I'm the last I grew up as a loner, learning to play on my own and having a deep love for cartoons, comic books and science fiction. I honed my drawing skills copying pictures of popular marvel and DC characters like Spider-man, Superman etc. Embarrassingly I even used to act out my favorite episodes of Jonny quest,Pirates of dark water and stuff. Later on I started collecting comic books of different brands and eras all through high school and university... During my university days I spent my nights creating my own characters, story lines and boards. Currently I'm trying to tie them all in to a single interrelated universe. My major Influences are; Stan lee, Geoff Johns, Alan Moore and peter David.

So folks, now that you've met Kelechi, its time for you to enjoy his work.



For those who had problems seeing the text, here's the story without illustrations:

From left corner; dusk, the children's hour... Some recline, some dream.. Others prepare for a gauntlet of activity; some more provocative than others. While the seemingly respected and fortunate masses hide at home, a few dark denizens stalk the night.... Out about and beneath the stars, our damsel of the damned earns her keep as she lightly sways and twists to the black rhythm alongside others of similar form and grace. The light flickers off, the show's over, doors shut; she gets paid but she's hurting Page two From left corner; The day opens it's eyes and night rims... Morning brings with it's renewed hope and eagerness, unassuming, unsuspecting. No one would notice her transformation from the sexy dancer to the smart looking, beautiful everyday-girl on the morning jog and at the coffee... There's a saying, "..it's more blessed to give than to receive"... She pays a unique visit fortnightly to the forgotten progeny.. Judge for yourselves, is she good or is she sent from hell to rip out men's wallets?... Despite her nocturnal escapades, she has a mother's heart... She has to hustle but willingly shares her loot. remember, we're all guilty in some way..
Astro out.

I hope you all enjoyed it!

Sunday, January 22, 2012

UPDATE: MY GRATEFUL HEART...




Hello everyone, hope we're holding up tight.
Today is the last day of the weekend but the week ahead is one that holds great prospects and opportunities for us all. Some of you might already have an idea of how most of your week will play out while some of you have no clue. I just want us to know that no matter how things might be right now, there's always room for hope.

On friday this week, I'll be two weeks old at the hospital I've been staying (Don't get scared, I'm not infirmed or anything like that). I must confess that my stay here has been a very wonderful one and I've been able to learn a lot within the short while I've been here. There are one hundred alternative places I should be right now but I am pleased that my decision to stay here is one I have no regrets about.

So Cheers to the weekend finally got launched on Friday and I also shared an interview with you yesterday. So far, people have expressed very good thoughts and responses to the articles so far and I've felt really encouraged. I'm exteremly grateful for everything and I pray I never lack the inspiration and energy to keep up with the work on this blog.

This post is dedicated to all my readers. Thank you all so much and May God continue to bless you enormously!

Saturday, January 21, 2012

MEET NAZY ONWUEGBUNA.

Hey people, how's the weekend kicking? Faboulous I hope?
I hope you enjoy the weekend through and through.
So everyone, I'd like to share my interview with someone I consider heavily talented with you. I like to call her Nazy Posh anyway. Lol. Read the interview from the next paragraph.


For what started off as a hobby then a duty to family, Nazy Onwuegbuna has made a big deal out of what most people would have considered as child's play at first. With a flair for making people beautiful at almost any cost, the CEO of "Buzz n Sparkle" is determined to save faces with her art.


(Nazy Onwuegbuna)

This graduate of Geography from the University of Nigeria Nsukka is on a mission to make the world a better place through her art but how she hopes to achieve this is one of her biggest secrets which she'd prefer the world to watch unfold. She however hopes to move makeup artistry to greater heights by developing young minds in the art, making them ambassadors of "Buzz n' Sparkle", then introducing her makeup and hair extension line by the Grace of God.....

"When I see someone who needs a make over I immediately make a mental calculation of what the problem is; an over tweezed eyebrow, breakouts, discolouration and so on. Then I think of how best to achieve an awesome make over for them" says Nazy.

Many who have had their make over done by her testify to the authenticity of her services. With a ton of brides, fashion shows, beauty pagents and celebrities like Vixen of STV in her clientele, Nazy is definitely unstoppable. Below are some of her works:















Nazy believes that beauty supersedes physical looks literally but it emanates from within in the makeup world. She also strongly believes everyone is beautiful so all she does is enhance and redefine it. Catch Nazy on twitter @NazeePosh

@NazeePosh

Friday, January 20, 2012

CHEERS TO THE WEEKEND: ROZZAY LOUNGE AND BAR!



The weekend is finally here!!! Whoop! Whoop!!! I'm sure you're very excited about the weekend, especially those who don't get to go to their offices on weekends. As for me, I'm super excited that I get to launch Cheers to the weekend with something juicy today.




Like I said in the post I put up about this segment lastweek, cheers to the weekend will feature great hangout spots and good music that will rock your weekend. I'm launching out with one of the hottest spots in Abuja right now.
(I already started showing off pictures of the place)

It's one of the most amazing lounges in Abuja right now. They've got a well stocked bar with sisha, cocktails and mocktails that will blow your mind while their parties are a blast! The name of the place is "Rozzay lounge".






Rozzay also has karaoke sessions which hold on Sundays and Wednesdays with an after party at the end of each session. They'll be launching their kitchen and wifi in febuary.

There is so much to enjoy and look forward to at Rozzay. In the words of my dear friend Fiz, "Rozzay is a Place of comfort,relaxation and partying and its ambience is one of class and top - notch."
You'll find Rozzay at 44 Gana street,Blinkers Plaza Maitama.
So dear, go make your weekend rock at Rozzay. You'd be grateful you did!



Thursday, January 19, 2012

CAN'T WAIT FOR THE WEEKEND!!!




The weekend is almost here!!! Whoop! Whoop! Whoop!!!! I've been anticipating the weekend all week and I'm happy almost here. I'll be reeling out interesting stuffs from tomorrow till Sunday.

"Cheers to the weekend" will finally be launched tomorrow, some interviews will be published as well as a one of my latest literary works. I'm still trying to decide if it will be a poem or a short story.

There you have it folks, I pray we live through the weekend and enjoy the week ahead with all our hearts!

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

POETRY: DARKEN TRUTH



Hello everyone,
I told you I had loads of stuff lined up for you this week right? Well here's the first. I watched a movie last night which really spured my emotions. The movie is titled "EVA". I won't go into details about the movie so go get it if you can. Lol.

I wrote a poem after seeing the movie last night. I haven't written poetry in a while and I totally enjoyed writing this one. Its titled "Darken Truth".
Read here:

Words held close to heart
Words nurtured like wounds.
Words that scald the soul
Words that heal the suffering of souls.

Fortified by anger,
Crushed by compassion.
Slain by lies
Revived by hope.

When a promise becomes a tale,
When a lie stands bold as true
When word of mouth metes pestilence
And listeners die from hearing.

When repetition causes memory to fade
And distrust leaves us wet, lonely and cold.
The torture of a lying friend, lover or sibling.
A torture of enormous filth!
-Chizitere

UPDATE



(My new look. You like?)

Hello everyone,
I'm back! Yeah and I came back with a new hair do. This year is about doing wonderful things and enjoying them as well(so I wove my hair which is something I used to hate and I'm staying back in the east for a while). Its not necessarily about doing entirely new things, its about doing things in a better way so I can fall in love with them. I hope someone missed me while I was gone cos I'm grateful to they that did. I'm really sorry for the short break but I promise that I'm back for good now.

The last four days I spent on retreat were exteremely therapeutic for me. Gave me some good space to think, pray and sort out some things in my life. I definitely feel more energised and ready to do handle my responsibilities.

Before I went off last week, I promised that two new segments would be introduced to this blog (Cheers to the weekend and The week in summary). Sadly, none of them was launched before I set out on my break but I promise to make up for the lost time. However, the segment "The week in summary" will no longer hold as planned. I took time to consult and decided it would be better to just say what I know when I can. This is not a news blog so I don't necessarily have to post news updates but I'm free to blog about issues and still share some news lightly.

On that note, "The week in summary" is cancelled out as an independent segment but I'll try to keep you informed on happenings from time to time. "Cheers to the weekend" will run as planned anyway. I have so much packed for you this week so stay tuned and enjoy!

The unveiling begins tonight....