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Don't defeat yourself...

On this episode, I talk about how the begging culture in Nigeria especially as it pertains to young school children makes me feel. Have you been able to see what I spoke about in this episode? What do you think about it? Could you drop me a comment if you are listening via Spotify?

The Three Of Us by Ore Agbaje-Williams is a very engaging and entertaining read that explores theme such as family, personal development, love, friendship, marriage, and societal exoectations. listen in to see what i thought about it.

Don't rain on anybody's parade

Sisters Sitdown is a segment of the podcast, where I talk to Muslim Sisters who are inspiring others knowingly or unknowingly in the Digital space. For this episode, I spoke with Ajoke Onifaari who is the director of Onifaari Brand. An Ilorin-based brand that creates timeless handmade bags and promotes Made in Nigeria products with their unique design. Onifaari Brand also sells scarves, scarves ac...

Be kind..

It rains everywhere...

On this episode of random musings, I talk about the beauty and calmness that might be available in idleness, inviting you to do the same. Please listen to it and share your thoughts with me via Twitter and let me know if it is something you are trying out. https://x.com/QueenRaffySpace

Be active while you wait...

On this episode of Random Musings, if I am to get a penny for every time someone assumes I am a northern girl, I would be a millionaire right now and so in this episode I speak about growing up in the North and I answered a few questions that people tend to ask me about living in the north and how that has affected my overall outlook on life. Do listen in...

Take A minute...

Do not let emotions take over you...

This week on Herbookshelf, we're shining the spotlight on Deborah Akintayo, a talented author and conservation communicator who has woven a captivating tale that explores the vibrant city of Lagos. We talk about her debut book, "Eko Cycle: FB's Journey through Lagos", a story that combines elements of adventure and environmental awareness, and takes you on a whirlwind ride through FB’s short life...

Show up as naked as you can...

Only you can decide...

The Baby is mine by Oyinkan Braithwaite is a fiction short novel set on the backdrop of the covid 19 pandamic and it is very intriguing, entertaining and interesting such that i look forward to seeing this as a short film someday. Do listen in to the episode to find out why you should pick up this book as one of your 2024 read.

On the episode of Random Musings, There are a few things that just grind my gears even though they might seem insignificant to some people. They annoy some much that I could pull my hair when it happens. Listen in to the shortlist and share and you can share yours with me via

The times are tough but...

During my one-month break, we achieved a big milestone of the podcast. We clocked in 70,000 plays from over 700+ episodes and I couldn't be happier. thank you for coming on this crazy ride with me and loving the podcast enough to listen and listen again. Thank you. Ps: Just before I published this, another 30000plays have been added and I am just stunned and speechless. Thank you so much.

Who drove nearly all Lagos men mad written by Ugochukwu Ugonna was a novel of 11 short stories detailing the dating, love and marriage lives of characters in Lagos and was a very enjoyable read filled with humor, wit, and easy to follow stories. Do listen in to the episode to find out why you should pick up this book as one of 2024 read.

For the Fifteenth episode of Life Lessons from the Stories of the Prophet, I share three important lessons that was a central and reoccurring theme in the stories of the life of the Prophet. I hope you have enjoyed listening to all the episodes for this season. Have a fantastic eid-il-fitr and remember to celebrate in moderation.

For the Fourteenth episode of Life Lessons from the Stories of the Prophet, We will be taking life lessons from the story of Prophet Lut (AS), Prophet Lut (AS) was sent to the people of Sodom and Gomorrah who were deep in all types of corruption, unspeakable evil, and sexual perversions. To learn more about the life of Prophet Musa (AS), you can listen to this podcast episode from Muslim Central -...

For the Thirteenth episode of Life Lessons from the Stories of the Prophet, We will be taking life lessons from the story of Prophet Ibrahim, (AS), Even though the people of his community used to worship idols it never appealed to Ibrahim AS and he used his intellect to question things enough that it led him to worship Allah. To learn more about the life of Prophet Musa (AS), you can listen to thi...

For the Twelfth episode of Life Lessons from the Stories of the Prophet, We will be taking life lessons from the story of Prophet Ibrahim, (AS), Even though the people of his community used to worship idols it never appealed to Ibrahim AS and he used his intellect to question things enough that it led him to worship Allah. To learn more about the life of Prophet Musa (AS), you can listen to this p...

For the Eleventh episode of Life Lessons from the Stories of the Prophet, We will be taking life lessons from the story of Prophet Musa, (AS), Prophet Musa (AS) was one of the Prophets of Almighty Allah who spoke to Almighty Allah directly and was given the holy book of the Torah. To learn more about the life of Prophet Musa (AS), you can listen to this podcast episode from Muslim Central - https:...