JAMIE VARDY (Success Story)

For the thousands of footballers who play in non-League, Jamie Vardy is living proof their dreams can still come reality. For those below-the-radar players who put up with the backwaters, the muddy pitches, the pocket money salaries and the constant juggling of football with a day job,...

Another reason why we don't give up ( Walt Disney success story)

Before he became the legend that he is today, this man was struggling to make ends meet. In 1919, while working for a newspaper, he was fired by the newspaper editor because he “lacked imagination and had no good ideas.” In January 1920, he formed a short-lived company with another...

How to create a masterpiece (By 2knowmyself)

Before i can tell you how to create a masterpiece let me first define a masterpiece from the personal development perspective. A masterpiece could be a piece of art, a book, a speech, a business, an idea, a goal or any other thing that is too flawless and unique. Based on this...

BENNET OMALU ( THE CONCUSSION)

Bennet Omalu discovered Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in former football players, sparking years of denial from the NFL and the creation of a movie about his life's work. Born in Nigeria in 1968, Bennet Omalu graduated from the University of Nigeria's medical school, before continuing...

Meet Onyeka Onwenu Again.

 Onyeka Onwenu is a Nigerian singer, actress and politician. Born on May 17, 1961 she was re-christened “the elegant stallion” by the soft-sell media to consternation as a pointer and clear example of hard work and determination. Over the years, she has won the admiration of many Nigerians...

Lauryn Hill

Born to Valerie and Mal Hill, in South Orange, New Jersey, on May 26, 1975, multi-hyphenate entertainer (singer, songwriter, rapper, producer and actress)Lauyn Hill was singing at Harlem's Apollo Theater by the age of 13. Soon afterward, she and Prakazrel "Pras" Michel and his cousin, Wyclef...

MAYA ANGELOU

History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again. Lift up your eyes upon this day…” - Maya Angelou, “On the Pulse of Morning” While April 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of National Poetry Month, the month also harbors the 88th...

How he became unforgettable in Europe (Alex Ferguson)

Alex Ferguson is a Scottish soccer player known for his highly successful, long-term management of the Manchester United league. Alex Ferguson was born on December 31, 1941, in Glasgow, Scotland, and made a name for himself playing soccer for Dunfermline Athletic. He went on to manage...

Birth of a Legend' (Pelé)                                                     A new movie looks at the life and career of one of the greatest players that...

Idris Elba is an award-winning British actor known for roles in screen projects like 'The Wire,' 'Luther,' 'Thor' and 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.' Synopsis Born on September 6, 1972, in London, England, actor Idris Elba starred in British productions before making his way to the...

THE RISE AND RISE OF CHINUA ACHEBE. Chinua Achebe is a Nigerian novelist and author of Things Fall Apart, a work that in part led to his being called the "patriarch of the African novel." Born in Nigeria in 1930, Chinua Achebe attended the University of Ibadan. In 1958, his groundbreaking...

 THINGS ENORMOUSLY PRODUCTIVE PEOPLE REFUSE TO DO There is no magic formula for being enormously productive--just extremely good habits. Here are some help. Have you ever wondered why some people are more productive than others? What's the magic formula? I have had the privilege of...

How to Be a Better Thinker, Innovator and Problem Solver Cogs replaced hands so to speak during the U.S. Industrial Revolution when businesses felt a rush to automate manual tasks. Now the technology rush is removing the cogs as we hurry to replace people running the lines with automated...

OMOTOLA JALADE EKEINDE (Success Story) Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (born February 7, 1978) is an actress, singer, and philanthropist from Lagos, Nigeria. Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, she has appeared in an astounding 300 films, selling millions of video copies. After receiving numerous...

Chiwetel Ejiofor  Chiwetelu Umeadi  Ejiofor popularly known as Chiwetel Ejioforwas Born on July 10, 1977, in London, England. He is an English actor, Director and a writer. Chiwetel Ejiofor was born in London's Forest Gate, to Nigerian parents of Igbo origin. His...

THE PRIDE OF A NATION (PRO. WOLE SHOYINKA) Wole Soyinka was born on 13 July 1934 at Abeokuta, near Ibadan in western Nigeria. After preparatory university studies in 1954 at Government College in Ibadan, he continued at the University of Leeds, where, later, in 1973, he took his doctorate....

Hakeem  Kae-Kazim (Bio-Data) Actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim first gained prominence as a stage actor in the United Kingdom, appearing in several productions staged at London’s Royal National Theatre. From there, he made the transition to television, becoming a staple of British dramas in the...

AYO RICHARD MAKUN EARLY LIFE The first Male child from a family of seven from Ifon, Ondo state, AY was born and bred in Delta State. He had a very humble and unassuming start, parlaying his charm and talent to a successful career in the Nigerian comedy scene. He gained fame through impersonating...