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Authors Profiles, Interviews, Literary Vibes, Poetry, YBP1

“Why it is Important to Present your Content Decently and Professionally…” – Poetolu

There’s one sweet name that readily comes to mind at every mention of Poetry in today’s evolving literary world. The name even seeps through the nerdy confines of the industry to the contemporary world of groovy people – oldies, millennials, even zoomers and the alpha generation, who definitely can’t relate to orthodox Shakespearean literature. It’s the name of a very handsome African poet who has … Continue reading “Why it is Important to Present your Content Decently and Professionally…” – Poetolu

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Career/ Business Tips, On The Grind, Online Business Tips, Startups, YBP1

How a Year-end Performance Review Benefits Your Business

The festive season kicks off in a few days. Therefore, at just about 40 days to year end, there’s no better time to review the performance of your business (or career) for the year than now. “So, what exactly should I review?” someone may ask. Here are few suggestions: What gets measured gets improved – Peter Drucker 1. Retake a SWOT analysis of your business … Continue reading How a Year-end Performance Review Benefits Your Business

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Literary Vibes, Poetry, YBP1

‘Big-Day Syndrome’ – A Poem by Funmi Adebayo

Originally posted on Funmi Adebayo's Blog:
The Unprofitable Servant feels grossly disadvantaged Heavily plagued by the ‘Not-Enough-Syndrome’ “I’m not good enough Not rich enough Not connected enough…. This venture doesn’t look profitable enough… So why try?” Thus he scorns his treasures Short-changing his destiny unawares Waiting for… That One BIG Day That GREAT One-Shot That Million-Dollar Deal Ever wondering why it’s soooo late in… Continue reading ‘Big-Day Syndrome’ – A Poem by Funmi Adebayo

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Fiction Fiesta, Fiction Fiesta_, Literary Vibes, YBP1

The Old Woman … By Chidera Duru

I helped an old woman carry a basket of fruits to her roadside kiosk. When I dropped the basket, the woman looked at me, her gaze soft and piteous, and she said, “My son, I would have blessed you, but you see, there is no use. You will die tomorrow!” My ears immediately felt stuffed, as if with wool. “What?” My heart started racing. She … Continue reading The Old Woman … By Chidera Duru

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Authors Profiles, Interviews, Literary Vibes, YBP1

“Why African Authors shouldn’t be scared to tell African Stories to a Global Audience…” – Amaka Azie, African Romance Author

Africa is not only about war and political instability, we fall in love too – Amaka Azie We have an eye for beauty at MakeADreamNG.com. Add ‘brains’ to the package, and we are yours for keeps. Such is the magnetic effect of our encounter with the delectable Amaka Azie. I call her a ‘doctor of medicine and romance’. Jokes apart, she truly is a Medical … Continue reading “Why African Authors shouldn’t be scared to tell African Stories to a Global Audience…” – Amaka Azie, African Romance Author

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