Tag: Joy Inc

“I am glad I got to know him on that level”, Seyi Shay discusses losing her music mentor, Sound Sultan and more #WithChude

Some losses hit harder than others. For Nigerian singer-songwriter, Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, popularly known as Seyi Shay, the death of music legend Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan…

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“It just felt like there were a lot of external things in my body”- African media expert, Biola Alabi discusses dealing with infertility, multiple IVF treatments and divorce #WithChude

What does perfect even mean? This week on #WithChude, media expert, filmmaker and producer, Biola Alabi discussed dealing with infertility, multiple IVF treatments, divorce and walking away from a job…

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“I was watching my father’s funeral while recording Dad’s Song” – Teniola Apata discusses losing loved ones, debut album and more #WithChude

This week's episode of #WithChude showed a different side to the award-winning artiste and entertainer Teniola Apata. In this rather emotional interview with the host and founder of Joy, Inc.…

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Leaving leadership in the music business was like therapy for me – M.I Abaga

On this week's episode of #WithChude,  award-winning hip-hop artist, producer, and former CEO of Chocolate City, Jude Abaga, popularly known as 'M.I', discusses his journey through  music , rise to…

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The Daily Vulnerable: Grateful for?

by Damola M. One of the most rewarding part of my daily routine especially since Corona has been writing my gratitude journal. At times, I just have five things to…

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The Daily Vulnerable: Just push

Yesterday I was thinking about resiliency, and how this can often feel like an after-the-fact quality. Because how do you know you’re being resilient when you’re in it? You don’t. You’re busy.…

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Finding the point | The Daily Vulnerable

by Kara C. “What’s the point?” It’s something we can find ourselves asking a lot right now — about things we’re doing (or not), plans we’re making (or not), and…

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The small (wo)man

by David-salt Ayodele I was having a conversation with a dear friend some weeks ago, who in previous discussions shielded away from talking about why his last relationship ended. This time, he…

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The Daily Vulnerable | Not behind

This is probably crazy… But it’s 8 a.m. and somehow I already feel behind. Um, behind what? Behind who? And yet while I’m asking these questions, the entire day stretches ahead. Ready…

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The Daily Vulnerable: Finding instincts

by Kara C Your instincts haven’t gone anywhere. They might be hiding. They might be dormant. They might be pushed aside for another priority right now. But if you do…

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Dear extroverts: a love letter

by Moyinoluwa Okunloye Dear Extrovert, Don’t roll your eyes at me, try to read what I have to say How are you doing? Of course, I want to know. I…

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You are permitted to ignore some things

by Kara C. Yesterday I came across a long, long, looooong list of opportunities. There were online masterclasses and lunch-and-learns, extensive interviews and historical deep dives. There were accounts to…

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Is love enough? | The Daily Vulnerable

by Ore Fakorede This is me, talking to myself, about love dreams and the letdown of reality. Have you ever had a love dream? Yes, several times. I’ve pictured being…

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Envy is normal, right?

It’s normal. We get it. It is normal to feel that tinge of envy, even when you didn’t plan it. Remember the last time you experienced it? One of us…

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Dear introverts: a love letter

by Moyinoluwa Okunloye Dear Introverts, Someone after my own heart, how are you? How is Christmas going for you? The best time of your life where the world for once,…

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The Daily Vulnerable: Just imagine

by Kara C If you’re going to imagine the worst-case scenario — in any situation — why not also take some time to imagine the best-case scenario? Imagine what it…

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Tired? We all are

by Ore Fakorede Your stress isn’t unique. Neither are your fears, struggles and the anger that flares up when you get stepped on. Hey, I’m touchy too. I snap often…

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Not as planned | The Daily Vulnerable

by Kara C When things don’t go as planned, what do you do? Maybe it’s a little thing, like oversleeping. You can rush to catch up and beat yourself up.…

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Far from Perfect | The Daily Vulnerable

Musings from behind the Pashmina Veil My light in This Dark desires no perfection. None. Nada. It eyes it, contemplating its achievement. Mapping out a path to it. Like a…

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Feedback Friday: “Nothing to be afraid of”

Fellow traveller, We love reading your emails, thoughts, and feedback about the TDV pieces you read. We are blessed to be part of your life, every day, in the most honourable way.…

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The Daily Vulnerable: The perceived notions of what I should be

Musings from behind the Pashmina Veil   So, I still got labelled another gender today. Despite the clarity of picture, and displayed name. My expressed opinion, however, could only have…

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Saying it, today | The Daily Vulnerable

by Kara C. Words seem to be more expensive these days. Or at least it’s harder to find the right ones. The answer to “How’re you holding up?” might be…

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My Dark: from before before

Musings from behind the Pashmina Veil Many find it uncomfortable to be with every part of who they are. That includes me. You see, e don tey wey e be say…

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The Daily Vulnerable: It’s not a holiday

by Ore Fakorede We’re under a substantial amount of mental strain that stems from limited physical social interaction and outdoor experiences, being forced out of our familiar routines, the pressure…

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The Dark: Closeted in

[Musings from behind the Pashmina Veil] I spent the day in the dark today In my unlit walking closet All lights shut out Eyes bound tightly behind my Pashmina Allowing…

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What do you think? – The Daily Vulnerable

Of yourself Of the comments from others? Do you care of what other people think more than you should? We explore this in 2 minutes.

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Dreams don’t die | The Daily Vulnerable

By Aisha Tofa I was looking at life ten years ago; I was a broken young girl, ripped away from a lot of dreams. I had goiter at 17 and…

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The joy choice | The Daily Vulnerable

by Faith Life can be hard. Life can hurt. Life is messy. Things happen. Things are happening. Things will continue to happen. How will you choose to navigate through life’s…

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When this is over

by Ore Fakorede We think too much when we’re alone. We drown in our thoughts when we’re alone and we don’t know when we’ll have company again. I’m underwater now…

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Feedback Friday: “I can let myself love more”

Fellow traveller, We love reading your emails, thoughts, and feedback about the TDV pieces you read. We are blessed to be part of your life, every day, in the most honourable way.…

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