Birthday Wishlist: Part 2

So this is part 2 of my wish list. Remember it is just a wish list...

1. Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

14.1 megapixel..people...this is the ish

Yes oh... This is  what I forgot to add...

Check out Anani Speaks for the cover of my mixtape...

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Truth is...+Dove Awards recap

Truth is... I think of you a lot

Truth is... I really want to try this again

Truth is... When I see you, my heart sktips a beat

Truth is... Maybe I should have held on a little bit longer

Truth is... Truth hurts and sin pleasurable

Truth is... Heaven is on my mind... I just can't risk it

Have you been in this situation before? You wanna do something so badly but the mere fact that you are a Christian makes it a no no... It doesn't have to be a relationship, it could be other things. Well, I am in this spot right now and I just happen to be reading this

The book is about awakening a passion for heaven on earth and it has got me thinking. I know God will help me figure it out sha...

I have got important information on Anani Speaks and The Eden Project so please check it out...

Lemme leave you with the winners at this years Dove Awards...

2010 Dove Award winners

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Casting Crowns

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Sidewalk Prophets

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Jennie Lee Riddle

SONG OF THE YEAR (song title; writer; publisher - award goes to the writer and publisher)
"By Your Side"; Mike Donehey, Philip LaRue, Jason Ingram; Essential Publishing

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Brandon Heath

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Francesca Battistelli

GROUP OF THE YEAR
NEEDTOBREATHE
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Jason Ingram, Rusty Varenkamp

Dove Awards in Recorded Song Categories are given to the Artist and Songwriter, if other than the artist.
(Song: album; artist; writer; label)
RAP/HIP HOP RECORDED SONG
"Movin"; Ordinary Dreamers; Group 1 Crew; Group 1 Crew, Jeremy James, Byron Chambers, Christopher Stevens; Fervent Records (YAH!!!!)

ROCK RECORDED SONG
"Mess Of Me"; Hello Hurricane; Switchfoot; Jonathan Foreman, Tim Foreman; Credential Recordings

ROCK/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG
"Lay 'Em Down"; The Outsiders; NEEDTOBREATHE; Bear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart; Atlantic Records

POP/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG
"City On Our Knees"; Tonight; tobyMac; Toby McKeehan, Jamie Moore, Cary Barlowe; Forefront Records

INSPIRATIONAL RECORDED SONG
"The Only Hope"; Bebo Norman; Bebo Norman; Bebo Norman; BEC Recordings

SOUTHERN GOSPEL RECORDED SONG
"Born To Climb"; Expecting Good Things; Jeff & Sheri Easter; Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey; She Loves Music

BLUEGRASS RECORDED SONG
"When We Fly"; Breaking Like Dawn; Little Roy Lewis & Lizzy Long; Joel Lindsay, Wayne Haun, Ty Herndon

COUNTRY RECORDED SONG
"Somebody Like Me"; Jason Crabb; Jason Crabb; Neil Thrasher, Michael Boggs; Spring Hill Music Group

URBAN RECORDED SONG (tie)
"Close To You"; Still; BeBe & CeCe Winans; BeBe Winans; B & C Records, Malaco
and
"Just Wanna Say"; The Power of One; Israel Houghton; Aaron Lindsey, Israel Houghton, Tommy Sims; Integrity

TRADITIONAL GOSPEL RECORDED SONG
"Justified"; Smokie Norful Live; Smokie Norful; Smokie Norful; EMI Gospel, TreMyles Music

CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL RECORDED SONG
"The Power of One"; The Power of One; Israel Houghton; Israel Houghton, Ricardo Sanchez; Intergrity Music

WORSHIP SONG (award given to writer and publisher)
"Revelation Song"; Jennie Lee Riddle, Gateway Create Publishing, Integrity's Praise Music
Dove Awards in Album Categories are given to the Artist and Producer, if other than the artist.
(Album; artist; producer; label)

RAP/HIP HOP ALBUM (album; artist; producer; label)
Five Two Television; KJ-52; KJ-52; BEC Recordings

ROCK ALBUM
Innocence and Instinct; Red; Rob Graves; Essential

ROCK/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM
The Outsiders; NEEDTOBREATHE; Rick Beato, NEEDTOBREATHE, Jim Scott, John Alagia; Atlantic Records

POP/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM
The Long Fall Back To Earth; Jars of Clay, Ron Aniello, Essential Records, Gray Matters

INSPIRATIONAL ALBUM
Fearless; Phillips, Craig & Dean; Bernie Herms; INO Records

SOUTHERN GOSPEL ALBUM
Gaither Vocal Band Reunited; Gaither Vocal Band; Bill Gaither, David Phelps; Gaither Music Group

BLUEGRASS ALBUM
The Isaacs...Naturally; The Isaacs; Bill Gaither, Ben Isaacs; Gaither Music Group

COUNTRY ALBUM
The Reason; Diamond Rio; Michael D. Clute, Jimmy Olander; Word Records

TRADITIONAL GOSPEL ALBUM
Shout! Live; Mike Farris & The Roseland Rhythm Revue; Mike Farris, Joe McMahan; INO Records

CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL ALBUM
Love Unstoppable; Fred Hammond; Fred Hammond; Verity

INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM
Joy Comes In The Morning; Stan Whitmire; Stan Whitmire; Spring Hill Music Group

CHILDREN'S MUSIC ALBUM
Veggie Tales: Here I Am To Worship; Featuring Natalie Grant & Aaron Shust; Steven V. Taylor; Big Idea

SPANISH LANGUAGE ALBUM
Le Canto; Kari Jobe; Ed Cash; Integrity Music Latin

SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM
Glory Revealed II: The Word of God In Worship; Mac Powell, Shane Everett, Jonathan Shelton, Brian Littrell, Trevor Morgan, Mark Hall, Jason Crabb, Bear Rinehart, Matt Maher, Amy Grant, Ed Cash, Geoff Moore, Natalie Grant, Laura Story, Brandon Heath, Mike Donehey, Aaron Shust, Shawn Lewis, Sara Evans, Bethany Dicks Olds, Shane & Shane, Bethany Dillon, Kari Jobe; Mac Powell, David Nasser; Reunion

CHRISTMAS ALBUM
Christ Has Come; Big Daddy Weave; Jeremy Redmond; Fervent Records

PRAISE & WORSHIP ALBUM
Church Music; David Crowder*Band; David Crowder*Band; Sparrow Records/sixsteps Records

Dove Awards in Musical Categories are given to the creator
(title; creator; publisher)
MUSICAL
A Baby Changes Everything; Deborah Craig-Claar, David T. Clydesdale; Word Music

YOUTH/CHILDREN'S MUSICAL
Christmas Hang-ups; Dennis and Nan Allen; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing

CHORAL COLLECTION
Travis Cottrell-Jesus Saves Live; Travis Cottrell; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing

RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING (product; art director; graphic artist; illustrator/photographer; label)
Long Fall Back To Earth (Limited Edition); Jars of Clay; Tim Parker, Jars of Clay; Tim Parker; Kharyn Hill; Gray Matters, Essential

SHORT FORM MUSIC VIDEO (title; artist; director; producer; production company; label)
"Free To Be Me"; Francesca Battistelli; Andy & John Erwin; Dan Atchison; Alabama Production Group; Fervent Records

LONG FORM MUSIC VIDEO (title; artist; director; producer; production company; label)
A Gospel Journey; Oak Ridge Boys; Doug Stuckey; Bill Gaither, Barry Jennings, Bill Carter; Gaither Television Productions; Gaither Music Group

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Birthday Wishlist

Hey y'all!

It has been a while... what has been going on? Been very busy lately, wish I could come here often but this is the final lap so it has been work work all the way. Anyways here I am, trynna give an update... hope you like it...

So my birthday is coming soon and I have decided to create a wish list. I know I may not end up getting everything on the wish list but this seems like fun...

1. Blackberry Tour 9630... with camera

I am in love with this phone... it is so cool. check out the review of the phone here

2. iPad

An innovative way to actually read... I have to commend Apple for this. I am just hoping that it wont affect my eyes sha... Can't wait to read Time Magazine and The New York Times on this baby

3.Banana Republic Cordovan Cologne

I think I am liking Black Republic. My sister got me Black Walnut and people have been... you know now... Will definitely not mind this for my birthday

4.Fearless by Max Lucado

I consider Max Lucado my mentor/spiritual father and this book is about living life without fear. It is what I need now

5. 3:16 Stories of Hope DVD

Another one by Max Lucado, this amazing teacher of God's word teaches about the famous Bible scripture and there is a short film based on the life of Max Lucado... I most definitely want this one

6. CS Lewis- The Screwtape Letters

This book is a classic... I have to read it... Nothing more, nothing less...lol

(Picture from Wikipedia)

7. Swatch Lifestyle Watch for Him (Photosynthesis)

I need a watch and I need one badly. This meets my taste

8. The Washington Projects- Light Up The Dark Album

Although, the album doesn't drop a month after my birthday, I can consider this a late birthday gift... Don't you like the new album cover? Got it from Rapzilla! 

So this is my wish list, or at least the one I can remember. If there is more... Imma let you know...

Till then

Stay Saved!!!

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Random Discussions: Is the Oil Boom of 1970 the cause of Nigeria's problems?

Hey y'all...

How are you guys doing? I am OK..doing great... My project is almost done... Hallelujah!!! You don't know how happy I am....

Anyways, the above question came up in class today and I agree that it is the cause of our problems but this chic said that it is not the cause and that without oil, our nation will be messed up like some other nations... so I have come here to ask for your opinion. I am just a young guy and what do I know? Will appreciate it deeply if you comment...

Please when you are done can you check Anani Speaks... I got something that YOU need to read there... it is a personal testimony...

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Lesson learnt...

HOLA!!!

How are y’all doing this beautiful Monday? It is so good to be back as it has been a very long weekend…  So much work had to be done and I just thank God for his grace that was so sufficient…
I don’t have much to say today but I want to share what God revealed to me during the weekend. After the whole Jaiye incident and many more relationship stories, I have learnt one thing… no one can love you like God does. It might sound cliché but it is the truth. I mean, we search and search and search and in the end, we get disappointed. It makes me wonder if the search is worth it. The second thing I learnt is that do not enter a relationship without dealing with your insecurity issues. Know your worth in God's eyes, know how He sees you and understand that it is only in God you are complete.

There is a poem on Anani Speaks that clearly talks about this. Also, there is a word from Max Lucado at The Eden Project and there is an important information that YOU need to see at the Kiss and Tell blog. Special thanks to Good Naija Girl for. shouting me out on her blog. I consider it a rare privilege Also, to everyone who commented on the last post, thank you and God bless you load...

Have an amazing week...

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Relationship Drama: Love Story gone bad!!!

OK... I need you to read this story and please comment when you are done.

There's this girl, lets call her Jaiye. She meets this guy when she is hanging out with her friends. She and the guy hit it off and they start talking on the phone regularly. The guy seemed like an amazing sensitive guy, only thing was she was older than him. They started a relationship irrespective of the age difference, I mean he was just 2 years younger than her... (Let us call the guy, Bayo).

Anyways, a week after they met they started going out and Jaiye was so happy. It felt like she had found the guy of her dreams. Something told her to be rational about the whole thing, I mean relationships are not things you rush into... you have to take your time and study but she felt there was something in Bayo...he was special... 

Their relationship went on and they started making out intensely... I mean clothes came off and all... The only thing was she wasn't ready to have sex just yet. The drama then started when Bayo tells her that he had sex with some girl who was a friend to Jaiye's best friend. He asked her for forgiveness and promised it won't happen again. They got over it and after that, Bayo changed. He became very insensitive to Jaiye's feelings, he never called her...she was always calling. He never visited her, she was the one always visiting him... I was like she was giving 100 and he was giving 20... He never told her he loved/liked her. He only did when they were making out..even the making out sessions were very irregular... Jaiye decided she had had enough and decided it was time to call it quits. Besides, she had heard gist from her friend that he was still sleeping with the other chic. She calls him and asks him if he is happy with her and that if he is not he should say so. She then asks if he was still sleeping with the other chic... he tells her yes and says that she forced himself on him a few times but it is not gonna happen again. He then re-asks her out and promises that this time he will try and make the relationship work. Jaiye agreed thinking that things were gonna get better....

Truth is, things went from bad to worse. He stopped talking to her and it was like he had built a wall around him. She tried to reach him, to draw close and it was like she was pushing him away... One day, she decides that it was time she ended the relationship. It was unhealthy and it was sucking everything away he from her. She then sends a note to him, telling him she can't deal with the drama anymore. With that, she takes herself on a mini vacation away from all the drama.

One week later, she arrives back and  she hears from two sources that her ex has been looking for her. She goes to see him and he tells her that why did she send him that note and he thought she was the older one. He then goes "Anyways, I am cool and happy with what you did. I wanted to break up with you but giving your long history of bad breakups, I did not want to be the one to break up. Bye"

It is like Jaiye was hit by a bus. The least he could have done was to ask her why and apologize, I mean he was a jerk... As I speak to you, Jaiye is slipping into depression mode...

So guys... what do you think? I have been trynna make excuses for the guy but I can't... Yes, they rushed into the relationship but really? Please drop your comments, suggestions, advice to Jaiye... I dunno... say something...

As for me... relationships=drama... I dunno if I am ready for that... Let her listen to Stacie Orrico's I am not missing you...

Trotcha!!!

Update on A Heart to Mend

This is a mesasage from Myne Whitman...

Hello,

My book A Heart to Mend is now available in Nigeria from Magic Wand Publishing. It will be available in all book stores after the launch on Tuesday April 20, 2010. The first 500 books will contain a raffle ticket/ free bookmark. The first prize to be won from a random draw will be an Ipod. Other prizes include a Thesaurus, Memory Cards, internet modems, and Flash drives. Please see attached pictures, you can also download the wallpapers and posters for your use.

To get your advance copy, or for further inquiries, call 08098643221, 08059864322

To read the chapter one, click - http://www.freado.com/read/5186/a-heart-to-mend-paperback

Thank you

Myne Whitman

Get your copy now!

Poetically Speaking+ A Heart To Mend

Hey y'all!!

What's good? I am sorry for removing the 'I am Nigeria' post... people were beginning to doubt my loyalty to Nigeria and I love to avoid drama so I have removed the article. If you wanna read it, I can email it to you (I think)...

Anyways, my mixtape, Poetically Speaking  is dropping May 8th and I am so excited. It will be available for free on the Anani Speaks blog. Also check out the new poem that I put there. You will love it. Click here to read.

For all you Nigerians wondering how to get Myne Whitman's A Heart to Mend. I got good news for you. It is available in Nigeria. To get your advance copy call 08098643221, 08059864322.

Take care folks.. Trotcha!!!

Album Review: Sho Baraka- Lions and Liars

When I first heard of Sho Baraka was when I saw the Higher Love video on TV. I remember then I did not get his name so I basically forgot about it until I saw the live performance and then... I fell in love. I got the Turn My Life Up album and i was very impressed.... This guy was worded and could get me on the dance floor...

Now his new album Lions and Liars is off the chain!!! I mean the guy takes hip hop not just Christian hip hop to a whole new level. Through out the album, one message is central...  Lions master their territory and have dominion over it. In that same vain, we as Christians should master our territory, wherever we find ourselves for the glory of God. The album features is label mates; Lecrae, Tedashii and Trip Lee. Also featured is JR, Erica Cumbo, Benjah  and Propaganda. Tracks to look out for are Extinction, Lion's Anthem, Shut us Down, We Can Be More, Revolutionary Died and Oh well. The rap is amazing... The lyrics have depth... The album is poetic, professional... what more do I want to say. The album was No.3 on iTunes... not in the Christian hip hop category but in the mainstream category.

I know not all of you are hip hop fans (and trust me I wasn't one 3 years ago) but please, I need you to get this album... You will love it and the message is loud and clear... You have to get it and you have to get it now... 

The Talkaholic gives this album 10/10

Check out Sho Baraka on Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, Blueprint Church and Reach Records

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Happy Birthday Jabez!!!

This is wishing an amazing blogger... Jabez the best birthday ever!!!

Enjoy the day and may God grant you all the desires of your heart...Once again... from all of us in YADA and blogville... Happy Birthday!!!

Vicky Beeching | Eternity Invades, Integrity Worship Institute

Vicky Beeching | Eternity Invades, Integrity Worship Institute & More!

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Unhealthy Relationships

Before I start, I wanna thank EVERYBODY who reads my blog and drops comment. I really appreciate it, you don't know how I feel when I check my blog and I see the amazing comments you guys leave... I am gonna cry...(sniff)... ....lol

Anyways, to the subject of discussion. Unhealthy relationships. It could be between a guy and his girlfriend or vice versa. It could be between a child and his parents, it could be between siblings or it could be between friends. The funny thing is that the parties involved usually know they are in unhealthy relationships, so the knowing is not the hard part... The hard part is knowing when to walk away.

I was listening to Let it Go by Keyshia Cole and she said, If he ain't gonna love you, The way he should, Then let it go, If he ain't gonna treat you, The way he should, Then let it go... The song got me thinking, what if a married woman listens to this song, will she then file for a divorce because she wants to let it go?

Right now, I am trying to understand relationships and I am coming to a conclusion... It is too complicated!  Talk more of unhealthy relationships... most times we feel it is so easy to walk away from unhealthy relationships but is it? Feelings are not switches that we can just turn off and on at will. Most times they are strong that is what makes letting go so hard.

I don't even know what I am saying anymore. This relationship issue is so one kind... Have you ever been in an unhealthy relationship before? How where you able to let it go?

Now Playing: Stacie Orrico- I Promise

He Said... She Said...

He said... I think you're gorgeous
She said... So I've heard
He said... Your eyes are beautiful
She said... I get that all the time
He said... Do you wanna go on a date with me?
She said... I don't date my classmates... It is just wrong... You'll find your type soon
Now he rides a Bentley and lives on the Island...
He is one of the eligible bachelors in Nigeria...
And she wants him...

HA!HA!!!

She said... Hi. Do you remember me?
He said... Yes I do... How you doing?
She said... Good... You wanna get together sometime?
He said... I am really busy now so just make an appointment with my Secretary and I will get back to you

(Super Story instrumentals play)

The story never get old...

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An Official Statement from The Ambassador

An Official Statement from The Ambassador

Feels so good to be back...

Hey guys. It has been a while since I was here. Easter was very different this year and there is so much that went down. Anyways, I have a lot to say but cannot do that right now. I have an assignment due Friday and there is still project... Anyways.... God dey.... 

I have a question though... When do you get to the point in your relationship with a friend when you decide you have to let go? When do you come to the understanding that it is best for us to go our separate ways? Please, I need you to help me answer these questions...

Take care and God bless you loads....

Trotcha!