Notes of a Girl Whose Dad Owns The World
Speaking of the side hustle phenomenon…
LAGOS, NIGERIA: I’m working on an amazing, life-changing project and I need firebrands to partner with.
If you’re open to a #sidehustle and you think we can work well together, send me an email: pinpointcreatives [at]yahoo[dot]com stating what you currently do, and what you’re passionate about.
If you live in the Lekki-Ajah area that’s a plus, as we can meet up right away.
Matthew Eguavoen graduated with a 2:1 in Civil Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt, and is building an admirable career as a portrait artist while searching for an engineering job. He talked to me about discovering his talent, the importance of parental support, and the need to carve a niche. Read the interview HERE.
#COTW
Two years ago, my friend Obiajulu introduced me to Il Volo. You may never have heard of this group, but watching these teenagers make such pure music… I just worship God.
In 2007, an okada rider who became my regular told me why crappy music exists. He said they do not listen to God, who gives songs in the night (Job 35:10). I laughed. But it is evident that Il Volo’s talent is from heaven above. Every note turns my heart to the One who made music.
My favourite is their version of the Italian/Neapolitan classic, O Sole Mio. Many greats have done it, including Luciano Pavarotti. None of the covers have ever produced the sensations this one does in me. Maybe it’s the marriage of the parts complementing each other. Maybe it is knowing that they’re so young, and so blessed. Maybe it’s watching them work so smoothly together instead of singing solo. I don’t know.
Schadenfreude is the word for the secret feeling of pleasure over someone’s ill fortune.
Why hasn’t anyone coined a word for that feeling you get when music is oh, oh, oh so good?
You don’t need to know what they’re saying to enjoy their art, but you can find lyrics and translation here.
“But another sun…The sun, my own sun, is upon your face.”
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