The news of the passing of Mrs. Folake Fajemisin (Mrs. Faj) came as a rude shock, as she is one of those you would think could cheat death by the sheer force of her personality. Ebullient, resourceful, brilliant, indefatigable and unapologetically loud, Mrs. Faj was a fixture in FCMB Corporate ...
Read More »Pascal Dozie CON (PGD) – The Original Diamond bows out
I woke up this fine April morning to the news of the passing of a legendary man, the original Diamond, whose vision transformed the Nigerian banking industry. Pascal Dozie, popularly known amongst the initiated as PGD, was the founder of Diamond Bank. The bank’s entrance into the scene disrupted the ...
Read More »Happy Birthday to my amazing Wife; Pastor Uche Kene Okoye
Happy Birthday to my amazing Wife; Pastor Uche Kene Okoye Exceptional, reliable and totally dependableYou shine, brighter than the noondayYou embrace, inspire and upliftLavishly dispensing God’s love, unfettered Words might not be enoughTo create a fitting imageryYet I’ll try, lest I be faultedfor want of effort You mean the world ...
Read More »The Man Behind The Myth – Arinze Uzuke, Ozo Dike Akon’obi (KC Parley
KC Parley was his moniker; the young boy from Igbo-Ukwu, with a funny swagger to his walk. He transferred to Dennis Memorial Grammar School (Dengram) from another school and no one could decipher him. Our seniors were fascinated by this funny chap and couldn’t get enough of him He was ...
Read More »Birthday Musings
God has been good to me… Yes, I know!I would lie, if I were to say otherwise.As I celebrate another birthday, all I can do is live my name.KeneChukwu… Thank God. I Thank God for His faithfulness!I Thank God for making my life beautiful!I thank God for blessing me with ...
Read More »Happy Birthday Sir Dr. Chinedu Arthur Idoko (KGS)
As we celebrate the Birthday of Sir Dr. Chinedu Arthur Idoko (KGS), a reputable Physician, a fine Organist and a worthy Dengramite on March 18th, we delve into his achievements and impact in Healthcare delivery in Nigeria. There are certain men you’ll do well not to doubt their resolve, then ...
Read More »Garlands To A Rare Gem: Engr. Uche Kene Okoye
A tribute to my Wife; Engr. Uche Kene Okoye on her Birthday… One of the most enchanting melodies that captured my heart right from my childhood was the Classic by Franz Schubert; “An Sylvia.” The text of the song, is a German translation of “Who is Silvia?” from act 4, ...
Read More »Your Boy is 50!
Dear Lord, your Boy is 50! My heart is full of joy and I am counting my blessings. You’ve been faithful to me, daily leading me lest I stumble. You’ve been good to me, satisfying me with good things so that my youth is renewed. As with a shield, you ...
Read More »Happy Birthday To The Prolific PDF
It is that special time of the year, that we have a unique window to celebrate our Highly Esteemed Zonal Pastor; Pastor Dipo Fisho (PDF). Happy Birthday Sir! Thank you for standing tall and guiding many others to see and actualize God’s plan for their lives. When a man takes ...
Read More »Farewell Ududu!
A Tribute to my Uncle; Pa Joseph Nwafo Okoye, who passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at the age of 105. As a young boy I used to wrestle with the creation story as I tried to unravel where man existed before he was brought into this world. Now ...
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