Do you live around Lagos, Ajah, V/I and environs? Have you always wanted to pursue your Passion for baking. Here's the opportunity you have been waiting for. iBakecake Signatures presents an intensive 4-weeks training in the Art of Baking. 

Baking basics course outline 

*Baking of 

Vanilla sponge, Coconut cake,  Chocolate, Fruit and Red velvet cake

-How to make Buttercream and white buttercream 

-Piping Techniques 1: star, rosette, shell, reverse shell,  zig zag (using star tip)

-Piping Techniques 2: Dot/writing, rope, bow, leaf and vein, rose, basket, ruffle

-covering a dummy with buttercream, filling an icing bag, combing, stencilling, texturing, imprint

- Recipe, preparation and covering a dummy with fondant, rolling and colouring

-Fondant techniques 1: rope, embossing, texturing, bow, ruffles

-Cut and paste using cutters, drapes, rose, billows, stencilling, brush embroidery 

-Using silicone moulds 

-Royal icing and gum paste recipe

-Free hand modelling of fruits and objects

-Moulding of cartoon character

-Revision and questions 

Project 1: Buttercream 

Project 2: Fondant

Date: 1st - 29th February, 2015

Time: 9am - 1pm Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's 

Venue: No 66 Samuel Abayomi, along Mobil road, Ajah, Lekki, Lagos State. 

Course Fee: N60, 000

Call 0803 637 9341 for more information. 

It promises to be positively Different and Enlightening!

After the break session, we had the 2nd speaker Pastor George Obafemi representing Pastor Niyi Adesanya.

Highlights from his speech

1. To have the winning edge, practice excellence. Excellence will pave way for you. Excellence brings you to the winning edge.

2. Success is not difficult and it is not a mystery.

3. Your appearance should aid your selling. Look clean and look good. Dress the part.

 4. Represent the God you claim to serve.

5. Pay attention to how you look. You don’t appear at a palace looking like a peasant.

6. Perception is reality.

7. No matter your profession, make your God famous.

8. Pay attention to relationships. Pay premium on networking. The ‘small boys’ of today and the ‘big men’ of tomorrow.

9. Dream impossible dreams. Dream BIG.

10. Whatever you do, look back and help someone, because you won’t be defined by what you have achieved but by those you have helped.

11. A millionaire is not a man that has a million dollars. A millionaire is a man that had touched a million lives.

Next was an amazing performance by Gaise Baba. You needed to see Chinenye and I dancing, hehe..

Next was another panel session with Olumide Ogunade (ID Cabasa) and Titilayo Oyinsan (titithedynamite); moderated by Peace Saleh.

Highlights from ID Cabasa

1. That you have the potential to make it does not mean you will make it if you don’t work for it.

2. Don’t define people by what you hear or see if you don’t know them.

3. One of the highest forms of creativity is thinking. When you think you become more creative.

4. Your talent is a means to your purpose; your talent is not your purpose.

5. It is easy to be famous but it is best to be known for good success.

6. The level of what you have in you will speak for you in times of adversity.

7. Don’t always wait for opportunities, create yours.

8. If you become passionate about what you are not crafted or skilled at, you will become frustrated.

9. You don’t wait for the day of battle, you prepare for it.

 10. It’s the value you give that will bring food on your table. Stop thinking more about money, rather think about adding value to lives.

Highlights from Titithedynamite

1. There is always someone that supports you and you have to appreciate that person.

2. If you don’t ask, you might never receive.

3. Your gift will always make way for you.

4. You would receive whatever you give of yourself.

5. The fear of failing does not stop at the peak of success. You need to continue fight it.

Next was a young 22 year old man Kunle Ige, who shared the story of his life and how he was addicted to smoking, drinking, cultism and all sorts. He dropped out of university twice because of his lifestyle. As a parent, the time when your child is erring is not the time to cast him/her out but a time to show them more love. His life changed when he accepted Jesus into his life last year, he now has a good relationship with his family and he started a business which is doing well. The only way out of drug addiction is GOD.

The last speaker of the day was Olakunle Soriyan. He spent 12 years in the university studying a 4 year course and finished with a 3rd class but now lives a 1st class life.

Highlights from his speech

1. Africa is not suffering from lack of funds but lack of great souls.

2. The pursuit of knowledge is the strength of civilization.

3. Nigeria is the world’s largest liability. We consume what we don’t produce and produce what we don’t consume.

4. Freedom at its highest state is psychosis. Freedom without rules is a terrible vice.

5. If you need more than 15 minutes to spot a fool you are more than a branded fool yourself.

6. If your value is based on what you can buy or afford, you are small. Redefine your values.

7. Anything that has an impact on you and has the ability to change you is stronger than you.

8. A person is not a thief because he stole; a person steals because he is a thief.

9. Your environment doesn’t impact your thinking; rather your thoughts impact your environment.

10. You don’t need auditory strength to communicate authority.

11. The more spiritual you become, the more relatable you should become.

12. If your values are not right, you are not SPIRITUAL but SPRITIST.

13. The religion you have that the society cannot be grateful for is nuisance.

14. The devil does not require loyalty to take anyone to his destination but God does.

15. Three things that will determine the kind of life you would live in 2016 are; PEOPLE, EVENTS and PLACES.

 16. When the elite of a nation are lost, the nation is dead.

17. The choice between good and bad is easy but the choice between good and better can only be done in a conscious society.

18. If you miss anything in life; don’t miss continual building of your content.

Note these 4 things; i. CONTENT (What is the depth and strength of your thinking). Packaging cannot stand the test of time without content. Grow the level of your content. II. CONVICTION. III. COMMUNICATION.  IV. CHARACTER.

19. Never say what you don’t want to do for someone. It’s better to say NO when you can’t do it.

20. Sincerity is not enough. Responsibility is key.

WOW!! I think I’m just going to stop here guys. I hope you were able to pick one or more things from these posts. It’s not enough to hear, the time to start DOING is NOW..

#theWINNINGedge.

Hi guys, hope y'all have been great. 

The Lofty Height Conference I talked about here was on Saturday and guys it was all shades of AH-MAZ-ING, it was mind blowing, it was off da hook, it was … ok someone should tell me to stop here, lol.

As usual I was one of the team planners (a.k.a volunteers) for the event. I was supposed to work with the Media team but I ended up working with the registration team and ushering team.

The event started at about 10am but participants started coming in from 7AM, they could not wait. People travelled from outside Lagos to attend the event, our publicity on social media paid off big time. Lest I forget, the stage decoration was beautiful.

We kicked off the event with the National Anthem, led by a cute young man, Master Alpha Selah with his saxophone.

Then the participants were asked to make a pledge to be the best they can be; to attain every heights available regardless of circumstances.

Next was the opening speech by the Convener of the Lofty height Conference, Wale Tejumade.

His words- I welcome you to #LHC2016. I believe so much in you. I appreciate you; be inspired, empowered and motivated.

The first speaker was Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Director of Programs, TVC.

 She shared the accident experience she had in college that changed her life and that of her family for good. She was in coma for 3-5 days, the accident left her with a fractured skull, damaged lungs amongst other serious injuries. She was the only Christian in her family at the time, her parents almost gave up on her, the doctors’ reports were not encouraging but her Christian friends and pastors continued praying for her. Her recovery was a miracle and led her mother to give her life to Christ.

That incident and other life challenges drove her closer to God and she started praying and asking God why He saved her from the accident and what He wanted her to do. God directed her to HiTv, she went there in faith and got the job. Though she did not get the job description she wanted, she was diligent at what she was asked to do. Before long she was promoted to her desired position.

1. The HOLY SPIRIT: You can’t do anything without the Holy Spirit; if you do you can’t sustain it on your own.

2. PURPOSE: Find purpose and a PLATFORM to exhibit it. If there is no platform around, create one for yourself and take it seriously. It will open new doors for you.

3. HUMILITY: Don’t act like you know everything; be willing to learn from people.

4. RELATIONSHIP: Build good relationships, learn to forgive, you would need the person next to you someday. Respect and value people. Don’t burn bridges.

5. LEADERSHIP: Be a leader even in the smallest capacity. Lead by example. Don’t ask people to do things you won’t do. Leadership is a skill you must develop.

There will always be down times, be determined, persistent and hold on to God. As Nigerian youths, it's great to study abroad but don’t go there to waste time and resources, pick up tools and come back to add value to your country.

The next session was a panel session with Adebayo Ajibola (Holy Mallam) and Glowreeyah Braimah; moderated by Pastor Oluwadamilola Fatoyinbo. 

Highlight from Holy Mallam.

1. God is very busy, for Him to create you makes you special. You are not a mistake. If you are alive, there is greatness in you.

2. After discovering your purpose, go through lots of training to help you.

3. You can be talented and lose it in the area of character.

4. If the MMC (Mediocrity, Myopia and Complacency) syndrome is found in a person, he is finished.

5. Integrity and humility is vital.

6. Everyone has an assignment from God. When you play your role and focus on your assignment you would keep going despite challenges.

7. Fame not well handled ends in shame.

8. The essence of existence must be truly understood for you to live a joyful life and so you don’t do what you are not supposed to be doing.

1. Life has a way of humbling and breaking a man whether you like it or not. What you do with your brokenness matters.

2. Take a risk with your brokenness.

3. Have a mind of a child, open and willing to learn.

4. You need people (relationship), persistence and also keep your head high.

The session ended with a live performance of ‘Miracle Worker’ by Glowreeyah Braimah.

Next was an awesome performance by Ranti who left a multimillion engineering job to pursue her purpose. She is an amazing classical singer.

Next was a short speech by the convener Wale Tejumade.

1. Your purpose in life is either a function of your passion or your pain.

2. You can't afford to live a low life forever.

3. The greatest purpose of a man on earth is to glorify his Creator.

4. The time for everyone to be on the run and have clarity of purpose is NOW.

5. The greatest joy of your Creator is to see you living your purpose.

6. You need people to be all God has purposed you to be. Your friends may as well determine the level of purpose and vision in your head.

7. Discover PURPOSE, BUILD NETWORK and SIEVE from your NETWORK those who are not in line with your purpose.

8. If you have the opportunity to serve, please serve. In service, you will find and build good network.

9. Without God, you CANNOT make any SIGNIFICANT LEAP. No one can be greater than the GOD he serves.

10. Caution: Even though God gives vision now, NOT ALL VISIONS ARE FOR NOW.

11. You must know who you are and whose you are. Until you are able to blend both, purpose is far from you.

12. There should never be a time when you doubt what God has asked you to do.

13. You can't go ANYWHERE without a RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD.

14. God created you as an EAGLE, don’t live the life of a DUCKLING. SOAR HIGH.

After this power packed session was the break time. NETWORKING!!!

SEE YOU IN THE NEXT POST here…

Hi guys, welcome to a new week.

I shared this on Shanyi Organics instagram page yesterday and its one of my resolutions this year to have positive vibes only, to stay around people that inspire and bring out the best in me, to be in control of my life and not allow life's challenges determine my mood. I choose joy, I choose to stay HAPPY, POSITIVE and OPTIMISTIC. That's my choice and I want you to do that too because the truth is worrying has never made any situation better. I'd advice you to pray instead. Take your burdens, cares, worries, pain, tears to God and leave it with Him. Don't pray and worry, nothing good can come from that combination. 

To today's post, I met this young beautiful lady Funmi Kehinde of Elizabeth Cress at the Naija Naturals hair meet up organised by Tosin Alabi sometime last year. The first thing that caught my attention when I saw her was the huge ankara hair bow she had on her hair. It was so beautiful, I could not stop admiring it. I later found out that she was a vendor at the event, she came with ankara hair bows, accessories, jewelleries and Satin hair bonnets to sell. There was something about her hair bonnet, it was satin inside and ankara outside. Ain't she so creative?? When I saw it, I was WOWED. I couldn't get one then because I had one already, till late last year when the one I had started slacking, so I had to change it. Then I remembered Elizabeth Cress 'satin ni ankara' hair bonnet and I gave her a call (yes I collected her card at the meetup, lol) few weeks back requesting for one. We arranged to meet some where and guess what when she arrived she handed me a bag that had 2 hair bonnets in it. I wanted to jump on her sincerely but we were in the public, I was that happy. Another thing you should know is that her packaging is great, my words can't really explain, you have to see it to understand. 

So today, I'd be doing a short review on Elizabeth Cress 'satin ni ankara' hair bonnet.

First of all, a hair bonnet is a satin or silk cap worn on the head at bed time. It is made of silk or satin because unlike cotton it is gentle on our hair, it does not draw out moisture from our hair and it glides on our hair without causing friction that could lead to hair breakage. A satin hair bonnet helps to preserve your curls, helps to reduce tangling of your hair at night and helps your hair dos last longer. 

Elizabeth Cress is an African Inspired Company which designs Jewellery, Ankara Accessories such as Satin bonnets and bows from the best materials for today's woman.

Contact details

Phone and Watsapp- 08170470812

Email- hello@elizabethcress.com

Each Bonnet cost N1,500 minus delivery.

Shanyi Organics would be having a give away collaboration with Elizabeth Cress soon, so follow us now on our Social Media platforms so you can be among the first partakers *winks. 

Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ShanyiOrganics

Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @elizabeth_cress

Hi guys… 

Guess what?? I’m becoming a ‘big girl’, haha, you can laugh o, its allowed. You know I grew up in a family where my dad or mum MUST go with me or my siblings if we have to travel outside the state we lived (Lagos State). I have never travelled alone till yesterday though. If my parents can't go with us, they would call an aunt or older family friend to go with us. Twas that bad. 

Last year December, two of my sisters and I where supposed to travel to the village on our own, we were so excited. Just for my dad to tell us a night before that we would be going with a family friend. The family friend took us to benin, we boarded a bus from there to our village and my dad told our uncle to pick us and take us to the house. In the end, we didn’t travel by ourselves, plus our dad was calling almost every hour to know where we where. Now you under the kind of parents I’m talking about. I love them like that sha..

Ehen, back to the story of the day. Yesterday, I and I alone went to a bus park and boarded a bus to Ibadan. Please don’t say Ibadan here, Ibadan is not here o, its far, very far. I sat for almost 6 hours, to and fro, my butt still aches. What took me to Ibadan sef, ok I remember Shanyi Organics did. Remember in this post I said we use purely natural products, I was not joking when I said that. I had to go all the way to Ibadan to source for the original local ‘ose dudu’ (black soap). You know you guys are that special we can go to the end of the world to get the best for you *winks*.

Please someone should tell me to stop deviating from the main topic. So, back to Ibadan, the first thing I noticed when we drove into the state was NO TRAFFIC, yes o. Before I continue, let me talk about Lagos first. I have stayed in Lagos for over 20 years so I think I have enough to say about it.

a. Its OVER POPULATED. Every one wants to live in Lagos even if its under a bridge or in an uncompleted building. As long as its Lagos, they are fine.

b. Lagos traffic is capable of doing the following to an individual. 

I. Change your mood from good to bad obviously. 

II. Make you angry, because at the end of the traffic you would find that there was no reasonable cause actually. Maybe two proud people that refused to wait for each other. 

III. Make you hungry, even though you just had breakfast. 

IV. Lagos traffic is 'anti healthy eating' . Have you vowed like me that you won't take soda or frizzy drinks again? Lagos traffic would not allow you. Those hawkers don’t sell chilled coke and fanta alone, they now have iced ones and I’m sorry I can't resist the sight of iced teem, I have tried several times, it didn’t work. 

c. Lagosians are aggressive, abusive, inpatient, every one has a very important appointment to meet, proud, I can go on and on. Every one wants to cheat his neighbor. No one cares about the other.

d. Things are expensive in Lagos, the environment is tensed up, all kinds of pollution (air, water, etc) is on the increase daily, crime rate is nothing to write home about. 

I think I should stop here before all my Lagosian friends would unfriend me on Facebook.

Now, let me talk about Ibadan. I did not spend up to 10 hours there but the atmosphere I met was completely different from Lagos. First of all like I said earlier there was NO TRAFFIC. If you are familiar with Lagos you would understand why I am emphasizing on NO TRAFFIC. I passed through some major cities and I went to two major markets. I passed through the Governor’s house, the first lady’s office, the University of Ibadan amongst others and there was no traffic even during ‘rush hours’. The state is not as populated as Lagos, I could almost count the number of cars on the road. The residents are organized and kind. When they see a stranger they are willing to help unlike Lagos where they would look out for strangers to cheat. When I got to the market, (I don’t understand their language so well but I can tell when you are insulting me or cheating me) an elderly man left what he was doing and came to my side helping to interpret what the old women were saying and vice versa. I was like WOW, who has your time in Lagos. They would rather insult and cheat you instead. 

What caught my attention again was the landscape of the State, twas so beautiful. I wished I had a very good camera with me. Can you imagine, I almost forgot this. They dont have 'danfo buses'  (those annoying yellow buses that have ruined some of my best clothes in Lagos). Ain't that AH - MAZ - ING. 

Let me stop here before some people would say I'm talking too much. The summary of my visit to Ibadan yesterday is the life in Ibadan is hustle free and beautiful compared to Lasgidi. So guys, please start fasting and praying for me o, I'd be going for service in March this year and I want to be posted to Ibadan. I'm tired of Lagos jare, my stay here is long over due, 20 years in a place is not a joking matter. Please If you are reading this from Ibadan, start searching for a nice apartment for me o. God will bless your labour of LOVE, Amen. 

If you have not ordered your Shanyi Organics  products, stay there o. When I increase the price, don't beg me because I will not listen o.. 

Have you been to Ibadan before, or do you reside there?? Share your thoughts about Ibadan in the comment box below. I really want to hear from you..

Ok guys, talk to you later. Cheerios.. 

Back to business, Shanyi Organics is a natural hair and beauty brand that believes in and supports natural hair, beauty and lifestyle. We understand that 90% of substances applied on our skin and hair find their way directly into our bloodstreams through the tiny pores on our skin. We know that every woman is beautiful and wants to maintain their natural beauty and grow healthy natural hair without a cost on their health. Therefore, our products are made with natural oils, herbs, butters, plant extracts and all of Natures goodness, specially formulated with LOVE to cater for your natural hair and beauty needs. Our first set of products are in circulation already, grab yours NOW.

Our CLEASNSING AND MOISTURISING SHAMPOO cleanses your scalp and hair without stripping it of its natural sebum. It helps to fight against dandruff and itching leaving your hair soft and moisturized. It goes for N1,500.

Our MOISTURISING HAIR MILK helps to restore moisture, shine and strength to dry hair. It can be used as a conditioner; applied on wet washed hair and used to detangle. It can also be used as a leave in conditioner. It goes for N1,500.

Our WHIPPED HAIR BUTTER is great for locking moisture leaving your hair soft, moisturized and manageable throughout the day. It helps to thicken hair, stimulate hair growth and restore thinning edges. It goes for N1,000.

More products are cooking, WATCH THIS SPACE.

TO PLACE AN ORDER
1. Make payment to OKOLI GRACE CHINOMSO, GTBank, 0109435335. Please indicate that you are paying for Shanyi Organics products.

2. Send your name, phone number, email address, delivery address and products you paid for as a mail to shanyiorganics@gmail.com or a message to 08183288590.

3. We would take it from there and get back to you in the next 24hrs.

For now, we deliver to Lagos State residents only. Delivery fee is N500. Products delivered in good shape CANNOT be returned.

All products go out to customers EVERY FRIDAY ONLY.

When you refer a friend, you get 5% off your next purchase.

HAPPY SHOPPING.

Happy New Year guys... You are reading this post because you made it to 2016.. Wow, congratulations dear.. 2016 is like a blank cheque, you would become what ever you write on that cheque. 2016 is not a year of low living, small dreams or goals, unbelief and faithlessness. It's a year of possessing your possessions. God's promises are in His word clearly written, all you need do is get up and reach out in faith. The Bible says 'faith without works is dead'.. It's not enough to have FAITH, you need to work, you need to GET UP and REACH OUT.

Attending certain kind of conferences and seminars last year helped to place me on the right track. I met great minds that changed my mindset and attitude towards life generally.

If you are in Lagos on the 23rd of January 2016, then you should be at the Lofty heights Conference or tell a friend that knows a friend that resides in Lagos.

This event has been designed as an inspirational and empowerment platform for the participants, mostly youth within the ages of twenty one and thirty five, to being the best at their chosen fields and live a purposeful life that is built on excellence.

The year 2016 edition, themed "The Winning Edge" features people with proven track records of impeccable achievements across different sectors of Nigeria’s Economy including Banking, Consulting, Comedy, Media (Radio and TV) and Music Industry.

Holding the event at the start of a new year is again very instructive for us. We foresee that the Lofty Heights Conference will become such a phenomenal annual event which people will always look forward to and where they come to be inspired, motivated and more importantly, empowered to run in the new year.

The Lofty Heights Conference promises to be an encounter of a life time for the participants.

It is a conference like NO other!

Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (WAT)

Terra Kulture - 1376, Tiamiyu Savage Street, Opp Bar Beach, VI, Lagos Victoria Island, Lagos NG.

Click here to register. 

Start 2016 strong. See you there...