Moving On To Bigger Things

I have been quiet for long (again). But that's not 'cause I am tired of blogging (hell nah! far from it).

It's 'cause Miss Idowu here has been up to a lot, which required a lot of focus, energy, and a little bit of investing too (all types).

Good news is, I'm taking the blogging a step further and higher. Will spend more time blogging at a different location ( :( which means yet another dry spell over here) with a different approach/ focus.

Please stay with me and continue your amazing support. Follow US/Subscribe at gainrecruitment.blogspot.com . Visit to learn more about G.A.I.N.

We promise to be very entertaining, still very much insightful, and just as frequent...I mean before the dry spell periods :p or just scratch that. [You know what I mean anyway]

Thank you. And see you later xoxo

Internship Opportunities (my giving-back project)

I have definitely come up with a lot of great ideas in the past. Some I'm still praying will see the light of day; others... let's just call part of a phase in my life. But the most recent, I refuse to let go of. It's the introduction of an internship program in Nigeria.

I'm probably not the only one who has thought of it, or even the first to do it, however I have a goal and I refuse to let any "competition" destroy my passion for great (and fair) success in our children/ youths. I see a gap and I want to help seal it up. There is a need and I will help satisfy it.

I remember when I was in college, I was fortunate enough to experience what the outside world was like. I got a lot of practical experience, both in school and during my summer internship programs. They were all worth it. Learning something news is always worth it. However, I have noticed we do not have such an opportunity (as summer internships) prominent in Nigeria. Trust me, there is a huge different between a straight-As student who never got any experience on the field and a student with As and Bs and a little work experience here and there (it's called having an imagination and learning to think outside the box... also known as SUCCESS).

I'm in the inaugural stage of my project, but I need all the help I can get. I would appreciate a few volunteers to answer some survey questions, as well as people willing to hire the future of Nigeria. Any help I can get will be really appreciated. Help the kids... What would Jesus do? :)

If you even have any contributions at all or recommendations, do leave a comment or just hit me up directly.

I appreciate it, fam. God bless us all.

Discussion on the Nigerian Cement Industry

My girl, Ms. Oyinda Olanrewaju, was featured on CNBCAfrica on Tuesday, 28th January 2014. Please see the outlook/ analysis on the Cement Industry and do not hesitate to share your input on the discussion (or at least let her know how great she did).

By the way, did you know that the Nigerian cement industry is at the top of log in the Nigerian Export Promotion Council's (NEPC) list of exportable products?! That's right! According to news from the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga, Nigeria has had a major success in the cement sector- and for the first time ever in this great nation's history, exported cement in 2013.

Find the link to the video here.

Agric-Kulture (Series 2)

    I am a PROUD mama :d  

Just in case you are wondering what that is, let me tell you. This is the first trial of our (dad & I's) little experiment. This is what is called ....TURKEY INCUBATION.

Yes yes! You guessed right. I am delving into the agricultural sector now. Why? You may ponder. Because there's so much to be done there, not enough people are in it...and because it is a SUPER COOL career.

Let's go on to some fun facts (shall we?!)

Did you know that:

Agric-Kulture (Series 1)

Welcome to my INAUGURAL piece of Agricultural revolution. I basically got an epiphany (which evolved from a business class...school is sooo awesome :d ) and initially thought i should come out with my own magazine brand. However, a wise man (my lovely brother >:d< ) advised me differently, and after thorough consideration, I realized I should first acquire a very supportive market-base/ audience so that I become real sure that my efforts are not in vain- herego, why we are here.

I developed an intense interest in agriculture and its infinite possibilities, which is where Agric-Kulture sprung forth from- it's a journal about Agric as a culture/ way of life. In essence, Agric-Kulture is to encourage and support the current & future agriculturalist, as well as keep all others informed with where and what is in vogue/ essential in this sector. I'll be writing in Series (for easy-search and ones effective following patterns) so don't fret if you ever feel lost.

It's going to be a monthly issue (I shall try, as I'm not entirely jobless :p )... And it starts NOW!!!

P/S: <:-p HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME :) <:-p

Entrepreneurship (and serving the community)

2012 was a pretty cool year. We thought together. We shared ideas together. We also (day)dreamt together. However, 2013 is the year of implementation.

What's your plan this year? Future goals??? Do share (we can help each other grow).

On the note of helping each other, I have decided to join a FANTASTIC MAN in his passion of farming, and I tell you...it is still a topic of further (later...and thorough) discussion. I also have the privilege of being a part of two spectacular events coming up this weekend.

The first one is a Charity Event. My dear friend, 'Mide, is at it again.
[People, when you have a passion for something, you have NO CHOICE but to get it done]

So, 'Mide has put together another opportunity to bless the less privileged, with hampers (school bags) containing items like

Innovative thoughts can occur in ANYone...even YOU!

Without talking about YOU for a second, let's talk about someone who took that brave step. Meet the 15 year old [yea! you read right] who is changing how we test for Cancer.

I've always thought (and still do) that we are missing the simplest things because we are thinking too hard or too far out. Sometimes I think the cure for AIDS [if the US government doesn't already have it and being selfish with it...to make pharmaceutical companies keep selling... - #sigh# another topic for another day people] is right under our noses but we are all just looking for complicated/ complex solutions to these problems.

Thank goodness for 15-year-old, Jack Andraka, a high school freshman, who came up with a simple and inexpensive test to diagnose pancreatic cancer. Here's his story:

Jack Andraka is a 15-year-old student from Maryland, who took first place in this year's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), with his mind-blowing discovery of a paper sensor that detects pancreatic cancer 168 times faster than current tests. His discovery is also 90% accurate, 400 times more sensitive, and 26,000 times LESS expensive than today's methods. Summary: It's much more better.

"I became interested in early detection [because a friend's brother was killed by the disease], did a ton of research, and came up with this idea," Andraka said. 

Jack Andraka's dip-stick sensor can test blood or urine for a certain protein called mesothelin, which indicates the presence of the specific cancer. According to Andraka, it can detect cancer even before it becomes invasive.

He plans to use his $75,000 winnings to invest in his college education, with plans to become a pathologist. However, in the meantime, Jack plans to start clinical trials with the sensor, meet with Quest Diagnostics, and get his product on the market within 10 years. [hmmm... what was I doing in high school/ college?!...one word = alcohol x_x ]

What are you gonna do now?

Welcome to Mister AFRICA International ;)

Just LESS than a month ago, I introduced to you the young-mind called Twitch, who is without a doubt going places (and not waiting on a phone to ring or an employer to fall from the sky into his kitchen). Well, the House of Twitch is back with yet another innovative concept to improve the continent of Africa (and may I add, feed your eyes ;) ).

Mister Africa International is a quest to find the most adorable man of African origin (yes honey! It could be you ;;) ).

20 country representatives will travel down to London this year for the maiden edition of the Mister Africa International, the search for the most desirable man in the world, of African origin.
The two main problems facing most African countries are POVERTY and UNEMPLOYMENT. The winner of the Mister Africa International will dedicate his year to raising money for small scale businesses in Africa.

The Mister Africa International is organised by [you guessed it] ...the House of Twitch (producers of Mr. Ideal Nigeria pageant @ www.mridealnigeria.com) and Mr. Earth South Africa. Although first of its kind, the pageant promises to be a great one and will be held on the 29TH of SEPTEMBER, 2012 at LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY, one of London's largest institutions.
(This venue has been chosen in the spirit of the Olympics)

"The idea is to gather some of the most handsome, sporty young men with amazing entrepreneurial skills in the  world of African Origin, which will happen in London, Home of the Olympics," Ayotunde Fabamwo, President of the pageant explained to Didatsy. 

Oh me, oh my! I need a front roll seat. Entrepreneurial skills are hard to notice from the back :D

Those who will wish to participate or want more information should email mister_africa@coolgoose.com or ayotunde@missomolewa.com

Do you have what it takes?!

Where is your "Soccket?!"

Do you daydream about inventions you would like to see happen but too scared to even delve into it?

I know I do, but the difference is I'm not scared. [Hunnie, if I was scared, I wouldn't even have this blog...and don't get me started on my ideas ;)...it's big baby!]


You have plans that could change the world. Not necessary for the aim of getting your name out there, but for the goal of making a GREAT IMPACT in the universe.

Nahhhh! Don't be confused (as to where I'm going with this). I'd like y'all to take in this story I came across while reading Oprah's online ....#thingymabob!

#AndNoI'mNotAnOprahFreak...Don'tEvenKnowHerLikeThat# 8-|

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                     Genius Idea: The Soccer Ball That Can Power a Lamp

      In 2010 Julia Silvermand and Jessica Matthews traveled halfway around the world, hoping to light

      up some of the more impoverished villages of South Africa and Nigeria by testing some soccer balls

      there. But not just any soccer balls: their Socckets, as they call them, house gyroscopic mechanisms

      that harness energy from the ball's motion. After being kicked around for 30 minutes, the balls can

      power a small LED lamp for three hours- long enough for a child whose home lacks electricity

      to do homework or read a book. Since most communities in Africa are crazy about soccer, the ball

      was a hit. "The kids thought it wad magic," Silverman says, "but I could also see the wheels turning

      in their heads. One boy came back with a drawing of a ball with windmills sticking out of it. They 

      wanted to be inventors, too."

      The idea of the Soccket dates to an undergraduate engineering class at Harvard. There, Silverman

      and Matthews...drew on their experiences abroad- Matthews's family is from Nigeria, and Silverman

      had worked in sub-Saharan Africa- to devise a technically simple idea that could make a huge differ-

      ence to the 1.4 billion people in the world living without electricity. The group knew that kerosene

      lamps emit dangerous fumes. While brainstorming alternatives, they thought of so-called shake 

      flashlights, which are powered by motion, not batteries. Soon they'd put one inside a hamster ball to

      demonstrate how the global mania for soccer might help bring light to the places that don't have it.

      After the term ended, Matthews and Silverman worked with a design firm to create a more realistic

      prototype, a dead ringer for an actual soccer ball, except for the small plug on the outside.

      In 2011, the duo quit their jobs...to focus on the Soccket...Matthews says "We want people to

      realize that making a difference doesn't have to be serious and boring. It can be as simple and fun

      as playing soccer."

                                                                                                                                        "

=d>                  ...                 :-b

I know what you are thinking. Finance is what's holding you back. Well if you have an idea that's phenomenal I bet no one would be stupid enough NOT to invest in such a gold-mine :-c . Plus, I'm all about making dreams come true. Pitch your idea to me ;) and we can strategize how to win with Dangote or whomeverz got the ...#HowDoIPutThis?!#... Cha-ching! b-)

So, what's it gonna be? Are you gonna remain a dream-killer 8-} ? A daydreamer 8-> ? Or a Go-getter <):) ?!

Meet the Young GentleMan called TWITCH!!!

All productions of the House of Twitch.

Have you heard of EXTREME or ULTIMATE FITNESS (Africa’s #1 fitness Magazine)???

One VERY IMPORTANT NAME you should know by now and if you don’t, you are soooo missing out…yep! That’s a FACT!

He’s the next big thing…#mybad!# He’s the right-now man…#myfault# He’s the trending young entrepreneur, definitely going places… #Sorry-TrynaFindTheRightSentence#...He’s (ready for it?!)

TWITCH… the founder of House of Twitch b-)

                                                    =d>  ###Applaud!!!####  =d>

Oh, did I mention, He’s also a very good friend ;) ;) (lemme famz abeg)

It’s gives me great pleasure to introduce you all to this beautiful mastermind, Mr Twitch himself :).

*Conversation between Twitch and I*

Q: Hey dear, could you properly introduce yourself please?! Who is Twitch?

A: Twitch is the nickname for Mr. Ayotunde Fabamwo, the president of the House of Twitch.

***

Q: What is the House of Twitch about?

A: House of Twitch is an EVENT MANAGEMENT company. We plan weddings, birthdays, but popularly known for the production of the MR. IDEAL NIGERIA and MISS OMOLEWA NIGERIA pageants.

***

Q: Enlighten us. Where did the inspiration of Mr. Ideal and Miss Omolewa come from?

A: Inspiration… (hmmm!) From a very young age, my mum told me it’s important to grow in life and help make a difference in the world, and I wanted to do just that. I have always been interested in entrepreneurship and giving to charity so decided to come up with platforms that will produce ambassadors that will champion the causes I wanted to get involved in. I was about 20 at the time but I didn’t think I was too young to do that.

                             (Me thinking: My kinda man ;) …plus mum is speaking the truff)

***

Q: Anything else you’d like to say in that regard…Go on, don’t be shy:d?

A: The Miss Omolewa Nigeria is a TEENAGE pageant that produces a goodwill ambassador that campaigns about causes affecting our Nigerian children.

Mr. Ideal Nigeria is for the males between 17 – 30 years, and the winner aside STARTING HIS OWN BUSINESS, and representing Nigeria at the EARTH WORLDWIDE PAGEANT, also raises money for small scale business start-ups.

The House of Twitch with its network of Young CEOs is no doubt the future of Nigeria.

                                          (Me thinking yet again: TELL ‘EM!)

***

Mr. Ideal 2012, Mr. Abayomi Towase

Q: Mmmm…so out of curiosity, ;) Who is Mr. Ideal?

A: Mr. Ideal Nigeria is the search for an individual with a unique combination of a fit body tone and an entrepreneurial mind. The winner goes on to start his own business and represents Nigeria at the Mister Earth Worldwide pageant (in Guatamala). This year’s winner, ABAYOMI TOWASE, is the face of Chicloc watch. He will also get a feature in a Yewande Adekoya movie. The 1st runner up, with the title Mr. Ideal Nigeria- Earth 2012, Fortune Davis, is currently face of the Blue Storm Energy Drink. He also gets a chance to represent Nigeria at Body Beautiful later this year, in South Africa. Lastly, the 2^nd runner up, Mr. Ideal Nigeria- Tourism 2012, Nnamdi Azuide, is the ambassador to Asaba Festival and is currently signed to ISIS modeling agency, as well as feature in an Adonis Production movie. He also gets the chance to represent Nigeria at the Mr. Tourism International, in Panama.

                  (Me thinking, datz ryt, again: :-O Nnamdi AziKIWE was in the pageant?! #jokes# But dang! Can a sista pretend to be a dude so she could go to Panama too?! =p~ )

***

(l - r): Nnamdi Azuide, Fortune Davis, and Abayomi Towase

Q: Cool. What other projects are you currently working on?

A: At the moment, the House of Twitch is working on MISTER AFRICA INTERNATIONAL, which is the search for the most adorable man in the world of African origin. 16 countries will be sending their delegates to London to compete for the ultimate title and of course one of the Mr. Ideal Nigeria winners will represent Nigeria at the prestigious event. It’s to be held in August/ September of the year.

 ***

Q: I’m ready to spice it up a little, Twitch ;), if I may?! What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?

A: Most embarrassing moment? That’s a hard one. Well, I guess falling in front of the media in my ORANGE blazer wasn’t any fun.

***

Q: What is your favorite body part (on yourself and someone you would be attracted to)?

A: I love my triceps. Makes my T-shirt fit and when it comes to my ladies, I like them curvy.

***
Q: Are you currently seeing someone? If not, would you be interested in being set on a blind date ;)?

A: Yes, I am seeing a very special someone. Her name’s Miss Ojiegbe. She was a star in Gulder’s Ultimate Search.

#Firstname removed to protect (direct) identity of his lady-love…may I add, Too Cute :x lol#

Well, when I was single, I would have loved to be on a blind date. It would be so perfect if Miss Tiwa Savage was at the other end of the table;) .

*Conversation over*

Great choice Mr. Fabamwo…I mean, Twitch. There you have it folks. If he’s not the NEXT BIG THING, RIGHT-NOW mister, and a TRENDING YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR, I don’t know what is. #AndObamaMayActuallyBeWhite#

There's so much information I can feed you with at one go. However, for more info, log on to www.mridealnigeria.com

Thank you Twitch for your time (here with me and that spent impacting Nigeria). Wishing you all the best, dear friend. xoxo