In 2008 I resigned from a job to a start snails delivery business. Yes! you read right. It was a business idea inspired by the many hints from listening to my mother’s phone conversations. Fast track; I went to the snail market for familiarization. Before then, I’d never been to any market. I walked up…
Renowned perfume publisher Federic Malle had this to say about luxury: “The word luxury has been used too often to define things that aren’t luxurious. Luxury is the work of a great mind. It is hard work. It is perfection”. Federic is from a famous perfume family empire with links to works for Christian Dior…
The first nature of luxury is that it is made from intelligence. This means luxury is made, whether a product or service, from the combined power of the highest forms of human ingenuity, creativity, and utility, such that the ability to own or use it requires that you understand and value it. The second nature…
continued from previous post. The average age of 19yo – 40yo. With youth comes unbridled exuberance. And to the youth with millions in hand, what do you expect? 2. It has arguably the most value exchange that’s measured by net worth. Net worth guarantees more privileges, more leeway. Anything other than this is BS! Davido has…
In the wake of what can be described as the biggest crowdfunding round in Nigerian history; over $300k raised within a space of 8hours, social media has done justice to sensationalize it in the true form of the character of the “omo baba owolo” (son of a rich man) himself. I’m not exactly moved by…
As I watched again the moment Bukayo Saka stepped up to the Italian goalie, I was reminded of David and Goliath. Bukayo Saka stood courageously at just 19 in front of a giant, more experienced and much older goalie. David was 17 when he stood in front of Goliath. According to account, David uttered prayer…
On an all-expense-paid trip to the US, Hashim my Aboki (Hausa Word for Friend), is one of the nominated delegates of the 6 Nigerian Advocates/Young Leaders to represent our country at the 2021 United Nation’s IVLP, holding in Washington DC. I have not been able to use words to explain to myself why I like…
I had intended to title this “Why Wait Till You’re 70”, but as I pondered about the source of the inspiration, I realized it won’t do justice. Last week, as a I reviewed the advisory and fantastic work done together with a marketing expert towards attracting our ideal customer, I felt a strong nudging to…
Gring! Gring! Hello! “I’m married”.This announcement drew a big smile on my face. And going by her tone of voice, it seemed important to tell a Big Brother. Of course, I was privy to the arrangements leading to the big day but that didn’t stop the need to deliver the Breaking News. Who’s this young…
In the captivating realm of storytelling, where shadows elegantly dance with light, arises Hamrah Basheer, the inaugural protege of Harness. More than just a platform, Harness serves as a gateway for the overlooked, unsung and uncelebrated heroes of creativity. This signifies the official introduction of a truly unique initiative. A weaver of tales, Hamrah embraces…