What if you had no Excuses?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhK4-Cgt7Jg&eurl=

What if you had no excuses?
An excuse is just a way to avoid reality, to run away from what we should accept. I was greatly touched when I viewed this video. The passion the speaker had motivated me to stop making excuses when it came to worshipping Christ...I proclaimed to be christian but not making it to church was okay, I would find an excuse.Its not just in spirituality that we make excuses but in everything in our lives, work school, and many more...Its a greater step towards being who God wants us to be, when we Make No More Excuses.

Olooo Mi

I just cant seem to get enough of this song, after I found it on some random wedding site ( I'm not as weird as you think,lol..stalking wedding websites is just a part-time job) and then I got my Naija girlfriend to find me an mp3, unfortunately she couldnt but she sent me this youtube link....thought I'd share it....

I dont know where, when or who, or even the fact that I dont understand a word of it, but this song is definately being played at my wedding ;-)

Olo Mi by Eric West African Idol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9Y4ar8QWS0&feature=related

AccesoRISE

Ghanaian Beads

Beads are a great way to bring some color to any outfit.I have not always been fond of them but lately they seem very trendy.Especially since African wax print dresses have been in vogue since last year! I'm yet to get mine but I thought I'd focus on accessorizing first. Ghanaian beads come in vibrant colors, shapes and sizes. Different beads are worn on different occasions but there's no restriction, if it matches the outfit you can rock them any day. Here's a few of my favorite beads....(very favorite are the chevron, the blue ones with white stripes ;-)

If anyone has websites or pictures of beads from other countries I would love to share them with everyone...mail them to coffieblog@gmail.com.

"Glass beads are made in ceramic molds by firing in wood burning kilns. Made by
men, it takes several years of apprenticeship to be able to form some of the
intricate patterns associated with African beads."

Miss Ghana 05, wearing a pink set of beads

TED Conference

I've fallen in love with the Ted Conferences which take place yearly and address pertinent issues about society, technology, and development.I'm more interested in the talks which address Africa and its growth! I have to thank K for intoducing me to these talks..;-)....Its empowering to hear Africans talk about Africa, to know that there are competent individuals who are educated and willing to tackle the problems Africa faces and not just rely on "the man", as our governments have always done and continue to do!! Lets start with Patrick Awuah (whom I admire and will be posting more about). He's begun to transform education in Ghana by creating Ashesi University, he left a high paying price with Microsoft,yes Microsoft people!Very impressive...And then theres Prof. Ayittey who urges the youth to be a 'Cheetah'....Go Cheetahs!!..Go Cheetahs..lol..cant wait for a new Africa...pass this video to someone, EMPOWER..

Patrick Awuah on TED
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-KfKxCaDVA

Prof. Ayittey on TED
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnepHUYFqgg

'The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency'

Ladies, Ladies, Ladies..This post is all yours!! Idris Elba will be starring in 'The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency' ( long title?!) along with Jill Scott and Anika Noni Rose.The plot takes place in Botswana and I'm certainly looking forward to hearing thier African accents.

Mr. Elba, for those of you who do not know, is half Ghanaian and was raised in England, is currently pursung his acting career in the states.I must warn you though to brace yourselves for his pics in this movies, he is not looking his finest...jkn.