The Success Digest

The story of a gospel rap artiste and producer  "The result of challenge is what brings success... I started from a corner in my parent's home." These few lines neatly sums up the story of, arguably, one of the best rising gospel music artistes and producers in Africa, AYbEatz.  His, has been a journey characterized by destiny and the leading of God's Holy Spirit.  Born Ayodeji Oluwatoyin Ayinde in Ogun State. The second of five children, AYbEatz's foray into gospel music wasn't by chance, neither was it as a result of talent. "I see it as a calling." It is truly a calling; a higher purpose of the divine set at work in a mortal man; a leading by the supernatural towards a noble end.  Although, in his days in secondary school, AYbEatz wanted to be a journalist. He had the passion for communicating with people, until destiny came calling.  It was in 2007, in a small, infant Christ Embassy Galilee church, that wa...

A whole lot of people set out trying to make money. Their business goal is to make money, lots and lots of money, but ever since I could remember, I always wanted to create value. Few people actually understand the power of value. Value is that substance that has the capacity to attract people, influence, power, recognition and money. Value pulls people to you. It makes people recognize and respect you; hold you in high esteem; look to you for advice, counsel, answer, leadership. Value brings about acceptance. A lot of people lament about inequality in their work place, in the society etc, but equality is a function of value. The measure of importance society would place on you depends on value. So,  you see, value is key. Be distinguished. Value would take you places, open doors and set you on a high pedestal. When you are working on that business plan,  ask yourself "what is the value of my business?" If you can answer that, you can grow.

A Thought from Strive Masiyiwa  A Reflection: What is your vision?   Twenty-five years ago, a dear friend in America heard about the travails I was going through in Zimbabwe in my efforts to get an operating license for my mobile business. He was a senior director of one of the largest companies in America. He wanted to see how he could help me.   "I have been speaking to some very influential friends of mine about you," he began to tell me when we met a few months later.   "I think you have the potential to become a remarkable businessman. So, here is my suggestion: Give up the pursuit of a mobile business and come into something like McDonald’s. I have spoken to people there, and they will give you a franchise for any African country of your choice. You are just what they need. They will train you and give you capital."   He then explained to me how this remarkable organization worked. He gave me a pile of books on them, which I read tha...

Victoria Pepple is sincere, just, impartial, assertive, objective, radical, and unassuming... Victoria Pepple's road to fame didn't  come by chance, she worked for it and she has the flair. -Cosmas Nwokafor The first time I saw Victoria Pepple on TV, I knew I was going to love meeting her in person, and I wanted to tell her success story. I got the chance. We met somewhere in Victoria Island, Lagos. She struck me as a warm, personable and easy going person, totally down to earth; no pretensions whatsoever.  She exudes great charisma and absolute warmth. You get the feeling she is very accommodating. Born Victoria Ibitoru Pepple on the 1st of December at the Island Maternity Hospital, on Lagos Island, Victoria Pepple has been there, done that and reaching out to even more. She confessed to being a talkative- a trait that would've indicated her future to discerning minds. Prior to her TV career, Pepple started out has a banker, but got bored quickly. A year in ...

"I came, I saw, I conquered" -Julius Ceaser  So, you didn't see it coming? Didn't dare to believe that a man like Trump could become the next US President. Well, I've got news for you, he is!  Donald Trump has been an enigma on the political terrain. His controversial speeches were a source of public discourse, incitement and international outrage. Nonetheless, Trump has proving naysayers wrong and gone ahead to win the election. Not even the Obama bulldoze could stop him. Here is a man, a champion, who brave the odds and won the battle. A man the political class discredited, his party disowned and deserted him, the powers-that-be campaigned against him. Yet, he came out victorious in the end. He came, saw and conquered.  Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in Jamaica Estates, Queens, a neighborhood in New York City. He was the second youngest child of five children.  He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization, which ...

1. Eagles fly Alone and at High Altitudes. They don't fly with sparrows, ravens, and other small birds. MEANING Stay away from narrow-minded people, those that bring you down. Eagle flies with Eagles. Keep good company. 2. Eagles have an Accurate Vision.They have the ability to focus on something as far as 5km away. No matter the obstacles, the eagle will not move his focus from the prey until he grabs it. MEANING Have a vision and remain focused no matter what the obstacles and you will succeed. 3. Eagles do not Eat Dead things. They Feed only on Fresh Prey. MEANING Do not rely on your past success, keep looking for new frontiers to conquer. Leave your past where it belongs, in the past. 4. Eagles Love the Storm. When clouds gather, the eagle gets excited, the eagle uses the storms wind to lift itself higher. Once it finds the wind of the storm, the eagle uses the raging storm to lift itself above the clouds. This gives the eagle an opportunity to glide and rest i...