Kitu Kizuri is a new quarterly African Women’s magazine, which is currently in print, and will be available in April for the public. I’m pretty sure there are lots of other African magazines out there…maybe not, but Kitu Kizuri is very different. Think of it as the Essence of African women, xcept, it is by us, for us, and about us.
Personally, I have never read any African women’s magazine that really touches home with me; in fact, I doubt if I have ever read any African women’s magazine at all. They might claim to be African, but after reading one page, you quickly realize that they are geared towards one country only or towards only one part of Africa (ex: West Africa), so it’s Kitu Kizuri to the rescue. Kitu Kizuri features the whole of Africa, and it is absolutely brilliant because we as Africans need to stop segregating ourselves and come together as one Africa. We may have different languages and be located in different countries, but we are still one and the same Africa. Deep down, we have the same belief in the core of our being. Trust and love has brought us thus far, and it will continue to. That is what Kitu Kizuri is all about.
If you care to know, Kitu Kizuri means something beautiful/good in Swahili. Please, visit www.kitukizuri.com for more details. And subscribe! I did not type this whole sermon out of boredom; I typed it for you to be knowledgeable of the beautiful something around us and subscribe to it….ASAP.
I’m currently in NY. I got here yesterday with my mom, grandma, aunt, and nephew. It was an unplanned trip. My Uncle who moved to the States in June got called to Bar (i.e. he passed his Bar & has been officially sworn in as an American Lawyer). I’m really, really proud of him; he just came here in June of last year, and he has accomplished what many have not been able to. He didn’t go to Law school here, and did not attend any classes for Law when he got here. He just read, prayed and passed. Na so God dey work wonder. So it goes without saying that people in my family are smart…hehehehe.
Needless to say, sitting in that car for 3.5 hours with my family (on the way to NY) was not as joyous as you’d expect. Mom was driving and I was sitting in the front, giving her directions. Grandma was constantly saying, “Vera, we just passed another sign board o! I hope you’re looking because I don’t wanna get lost”. And every time my mother hit the brake, my Grandma screamed, “Jesus!”
We leave here tomorrow at 5am. I can’t wait to go back home, although I do dread having to sit thru another Grandma drama, but I miss my laptop. I saw all the comments on my previous post, but I did not wanna reply cause I didn’t wanna open my blog on uncle’s desktop. You never know what kinda incriminating evidence one can find about me on my blog. I will reply them soon as I get home.
So that is it for now, my wonderful ladies and gents. We go yarn next wednesday.
Have a wonderful week.
Congrats to your uncle.. I’m proud of him (even though I’ve never see him \dont think you spke about him) but thats something worth celebrating..
I know.. blogging takes so much of yuour time.. its not easy..
LMAO@ not opening ur blog at ur uncles.. u dey fear..buhahaha..
Cheers!
It really goes to show that we (Nigerians) can do it. Proud of your uncle too!!
HAPPY NEW MONTH!!!!
I pray that this month will be on eof accomplishments for you in Jesus name.
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Your uncle’s story goes to show what stuff naijas are made of especially when we have our minds set on it.
Congrats to him ooo… and I wish him the very best moving forward.
Oh! So Queen Vee, has been busy busy.Good.
I like this Kitu Kizuri magazine the way you talk about it,I will like to see it.
Congratulations,to your uncle.
Don’t worry love,you will live through the grandma drama.
All the best with your books,can’t wait to see them published.
Thank God your are not entirely abandoning the blog,cos I was about to cry. Will miss you daily digest though.
Congrats to your uncle… I have missed your green eye o. I’ll miss your regular updates… that’s a sign that I should GET A LIFE! LOL!!!
Good luck with everything and I’ll check that website out.
Take care…x
Congratulations to your uncle! Interesting read. Lol @ your grandma shouting ‘Jesus’. Say, what does one have to do around here to be the first to comment?
another NY trip by vera and she no gree holla. and to think her ass probably passed by slanting island to wherever she was going in NY. cos slanting island is the closest part of NY to wherever u might be coming from in MD. no be I-95! anywho sha i no vex. as i don know say ur uncle na lawyer for NY. i’m about to need his services to fight the redlight camera ticket i paid 4months ago.
@ idemili wey one become first. u go work small o. cos it is not easy to be first with some people around. as a matter of factly u should settle for 5th till they all become confy then to strike and start claiming ur first.
Lee: Me fear ke? Tufia kwa!! I no fear o! It’s just that ehm… *clears throat* you know now. Anyways, you won’t understand. You’re still a little too young to understand where I am coming from LOL
SisiNaija: Thanks babe. So if you want, feel free to look 4 trouble anywhere and anytime; I’ll get my uncle to represent you, lol.
Moments: Thanks babe! Yes, indeed, it goes to show that Nigerians are the bomb and can do whatever they set their minds to. I wish you the best, babe, and I claim your good wishes in Jesus’ name.
Omohemi Benson: Gal, just pray 4 me, so that I will publish as soon as possible. Did you check the website yet? Hope you liked it sha.
London Buki: I know you miss me! I have been wondering why I have been sneezing; I guess you have been calling my name ever since ehn? Anyways, did you like anything about Kitu Kizuri?
Idemili: First around here? My dear, I dunno oh. I’m having a hard time being first on my own blog sef, lol. My Grandma is a character, hehe.
Chief: Believe me, it is not what you think, believe me. I wanted to call you several times, but I did not have time. Like I said, it wasn’t a plannee trip. Chief, abeg, don’t be mad @ me. I’ll call you tomorrow.
This blogging thing is addictive and time consuming. I am thinking of cutting down too. I hope you get your book done in time
LOL at your Grandma screaming “Jesus!”
congrats to your uncle… i no really like this once a week blogging thing oh… e get as e be oh.. but anytime taken off to ‘accomplish’ i can forgive… sha hurry it up and come back to us… goodluck babe
LOL @ Another SignBoard
you’re family is sooo funny… dad, mom and now grandma
anyways girl i was wondering what happened to you. Congrats to your uncle…cause passing that bar is not easy…what law is he going to specialize in do u know?
awwwwwwwwwwwww congrats to ur uncle, i get extra excited when i heaar anything bout law, it was my first love, lol @ ur gramma shoutin jesus, lol she must be like me o , lol
I actually thought you had gone missing j/k
When your work gets into print, do send me an autographed party (now who doesn’t like awoof?)
your grand ma sounds so hilarious – her exclamations are sooooooo funny – why didnt u record it all for us – that is defo a sure way to put a smile on anyone filling down.
And congratulations to your uncle – it indeed shows us what God can do for us if only we believe.
In My Head: Yeah, blogging does take a lotta time. It’s a full time job, my dear. I wish someone would pay me to do this, for real. Thanks wishing me well!
Overwhelmed: Baby, I know you must be missing me really bad and wondering how you will make it till next wednesday, but be rest assured that I am here for you. Any time you need me, just come 2 our special place (aka your heart) and I will be there. Hehehe.
Diamond: I see you have changed ur avatar again ehn? I’m gonna check your page out soon, so I can catch up. Yea, my grandma calling the signs signboards was rather funny; haven’t heard that in a while. I dunno what area of Law my uncle is gonna be practicing in. I’ll find out.
BHookey: Law was your first love? Awww. So what is your current love now? So you shout Jesus too ehn? I mean, there is nothing with shouting Jesus, xcept of course that when one hits the brake(s) of a car, it doesn’t mean something is wrong, lol. My Grandma is just a character.
Azuka: I’ll send you an autographed copy, but that better mean you will be sending me some money o. In fact, I will even have to charge you extra sef. Me missing? Fine gal like me. Azuka, you are not serious @ all.
The Life Of A Stranger: Girl, those exclamations are only funny when you hear them once..maybe twice or thrice… but every five minutes or so? Annoyin! LOL. You don’t know the joy I felt when we gat to NY. Whew! And yes indeed, God can do anything for us…all we have to do it believe in Him and trust Him to pave the way for us.
lol at your grand mother, just like mine
come back and update on time girl!!
I liked it when u said its Kitu Kizuri to the RESCUE…lolll…I’ll check it out soon, I promise!
Lolll @ ur grandma screaming “Jesus” everytime ur mum hit the brakes…lollll…on the trip back maybe u shd think of something that u can give her that will keep her attention span. lol…(I’m clueless o…)
ConfusedNaijaGirl: I will definitely come back on time. So your grandma is like yours huh? We should get them together to chat lol.
Jaycee: Yes oh, my dear, it is indeed Kitu Kizuri to the rescue. Well, after a while, my grandma fell asleep…thank God for that miracle. You have no idea the joy I felt when she fell asleep. She’s one funny woman.
I understand your need to cut down on blogging…It’s really time consuming, but yet fun and educative at the same time.
I already added the magazine link to my favorites. Will be checking it out. I don’t know whether I’ll subscribe to it yet.
Take care Missy and please keep working on getting your book published.
I’m off to go read another chapter of your book.
really sexy family you’ve got… he he he… I give it up to your uncle, let the world know we still gat it…
oya hurry come back… easy babe… *wink*
lol…someyimes i miss my grandma. they could be so funny. i have got to read that book.keep it up girl.peace
menh! I thought I was the only one that knew blogging requires more dedication than that, there are times I just feel like deleting the whole thing.
Anyways, congrats to the smart uncle ooh.. thats really rare! Hopefully u are that smart too…and make you leave grandma alone ooh!
Nilla: Let me know what u think when u done checking the website out. It’s a really wonderful magazine, no kidding. Blogging is just a full time job…except without the pay though.
Unnaked: My family is sexy abi? I know o, my brother. We gat it like that. IF you’re interested sef, I can hook you up with my grandma. Just say the word, dear.
Delilah: Yes oh, Grandmas are just hella funny! Anyways, read the book and tell me what you think. I will do my part to finish it. Thanks for stopping by.
NaijaDude: Hopefully I’m as smart as he is ke? Of course, I am! You no know me o! But yes sha, blogging does take more time than I care to spend on it. God help us all.
lol…..ur grandma said signboard….thats hilarious…congrats to ur uncle though….passing the bar aint no joke.
VERAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA – Naija Blogger Bachelor has premiered on my blog oh. Check it out and be sure to vote girl…
A big congratulations to ur uncle. I couldnt help giggling at ur mum hitting the brakes and ur grandma screaming ‘Jesus’. Hilarious!!!
Today is Wednesday… I’ll be back!
Elle Woods: Sign board sounds very funny, doesn’t it? LOL
Uzo: Sup gal!! I’ll check ur blog out ASAP.
Calabar Gal: Leave my grandma jo. She and Jesus are very close.
Buki, I won’t disappoint you. I’m bout to update
Vera ezimora,
thanks for projecting the face of Africa – I love Africa, I love the Nigerian Women esp. DORA AKUNYILI you know her, she is great.
KEEP AFRICA HOPE ALIVE