Against all odds

A leader, once convinced a particular course of action is the right one, must have the determination to stick with it and be undaunted when the going gets tough.
—RONALD REAGAN

Barack Obama has become a household name, a name that would not be forgotten in decades to come, a name that stands for courage, a name that is synonymous with hope. He represents a purpose, a people and a passion. He emerged as the first African-American President elect of the USA, was the first African American to be elected by a major US political party and was also the first African-American President of the Harvard Law Review.

He has shown all that he truly believes in "the audacity of hope". He showed us that hope never fails, that tenacity fights to finish. I remember watching the popular movie series, 24, with some friends and a guy criticised the producer for casting a black man as the US president. He said it was "unrealistic". I guess there is no point arguing over that anymore, Obama has shown us there are no limits except that which we have set by ourselves for ourselves.

Friends, what is that dream that you have? How big is it? You have no excuse not to make an impact, none not to break fallow grounds. Remember the mark of a leader is determination, courage and hope that is audacious.

King's Daughter

My name is Ibiyemi
I am royalty by birth
I speak diverse languages
I'm a King's daughter



I was born into wealth
Never lacked anything good
So long it's good, I have it
All I need do is ask



You know my pedigree
An ancestory of great people
A line of role models
Names carved in stone



My father's kingship is eternal
His kingdom has no boundaries
His rulership is absolute
I'm proud to call Him father!