Voting MBE 2016 'Improver Awards' Starts On Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Voting MBE 2016 'Improver Awards' starts on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 20.00 GMT and ends on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 20.00 GMT. 

MBE Improver Awards is incorporated into MBE International Scholarship Pageant to acknowledge, celebrate and confer excellence on individuals who devoted their all in promoting human welfare and advancing reforms in their specific fields, not forgetting our cultural heritage, and what we as humans stand for.

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All We Want Is Some Peace In This World

Are There Any Costs? No! 'MBE Improver Awards' Has No Charge

Let The Children's Laughter Remind Us How We Used To Be

I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be

Different Marriages: "And in That Day Seven Women Shall Take Hold of One Man"

Mainly there are two types of marriages, civil, and religious; typical marriages involve both and must be recognised and licensed by the state. In civil marriages government officials perform the ceremony. The religious marriage can be conducted in the church, mosque or any other religious gathering. In some societies the religious institutions do require civil marriage certificate before the marriage can be conducted by them.

MBE 2016 Awards Nominations

Nominations start on Saturday, May 7, 2016 and end Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Nominate by sending an email to admin@missblackeurope.com or click on the link below.         

 http://www.missblackeurope.com/award-nominations.php

For further information about MBE Awards click on the links below.

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- MBE Team

Married or Unmarried

Be happy if you are married, also be happy if you are unmarried. If you wish to get married, work towards it and be well prepared, remember it will no longer be just about you. If you are in an unhealthy marriage and it's life threatening and seems not taking you to greatness or success; be bold enough to walk away, walking away doesn't make you are weak person or impatient person. It means you're taking happiness and stability of mind into consideration by you. We live once and must be well done.

Nollywood Star, Bobby Michaels Reveals His Innermost

MBE and Madibu: Jointly Gave Birth To IBILE Pageant And Reality Show

It's always a good thing to associate, connect and share with individuals, corporate bodies, organisations that have the same mission, common interest and aspirations as yours. After official meetings and consultations, MBE International Scholarship Pageant and Madibu Tourism Limited see the need to come together in a indissoluble General Partnership to embark on IBILE Pageant and Reality Show, kicking off December this year in Lagos, Nigeria.

MBE is an organisation based in Europe, while Madibu is based in Africa, both will stand as a platform for empowerment and cultural tourism to link both continents, and also to bring a touch of class and elegance into learning, beauty, fashion and tourism. It's a platform aimed to give the key to the doors of success to the youth, both Madibu and MBE have done it before individually, now they can do it better jointly.

Updates will follow, just watch.

Bobagunwa of Egbaland: It's Not About How Much Money You Have, But How Well You Can Manage It

When we come across some certain people in our journey of life, they leave behind with us some essential points that we always remember and apply when needed.

Torn Between Both Lovers

They Say Women Talk A Lot

It's said that women utter more words per day than men, women speak about three times more than an average man. Recently they say scientists found the key to explaining why women talk more than men. The study suggests that women's brains produce higher level of protein (Fox P2) known as 'language protein' than that of men.

They Don't Run From Anything: Even When Times Are So Hard.

The Secret of His Success: The Face of A Big Time Blogger.

His work is across the globe, his blog site is known to the whole world, the strategy of his success is him dissociating his face from his work. He's a very passionate man, dedicated to his work, friends and family.

We had this picture taken two years ago; this is for me to let him know that, he's not forgotten, and we will always be what we are.

Will he show his face and tell his name on his blog site one day? 

A Journalist With Passion For Culture and Tourism: Wale Ojo-Lanre.

Setting a day aside for a top journalist, blogger, law student and a public servant is never too much.  I don't just love and appreciate him for his sweet craziness and professionalism, but also for his loyalty and consistency.

Though he is celebrated each day, but saying it loud on a day that he came to this world gives special touches of remembrance and celebrations to a down-to-earth, corporate, brave and bold gentleman. 

Wale is a man that's always ready to learn, knowing the fact that, no one knows it all, and no one is perfect, because life is a college, we all learn each day. 

To Wale:

"And I never thought I'd feel this way

And as far as I'm concerned

I'm glad I got the chance to say

That I do believe, I love you

And if I should ever go away

Well, then close your eyes and try

To feel the way we do today

And then if you can remember

Keep smiling, keep shining

Knowing you can always count on me, for sure

That's what friends are for

For good times and bad times

I'll be on your side forever more

That's what friends are for

Well, you came in loving me

And now there's so much more I see

And so by the way

I thank you

Oh and then for the times when we're apart

Well, then close your eyes and know

The words are coming from my heart

And then if you can remember

Keep smiling and keep shining

Knowing you can always count on me, for sure

That's what friends are for

In good times and bad times

I'll be on your side forever more

That's what friends are for

Keep smiling, keep shining

Knowing you can always count on me, for sure

That's what friends are for

For good times and bad times

I'll be on your side forever more

That's what friends are for

Keep smiling, keep shining

Knowing you can always count on me, for sure

'Cause I tell you, that's what friends are for

For good times and the bad times

I'll be on your side forever more

That's what friends are for"

                                          - Dionne Warwick "That's What Friends Are For"

Congratulations to you, Wale Ojo-Lanre!!!

The Best of West Coast: Bah Ebou aka Dr. Babaja.

There are some people that we cannot do but, celebrate and honour just because of their love for humanity and boldness to talk about the evil in the society. I can't just put my mind off this young energetic, African child, who's a dancer, social media practitioner, comedian, activist, correction officer and an educator.

Broken Promises May Break Engagement Vows.

When it's over, it's over, there's no need to fight over it. Move on and find the one that loves you for just who you are, and that falls within your lifestyle, needs and wants. Note these:

BFK is Still Very OK! Congratulations Hon Babatunde Festus Komolafe.

Wrong Conceptions: Sexual Identity

Many at times people are being used as 'cover-up'; they use others as cover-ups as to make people believe they are what they are not. When you get to know that you have been used, just count your blessings and move on calmly, with the hope and believe that the right person will come along your way. If you were fooled before getting into a relationship, never blame yourself, you are not to be blamed, the heavy burden lies on the other party. Sexual identity/sexual orientation is the fact of being heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual. If you belong to one, do not go bothering and deceiving others that don't fall within your sexual orientation, it won't work for long; also don't hurt the feelings of others, each individual knows where they are and where they want to be, and has the right to make a choice.

The King With A Heart of Gold: His Majesty Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Olowu of Owu

The Safest Sex of All Time

Having sex could be very frightening for a careful person, it's a tough decision to take; but trust me, it's super thrilling, electrifying, inspiring and stimulating especially when done with the right person.

Where Is The Happiness That We Once Knew?

Ooo, where is the love? 

Celebrating Hon. Prince Sikiru Ayedun Adetona's Birthday

At times in our journey of life we come across a stranger that becomes a friend, then turned to a family and a confidant; and the bond is there forever for some reasons only known to Mother Nature. With this little token I do celebrate Honourable Prince Sikiri Ayedun Adetona (Eskay), a royalty from Ile-Ife, Osun State of Nigeria and a Top Government official from the same state.

You know it doesn't make much sense
There ought to be a law against
Anyone who takes offense
At a day in your celebration

The Celebration of Any Religious Festival Must Be For The Betterment of Humans

The essence of any religious celebration should be humanity and to give back to the community; with all and anything we have as little as our services; when this is missing, and celebration of any religious festival as turned to commercial, political and social outings, then it does not make any sense at all.

It's Easter season again; is it just about the parting or about making others lives better in empowering them and make living a sweet one for all? 

The older I get, the more I get confused about all the celebrations; I respect each religion and the celebrations, but I do believe when it lacks the love for humanity, it loses its meaning.

As for me, I celebrate love, I celebrate humanity; let's celebrate love for humanity.

Compliments of the season.

Loves So Distant And Obscure

When I was young
I never needed anyone
And making love was just for fun
Those days are gone
Livin' alone
I think of all the friends I've known
When I dial the telephone
Nobody's home

All by myself
Don't wanna be
All by myself
Anymore

Hard to be sure
Sometimes I feel so insecure
And loves so distant and obscure
Remains the cure

All by myself
Don't wanna be
All by myself
Anymore
All by myself
Don't wanna live
All by myself
Anymore

When I was young
I never needed anyone
Making love was just for fun
Those days are gone

All by myself
Don't wanna be
All by myself
Anymore
All by myself
Don't wanna live
Oh
Don't wanna live
By myself, by myself
Anymore
By myself
Anymore
Oh
All by myself
Don't wanna live
I never, never, never
Needed anyone

     

                                                  Celine Dion - "All By Myself"

Running Around, Trying Everything New

It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
When I try to explain how I feel
That I still need your love after all that I've done

You won't believe me
All you will see is a girl you once knew
Although she's dressed up to the nines
At sixes and sevens with you

I had to let it happen, I had to change
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun

So I chose freedom
Running around, trying everything new
But nothing impressed me at all
I never expected it to

[Chorus:]

Don't cry for me Argentina
The truth is I never left you
All through my wild days
My mad existence
I kept my promise
Don't keep your distance

And as for fortune, and as for fame
I never invited them in
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired

They are illusions
They are not the solutions they promised to be
The answer was here all the time
I love you and hope you love me

Don't cry for me Argentina

[chorus]

Have I said too much?
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you.
But all you have to do is look at me to know
That every word is true

  

                                                           "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" - Madonna

I ain't Braggin', Cause I'm The One

Whatever you want
Whatever you need

The Gift Described As "Mother's Day"

Having lived in different countries and still touring around like a "Gypsy"; as a free-spirited person that I am,  I see things differently, my journey of life has impacted and supported my mindset, being and lifestyle in ways that might seem to be strange to others, because it can be seen as a living out of the ordinary. but it's just what Mother Nature has made me to be and I'm thankful to the universe for every bit of the journey so far and also thankful in advance to the rest of the journey to be done.

I grew up to know what Mother's day is all about; the ceremony, church service and the gift to one's mother or the one that stands as a mother with sleepless nights, planning and catering for one's needs, growth and success day in, day out. It's a day to honour and celebrate the mothers.

As a "nomad" I have imbibed the cultures, traditions and languages of different people, this has made me the person that I am today, respecting people, their cultures, traditions, languages and lifestyle without letting any predominate over the other; getting the best of each and putting it together to strengthen me in my journey.

At a point, I lost the meaning of "Mother's day" because it's not an international celebration, it's different from one country to the other, this got me confused. For instance it's not mother's day in Spain, The Netherlands, US and many other countries today, but sure it is in The UK and Nigeria; second reason is, it keeps changing each year, not fixed date like many other festivals.

One thing touched me last night, a night before Mothering Sunday in United Kingdom, my child sent me a Whatsapp message saying, "U checked", I replied "No, ok, I will now", he told me before the message that he was going to transfer some money into my account; immediately I went online and checked, the money transferred was described as "Mother's Day"... that touched me, as much as I appreciate the money but the description "Mother's day" says so much to my soul. I went back on Whatsapp and reply with, "Yes, God bless you",   I was overwhelmed. 

In the morning some  Mother's day messages and calls came in, yes just a couple, since I'm a very quiet person in my own way; also I had a very good conversation with the ones that cherish and value what I stand for; also I sent messages and made calls to others too. Trust me, I don't see it any different if some don't send in Mother's day messages, because we all get there at different points in time. I got back there again today. 

Do you know how some gestures of appreciation, love and describing things exactly what they are can change our perspective towards a subject? Yes they do! Now I have decided to celebrate mother's day as many times as possible which might go as many as four times or more a year, taking into consideration the different celebrations in different countries.

I respect all mothers, all mothers to be and all born of mothers...let's love and appreciate ourselves while we are still living.

Happy Mother's day.

Infidelity Violates Trust

Morality ladder is in different levels; one is higher than the other, some people are at the very lowest part of the ladder, hence morality and decency seem lost. When s/he is unfaithful once, the possibility of doing it again is there, this violates trust and peaceful coexistence.

You may keep a closer watch for it not to happen again, but remember the only reason you must stay if you choose to, must be love, and not because of endless promises from the unfaithful partner or your own ultimatums.

The more you stay, the more you postpone the heartbreak...if you have to start another relationship, settle the previous one first before starting a new one; be sure it's over and settled before messing with someone else; unless in situations that you want to maintain a polygamous way of life, but then make it clean and clear to the ones involved, then and there you will have a sweet living and peace of mind that we humans need for progress; hard to do, but, it is the best to do, after all, humans are polygamous by nature. 

Remember we live just once and it is worth living sweetly, so be open and decent for inner peace.

Can't Run From Myself

Share my life, take me for what I am
'Cause I'll never change all my colours for you
Take my love, I'll never ask for too much
Just all that you are and everything that you do

I don't really need to look very much further
I don't wanna have to go where you don't follow
I won't hold it back again, this passion inside
Can't run from myself
There's nowhere to hide

Don't make me close one more door
I don't wanna hurt anymore
Stay in my arms if you dare
Or must I imagine you there
Don't walk away from me...
I have nothing, nothing, nothing
If I don't have you, you, you, you, you.

You see through right to the heart of me
You break down my walls with the strength of your love
I never knew love like I've known it with you
Will a memory survive, one I can hold on to

I don't really need to look very much further
I don't wanna have to go where you don't follow
I won't hold it back again, this passion inside
I can't run from myself
There's nowhere to hide
Your love I'll remember forever

Don't make me close one more door
I don't wanna hurt anymore
Stay in my arms if you dare
Or must I imagine you there
Don't walk away from me...
I have nothing, nothing, nothing...

Don't make me close one more door
I don't wanna hurt anymore
Stay in my arms if you dare
Or must I imagine you there
Don't walk away from me, no.
Don't walk away from me
Don't you dare walk away from me
I have nothing, nothing, nothing
If I don't have you, you,
If I don't have you, oh, ooh, ooh.

                                                                    - Whitney Houston "I have Nothing"

A Well Prepared Leader; Mallam Hon. AbdoulBaq Ladi Balogun

Happy Independence; The Smiling Coast of Africa

For The Gambia, our homeland

There's So Much That You Just Don't See

I know that when you look at me

There's so much that you just don't see

Miss Black Europe International Scholarship Pageant (MBE); Empowering Young Ladies

http://www.missblackeurope.com/

Miss Black Europe International Scholarship Pageant (MBE) promotes international leadership amongst the Black European community. The competition provides opportunities and personal goals. Our mission is to empower black ladies to further their education that will help them advance their careers and fulfil their life purpose, which will impact black community socially and economically; and provides the world with future great leaders. This will inspire black community to be the best.

Educating young ladies is a powerful tool for self respect, and will reduce poverty, crime, inequality, whilst improving health and social well-being.

With education we will surely attain economic strength. There is greatness in each and every lady participant. We assist these young ladies with the key to open the doors to their future.

Our aim is to work with other charity organizations to raise awareness on issues concerning underprivileged youths, most especially the orphans.

There Are Hills And Mountains Between Us

Can You Sleep Good at Night?

Death Will Come To All: Let's Be Mindful

...And The Day is Closing In

Seeking Forgiveness

Could I Hold You For a Lifetime

Let's take a walk together near the ocean shore

To Our New King: Oluwo of Iwoland, Osun State of Nigeria

                                                                 "Iwo Olodo Oba, omo ateni gbola, 

                                                                Iwo onilekun beeni won o ni kokoro, 

                                                              eru wewe niwon fii dele nile baba won." 

His Majesty, The King, Oluwo of Iwoland, Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi (Ilufemiloye Telu 1),

On this tremendous day of your enthronement, MBE Team wishes you a sound health, long life and permanent peace and prosperity to you, your subjects and your land.

Long may you live on the throne of your forefathers, Your Royal Majesty Oluwo of Iwoland Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi (Ilufemiloye Telu 1).

A Focused Selfless Service to Humanity - Otunba Ladi Oluwaloni

Otunba Ladi Oluwaloni

Let's go on a journey to know more about Otunba Oladipupo, a fellow of Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN), a property developer, a politician and a humanitarian. 

Our Dreams Are Young And We Both Know

A time to be truthful to oneself,

A time to reconcile with one's heart,

A time to separate the wheat from the chaff,

Joyous Christmas to all.

Undercover Passion On The Run