#Flashbackthursday These are pictures of Linda Ikeji, the most famous celebrity blogger in  Nigeria over twelve years ago when she was still a fashion model in Lagos, Africa's largest megacity. She was introduced to me by Mr. Bonny Oyem, Publisher of the Affections magazine of which I was the Editor in 1997. Linda just completed secondary school and wanted to become a runway model. She was only 17 and I had to mentor her as I was mentored by the famous Nigerian actress and life coach, Dame Taiwo Ajai-lycett when I also wanted to become a model at the age of 15.  I did my best for Linda and her determination to excel and succeed has made her who she is today, the first millionaire blogger in Nigeria and the rest of Africa and also the Founder/CEO of her Linda Ikeji TV with film and TV studios in Lagos. Her success is my happiness. And an exemplary role model for all girls and young women everywhere that they can achieve as much as they believe in their dreams and have t...

If Roses Could Talk If Roses could talk They will tell you the deepest thoughts Of the secrets of my heart of hearts Deepest thoughts of my unspoken words Unspoken words of my deepest feelings Deepest feelings that words cannot express Words from the flames of my spirit As I saw you coming for our tryst Our secret tryst under the African Cypress I clutched my new bouquet of red Roses  Red Roses of the petals of my heart. If only these Roses could talk Only these Roses can tell you  How much I have prayed for our dreams to come true. - Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima, Tuesday, June 7, 2021. Lagos, Nigeria. ©All rights reserved. No part of the content of this poem should be copied, duplicated or reproduced in any format of media without the authorization and permission of the author.