Alright I know the question is who is this?                   Well, ask no more. 

This is Anene Justice 

A cute model contesting for Mr Varsity Africa .

He is currently Mr Fresher UNN 

(University of Nigeria Nsukka )

He loves swimming,acting,playing football,reading novel,watching movies.

To vote and support him, please visit this link

https://m.facebook.com/mrvaristynigeria/photos/pb.1438075039787502.-2207520000.1441101608./1620654174862920/?type=1&source=54.

Team Pathway wishes you all the best dear.

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EPISODE SEVEN

Dan arrived on Friday, like he said he would. I took LJ with me to the airport to welcome him. I really didn't have to go to the airport but I missed Dan and so did LJ, we were too eager to see him.

LJ was the first to see him. He came down from the bench we were sitting on and ran towards him, while, I slowly followed him. As he approached, Dan whisked him up and hugged him tightly. The scene was so emotional. There was no doubt that this was one of the reasons if not the ultimate reason for my decision to be with Dan. He and LJ had a special bond, a wonderful relationship.

LJ whispered something into his his ears as I got closer.

" You guys are already gossiping? Wow!!"

"Well...LJ just gave me a piece of information that I consider very helpful. Give me five boy!!"

LJ hit his palm and smiled.

"Alright then, maybe I'll just go back and both of you can take a cab or trek home"

They both laughed at my remark. Dan put LJ down and pulled me close. I allowed myself sink into his embrace . It had been a month since this happened. I really missed him.

The drive home was cheerful. Dan and LJ occupied themselves with a conversation that made little or no sense to me. I was just satisfied seeing my boys happy and smiling. However, twenty minutes away from the house, LJ fell asleep in his usual manner,in Dan's arms . He had refused to seat in the baby seat, so Dan carried him. It gave me an opportunity to start a conversation with Dan.

" So how was the trip entirely? "

" Oh bae, it was hectic. These white guys are becoming more difficult these days. You can hardly convince them to invest in anything again. However, we were able to get a breakthrough. "

I smiled, " They are just trying to be careful. You know we don't really have a good image internationally. It's terrible. Even among fellow African countries. We are seen as fraudsters. I don't really blame them."

Dan nodded, " You know the most annoying thing? Ever since the 2009 terrorist attempt by Umar on the United States, it hasn't been easy for Nigerians. Every Nigerian is now a suspect of terrorism."

I stopped the car to buy a bunch of plantain from a street hawker. A young child of about thirteen years. I could never imagine myself allowing LJ do this no matter the situation. These children risked their lives everyday to earn money that would be used by some parents to gamble and drink. It was a awful situation.

"How much b dis wan?"

" na 300 ma"

I knew it was less than 300. The young girl obviously saw the car and decided to increase the price. I allowed myself to be cheated and gave her a 500 naira note. I was about to collect the change when on second thoughts, I told her to keep it and drove away.

Dan smiled at me, " That was sweet. "

I blushed, " I guess so."

That night, I told Dan about Lanre. He found it hard to believe me. His shock was obviously much more than mine when I found out. It made me feel uncomfortable. Once I told him about Lanre, he jumped out of the bed in shock and surprise. His eyes suddenly turned red which only happened when he was angry. He asked if I had contacted him and when I told him I had lost touch with his current whereabouts he calmed down a little.

" I'm just worried about you. I know how much it took for you to get over him. I don't want you back in that position. " He said some few minutes later, after he had calmed down.

" I love you dearly K. It was horrible for us back then. I just don't want that to happen again. "

I smiled. However, there was something about his reaction that didn't feel right. It was just suspicious.

SO IT'S YOUR WEDDING?

There are so many things that are put into a wedding to make it work.

We are talking from the bridesmaids to the groomsmen, the decoration, choosing the right colors,the cake, the bouquet, the makeup, the gown and of course the ring.

*winks*

The stress of planning a mega wedding can never be over estimated but at the end of the day, when you sit back and watch that video or go through the pictures, you find out that it was definitely worth it.

Saying I DO in Yoruba

Now it's a known fact that no ethnic group knows how to get the party started like the Yorubas.
( I'm not Yoruba, by the way)
They never cease to amaze with styles and trends at any occasion including weddings.
That is why today, we will be taking a look on how to say I DO the Yoruba way.

Yoruba brides have a way of making a statement with their traditional weddings. A wonderful statement at that. 

The use of colors can never be underestimated in a Yoruba wedding. So make sure you are bringing
colour with you as a guest.
*winks*

From Aro and Buba to Lace, you could never go wrong in your selection of what to wear to a Yoruba wedding. Just make sure you have a beautiful GELE and set of jewellery  to match your chosen outfit.

We obviously love the way Yorubas say I Do.

CHASING DREAMS

Team Pathway has a goal to inspire and motivate the youth of the day to follow their dreams irrespective of the challenges surrounding them.

We strongly believe in the saying " WINNERS NEVER QUIT AND QUITTERS NEVER WIN."

Hence, we make it a point of duty to bring stories of young people who are striving to make it in life and are ready to do so no matter what. 

Therefore, 

We present to you an exclusive interview of 

Kizito Izuchukwu.

1. Who is Kizito ?

Kizito is a singer, hails from Enugu State, last child of 8 children, graduated from the department of Theatre and Film Studies in the University of Nigeria .

2. Why music?

Music came out of passion and I followed it without looking back.

3. When did it begin?

I started with rap about 5 years ago but I guess I found out I am better off a singer. I do well in both though. I have proven that in some of my tracks including 'amosu'

4. How were you able to combine your music career with school work?

Combining music with school was really tough considering how tedious theatre arts is as a course but love they say, conquers all. I love theatre and I love music so and I was lucky to succeed in both while in school even though not without impediments.

5. What inspires the kind of music you do?

I get inspired by experiences: things that happen around me or to me. Sometimes a good instrumental can turn me on also

6. Who is your role model?

Tuface is my role model, I hope he finds out soon. I love Tuface so much. Let me not say more about Tuface before I break down in tears. I look up to a couple of others like Flavour, Brymo, Kelly Handsome etc.But that doesn't mean they are the only ones I love. I listen to a lot of music from a lot of artistes.

7. What are some of the challenges you have faced so far?

My major challenge up till now is finance. Money is just the summary of all other challenges I would have loved to enumerate.

8. How supportive has your family been?

No body in my family is into entertainment so its hard to get their full support if you know what I mean. They still support me to the extent of their understanding of what I do not withstanding. My aged dad loves my songs and he believes in my talent but he just can't do much more. If he could he would.

9. How many songs have you released so far?

I have so many recorded tracks but I have just released about 5 or 6

10. Which is your favourite?

I don't have a favourite.

11. Are you in a label?

I am currently being managed by Coalbelt Entertainment and we hope to metamorphose into something bigger soon.I am not  signed to any label yet but I have an entertainment group that is like my family(KreativeMindz).

12. What are some of the prospects you have as an upcoming artiste?

My prospects as an upcoming artiste are much but in a simple term, I just want to be great maybe greater than Tuface. I want to affect lives with my music. I want to be able to speak for a lot of people who have been denied the opportunity to. I come from a poor generation, not very poor but poor enough to know that money is important. So I also want to make money and help people around me. I want to be able to do more than just showing sympathy orally. I want to be capable of changing lives.

13. What should your fans be expecting?

I doubt that I have fans yet. I like to believe what I have now are basically friends(a lot of them). I have my reasons for willingly deciding to suspend the belief that I have fans yet(laughs). They should expect me not to 'fall their hand' I will keep doing good music and I will always have them in mind.

14. Are you in a relationship?

As to whether I am in a relationship, I think we should just skip it until it becomes necessary to talk about that.

15. Any words of advice for upcoming artistes like you?

Keep trying different ways because there is no one way of 'blowing' or doing anything.

16. Apart from music, what else are you good at?

Apart from music I am also a good actor and I can be troublesome.

17. Do you plan to be into music full time?

I am already into music full time

Well...you have heard it for yourselves. 

Keep trying to do what you are doing 

Consistency, determination and desire go a long way to building greatness. 

Team Pathway wishes Kizito Izuchukwu all the best in his path towards greatness. 

follow him on twitter @kizitoalih 

And on Instagram,   Kizito.akiz.

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EPISODE SIX.

LJ was discharged a week after the incident. On our way out of the hospital, I carried LJ, while Sheryl took care of the bag.

He was fast asleep and weighed so much but he was alive and sound, the joy of that out weighed anything.

Sheryl took to the steering  as I sat at the back seat with him. For the first time in a week I could watch him sleep without getting scared.

"Kate...we need to sue that school ".

Sheryl said as she made a U turn on the express way. I smiled. She was just being herself. A legal practitioner.

" Did you hear me? "

"Ermmm...what would we charge them with? "

" Negligence of course".

I knew she was angry, I was angrier but I didn't want to get into a legal feud, especially in this country where the system was virtually inactive. There was no doubt that we would win if we tried but it really wasn't worth it. It was time consuming. 

I had already made up my mind to change his school. It would be better off that way. However, I still didn't understand what really happened to LJ. " Do you know that teacher's story made no sense at all. She couldn't even account for LJ."

Sheryl said as though she was reading my mind.

" I've been thinking about it too. She said they were on recess and she didn't notice when LJ wandered away from them. Then the next thing she heard was a scream. That was when she saw a man bringing LJ towards her but he had already collapsed. "

" I know. I heard the fool when she narrated the story. My point is, why didn't she try to find out who that guy was?" Sheryl asked, her eyes fixed on the road.

I looked at LJ, " She claimed she was preoccupied with LJ. I don't even understand. I'm just glad he's alright." I stroked his hair. " He has never had an attack this severe before. Suddenly, this whole asthma thing is beginning to get scary. "

Sheryl was quiet now. She focused on the road. We were a few minutes away from my house. I knew she was bothered also, she just didn't want me to hear it in her voice."

Adamu opened the gate the moment Sheryl blew the horn the first time.

He rushed to the door of the car once we had driven in.

" Ahh madam, welcome. What of small oga?"

" He's alright. " I said as I carried the sleepy LJ out of the car.

" Thank God oooo"

Adamu helped to carry in our bags, while Sheryl and I slowly made our way into my house.

I put LJ on a couch and walked to the kitchen to get a glass of water. Sheryl was already helping herself with a bottle of wine. I didn't bother asking if she needed water.

When I came out of the kitchen, the TV was already turned on. She was watching entertainment news.

I sat down and closed my eyes. The past week had been terrible. I had not gotten enough sleep and my whole body ached. And then there was work. I hadn't reported to work in a while and I had a lot of deals and contracts I had to take care of. Owning a company was a great deal. Especially, when it was one that had to do with electronics. I remembered I had received a call from Cletus the day before, informing me that my goods were seized at the port. It wasn't a big deal. I just had to put in a call and that would be solved. What I didn't understand was why it kept happening. The customs officials were beginning to get on my nerves.

Just as I was about to make the call, a call came through. It was Dan!

"Hello "

The other end of the line was quiet but I knew he was listening. I could hear him breath.

"Dan?"

" Yeah babe!! Just missed you so much, wanted to take a moment to relish your voice."

I knew what he was trying to do. We had gotten into a fight the day before  and hadn't spoken to each other since then. He was trying to make peace but I really wasn't in the mood.

" Look Dan, I just came in from the hospital. I'm really tired. Let's talk later."

"Wait!! Wait!! K, I'm sorry for what happened. It's been a day bae. A day without  hearing from you. I'm dying here. Please forgive me for what ever I did or said wrong. Please."

It then occurred to me that I didn't even know why we were fighting. I tried to remember but nothing came. It also occurred to me that I was taking out my frustration on Dan. I was angry he was not here when I needed him.

" K... say something."

" When are you coming back? Don't you know I'm like this because I miss you? "

I heard a sigh of relief from him. I really didn't want to fight.

" On Friday. I'm cutting my trip short. I need to come and see you and LJ."

I smiled. I was happy. I missed him. Really needed him around.

" I love you K. With everything in me. Don't ever forget that. "

" I won't. I love you too. Can't wait to see you. "

We spoke for a few more minutes before we ended the call.

When I was done, I noticed that Sheryl had fallen asleep. LJ was still sound asleep. My best option was to join them. I laid on the couch and gave in to the tiredness I felt. As I drifted off slowly to sleep, I could hear myself ask. " Why hasn't Detective Ifeanyi called me and who the hell was the guy that carried LJ?

WOMAN CRUSH WEDNESDAY...#WCM

Yes!!!!
Omotola Jelade Ekeinde is our #WCW.

She's Pretty
She's Classy
She's Hard working
She's Successful
She's a Mother
She's an inspiration to many young women out there.

                                      

We love  her so much.
Keep going higher dear!!

Happy new week.

We all have something against Monday
However, it's also a beautiful part of the week.
Let's make it count.
#happynewweek

MAN CRUSH MONDAY...#MCM

REASONS WHY WE LOVE CHRISTIANO RONALDO

                                 1. HE IS SO CUTE..LOL

                                 
                                 2. OBVIOUSLY SOCIABLE

             
                                 3. VERY SUCCESSFUL

4. A FASHIONISTA.

                                       5. HE'S FOCUSED

                                    6. LOOK AT THOSE ABS

                               

                                   7. HE'S AN ENTREPRENEUR

                                    8 . HE'S HARDWORKING

 9. HAS THE FAMILY MAN POTENTIAL. 

*WINKS*

THESE ARE SOME OF THE REASONS WE LOVE CHRISTIANO RONALDO. 

MAKING HIM OUR #MCM FOR THE WEEK.

KEEP EXCELLING CHRISTIANO...

#PATHWAY.