MCM: AKIN FAMINU

Hello everyone-Boys and girls, Ladies and gents. Hope everyone is doing well? If this is your first time reading an interview from our 'MCM' segment, you're welcome. On Mondays, we try to bring unique interviews that are sure to inspire, entertain and sometimes, educate you. If you're a regular reader, you probably know that already! Okay enough of that, its time to introduce you to our man crush today. His Instagram page @akinfaminu is to die for (I'm serious) ;One of the most interesting pages ive ever come across. His style makes fashion look as simple as ABC (But we all know it's hardwork though)- It's AKIN FAMINU

I was able to get some interesting facts about him, I hope you'll Enjoy! 

Hi Akin!

1) It's interesting that you're in the medical and fashion fields at the same time. Are there times when you've had to choose one over the other and how do you balance it out? 

 AKIN: It's more of balance and time management actually, and of course you have to prioritize, so everything has it's place.

3) The blogging sphere is quite saturated, what will you say has helped you to distinguish yourself over time?

 AKIN: Personal style, Identity and Consistency

4) What keeps you going when things are not moving quite as well as you will like them to? 

 AKIN: God and passion for everything I do

5) One food you can't do without?

 AKIN: like every other Nigerian, Rice 😂

6) Who's your favorite style blogger?

 AKIN:I don't have a favorite actually, I respect different people for their uniqueness.

7) One popular fashion trend that you actually don't like?

 AKIN: It's a personal opinion, but jumpsuits for men, nah.

8) One thing you want to do but haven't done yet?

 AKIN: Grow my brand bigger than it is now.

You can get to know more about Akin by checking out his website- http://akinfaminu.com/

MCM: MAZI'NO APPEAL

Monday is here again. *whoop whoop* It's always an amazing time getting to pick the brains of people doing great stuff and an even more amazing time sharing the content with you guys.

Today's MCM is a person who is usually heard before seen. In fact, I think I can bet that if you're reading this, you've probably heard his voice before. He has voiced countless commercial jingles and is currently the main voice behind Ebonylife TV's montages. 

Our MCM today is Mazi'no Appeal Ofoh,  a voice over artist, TV personality, writer and he combines all this with a corporate job.How interesting!

Hi MaZi'no!

1) You are a voice over artist and TV Host; has this always been a dream AND how does it feel being on this path?

MAZI'NO: Well it feels great! But by that I mean the Voice over artist bit. I’ve never really come to terms with being on TV. I still get reminded from time to time like “Hey, aren’t you that guy on TV?” TV for me was really not part of the journey I set out to take. I had run away from it for so long. But, I think I enjoy that too, by virtue of the people I work with. What I really miss is the privacy that comes with being on Radio. That seems like such a long time ago now.

2) If you were to have a perfect day, tell us 3 things that must happen on that day?

MAZI'NO: Ha ha! A good laugh, Long open road trips on my bike and the thought that I have a family that loves me. That last bit is what keeps the sanity.

3) Is there something in your industry that you wish or want to change?

MAZI'NO: You’d have to be specific what industry though… I do have a corporate job you know. But if you are referring to the voice over industry, I wish we could get the respect and pay our international counterparts get. It is beginning to happen, but we need more.

4) What inspires you?

MAZI'NO: Life; That there is so much out there yet undone. And ability; that I can do it. 

And then there is the FEAR of failure. I dread that.

5)If you could voice any popular animated character, which would be top on your list?

MAZI'NO: (Laughs) Groot! I don’t have to say much, and then I get paid!

6) Please inspire us this Monday; what's one advice/mantra that you hold very dearly?

MAZI'NO: Escape. Be more you. Do more you. Never be pressured by people. Love life within the limits of it; It was meant to be enjoyed.

7) What’s on your mind today?

MAZI'NO: A road trip with my wife; Reignite the passion we have for each other. I just set the dates. Wanna come? On second thoughts, No! Three is a crowd.

LOL. Interesting interview right? Catch up with Mazino here :

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/mazinoappeal/?hl=en

Twitter- https://twitter.com/mazinoappeal?lang=en

Stay Inspired!
Anjola.

O Come on! I'm with Rachel! Why did Peter go on The Bachelorette if he was NOT going to propose?

The more i watch 'The Bachelorette', the angrier i become.
Not at Rachel ( and i will tell you why i think a lot of people are mad at Rachel later), but at Peter.

Peter, o my....
From like the 2nd episode in, you were my guy. I was #TeamPeter.
Not only are you hot (Mr A please don't read this), but you are just like a great guy it seems. I mean, we can only know so much from a tv show but that's how you came across.
So i was #TeamPeter and i kept wanting you to get another solo date.

It was obvious to a lot of people that Rachel liked Bryan. Obvious. Not only did he get the first impression rose, but he also got so many solo dates, and one of the best ones (like when he got the watch).

I thought it was Bryan's show to lose, but that i wanted it to be you so badly.

Until you started saying you were not ready to propose.
For me, i was like, do you know what show this is?
It is called, 'The Bachelorette'.
A woman comes on the show and meets a lot of men and then picks one that she wants. He proposes (hopefully), and they ride off into the sunset.

You do know that right?
So why would you come on, keep saying you were not sure, but then stay on, and then act like you were the hurt one?

I know you were probably hurt. But Peter, Rachel was on the show to find a husband.
She said it from Day 1. She was clear and not in anyway ambigious. I mean, she had been on 'The Bachelor' so this was someone who knew what she wanted.
And this is why i think some people are mad at Rachel.

People are angry that a 32 year old woman, knows what she wants and goes for what she wants. Women are supposed to be irrational or emotional right? Not clinical? You guys want a romantic novel where the girl picks 'love'.
So why do we think it is not love because it did not hurt? Have we been conditioned to accept that the only time love is worth it is when it first makes us cry? Why can't it be as simple as someone who knows what she wants, chooses someone who knows what he wants, has been clear about it from Day 1, and did not make her cry?

Rachel Lindsay, you did good. Don't let them tell you otherwise!