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Friday 24 October 2014

Recent Read, Movie and Music

This post has been sitting in my draft for me weeks.

Recent Read: Lessons in Love
I finally read Lara Daniel's book. It has been on my kindle for the last one year but for one reason or the other never opened the book till some days back

I must commend the author for her ability to pull through the 1st person narrative. The book sort of gave me the "50 shades" vibe. I saw a similarity between Tara, the character in 'Lessons in Love" and Anastasia Steele of 50 shades (my thoughts, you don't have to agree if you have read the book).
I am always skeptical with Nigerian romance novels but Lara definitely did justice to this one.

I found the book rushed, like it was slow in the beginning, picked pace in the middle and before I knew it, the book had ended. In all Lara Daniels is an author to watch out for,

Movie: No Good Deed


This is the first Idris Elba movie I have watched.
Watched 'No Good Deed" at the Cinema with my friends Laura and Chinedu.
Abeg what is it with Naija Cinema goers and dishing commentary in while the movie is going on.

No Good Deed reminded me of the movie "Obsessed" starring Beyonce, to my surprise both movies were produced by same individual.

Idris Elba is obviously a talented actor and Taraji is also a good one. I am sure if not for the 2 of them, I probably would not have watched it.


The movie begin with Colin Evans (Idris Elba) pleading for an early release from prison, he is described by one of the parole board members as a "malignant narcissist," and, upon being transported back to prison, he murders several guards (including the kindly old man who wishes him well) and escapes. 

He pays a visit to his ex-fiancĂ© who he ends up killing, Evans crashes his getaway vehicle in the woods and shows up on the doorstep of Terri Granger (Taraji P. Henson), an ex-District Attorney who is not appreciated by her emotionally distant husband and exhausted from staying at home with her two young daughters begging to use her phone to call the towing company. 

Terri’s sympathies come at great consequence. Actually, Colin didn't end up on Terri's doorstop by accident, he had come to see or should I say kill Terri's husband who was cheating on his wife with Colin's ex-fiancĂ©.

The movie was worth the watch and I was glad I watched it with 2 of my favorite people.

Music: Bed of Stone-Asa

I am one of those who were looking forward to Asa's new album, Like I am in love with Asa and I was so glad when "Bed of Stone" dropped. I listen to the Album at least once a day. My favorite tracks on the album are 'Eyo', 'Dead Again' and the album title 'Bed of Stone'.



♥Lara

Thursday 2 October 2014

Wonders of Ilorin: Central Mosque of Ilorin


I fell in love with this mosque from the very first day I saw its beautiful minarets.
Every time I visit Oja oba, I would gaze at the mosque and be amazed by its beauty.
But I was always shy to capture the beautiful piece of architecture.
I was also turned off from capturing this structure because couldn't view the interior which I am told is really beautiful.
Women are not allowed to pray inside the Masjid.
But then I couldn't refuse capturing this beautiful architecture.

Rumor has it that every piece asides the blocks were imported from Pakistan.

These pictures did not do justice to the beautiful edifice.
Photograph was taken by my former assistant back in May.
It was taken during a visit to the Emir's palace and when I couldn't make the trip, I  begged him to take it for me on my Nikon Camera.



May the month of October be fulfilling and bring to us all glad tidings.

Photograph: Vincent Akolo
Camera: Nikon Coolpix L810

♥Lara