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A land of music and dance, housing numerous tribes with unique choices of attire and ornaments, and well preserved flora and fauna, is Benin, a French-speaking West African nation. It is popular for its Beninese cuisine which incorporates exotic ingredients and involves the use of a number of sauces, the traditional trade of this place being agriculture and cotton manufacture and production. Although regarded as a region of economic instability, it is rich in culture while people are wealthy in their hospitality.
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No matter how tedious it is, and never mind the exhaustion it causes, hard work always pays off. There is no substitute for hard work, and there is no elevator to success. At the age of 75 years, and still working in the cashew enterprise she initiated decades ago, Mrs Djanie Lydia SAGBO is an outstanding example for someone who has given her sweat and blood to kindle the passion that still remains ignited in her heart.
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Every little girl looks up to her mother as a role model. She follows her footsteps and draws motivation and inspiration from her mother. A mother is the first friend and the first teacher, she is the one who teaches the first lessons and sows seed to strengthen her daughter's roots. However, as we proceed in life, finish our higher studies, many a times we tend to move out and create our own little world with new people in it. But blessed are the ones who still get to have their mothers in the world they build and continue to have her guidance and diverse experience to learn from.
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Sometimes, we don't understand why things happen the way they do. They don't make sense and there's no use digging for the message that may lie underneath, because, simply put, from a human perspective, it really is futile. However, it may take us days or even years, but someday, we'll find the reason for the affairs of the past and that moment, we'll be nothing but satisfied.
All we need is a little courage to survive the present as we wait for a beautiful tomorrow.
The ultimate aim of all mankind is to succeed. However, if one can ensure the success of people around them while working towards self-development, it is sure to guarantee immense benefits.
If a woman can dream of achieving great heights, then there's nothing that can stop her. But the problem lies in the fact that she fails to see her worth, and neglects her dream and the magnanimous possibilities they promise.
Married to a civil servant and a mother of four, Mrs Lucy is a focused entrepreneur with an exciting story to share!
Hailing from Ogbomosho, the Oyo state of Nigeria, Mrs Temilade Dairo's story is one that speaks of the importance of an encouraging male mindset to help a woman reach her dreams!
As humans, all of us need a starting point. Without a stepping stone, we can't climb the ladder to success, without the roots, no tree can stand tall and sans any guidelines, we'd find ourselves clueless and confused. While doing things on our own provides a sense of accomplishment, having someone to guide us makes matters so much more simple. Having a constant whom we can look back to, who will not dictate but rather guide us through our goals is what we all need.
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When asked to choose between working hard or working smart, a lot may choose the former. However, if a task is done smartly, it may require the same levels of hard work but the yield it brings with it would be much higher.
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