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Nigerian Executives Celebrate Independence Day With Eritreans

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 On Saturday, May 16, Nigerian executives attended the 33rd Independence Day of the East African country of Eritrea.  It is important to note that Eritrea's official Independence Day is on May 24th; however, the ceremony for the Eritrean community in Finland took place on Saturday in Rusthollarinkuja, Helsinki. The primary objective of the gathering is to enjoy Eritrean culture and tradition, and listen to some interesting Eritrean music.   Nigerian executives at the Eritrean Independence Day Several Nigerian personalities were at the event to support the Eritrean community. Some notable persons include Mama Africa, who is the matron of the Nigerian community. Divine Calling, who is also known as Mr Kenny, is the Public Relations officer (PRO) of the body, and was also present. See photos taken from the event below: A Brief History of Eritrea The Eritrean national flag Eritrea is a northeast African country on the Red Sea coast. It shares borders with Ethiopia, Sudan...

Hyvaa Vappua: May Day Celebration

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 Hyvaa Vappua simply means “Happy May Day” in Finnish. A moment to celebrate those in the workforce, and shed light on the artisans who built the nation. Further, it is a mix of spring festival, student traditions, and workers’ day. It’s an interesting time where people come together to feast and felicitate. Having a good time at Hyvaa Vappua 2026 Vappu is one of those days you don’t want to waste indoors. The uprising platform was out there to take pictures of the interesting moments; see them here. Sunny day on Hyvaa Vappua Balloons in the air Artisans and students on Vappu Day Vappu Day is a day to felicitate with colleagues, friends, and family from across various fields of life Good food The Key Purpose Of Vappu Day Celebration: May 1st is a national holiday, with festivities often starting on April 30th.  Labour Day: Celebrated in honour of workers and social movements, often with political rallies and speeches by trade unions and political groups. Student Celebration: U...

MisFits: A Short Movie

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Written by King Davies Misfits is a short Nigerian movie written by King Tijesunimi Davies . The film is produced by Ground Zero Entertainment in conjunction with Uprising Platform . The cast of Misfits Misfits is a story based on real experiences in our modern times, the struggles of young people trying to discover and identify their place in the world, how to fit in, and blend in when your passions and interests aren't trendy, when standing out makes you the oddball and the outcast.  The film follows two young ladies determined to follow their ideals regardless of the scrutiny of their peers and the drama that unfolds.

Duro Takes Over Finland: A Journey of Curiosity, Culture, and Quiet Beauty

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Written by: Durodoluwa Femi-Ajala Duro Takes Over Finland Living in Sweden for some years now, I have always lingered on Finland as a place to visit, somewhere in the back of my mind. It was close enough to visit, yet somehow always postponed. Well, until last week. What finally pushed me to make the trip was simple and personal. Family. My cousins and their beautiful family live there, and that alone was reason enough.  La Familia But there was also a lighter, unexpected reason. I had recently developed an interest in Chinese dramas, and one of them was filmed in Finland. That curiosity sparked something in me. I wanted to see the place through that lens, to experience even a fraction of what I had watched on screen. Time did not allow me to visit all the filming locations, but I did make it to Allas Restaurant , where one of the scenes was shot. And strangely, that small moment, standing there and connecting fiction to reality, made my day.  Photo taken in Finland But beyond...

Lost and Found

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 I haven’t done anything interesting in a while. I forgot how to live. I’ve been in the shadows seeking light, and rediscovering the little things fast made me who I was a couple of days ago, weeks, heck, even months before the new year kicked off. I’ve been lost in the middle of my own wave, swayed and dazed by life and its obstacles, challenges, and the petty little things that make human existence quite tedious. Downtrodden and overwhelmed, life comes at you even when you least expect it.  The trees are becoming green again Life doesn’t apologize for dragging you through the fire; instead, the apathetic dimwit expects us to put ourselves together and be refined.  You could either like it or not. The sun will shine again Life would, uhm, life. So, live and go through each day as it comes. In the process of self-discovery and finding meaning in life , I hope I find something that’s worth the penny for all the hustle, bustle, and sleepless, hazy days. There's light at t...

Food, Fries and Friends

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This article is about chicken, chips, and other meals I find fascinating. Let me tell you about my day, I ate chicken and chips and stepped it down with a cold cup of ice cream . When you grind so much, you need to feast on some of the best meals that the restaurants have to offer. Eating burger From barbecue to fries , shawarma, and pizza , you need to make sure you eat a happy meal. After grinding hard at the gym, you need to eat some fries to celebrate how far you’ve come. To acquire some funds, treat yourself to some pizza and a cup of ice cream. Scoop some juice and eat delicious plates of food, do well to eat fries with family and friends. A tray of chicken and chips Eat fries, live life, and enjoy the little things that life has to offer. A cup of ice cream

Journal Your Journey: Putting Thoughts on Paper

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 Journal your journey and let your mind make peace with your fingers. Put thoughts on paper by allowing your medulla oblongata connect with the mental and emotional wiring of your spirit. Journal your journey, describe where you are, and look forward to the beautiful places that you want to be. Your life, your rules, your journey, your truth, journal all that you have and look forward to the heart-warming moments that you desire.  Journal Your Journey: Putting Thoughts on Paper Put your thoughts on paper, journal your journey by writing out how you feel, your genuine perception of the world, and the little beautiful things that make sense to you. The world is a big, dark place, and we are all trying to make sense of our presence here on earth.  Every single day, we are seeking methodologies on how to survive and become the best versions of ourselves. You journal down how you feel and share your thoughts with the world. Inspirational word Thoughts built the bridges, ideas...