Have you ever had surgery? What for?
I was pregnant of my last baby and really had so many complications. A day to my EDD, I walked into the hospital and told the Doctor that I would love to have my baby through Cesarian Operation
I was prepared and wheeled to the Theatre, given epidural and my baby came out twenty minutes after on the 2nd of April, 2022. – A bouncing baby girl
What are your daily habits?
Writing is a daily habit I can never let go of. I can do without every other thing but writing.
Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle?
1. Prayer
2. Good hygiene
3. Good food
4. Good rest
5. Good sleep
What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten?
It is AMALA with EWEDU and GBEGIRI. The AMALA is made from yam flour, EWEDU is a type of leaf called jute leaf – highly medicinal and GBEGIRI is called bean soup . Do well to eat with stew and assorted cow/goat meat and preferably fish
My late grandfather would tell us to wash the food down with a cup of original palm wine.
The dish is common among the Yoruba Oyo indigenes most especially Ibadan in the Western part of Nigeria.
Deliciously prepared. If you are visiting Nigeria anytime soon, ensure you have a taste of this dish. It is heavenly!
If you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be?
I would choose to wear a camisole and Jean knicker. I feel so comfortable wearing that 365 days in a year.
How important is spirituality in your life?
VERY! With Fire element, I create inferno wherever I go. My dreams are so vivid, ninety percent come true. I am always in awe of anything spiritual and I hold spiritual gurus in high esteem.
How do you practice self-care?
A thorough chiropractic exercise, manicure and pedicure at its best, Yoga. Sometimes, I just sit, go blank and listen to good music
How do you waste the most time every day?
Do I really? I don’t think so. Except you will count watching movie on NETFLIX three hours daily a waste of time.
My daily activities comprise more of taking care of the home, cooking, ensuring all is sparkling, updating my blogs, writing at least three poems and quotes daily then watching movies.
Which food, when you eat it, instantly transports you to childhood?
EDIBLE WINGED TERMITE. Whenever it rained, we would get a bucket of water and place outside. These termites would fly everywhere and eventually end up inside the bucket of water.
Then Mum would fry and spice with salt. Then she would boil rice, and make delicious sauce with the winged termites.
I do not eat that again though. But anytime I see them flying around, it instantly transports me back to childhood and I just smile. I told my kids about it and all they could say was, EEWWW, SO DISGUSTING. MUM, YOU ACTUALLY ATE THAT? I said yes and laughed out loud.
Who is your favorite historical figure?
We call it YEMOJA in Nigeria. I guess every other country know her as MERMAID. I love her beauty, poise, and oh! The fish tail. I have never seen one before but with all I have read and watched, she is a goddess to behold and a generous one too. YEMOJA is a blessing to all.
Ifedolapo Ogunniyi 