On the third day of October 2023, my darling Su’eddie made me smile. I promised to tell the world the words he said to me, because I loved the words. They were so true about me.
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These are his words;
FOREVER COUNTRY…
That song…A Forever Song by Artists of Then and Now
When last did you listen to it?
Importantly, u ngu nena?1
Listen again
Watch the video
Deeper feeling to it
But…you know you are FOREVER COUNTRY, right?
You have the heart of a country girl…all parts of it
The grit, hardwork, honesty, mushiness and even emotions
Jeans ma you dey wear sef!2
Wetin remain?3
You have that loyalty too.
If you were to describe yourself in a word, tell the person you are just a country girl born in a Nigerian vessel.
All the Mills and Boom plus Harlequin people.
You have it, plus the way they describe beauty.
There’s no time I listen to country or visualise it, that you do not somehow sneak into my mind.
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Today, he did it again… he sent me a voice message with almost the same words…and a little more. He ditched the country girl part and went ahead to praise my character and talents. It came at the right time, just when I was needing a pick-up in a dull season.
In 2024 I’m learning not to be too modest with accepting compliments. Thank you Su’eddie for reminding me that I am an “amazing wife, a loyal sister, great mother, a delight to be with, a cheerful person, an empathetic person, a person with high levels of commitment to people, an accountable person, honest, focused…”.
Today, on this International Women’s Day in 2024, I use this opportunity to celebrate myself.
Glossary
1. Importantly, how are you doing?
2. You also put on jeans
3. What is left?
