Sometime in 2008, I went to E-Centre with my Gees just to chill; we were so bored that we decided to go into the Koko Lounge we heard about and watch an EPL match with some drinks since there was no movie of note to watch. On getting to the door, a fierce looking bouncer opened the ropes after assessing us from head to toe.
Alas!, I said to myself as I walked into the newly opened lounged owned by D'banj, a popular Nigerian hip hop act. We all walked in like we were regulars at the bar (back straight, smart steps, nose slightly up and mobile phone in hand) as we hailed some guys we knew. Looking back, Obi was no where to be found. "Ah wetin happen? Where Obi dey now?", I asked Jibola, Audu and James. They all looked as surprised as I was as they frantically searched the bar for him.
That same minute Sunderland scored against Manchester united to make it one-all at 90'. A Wonderful long range effort from Sessegnon, the Benenois international kept the "Enemies" happy and sent the whole room into raptures. Finding Obi here was impossible so we did the wisest thing..........called his mobile.
"The number you are trying to call is not reachable at the moment, please try again later *pause* Thank you" yelled the annoying lady that keeps saying the same thing when the MTN network is doing the usual.
Tension began to build-up gradually as we unanimously agreed to form search parties. "Operation find Obi" I sarcastically named it as everyone moved out of the bar briskly. Outside we found our dear friend Obi looking like a lost pup. We all heaved a sigh of relief, as everyone began to tongue-lash him.
Obi bemoaned his inability to enter the lounge because the bouncer "bounced" him. After having a good laugh, we decided to coax d bouncer that he was with us. Rather than succumbing, the bouncer told us through his teeth that Obi would not enter the lounge except he changed his footwear, shirt and perfume.
You can trust boys naa, we laughed like we were crazy *chuckling* and we started "stroking" Obi telling him he had no dress sense and used "Malla perf" as we walked towards the confectionery section in the building. Though he looked very ashamed, we didn't spare him.
This single experience reminded me of the words of my one time Registrar in the university. "The way you dress is the way you are addressed and is a pointer to your address"
Though it initially seemed to me like baba was just trying to rhyme and appeal to the youthful crowd, I started to embrace the concept of dressing deliberately from the day I got to understand in clear terms what he meant.
To sum it all up, it is necessary that you develop a mentality that implores you to dress decently, moderately and for the occasion to which you are attending. You don't have to follow the trend in fashion to be well dressed, just make sure you are clean, smart and appealing to the eyes.
Not to forget, it is not enough to dress well. You need the composure/air of confidence to carry whatever you wear.....that way you don't look like you borrowed the clothes or a "money miss road".
Dressing well would definitely open doors for you and give you a chace to prove you are worth your mettle; it is left to you what you have to offer.
Over and Out!!!
Alas!, I said to myself as I walked into the newly opened lounged owned by D'banj, a popular Nigerian hip hop act. We all walked in like we were regulars at the bar (back straight, smart steps, nose slightly up and mobile phone in hand) as we hailed some guys we knew. Looking back, Obi was no where to be found. "Ah wetin happen? Where Obi dey now?", I asked Jibola, Audu and James. They all looked as surprised as I was as they frantically searched the bar for him.
That same minute Sunderland scored against Manchester united to make it one-all at 90'. A Wonderful long range effort from Sessegnon, the Benenois international kept the "Enemies" happy and sent the whole room into raptures. Finding Obi here was impossible so we did the wisest thing..........called his mobile.
"The number you are trying to call is not reachable at the moment, please try again later *pause* Thank you" yelled the annoying lady that keeps saying the same thing when the MTN network is doing the usual.
Tension began to build-up gradually as we unanimously agreed to form search parties. "Operation find Obi" I sarcastically named it as everyone moved out of the bar briskly. Outside we found our dear friend Obi looking like a lost pup. We all heaved a sigh of relief, as everyone began to tongue-lash him.
Obi bemoaned his inability to enter the lounge because the bouncer "bounced" him. After having a good laugh, we decided to coax d bouncer that he was with us. Rather than succumbing, the bouncer told us through his teeth that Obi would not enter the lounge except he changed his footwear, shirt and perfume.
You can trust boys naa, we laughed like we were crazy *chuckling* and we started "stroking" Obi telling him he had no dress sense and used "Malla perf" as we walked towards the confectionery section in the building. Though he looked very ashamed, we didn't spare him.
This single experience reminded me of the words of my one time Registrar in the university. "The way you dress is the way you are addressed and is a pointer to your address"
Though it initially seemed to me like baba was just trying to rhyme and appeal to the youthful crowd, I started to embrace the concept of dressing deliberately from the day I got to understand in clear terms what he meant.
To sum it all up, it is necessary that you develop a mentality that implores you to dress decently, moderately and for the occasion to which you are attending. You don't have to follow the trend in fashion to be well dressed, just make sure you are clean, smart and appealing to the eyes.
Not to forget, it is not enough to dress well. You need the composure/air of confidence to carry whatever you wear.....that way you don't look like you borrowed the clothes or a "money miss road".
Dressing well would definitely open doors for you and give you a chace to prove you are worth your mettle; it is left to you what you have to offer.
Over and Out!!!
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