Inspirational singer Sola Allyson has spoken about her early exposure to multiple religions, saying her upbringing took her through Islam and Christianity at different stages of her childhood.
Allyson, who shared the experience in a recent interview, explained that her environment largely determined the faith she practised while growing up.
“As a child I didn’t have the control to make certain choices. I had to practice the religion they practiced in the places I lived,” she said.
According to her, her mother, aunt and grandmother all came from Muslim backgrounds, which meant she was raised as a Muslim whenever she lived with them.
“My mother is from a Muslim background and so is my aunt and grandmother so I practiced Islam when I lived with them,” she noted.
She added that her faith practice shifted again when she later moved into a Christian household. “When I moved to another place where they practiced Christianity I also worshipped with them as a Christian,” she said.
Despite her exposure to various beliefs, Allyson maintained that her personal relationship with God remains above any religious label.
“Personally, knowing God’s love is more important than religion,” she said.
The singer stressed that peaceful coexistence is possible among people of different faiths and that relating with others should not be mistaken for adopting their beliefs.
“If I’m with you and you’re a Muslim we will definitely have a good time, if I’m with you and you are a traditionalist we will also have a good time. The fact that I’m talking with you doesn’t mean that I have adopted your faith,” she said.
Calling for mutual respect, she urged Nigerians to avoid hostility over religious differences. “We all can practice our religion respectfully. We don’t have to hurl insults at each other. God is one,” she added.
Singer Sola Allyson has revealed that a childhood shaped by family separation, religious exposure, and personal discovery led to her conversion from Islam to Christianity.
Born Rasheedat into a Muslim family, Allyson, in a recent interview on Oyinmomo TV, said she spent her early years with her maternal grandmother in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state, practising Islam.
Speaking further, she said her life took a turn when she moved to Ikorodu, Lagos, to live with her father’s parents, where she reconnected with an old friend who introduced her to Christianity.
Allyson acknowledged her Islamic roots, appreciating the meaning of her birth name, “someone who is wise”.
She said, “When I moved to Ikorodu to live with my father’s parent, I met one of my old friends there. I used to follow her to her church. You know I was born a Muslim. My father was a Muslim. I was named Rasheedat,” she said.
“I do not hide it. I researched the name since I was young. The meaning makes me happy. The meaning of the name is ‘someone who is wise’.
“During those times that I stayed in Ikorodu, I used to sometimes sleep at my friend’s place whenever I followed her to church.
“I read a lot. I have studied Buddhism. I read grey literature. I lived among both again Christians where my parents were not present.
“I did not have too much choice on myself because of where I have lived. When I was in Ijebu-Ode, we had to observe all five times of Islamic prayers. And later, when I lived with some Christians, it was expedient that I practice their religion”.
According to her, she prioritised knowing God’s will over practising a specific religion, allowing her to adapt to different environments.
“To me, knowing the will of God is better than practicing a certain religion. If I am with anyone practising any other religion, we would naturally flow”, she said.
Allyson’s music career began on January 17, 1997, after attending a music training at a Celestial Church of Christ.
Renowned singer Sola Allyson has opened up about her unique spiritual journey, describing it as an “ÀÌGBỌDỌ̀MÁRÌN one”, a path that is uncommon and perhaps misunderstood by others.
In a post on X, Allyson reflected on her experiences, revealing the loneliness and isolation that come with walking a unique path.
She shared how she had to learn to stop trying to fit others into her space or trying to fit into theirs, recognising that her soul is “encoded” for this journey.
The singer, who converted to Christianity from Islam, emphasised that she has stopped trying to fix others or herself, placing her trust in a higher power.
Allyson wrote, “See, the kind of walk I’m walking, I have not met or seen anyone walking it before.
“Therefore, the kind of expressions I would express, average minds would not comprehend it. They would only try to approach and analyse with top-of-the-mind answers wrapped in ego, which have not saved anyone thus far. The walk is an ÀÌGBỌDỌ̀MÁRÌN one…
“I longed to meet them, actually. They who are this way, or almost. I was open. I thought it would make the loneliness go, and at least I would have some comfort, a cover. I even erroneously “fixed” people into that space, at the slightest similarity…
“Until I had to learn in a really HARD way that I can never fix or fit people into what they’re not, that space that I hadn’t fully recognized at that time…
“And those that I gave that power to, they too tried to fix me—unfixed ones attempting to fix me in their unfixed.
“I tried to fit into their fixings. Oh, I tried. Because I needed them. Since I had none, that’s mine. I really tried. Good Girl. Good Woman! But, ha, what’s inside me is “too much” for what anyone can squeeze into a fit that’s not mine…
“Till I reached the point where I needed to enter an igbó ÀÌGBỌDỌMÁWỌ́ that only me must enter! And oh, fear! But it was beyond me, and I must! My soul was already encoded with it!
“I could have been finished there, but GRACE and HELP from Above accompanied me! And I came out on this side! And now, the ÀÌGBỌ́DỌ̀MÁṢE…
“Having learnt my life lessons that hard way, I stopped trying to fix anyone to fit them into that space. The space of this kind of walk I was chosen for walk. But why me? Ha. But who are me?! “Who am I” to determine the choosing?! It is out of my hands. Ok. But I receive strength and constant holding!
“For the sake of others like me. Sent souls drowned in sentiments…But ìjẹ́rísí abounds! I have JOY! The comfort with which I am being comforted comforts others, and that comforts me! Maybe this is still misunderstood. But I have just begun!
“I was made, chosen for this. Equipped. With all those junctions I traversed. All I need is added unto me as I go! ṢÈ’MỌ́LẸ̀, my new work, is on major digital platforms. Let you be helped.”
Popular singer Sola Allyson has clarified that she is a singer, not a gospel artist, as widely believed.
In an interview with Oyinmomo TV, Allyson explained that she had never referred to herself as a gospel artist and didn’t mention Jesus in her songs because He didn’t ask for publicity.
She said, “I don’t sing religious songs. As I am like this, I don’t call myself a gospel artist. My name is Sola Allyson. I am a singer.”
The ‘Eji Owuro’ crooner also opened up about her marital arrangement, revealing that she is married but doesn’t live with her husband rather they live with each other.
She said, “I am married but not living with my husband. He stays in my house and I also stay in his house. That’s the love that people older than us didn’t let us know is hard. They make it seem like once you love each other, you will live happily ever after”.
She emphasised a partnership approach to her marriage, stressing that she and her partner married each other, rather than her being owned by her husband.
“Saying I am in my husband’s house is different from saying I married my husband. My husband and I married each other; we are in one another’s life.
“Saying I am in my husband’s house gives men a sense of ownership. I am not doing competition with anyone”.
Allyson also spoke on feminism and highlighted the importance of equality, stating that women should have the same choices as men.
“Feminism is not saying men are not good people. What feminism is, before anger came into it because of how women were treated, was that the choice that men have to do whatever they wish should also be given to women,” she added.
Gospel singer Sola Allyson has reaffirmed connection with actor Lateef Adedimeji, despite their different religious backgrounds.
During a recent music concert in Lagos, Sola invited Lateef to join her on stage, stating that their creative bond transcends religious differences.
She stated that Lateef is her brother and religion cannot separate them, as they are children of God.
In her words, “Lateef is a creative, I am a creative, religion can’t separate us, Lateef is a child of God, I am a child of God. We see our father differently, Lateef is my brother, so you can do with that whatever you like. So Lateef is going to sing to us and sing here today and if I know the song he is singing, I am going to sing with him. And the song is going to be sweet and you will be blessed.”
Lateef Adedimeji reciprocated Sola’s sentiments, expressing appreciation for her music and stating that their songs speak to him regardless of their religious affiliations.
He stressed that God is a formless entity, “Listening to BBO and Aunty Sola’s songs doesn’t make me less of a Muslim; your songs speak to me just like a Muslim song will speak to me. God is a formless entity.”
The duo’s performance was well-received by the audience, who applauded and cheered them on.
This isn’t the first time they’ve collaborated, as they previously faced criticism for their joint performance in 2022.
The global music publisher announced the development on Instagram, welcoming her to their family and praising her unique style of music that has resonated with fans worldwide.
The global music publisher said: “We are happy to announce that the legendary Shola Allyson is joining the SMP (Sony Music Publishing) family. @thesolaallyson is a leading Nigerian soul, folk and gospel singer/songwriter whose unique style of music has resonated with many across the world. We’re so excited to be part of her incredible journey. Welcome to Sony Music Publishing!”
Sola Allyson also shared the news on her Instagram, expressing her excitement and gratitude about the new partnership.
She looks forward to greater opportunities and collaborations, anticipating that this signing will bring new and exciting developments to her music career.
“Hello everyone, my name is Sola Allyson. I’m so excited, grateful, happy, and all the good feelings to announce to you my new signing with them at Sony Music Publishing Nigeria.
“I’m looking forward to greater things to happen. I know that great things have happened before, and I’m looking forward to greater opportunities and new collaborations”, the singer stated.
This signing is expected to open up new avenues for Allyson, allowing her to reach a broader audience and explore fresh musical collaborations.
With a career spanning over two decades, Sola Allyson has established herself as a prominent figure in Nigerian music scene, known for blending traditional Yoruba sounds with modern gospel styles.
Gospel singer Sola Allyson has opened up about an unsettling experience she had with a stranger while driving in Lagos.
Speaking during a live Instagram session, Allyson recalled being stopped at a traffic light in the Lekki area when a man in another car winked at her.
The gesture, she said, left her feeling deeply uncomfortable, insulted, and questioning whether she had unknowingly given off the wrong impression.
As someone who believes in spiritual sensitivity, Allyson admitted she began to reflect on her behavior and appearance, wondering if she had unintentionally signaled openness to such an advance.
She highlighted the cultural weight of a wink from a man, noting that it often suggests romantic or intimate intent.
Despite being modestly dressed, Allyson said the incident made her feel misjudged and troubled by how she might have been perceived.
She said the experience left her feeling “dirty,” “small,” “little,” and “insulted.”
“There was a day I was driving in Lekki. When we got to the traffic light, a car stopped beside me and it was a guy in the car and he winked at me. When he winked at me, I felt very dirty because I believe in spiritual things. How did I convey the message that I have something to sell because we all know that when a guy winks at a lady, we know what it means. I don’t like it. I wasn’t dressing in a way that would make anybody think in that way. I felt small, I felt little, I felt insulted”, she said.
Gospel singer Sola Allyson has expressed frustration after being criticised by a social media user for not mentioning “Jesus” in her songs.
This criticism comes on the heels of Dr. Panam Percy Paul’s revelation that he turned down £24m in 1995 to keep the name “Jesus” in his songs.
Allyson’s response was strong, questioning the motives and behavior of her critics.
She wondered if they were trying to bully her into joining their group or if they had low self-esteem and needed validation.
Allyson emphasised that she doesn’t want to be associated with people who claim to follow Jesus but exhibit dark and callous behavior.
However, Allyson has argued that her music is still rooted in her faith and values, even if she doesn’t always use explicit language.
Allyson wrote on X: “Why are you people this callous and unkind?
“If this is what you are with your own Jesus, I don’t want to be identified with you lots!
“Can you see why really true souls who have found themselves distant themselves from you?
“Or is it that you are desperately looking for an addition of light-souls in your dark space and you must bully them into joining you??? Or you have low self esteem and you don’t feel enough without me? Because, kò yé mi.
“Or the Jesus presented to you is that who has low self esteem and looks for validation.
“Can’t you see that you have failed already? All these years?
“Why must I be like your fathers and mothers before you see what I am? Did I ask to be a part of you? Am I not walking my own journey and getting ahead in it?
“I don’t want to be a part of dark souls who outwardly present “Jesus”!
“This act says dark and callous! This is bullying! The Jesus I know Would NEVER do this!
“Anyone who does anything like this only calls The Name and not of The Name!
“I don’t want to be a part of you bullies and manipulators!
“Leave me to be and face your fellow vain, shallow and liar souls!”
It’s worth noting that Allyson has faced similar criticism in the past where she was judged for not explicitly mentioning Jesus in her songs, with some accusing her of not being a “true” gospel artist.
She wrote: “Ṣèbí it’s GOD that souls should be drawn to? Ṣèbí it’s GOD that Jesus Leads us to…I don’t understand the bashing o. Over 20 years now! Ha. Àfí k’Ọ́LỌ́UN Gbà mí o, at this point…“
Renowned gospel singer, Sola Allyson, has shared thoughts on women’s financial independence in relationships.
In a recent video, Allyson emphasised the importance of self-sufficiency, drawing from her personal experience in a past relationship with a wealthy partner.
Allyson recounted how she consistently declined her boyfriend’s offers of financial support, only accepting the exact amount she needed on occasions when she required assistance.
According to her, she returned any excess money, reinforcing her stance on financial independence.
In her words: “You start dating someone today, next tomorrow your phone has spoiled. During my generation, anyway I don’t know but as for me, if you even want to give me money, I won’t collect it.
“I was once in a relationship where my boyfriend was very rich. When he wants to give me money, I won’t collect it. On the days when I need money, if it’s N500 I need and he gives me N5000, I will remove the N500 and give him his N4500 back.”
Reactions followed her comment with many sharing their thoughts on it.
@Mima_the_1st:“Wetin I go do now , na to call igwe make them organize award for you.”
@Eniola___sarah:“Mommy why I go Dey reject free money? Na your time be that ooo. The only thing I’m accepting with you is the one you said two days into the relationship the girl go Dey talk say her phone don spoil.”
@Moren.dstall:“in this tpain regime, oya nao.”
@Bewa____ji: “e stoopeeeet na so i dey do the girl is gooood na like this i start oooo but another girl dey collect extra.”
@Rikkyflefle:“Fr some ladies still do this .. eg me I no get one inch of courage to ask for money .. I have the I can do it mentality even Doug deep down I want a baby girl treatment.”
@Miss.smithie:“Dey play my fans.”
@Crownoloniyo:“All those CAN you afford me type of Girls. Will fight tooth and nail against this.”
@Jhay_porch:“Immediately you toast naija babe her rent go just expire asap and she dey hungry at the end she go come tell you say I have a boyfriend.”
@Proudafricanman:“The generation she’s talking about died in 2000.”
@Niniolajadesola12:“Mam na those type of women who don’t ask for anything men take for granted this days”.
In the entertainment space, Sola Allyson is a household name in Yoruba music. In 2003, she was contracted to do a short sound track for a movie, Eji Owuro, little did she know that that particular song would launch her into the limelight. Today with 10 solid albums and a new EP set to be released, Allyson last weekend celebrated 20 years of Eji Owuro with a concert. She spoke extensively about her career so far. SAM ANOKAM speaks with Allyson on her growth and experience so far.
Share the experience since the last 20 years?
This is 20 years after Eji Owuro. Eji Owuro was released on November 20, 2003. It was originally a sound track of a film of the same title. Before then, I was already in the music industry for about 15 years. I have been a backup singer before they contacted me to do the soundtrack for Eji Owuro. I didn’t know what was going to happen but I made sure I put in my best into everything that I do. I am a thorough worker. If I want to do something, no matter how small or how much they pay me, I want to do it very well. I didn’t know it was going to become like that. Usually, sound tracks are not always very long, they are not as long as albums. After the film was released, the executive producer, Mr. Ola Ibironke said it would be good for the songs to stand on their own because the songs are too big to be left in a film. So, that was how I had to add to the songs to make them longer and we are here today 20 years after.
I did Eji Owuro 2003, Gbeje Fori 2005, Ire, 2007, Imore 2009, Adun 2011, Ope 2015, Imuse 2018, Iri 2019, Isodotun, 2021 and Imisi, 2022. Those are my 10 albums so far. I am getting ready for my new work. It might not be an album but it can be an EP. But I’m sure it will still come out as the original me and be a blessing to souls.
After Eji Owuro, what next?
I will be doing it live. I did live and I got here. I don’t put myself under pressure. I just take everyday as they come but you can be sure that the way you do anything is the way you do everything. I have found my soul’s path now. I am very sure of what I’m supposed to do now. You can be sure that everything that I am going to do is going to be based on the same foundation that I laid, based on the same values. The dynamics might be a bit different but I’m still going to be this same Sola Allyson that you know. I sing predominantly in Yoruba. I am very African. I’m very Nigerian. I’m very Yoruba. I am a woman. I’m a wife. I’m a mother. Anything can change in some things but my value that I put in will never change.
What big project like Eji Owuro which is a love song are you working on?
There is no project that I have worked on that is not big. It is just because Eji Owuro was what introduced me to people because that music, that sound was different. It was fresh. With all sense and all humility, there wasn’t any sound, any melodic structure like Eji Owuro before it came. There is nothing I have done that is not big. The reason is that Eji Owuro is the song that registered in people’s heads and the time Eji Owuro came wasn’t the time of social media, it wasn’t a time when there were a lot of artists on the scene like that. But I know that my place has always been my place. My position has always been my position. I did Adura Ololufe, and it’s quite popular too. I did Ife Adale, Iri Ayanmo – I sing as I’m inspired not that she sings love songs. I sing as it comes to me.
There is this ongoing debate of whether you are a secular or gospel artiste, how do we categorise you?
I have always been addressing it. I know I will address it forever and I will address it today again. Spirituality is not limited to a religion. I am not a gospel singer, I am a singer. If you are looking for a classification, you can say I am a spiritual singer. I always say that I am Sola Allyson and I am a singer. And it is because it is strange to society that you can do music without being vulgar. That is why I said before I came that there wasn’t anybody at the risk of sounding arrogant, I am not sounding arrogant, I am just saying what is. Before I came, it was either you are gospel or you are secular. I’m a Christian but I know the spirit of Jesus that I know is spread all over. It is not limited to the church. That is my understanding. I am not saying I know it all. I’m still learning. But from what I know, I know that what I know is not very far from the truth. Jesus didn’t come for Christians alone. Christ came for the whole world. The Bible says for God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever – the world and whosoever- that is the perspective, that is my understanding of what being a Jesus person is. Jesus is not limited to the four walls of a church. I am from the Kingdom of the light to life’s marketplace. When people see me, they would say this Jesus that you believe, they would because of me want to do what Jesus says that we should do. I know you are sounding modest calling it an ongoing debate but I am used to it. It doesn’t even bother me any longer. From places where people should send help to you or support you because they are saying you are not mentioning Jesus, Jesus didn’t say I should be mentioning his name like pure water. The name for me is a sacred name and anytime that I mention it, it answers for me. I won’t sing a song that I know is worldly inside my heart and I will put the name of Jesus so that the church can like me. I will not. And here I am today 20 years after I am still standing, 20 years to come, I will stand. I am saying this and I am making my boast in the Lord, I’m not saying it because I am sure of tomorrow though nobody is sure of tomorrow but I know God is faithful and full of mercy. I am doing what I am doing based on who Jesus is, the essence of Jesus.
And then if you say I am doing gospel or secular, what does it matter? Does the bible talk about gospel music? The bible admonishes us to do spiritual songs and hymns. It is human classification so that we can say this one belongs here. Like the thing we used to joke about before, I belong to nobody, I don’t belong to anybody. I just want to do my life the way Jesus did in human form when He was just a normal person that did things differently. That’s what I want to do. I don’t want to be like Jesus because I cannot die for the world but I am talking about the normal day to day thing before that other purpose. My own purpose is to share the knowledge of God’s light through the gift that I have. What matters to me are the souls of people that my music has touched, that my music transforms daily. That is what gives me the most joy.
Do you have plans to diversify into acting?
Over the years, I have gotten some scripts to act. This is what I stand for. If I know what I’m supposed to do in the film is compatible with what I am sent to do, I would do it. Of course, I will not open my breast and bum bum because I believe in the spirit of womanhood a lot. But I can do film.
Are we going to say a collaboration or song in English?
I was a member of the central choir of the celestial church of Christ for many years. Cele would always be a home for me. I may not worship in Cele again actively but like I said, I believe in spirituality more than the four walls of any church. God is everywhere. I have built an altar and I take it everywhere I go. I have collaborated with Adekunle Gold because our mode of delivery were similar and the message I wanted to pass, he really fits into it that time. Adekunle Gold has evolved from that space now. Recently I collaborated with Simisola on a church song. When I see people whose messages are similar to my own, we can collaborate but I’m not going to collaborate with anybody for commercial reasons. I want to make money. I want money a lot of money but I am not going to collaborate with anybody just for commercial reasons. I will collaborate with people because of the understanding of my destiny, of my purpose. If I find anybody whose mode of delivery, message is very compatible with my own, why not? Many people have reached out to me to come and collaborate with them but I know it is because they don’t understand where I stand. When I say no or that I am not available , I’m not saying that your song is not good enough, what I am saying is that I am not seeing me in your calling and I am not seeing you in my journey.
Sing in English?
I doubt it. I did one track like that in English. Many young people are under pressure because you need to sound a particular way, you need to put English, do this or do that. Everybody has a segment of the industry where they have been sent to. Nobody is sent to everybody. The whole world doesn’t listen to anybody. It is not the whole world that listens to one person. There are some people that your work will never reach but I have found the people I am sent to and I am okay. As long as my music does the work of minds and hearts and soul transformation in you, I’m fine. Simisola is much younger than me but her expression, presence, the carriage, what she is trying to do is very similar to what I am trying to do but in a Gen-Z way.
At this point in time, are you where you are supposed to be in your career?
I’m where I want to be and I am grateful. Life is lived each day. I’m grateful that so far that I have come, I am fulfilled. That is why when I meet people and they tell me your music has done this to me, I get emotional. I have told them publicly that when you see me, just say Sola or madam Sola or aunty Sola good afternoon and just go away because if you stand to tell me that my music did this or that to you, I will be emotional . I will be teary. I am trying to fight back tears now because I have had feedbacks of what my music have done to people. It was even that that made me take it more seriously. I wanted to just express myself because I studied it and I have the gift. But when I started seeing the effect of what I do on the souls of people, God used that to open my eyes to how serious my calling is. I have always been a serious person but I became more serious. Everybody has to know themselves. I am not an entertainer, I am in the entertainment industry. If you come to my concert or an event I am performing, you will be entertained but that is not the major reason. Where I am going is very far but I am grateful for where I am now and I am sure this is the evolution. I will evolve till I die. Of course, I would be in my 90s.
What are your thoughts on the dust raised by the death of Mohbad, we noticed you didn’t add your voice to the matter?
I intentionally did not say anything because it triggered a lot of things. I tell stories a lot but there are some stories that you can never tell. I can tell my husband in our room, I can tell my children but I will give them a note of warning that if you want to share it, don’t share it like this. You can use other words to share it because I am not the only one concerned. There are some stories that I would never share. I am sounding like this it’s not because I have not gone through very hard things in the industry given the kind of circumstances that I went through, it is either I would have gone down completely or the world has forgotten me. I didn’t know Mohbad before all that happened. That was a generational voice. I don’t care whether he sings secular or not, I am talking about the gift. Every gift is from God. And God loves all of us. All the challenges in the industry, I went through them. But I don’t look like anything I have gone through. They say it is grace but I don’t know. I’m just living my life as it comes to me. Of course, those times have changed but the higher you go, some challenges will still come.
What does it take to sound the way you sound?
The texture of my voice is my natural magic. I just open my mouth and sing. I sound like that and I embraced it. I met somebody who helped me to embrace it. I have always sounded like this. I began singing in Islamic school (ile kewu). That is where I started singing. Then the C & S church, then Cherubim and Seraphim church, then Celestial church. Since I was little, I have always been a star. It is either I am doing cultural dance or when we are singing at Islamic school, it is my voice that would be going up. I have always been ‘that Girl’.
In school, I was the girl that would always score first. I was an A student. I was the head girl in my primary school.
I have always been that girl that people knew but it was when I got to Cele and met Baba Adetiran, that he made me know technically what I have. Before I met Baba, I wanted to either do English or Law. My dad wanted me to be a lawyer. One of my teachers used to call me lawyer kekere when I was in Shamshudeen grammar school, Ikorodu. It was when I met Baba that I changed my mind. When I met baba, I was a confidential secretary in a company. I didn’t even know people could go to school to go and study music. It was when I met baba that my eyes opened to the fact that I could go and study music. He wanted me to have a Ph.D in Voice. You understand how scholarly people think but this is my journey that I am walking. If I wasn’t a singer, I would have been a lawyer and I would have been a very good one or a lecturer.
How do you merge music and family?
It is very tough. I have a lot going for me. My children have to be somewhere outside Nigeria, I have to be there. I have to be here. I can’t leave them because they are old enough. I have a 19 year old, a 16 and a 12. Even as he is 19, I cannot leave him like that because I know it was because I was left like that, that was why I carry some of the scars that I bear. And when you scratch a scar too much the wound will come out again. There are some wounds that will never heal. I don’t want to be the reason why my children would be saying that I am doing a star, I am doing a career. Since January, I have been coming and going out of the U.S., like every two weeks or every three weeks. It is so stressful and the flight fee is very high. As I am here I am thinking when they will wake up so that we can talk. And I want to do everything well. I want to be a woman excellently, a wife excellently, a mother and this minstrel, I want to do everything excellently. So, it takes a lot of energy. I don’t blame people that fall by the wayside. I know how it can be and I am succeeding. I pray for grace for me to keep succeeding.
