1. #BookWorm
A test of general knowledge and vocabulary is what #BookWorm by @EngineChux is all about, except that he goes about it in a very interesting way, with unique questions that often require careful thought. The great thing is, he supplies the answers afterward, so if you love learning new things, this one is for you.
Sample tweets:
-I tend to have phobia for anyone who’s not a Nigerian. My kind of phobia is called ______? #BookWorm
-Amongst all the Tree vines in my garden, which tree would be my source of information ______? #BookWorm
-When white light passes through a glass prism, an array of colours are formed, which are collectively known as _____? #BookWorm
-Water and oil naturally do not mix. But a successful homogenous mixture of both is called an EMULSION #Answer #BookWorm
-A music piece that is made up of parts of other musical works often sang one after the other is called MEDLEY #Answer #BookWorm
2. #Bims10Things
A picture is worth a thousand words, they say. While some may disagree, Bim Adewunmi, a freelance journalist and writer who blogs at Yoruba Girl Dancing, loves pictures as much as she loves words. Every Friday in 10 tweets via @bimadew, she shares an assortment of photos, old and new, sometimes nostalgic, sometimes thought-provoking, and most times simply gorgeous, much to the delight of her followers.
Sample tweets:
– These trio of photos of Al Pacino in London in ’74, in which he makes love to the camera with his eyes. #Bims10Things
– These wonderfully dynamic photos of African American dancers of the past. So beautiful! #Bims10Things
-These photos of Dascha Polanco, flaw-free, especially with this grey hair. #Bims10Things #hairspiration
– This photo of Tupac on bass. Yup. #Bims10Things
– This lovely Vanity Fair Keke Palmer photo. I really hope big things happen for her. #Bims10Things “
3. #Doanm
‘Lade, as she is simply known, created @diaryofanewmum primarily to share her experiences as a pregnant woman and as a first time mother. She does this using the #doanm hashtag every Saturday night at 9pm, taking her readers along on the challenging but exciting journey of motherhood. Sometimes her husband tweets his own side of things, which makes it all the more fun!
Sample tweets:
-Love is when your face is so big and swollen yet hubby still takes you out gladly and introduces you as his baby. *winks* #doanm
– I won’t do strong woman o. I will get someone to help with the chores. I can’t kill myself with ‘taking care of baby’ stress #doanm
– Since our daughter started crawling, our privacy as a couple has been thrown to the bin. #doanm
-Join us tonight from 9pm on #doanm as hubby bares his mind on ‘Privacy Alert: Baby has started crawling! ‘
–In case you missed any #doanm posts, all #doanm posts are on http://diaryofanewmum.com
4. #HistoryClass
Terry Pratchett wrote, “If you do not know where you come from, then you don’t know where you are, and if you don’t know where you are, then you don’t know where you’re going. And if you don’t know where you’re going, you’re probably going wrong.” This is why Cheta Nwanze, who tweets via @chxta, brings Nigerian tweets up to date during #HistoryClass, where he reminds us of the labour of our heroes past as well as our heritage and responsibilities.
Sample tweets:
– On February 18, 1897, Benin fell to the British, and Admiral Rawson gave orders to strip Benin of all its treasure and burn it #HistoryClass
– Today on #HistoryClass, we will attempt to look at the rise, and decline of gold mining in South Africa, and draw lessons for Nigeria
– I believe that the window of opportunity to break Nigeria was in 1966. It passed in 1970, and may have passed for good #HistoryClass
– As we speak, massacres are taking place in the north of our country. We must not forget that these are people, our people #HistoryClass
– To move forward as a nation, we must acknowledge, apologise, atone, and forgive. BUT WE MUST NEVER FORGET. That is a crime #HistoryClass
5. #Illuminare
@Leke_Alder brings illumination to widely misunderstood Bible principles and promises as he uses this hashtag to reach out to Bible students on Twitter. For those who want to understand The Bible, these simple tweets read like love notes from God’s heart.
Sample tweets:
-Listen to God’s promise to you: “For I will be merciful and gracious towards their sins… #Illuminare
-In Isaiah 43:25 God says: “I am the one who takes care of your sins- that’s what I do. I DON”T KEEP A LIST OF YOUR SINS” #Illuminare
-If you sin, you have a faithful High Priest in heaven who lives forever to make intercession to God on your behalf. #Illuminare
-If you’re born again Jesus has ALREADY given you eternal life. He’s not going to give you eternal life. #Illuminare
-Spiritual commerce is Jesus buying salvation for us. His blood was spiritual currency. #Illuminare
6. #Letr2Jack
Ever Saturday at 6pm, @Leke_Alder presents #Letr2Jack, letters from him to men on various topics. The weekly series has become incredibly popular, even as the number of critics increase.
Sample tweets:
– After delivery I am no longer attracted to my wife…Her breasts changed. How do I rekindle romance in my marriage? #Letr2Jack Sat. 6pm WAT
– Your marriage is bigger than those bumps on her breasts. And she’s bigger than them too- by far larger than them. #Letr2Jack
-But they are the result of your desire to become a father. That’s the irony. #Letr2Jack
-I’m not saying her physiognomy didn’t influence your choice but a woman is deeper than physical parts. #Letr2Jack
– Romance is a conscious thing. It’s not a mood that descends on you at full moon. You’re not a wolf. #Letr2Jack
7. #Letr2Jil
Before @Leke_Alder writes his letter to Jack in the evening, he usually writes one to Jill at 9am. His forthrightness and willingness to say what others shrink from saying have made him a favourite among the ladies.
Sample tweets:
– You can’t claim to love someone and be emotionally abusive. You don’t bawl on someone you love. #Letr2Jil”
-The nature of a man is to be moved by what he sees. You can’t change that. #Letr2Jil
-Just like it’s in the nature of a woman to be moved by what she hears. It’s why toasting works! #Letr2Jil
-Don’t just marry to marry. And don’t marry just to marry. Marriage is potent. #Letr2Jil
-Learn how to avoid the heartache that comes from DATING THE UNAVAILABLE in #Letr2jil. http://jacknjillive.com
8. CommOnTheGo
Writer and teacher, @anabagail, offers useful communication tips and English language lessons using the hashtag #CommOnTheGo. Technical aspects of written and spoken English are taught, with homophones and identical words adding to the fun.
Sample tweets:
-Literarily has to do with literature and authorship, while literally is often used for emphasis. #CommOnTheGo
-1) collaborate/corroborate
Let’s____to _____ the evidence.
-5) heroine/heroin
The ____is addicted to _____. #CommOnTheGo
-If you would like to catch up with past editions of the show, visit http://anabagail.wordpress.com and you will find links to them. #CommOnTheGo
-If you do not know the person’s name then write Dear Sir/Madam. Do not use ‘ma’ in business communications. #CommOnTheGO.
9. #RealScript
From Samson to Lazarus, @iamsteveharris tweets Bible stories in a captivating and inspiring way. No matter how many times you’ve read these accounts in your Bible, from the moment you start reading these tweets, you’re hooked; such is Steve Harris’ gift.
Sample tweets:
-My folks say I’m chosen, sacred, a Nazarite. #RealScript
– I catch her scent, a whiff of honey and nectar. I feel a stirring in my loins. I must have her. #RealScript
– From that day, I frequented Jael’s tavern more than usual, hoping to catch a glimpse of Delilah. #RealScript
“Interesting. Find this Delilah and bring her to us. Perhaps she can be of use to putting an end to our nemesis, Samson.” #RealScript
– I see nothing. But I hear everything. My eyes. They took out my eyes. #RealScript
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About the author: Joy Ehonwa is a writer, editor and online proofreader who is passionate about relationships and personal development. She runs Pinpoint Creatives, a copy-editing, ghostwriting and transcription business, and blogs at www.anafricandiva.wordpress.com and www.girlaware.wordpress.com