Dr.Segun Gbadgesin's Lecture

Dr.Segun Gbadgesin lecture on the story OMOLUABI was phenomenal as well as reflective to the character of the people one surrounds themselves around each day. He was very effective as well as creative in his opening of the lecture through playing the drums, a form of communication that is used in African tribes that also was used in times of oppression.This was a great method to expose someone to a culture up close and personal.It is said that one understands what the drums is saying through focusing, which I found fascinating.The story was about self actualization and maintains one character by being true to one’s self.One word in particular that was stressed throughout the lecture was Iwa, character and existence.In everyday society one character is challenged through many events that inhibits one to make crucial decisions that can be of benefit to themselves or be for the greater good of a collective group of people.One also has to keep in mind that patience is key and with every endeavor patience and Iwa overcomes all.One moral in the story is never take things for granted.Something that may be common you and your community may be a need from another community.This made me reflect back to my trip to Soweto,the largest township in South Africa and the living conditions of the people that lived in this community.They lack many of the basic necessities such as water and a stable roof over their head.This was a humbling yet saddening experience because many of the things I would have complained about earlier was nothing of importance to these people. Dr.Gbadegsin then discussed the principles of Ma’at that consist of spiritual,physical,and philosophical which is the basis of morality.He concluded by implying that he wants us to achieve OMOLUABI,which is a person of character etc