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Be an Advertiser – DUNIA Magazine

Expand your Horizons

I must say, since the introduction of DUNIA magazine last week, we have had a tremendous response; heartwarming and encouraging, your comments have been. Some have shown their silent support by simply filling out the form on Dunia’s website to join our mailing list. The excitement and warm embrace of Dunia have cemented the vision and written in on the stars. We thank you and we are very grateful.

With the content in place and the idea that was once only a dream moving forward towards print, we are happy to announce that we are now rolling out the red carpet for advertisers.

2 things are sure:

1. Dunia is going to be an international magazine – with a large number of readers in the U.S., our second largest base will be Europe, especially the Scandinavian countries Sweden and Finland. Cameroon is sure to be our African hub as we are exploring ways to set up a distribution center out there as we speak.

2. Dunia is here to stay. The team of Dunia is focused on bringing only the best. Dunia is about everyday people with a story from different parts of the world. The beauty of it is, we will not be restricted to any race, culture, gender, etc. We will cross borders and bring you interesting and fun information. We can guarantee our readers that there will be many many ‘ah ha’ moments as you flip through the pages of this magazine. Our goal is to have millions of subscribers in the next few years.

Sponsors and advertisers are sure to have their products and services seen by a wide variety of readers from all walks of life in different parts of the globe – true to our vision of connecting people. Dunia will be published every 3 months, which means that readers will have 3 months to get cozy with your product before they are introduced to others.

Considering the historic significance of our first issue ever, and because we are looking to form long-term relationships, our advertising prices are relatively low. Whether you are a Home-based business owner, small business owner, author, blogger, salesman, professional, Pastor/church, personal development guru, hair dresser, CEO, educator, etc ... there is something for every budget.

For one week only, we are taking ads on a first come, first serve basis. If interested, please, send an email to marketing@duniamagazine.com

We will love to lock you in and we look forward to a great experience with you.

Here are the fees:

Business card size: $30

Quarter of a page: $75

Half a page: $100

Full page: $200

Inside front: $400

Inside back: $400

Back cover: $500 (will include a bonus half on inside)

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Lema - 404-625-2557

 

What's Your Legacy Going To Be?

by Marie Chokote

That  morning, for me was a morning like any other. One of  the first things I always do is reach for my phone and check if I have received any emails worth reading before getting out of bed. That’s when I read about the tragic death of the well known journalist, Pius Njawe. Immediately, a flood of memories came rushing into my mind. I thought about the fact that even as a little girl, who did not know much about journalism, or newspapers (honestly, what young teenager really cares about news anyway?), I used to look forward to browsing through “Le Messager” a national newspaper founded by Pius Njawe. Frankly speaking only one section of the newspaper was really interesting to me, the funny cartoons: “Nyemb Popoli”. Not surprising at all right?

That simple thought put a smile on my sad face as I lay there reminiscing.

The name Pius Njawe brings more than just the distant memory of a famous newspaper though; To me it is closely related to a period of political turmoil, the introduction to my vocabulary of the word “democracy”. It is synonym of resilience, perseverance, having a purpose, believing in it and fighting for it without compromise, just as Pius Njawe fought for the rights of Cameroonians, with Le Messager as his voice. I could go and on, in fact I didn’t realize how much of an impact this giant of the press had had on my life until this day when I heard of his tragic death.

DUNIA Magazine - The Global Face of Greatness!

by Nicoline Ambe

          Since the inception of Dunia Magazine, I’ve counted about 5 people from 5 different parts of the world who have told us that “Dunia” means “global” in their traditional language. This is an interesting but meaningful coincidence. It means that as people, we are definitely more alike than we think. Even where we think we’re different, we can still look into each other’s world and find so many things that can shape our own lives for the better.

          This is the beauty and uniqueness of being a part of “Dunia” in the real sense and through the pages of Dunia Magazine. The idea of learning something new about the world we live in. Great people live in every corner of the globe. Each of us, in our own way, strive daily to be great, to push our boundaries and to be better than we are. Where ever we are in our pursuit of greatness, we are just beginning this life-long journey. There is more to be realized by a thousand fold.

          I am impatient to learn about what drives and motivates people to greatness in other parts of the world. In our myopic-thinking mind, shaped by the myopic-thinking society we live in, other people’s norms and values are inferior to our own. We have pre-conceived notions and stereotypical views about others. In reality, there are profiles of successful people all over the world. These are people whose values and perceptions look nothing like our own, but who have attained a level of success that we can only dream of. It is time to look into the world of others and investigate the core values that drive them to success.

          Dunia Magazine should be celebrated for connecting worlds, and highlighting the successes of those whose values are different from our own. Greatness is a universal concept shrouded by stereotypes, negativity, limiting beliefs and notions of inferiority and superiority. We are beyond the idea that we’re better than others and when we start to peel away every layer of misconception, we will all be the better for it, globally.

          Welcome to the world of greatness. Welcome to Dunia. Welcome to Dunia Magazine!

 Please, join our mailing list on the website.

Nicoline Ambe

Bloging at Growth Mentality

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10 GUIDELINES to GREATNESS

I was on a conference call today with my partner and sister, which reminded me of why we are all capable of succeeding and finding fulfillment in our lives. Everyone who has dreams and gives themselves permission to to go after them, will see great things begin to unfold. Is it always easy? No. But is it possible? Yes. In my journey of life, here are my guidelines to greatness, how you can find your purpose and create the life you deserve:

1. Stop wishing that things will happen. You must act.

2. Be proud of who you are and the things you have achieved thus far; things like having a job or business, having a roof over your head, providing for your family or community, etc. The things that make you proud about yourself don't always have to be elaborate or the stuff headlines are made of. Little achievements launch you towards greater things.

3. Don't be afraid to ask for favors. Actually, my personal business model is: Don't let the fear of 'no' stop you from asking. Ask because you just might get a yes! It is normal that people might get irritated when you do ask, but remember that there are those who will get offended that you didn't ask. So, how will you know unless you sort? I get offended sometimes when I am enjoying a program on TV that gets interrupted by a commercial and also, I get super excited when I see a commercial for a product that helps me find a solution. Someone might need your product or services.

4. Focus on the reason why you CAN. There are a thousand reasons straight off the back why you can't. But you only need a couple of good solid reasons why you can. Set your sights on them. Keep things as simple, uncomplicated and clear as possible. Take one focused step at a time, with the end always in mind.

5. Don't be afraid to fail. Failures or setbacks are bumps on the road to success. Everyone who has achieved anything, has at some point experienced failure. Failures make you wiser and stronger. You must take risks.

6. Let go of your ego. It only stands in your way. You will recognize that some of the wealthiest people (financially, mentally, morally) though self-confident are also ego free.

7. Be patient. Everything goes through a growth phase. Most great enterprises started small, and were built through consistent action over years. Overnight sensations only happen in movies.

Twice as Hard – The Importance of a Solid Foundation

by Nicoline Ambe

As I watched Warren Buffett’s latest interview with the Huffington Post, I immediately understood that there is a direct relationship between excellence in children and success as an adult. In this interview, Buffett credits his father for giving him a variety of advice and teaching him how to live. As one of the richest Billionaires in the history of the world, Buffett notes that the “best” advice he ever received was from his father. One can discern from this comment that his father was the driving force behind his success as an adult. If you are a parent or parent to be, this definitely sparks a light-bulb.

            Here’s the question. What if Warren Buffett had not received this support from his father? What if his father had not taught him these specific things? Would he still have been as successful as he is today? Maybe. But I contend that things would have been twice as hard for him, or he may not have been successful to the extent that he is. He may have struggled a little more to find himself. He may have had to work a little harder to compensate for what he lacked as a child. He may have had to learn a few new things that he did not grow up knowing. Making amends in these ways, would have taken up energy and time from the things that he really ought to have been doing.

Maya Angelou Quotes

Dr Maya Angelou, born in 1928, is a poet and well known autobiographer. She is one of the strongest and most admired female voices across the world. 

If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain - Maya Angelou

A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song - Maya Angelou

Nothing will work unless you do - Maya Angelou

Courage: the most important of all virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently - Maya Angelou

I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver - Maya Angelou

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you - Maya Angelou

If you have only one smile, give it to the people you love - Maya Angelou

I do not trust people who don’t love themselves and yet tell me, ‘I love you.’ There’s an African saying which is: Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt - Maya Angelou

The first time someone shows you who they are, believe them - Maya Angelou

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive, and do so with passion, compassion, some humor and some style - Maya Angelou

NAILS IN THE FENCE - a story

There once was a little boy who had a bad temper.  His Father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence.

The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence.  Over the next
few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down.  He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence.  Finally the day came when the boy didn't lose his temper at all.