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Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by Tolexander: 10:44am On Apr 04, 2013 |
c++_crazy:am a nigerian! What is your point sir? |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by Nobody: 10:44am On Apr 04, 2013 |
This topic has been included in the results for google search on "most influential country in Africa" even as it not yet up to a hundred views presenlty. Nairaland is the bomb. 3 Likes |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by modextus(m): 10:44am On Apr 04, 2013 |
Abbey2sam: I learnt that the white southies run tinz over there,ur right bruvv dey r ntin widout d whites 2 Likes |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by naptu2: 10:46am On Apr 04, 2013 |
Oops! I forgot to add. Militarily: Nigeria is more willing to use her military power to solve issues across the continent, but South Africa has the stronger military force in terms of technology, platforms, etc (happily, Nigeria has woken up to the need to have more and better platforms and a strong domestic military industrial base). Economically: I forgot to add Debeers/Anglo-American and the Dangote Group to my list of companies. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by sweetcheecks(f): 10:47am On Apr 04, 2013 |
souldust: @toskarity i think you are misinformed about issues in Nigeria. Contrary to your view, most nigerians have food to eat. You probably based your point on the idea that we all live below a dolar per day. But let me let you know that in the urban centres, fewer people live below a dollar per day and in rural areas, one dollar can buy you three sqaure meals. Another foolish thread to make someone feel better about his or her status quo. Btw, if you had all this answer why act as a teacher; asking what you already have answers to? Boredom 2 Likes |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by misterh(m): 10:48am On Apr 04, 2013 |
I would say Nigeria is more influencial on the continent. Militarily speaking, we have made more impression in peacekeeping in Africa tha SA. Take a look @ Liberia, Somalia and presently, Mali. Nigeria has always been at the forefront of peacekeeping. Politically speaking, Nigeria has more influence in the AU than SA. We have also influenced politics in Togo(when Eyadema died), Sao Tome(when there was a coup there), even SA(during the apartheid period). Culturally, we also have more influence. This is evident by our entertainment industry. Nollywood has gone far. This is proven during the twitter war between Nigerians and Kenyans (in East Africa) when they mentioned a number of our actors. I doubt if any Nigerian knows any SA actor/musician. Economically, i don't know who's more influential. 2 Likes |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by daylae(m): 10:49am On Apr 04, 2013 |
souldust: ok let me be a bit more specific.cultural influence- nigeria economic influence- SA military influence- nigeria political influence- nigeria |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by Evestar200(f): 10:49am On Apr 04, 2013 |
Which one una dy here dy kill una sef,,they go pay una money? Dose pple that are saying SA is more secure nd develop dan nigeria,,i just wana ask u guys a question,,who make SA to be developed? D white or d main SA? Why do they hv guns in their home 4 protection If SA is so secure? |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by Nobody: 10:52am On Apr 04, 2013 |
modextus: ur right bruvv dey r ntin widout d whites Absolutely nothing. How are we sure it is not even their whites are the ones representing them on nairaland |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by naptu2: 10:53am On Apr 04, 2013 |
misterh: I would say Nigeria is more influencial on the continent. Militarily speaking, we have made more impression in peacekeeping in Africa tha SA. Take a look @ Liberia, Somalia and presently, Mali. Nigeria has always been at the forefront of peacekeeping. Politically speaking, Nigeria has more influence in the AU than SA. We have also influenced politics in Togo(when Eyadema died), Sao Tome(when there was a coup there), even SA(during the apartheid period). Culturally, we also have more influence. This is evident by our entertainment industry. Nollywood has gone far. This is proven during the twitter war between Nigerians and Kenyans (in East Africa) when they mentioned a number of our actors. I doubt if any Nigerian knows any SA actor/musician. Economically, i don't know who's more influential. I agree with most of what you wrote, apart from the AU part. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma (Jacob Zuma's ex-wife) is the current Chairperson of the AU Commission, despite Nigeria's strong opposition to her candidacy. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by phecs: 10:54am On Apr 04, 2013 |
What do u understand by being influential (mr Man) Tolexander: this doesn't make the point at all. |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by Nobody: 10:56am On Apr 04, 2013 |
INTERNAL WRANGLINGS,TRIBALISM,BORN TO RULE SYNDROME, DOGS SITTING IN MANGERS,REFUSAL TO PRACTISE TRUE FEDERALISM,CONSERVATIVES RULING,ETC,HAVE RENDERED US SO MINUTE AND INSIGNIFICANT AND WITHOUT RESPECT IN AFRICA. AT THE SAME TIME,WHENEVER NIGERIA TAKES A MERE STEP AGAINST CERTAIN OVER DISGUSTING ACTIONS FROM OTHERS AFRICAN COUNTRIES,THE EFFECT IS ALWAY RIPPLE AND THEY WOULD SUBTLELY COME BEGGING.THERE ARE SOME COMPANIES,S.A. COMPANIES LIKE MTN,DSTV AND KRONES, A GERMAN FIRM THOUGH, WITH THEIR AFRICAN HQTR IN S.A. THAT GENERATE AHUGE CHUNK OF THEIR REVENUE FROM THE NIGERIAN MARKETS INSPITE OF THE FACT THAT THEY'VE GOT BRANCHES IN OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES AS WELL. ATIMES REVENUE GENERATED FROM NIGERIA ARE USED TO OFFSET COSTS, IN THEIR OPERATIONS ELSEWHERE IN AFRICA AND PERHARPS BEYOND. EVERY COUNTRY IN AFRICA ESPECIALLY OUR W'AFRICAN NEIGHBORS AND MOST ESPECIALLY SOUTH AFRICA KNOWS THAT NIGERIA IS MORE INFLUENTIAL IN AFRICA THAN ANY OTHER AFRICAN NATION.TRUE FED WILL REALLY HELP US OR ELSE WE SPLIT |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by Tolexander: 11:08am On Apr 04, 2013 |
phecs: What do u understand by being influential (mr Man)don't ask me any question that isn't relevant. I quoted the guy and made him understand one of is points is no point. You are free to quote me and make your points not asking me question. |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by hotwax: 11:09am On Apr 04, 2013 |
I am Nigerian, but South is more Influential 2 Likes |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by Nobody: 11:10am On Apr 04, 2013 |
Bad net now,damm! |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by samuelkew(m): 11:11am On Apr 04, 2013 |
I hope we're not guilty of falacy of hasty generalisation, or misuse of induction and deduction. We have to focus on the international activities and recognition of these two countries, because influence goes beyond wealth. Let us not be misinformed to think that there are no beggars in SA. Infact the majority of the elites are white. I believe on issues such as this, it is important to compare and contrast friendly and objectively, not based on pre-conceived knowledge but on verifiable facts. Therefore, I can't rigidly say NGR is influencial than SA. Both coutries are influencial but I think NGR to a great extent is more Indluencial than SA. |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by ladeski: 11:13am On Apr 04, 2013 |
AAC: In terms of cultural, political, and military influence in africa, Nigeria comes 1st. Interesting deduction however please note that there is NO indication that Africa will ever unite. Kwame Nkrumah, Thomas Sankara, Mandela and numerous visionary leader have tried to no avail to unite Africa. Ideas such as a common currency/(even within West Africa) were jumped upon by foreign interests who saw between the lines and used institutions such as the IMF and World Bank to dissuade us from embarking on such initiatives. Some of these leaders were even 'executed'. That was then. Now that Africa's raw materials are the focus of such giants as China for their current and future dependence on energy don't bank on it happening and that is all before the continental back stabbing, greed, lack of direction from leaders, lack of meritocracy etc |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by nig2change: 11:14am On Apr 04, 2013 |
Though I don't fancy BBC reports but see this http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-11429067 |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by Fuelish: 11:16am On Apr 04, 2013 |
foolish question,op.how does this help 2 solve africa's problems?every country,big or small is influential in its own way.attend a meeting of african leaders and see how leaders of 'small' countries lambast those of 'big' countries.most of u r naive |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by EzePromoe: 11:18am On Apr 04, 2013 |
There are so many aspects in which you can compare the influence of these two countries. Which are: Infrastructure: South Africa Economy: South Africa Establishments (owned by locals): Nigeria Wealth (acquired by locals): Nigeria Military: Nigeria Politics: Nigeria Entertainment: Nigeria Culturally: Nigeria Tourism: South Africa Celebrities (of all genres) : Nigeria Please note that, the question isn't 'who's better than the other' but 'who's more influential than the other'. By right, criterias like infrastructure are not suppose to appear on my list but i have to do that just to be fair to South Africans. Your infrastructures do not in any way affect other African countries. 1 Like |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by ladeski: 11:24am On Apr 04, 2013 |
souldust: i want good analysis pls. Not sentiments based on blind patriotism, share ignorance, self hate and fraustration.Interesting question poster. To answer your question you need certain indices or statistics to back up any claim to be 'influential' as a country. Indices such as 1. Gross National Product of both countries 2. Gross Domestic Product of both countries 3. Level of literacy in both countries 4. Level of poverty, maternal deaths, under 5 deaths etc 5. capacity to create wealth AND create an environment for jobs 6. How the country is viewed by most countries 7. Their standing in AU and all other relevant international bodies |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by ladeski: 11:26am On Apr 04, 2013 |
Eze Promoe: There are so many aspects in which you can compare the influence of these two countries. Which are: YOU MISSED OUT MIGRATION FROM OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES DUE TO OPPORTUNITIES................... |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by ladeski: 11:28am On Apr 04, 2013 |
Fuelish: foolish question,op.how does this help 2 solve africa's problems?every country,big or small is influential in its own way.attend a meeting of african leaders and see how leaders of 'small' countries lambast those of 'big' countries.most of u r naive The only foolish person on this thread is the self styled 'Fuelish'. If you have nothing pertinent to add to the discourse.....I suggest online Scrabble to while away your time. |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by Fuelish: 11:28am On Apr 04, 2013 |
sweetcheecks:those who suffer acute inferiority complex always make silly comparisons so they can feel better with their inadequacies.crap 2 Likes |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by RedLight1: 11:30am On Apr 04, 2013 |
souldust: @toskarity i think you are misinformed about issues in Nigeria. Contrary to your view, most nigerians have food to eat. You probably based your point on the idea that we all live below a dolar per day. But let me let you know that in the urban centres, fewer people live below a dollar per day and in rural areas, one dollar can buy you three sqaure meals.lovely analysis |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by idike: 11:31am On Apr 04, 2013 |
South Africa is a member of BRICS Nigeria a member of OPEC Someone should do the comparison The BRIC countries comprise Brazil,Russia, India,and China. South Africa, therefore, is not a member of BRIC. In terms of comparism Nigeria has a large market and this makes it more influential than SA, while SA has a cost advantage when it comes to technology and infrastructures development. Considering the rate at which both economies are growing, Nigeria has potential to overtake SA as Africa super power in some years to come. |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by RedLight1: 11:31am On Apr 04, 2013 |
Fuelish: those who suffer acute inferiority complex always make silly comparisons so they can feel better with their inadequacies.crapu mean like gaynians (aka nigerian wanabes) stupiid goat |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by RedLight1: 11:31am On Apr 04, 2013 |
idike: South Africa is a member of BRICSnigeria is currently the member of mints ...google that |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by Fuelish: 11:34am On Apr 04, 2013 |
ladeski:with people like u,is it any wonder nigeria is now a dustbin country,competing with somalia etc for 'influence?' |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by Nobody: 11:34am On Apr 04, 2013 |
Pls Just go to YOUTUBE and type Psquare and Flavour African Tour and see which country is more influencial ; (*Pls if you dont like this story write your own*) |
Re: South Africa Vs Nigeria: Which Is More Influential In Africa? by RedLight1: 11:34am On Apr 04, 2013 |
Eze Promoe: There are so many aspects in which you can compare the influence of these two countries. Which are:another lovely analysis |
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