Gbawe:

My dear brother, the sad and truthful answer is "not many". You can always feel adequately comfortable in many African Countries but the truth is that you are only a serious conflict away from moving from "settled" to "hounded" if you get into a serious conflict with an indigene of your host Nation. This is singularly the reason why I always have an issue with the pan-africanists on Nairaland with zero on-the-ground experience to correct their misguided impression of Africans being virtuous and united victims of injustice from "outsiders". Africans, in my experience, do the most wicked and savage things to each other. They can hate each other passionately and I do not have enough time to give real examples of this.

It is always attractive to read the most intellectually impressive literature and then take sides with your own and with no appreciation for the reality on the ground. Not many could have been more pan-Africanist than I was in the past as a cocooned diasporan proud of his African origin. The truth however, when I began travelling in Africa, was ugly. It is what Africans are not ready to confront. You can be in the trendiest clubs/bars in most fairly modern African capital cities to find that your own African ladies only have time and eyes for white/Lebanese men simply because we do not even believe in ourselves despite the hollow rhetoric we deceive and enslave each other with when we should be confronting the truth about our fractured and unhealthy psyche.

In my opinion, no African Country is mature enough to consistently and fairly protect the interest of immigrants in majority of instances. This, to a large extent and regardless of what silly pan-Africanist Nairalanders say, is due to how Africans, on average, are still not developed or sophisticated enough to note what matter and live by it consistently. I personally find it laughable we fret about racism because Africa has a severe problem with prejudice and xenophobia today.

For Nigerians engaged in business across Africa, I will always advise them to try and get the best out of their diasporan African base. The big 'but' is that they must do it with humility and grace because you cannot demand sophistication from a man that he does not have. Important therefore to be gracious, humble and non-threatening or intimidating.

Nigerians, however well-connected in their African diasporan bases, should not make the mistake of getting into any 'entitlement' tussle with indigenes of those Nations. When push comes to shove, you will lose. Do your business, stay grounded and try and repatriate healthy profit homewards.

malkia7:

thank you.



Thank you. Not to mention the UN decided to make Nairobi its African headquarters. The world's first mobile money transfers were done by Safaricom. This list could go on and on but I don't even find it necessary to prove anything.

I'm no mathematician but the way I see it, many of Nigeria's achievements are largely because of their large population. It's often just a ratio thing - the numbers are larger because there are more people per square km, simple.

Youngzedd: POOR KENYA.

WHAT THE HELL AM I LOOKING FOR IN KENYA.

TOO HELL WITH KENYA AT LARGE.

LAZY BEINGS.

pendo89:

Chinedu has been making headlines in kenya for all the wrong reasons for many years.-all drug related cases,family,business,but he always went scot free because of protection-the cartel is just something else.
I remember watching him laugh sacarstically,walking with swagger like he owns the world and being boastful everytime he made headlines.The cops then seemed afraid to touch him and his criminal cases were never closed.
BUT things have gone bad because of a change of goverment and those who used to find protection under the former powers are being exposed and deported,not only nigerians but all illegal fellows doing crime.
The Judiciary is now reformed and it's not easy to bribe judges like before.
This guy was in a cartel and I believe they played bad. .not long before chinedu, another was arrested in coastal kenya for drugs and fake currency.They often get arrested,post bail and resume business but it's tougher now.
The source of his wealth is very questionable and I suspect the dealings he had with his wife 'Akinyi'-We parted ways with Chinedu when l refused to be his drug courier.
No need labelling all nigerians bad cz I know a few who earn a genuine living but you hardly see them making headlines-they prefer a low profile.
Whatever the case,he is healthy and alive.Better free in your country than languishing in cell in a foreign one.


If I were him,I would focus on rebuilding my life again in my homecountry after all home is always the best.

Afam4evaIsASlut: The Federal Govt shouldnt release that plane until the guy in question is financially compensated.

PDPwayoo:

You are on drugs....have u ever visit Nigeria?. Kenya only have Ambassador area in nairobi; the rest is jungle.
Kid, Whats has currency exchange rate got to do with economy Go and check record Japanese yen is lower than Kenya's shillings; does that mean Kenya is now better than Japan??

searay: Abeg, make una no vex oooo, wetin the man go find for Kenya?

Arcard: kenyanstar na mumu guy o,u cm dy show us ur capital city as we no get fine cities, mista man no b city person go chop.fo me abj fine pas am.... i mean calabar

Afam4evaIsASlut:

You do know Kenya is the most corrupt country in Africa, and one of the most corrupt in the world, right? To know that there are even worse politicians than Nigerian ones on the face of the earth is a very scary thought. What happened to that 300% pay increase your Legislators approved for themselves 2 weeks ago?

GTFOH!!!

Afam4evaIsASlut: Sooooo.......

It seems like Chinedu and his ex-wife were partners in this drug business.....

Rossikk:

NIGERIANS HAVE A LOT TO BE PROUD OF:




- INNOSON Motors - Nigeria is the first and ONLY black country to manufacture motor vehicles including cars, buses, trucks, and suvs.

- Zinox Computers - First black-owned company in the world to manufacture computers, tablets and accessories.

- Nollywood - Africa's largest movie industry and the world's third largest.

- Nigeria is the entertainment capital of Africa (music, fashion, film etc).

- The only country on earth to double its power generation in the last two years, from 2200 MW IN 2011 to 4,747 MW in 2013.

- Africa's 2nd largest economy with an annual GDP of $400 billion.

- Africa's largest university educated population of approximately 35 million.

- Largest number of universities in Africa (135).

- Africa's largest and most prosperous middle class of approximately 50 million.

- Most extensive road network in Africa.

- One of Africa's top 3 most powerful military forces.

- World's first black Nobel Prize winning writer (Wole Soyinka).

- Highest-selling African author in modern history (Chinua Achebe).

- Largest cement producer and exporter in Africa.

- World's fastest growing Construction Industry.

- World's fastest growing Telecoms industry.

- Highest level of internet connectivity in Africa with 45 million users.

- Africa's largest oil and gas exporter.

- Most populous nation in Africa with 170 million people.

- 9th most populous country in the world after China, India, United States, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, Russia, and Bangladesh.

- Home to Africa's first, biggest, and most advanced purpose-built city (Abuja).

- 17th Aug 2011: Nigeria launched the world's first black-built satellite, Nigersat 2 (monitored at the Nigerian National Space Research and Development Agency Headquarters in Abuja).

- First black nation to send a satellite into space. (Nigersat 1, 2009)

- Nigeria is the only African country listed among the "Next Eleven" economies - countries on track to become the biggest economies in the world in the 21st century. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_Eleven

- Nigeria is home to the world's richest black person, Aliko Dangote, (net worth $21 billion)

- 2013 African Nations Cup Soccer Champions.

GERALD710:
A.Kenya has a larger automotive Industry than Nigeria
The General Motors in Kenya is the second largest in Africa after S.A.
We have 3 Toyota assembling plants in Kenya as a reward for the tender of the Lamu -Juba pipeline.In Nairobi,Mombasa and as of end of this year Nakuru.
[/b]China's Foton vehicle manufacturing plant in Athi River is the largest Foton factory in Africa.
[b]Tata is also building its Africa Hq here.
Cherry,Ford,Hyundai all have assembling plants here
Plus Kenyan owned assembling plants like CMC,Thika Motors,AVA and Associated Motors.
Hahahahaha!Space Program.Mr.Please google San Marco Space Station.Built by the Italians in the late 50s.It was used by the Kenyan Govt to launch the Uhuru satellite in the 80s.Although inactive,the Russians want to use it and at the same time we are planning for a surveilance sattelite.
WE HAVE NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER LEASED DEATH TRAPS AKA WHAT YOU CALL AIRCRAFT FROM NIGERIA!!!!!!
To start with Nigerian aircraft were banned from kenyan airspace for a decade here.
All our aircraft are Boeing(USA) or Embrearer(Brazil).
We do not import a single manufactured product from Nigeria.
Nigeria on the other hand has several segments of its sectors under orders from Nairobi
Barclays East and West Africa HQ is in Nairobi.
Google
Blackberry
Cisco
HSBC
IBM
Kenya Re
KQ
have a significant presence in Nigeria but are based in kenya.
No nigerian based corporation whether local or foreign has any significant presence in Kenya.
[/b]UBA is making losses here.
Dude,[b]Even airtel ran away from Lagos and made Nairobi its Headquarters!!
That tells alot about Nigeria!!!

boron10: I'll start respecting Kenya the very day there is kenyan version of Dangote, Wole Soyinka, Achebe, Seun Osewa or even small sexkillz

Wangari Maathai(A woman)[/b]now late
There are world wide celebrated Kenyan writers too like Ngugi Wa Thiongo. [b]USA Pres. OBAMA has KENYAN BLOOD running through him

dasparrow:

But all of you Africans from other African countries are busy registering on Nairaland which is and remains a NIGERIAN forum. Your hypocrisy stinks to high heavens!

Waridi:

I googled Chinedu Anthony and found y'all breathing Amadioha fire on Kenyans, for what?? You cant throw a rock at someone and expect not to be hit back!!

Waridi:

Kenya has a Nobel prize winner too.. Kindly google, Wangari Maathai(A woman)[/b]now late
There are world wide celebrated Kenyan writers too like Ngugi Wa Thiongo. [b]USA Pres. OBAMA has KENYAN BLOOD running through him ; President Uhuru too is amongst Africa's riches families ....but my question is if over 70% of Nigerians are living under absolute poverty, what are you really celebrating?

Kenyanstar: I am sorry to break your heart guys. South africa is BIG in every way. Be it big brother, big economy, big investment, big money, big infrastructure and even big yansh wink lol. Anyway truth be told Nigeria is trailing in every aspect of social, economic and political class except, well, giving birth. The big uncontrolled birth rate aside, Nigeria hasnt moved beyond her borders to establish any big economical invesment outside Nigeria. Compare this to Kenya's superior international offshore investments. Among this investments are:-

-Telecommunication sector (safaricom mobile),

-Financial sector ( Kenya commercial bank in south sudan, Uganda, rwanda etc)

-Supermarket franchises ( Nakumatt hypermarket, Uchumi hypermarket in all east african countries)

-Transport business( simba coach, Mash Auto, Easy coach, Intercontinental Bus company) operating in all east,central and southern African countries.

-Air transport (Kenya airways which is international, Fly 540 which is regional, Easy jet)etc.

This is just a few of the many organizations that the Kenyans have managed to put their interests in.
Lets just say KENYA also plays a big Sister role to nigerias future cheesy

Kenyanstar: SLUM UPGRADE PROGRAM

Below is the governments vision 2030 of upgrading slums to modern structures and improvement of services.... In the background are the new houses that house the former slum dwellers....

Before you start verbally embarrassing yourselves i would like ascertain that most Nigerians assume that since there is nothing positive coming out of Nigeria then other countries are similar to their poor country. I am going to state some points that might really hurt those of you that think KENYA can be ever compared to Nigeria in terms of living standards. Kenya is home to more than 5 million refugees and the UN has reiterated that 10,000 refugees enter Kenya's border every day. Kenya shares borders to not less than 8 countries and due to its economic and socio-political stability it is every African's countrymen to be part of Kenya's growth.

Rossikk:

NIGERIANS HAVE A LOT TO BE PROUD OF:




- INNOSON Motors - Nigeria is the first and ONLY black country to manufacture motor vehicles including cars, buses, trucks, and suvs.

- Zinox Computers - First black-owned company in the world to manufacture computers, tablets and accessories.

- Nollywood - Africa's largest movie industry and the world's third largest.

- Nigeria is the entertainment capital of Africa (music, fashion, film etc).

- The only country on earth to double its power generation in the last two years, from 2200 MW IN 2011 to 4,747 MW in 2013.

- Africa's 2nd largest economy with an annual GDP of $400 billion.

- Africa's largest university educated population of approximately 35 million.

- Largest number of universities in Africa (135).

- Africa's largest and most prosperous middle class of approximately 50 million.

- Most extensive road network in Africa.

- One of Africa's top 3 most powerful military forces.

- World's first black Nobel Prize winning writer (Wole Soyinka).

- Highest-selling African author in modern history (Chinua Achebe).

- Largest cement producer and exporter in Africa.

- World's fastest growing Construction Industry.

- World's fastest growing Telecoms industry.

- Highest level of internet connectivity in Africa with 45 million users.

- Africa's largest oil and gas exporter.

- Most populous nation in Africa with 170 million people.

- 9th most populous country in the world after China, India, United States, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, Russia, and Bangladesh.

- Home to Africa's first, biggest, and most advanced purpose-built city (Abuja).

- 17th Aug 2011: Nigeria launched the world's first black-built satellite, Nigersat 2 (monitored at the Nigerian National Space Research and Development Agency Headquarters in Abuja).

- First black nation to send a satellite into space. (Nigersat 1, 2009)

- Nigeria is the only African country listed among the "Next Eleven" economies - countries on track to become the biggest economies in the world in the 21st century. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_Eleven

- Nigeria is home to the world's richest black person, Aliko Dangote, (net worth $21 billion)

- 2013 African Nations Cup Soccer Champions.