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omoge (f)
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lol "death and the king's horsemen" was really interesting  Soyinka did real good with that book  there was a conversation between two people (can't remember their names) where one was saying blackman juju can't do anything to a whiteman . that scene was sooooooo funny and it made me laugh till today. true! if all the stories about Nnnune ebe, iroko, no pointing tree, rivers that don't meet etc are all real, then we really need to make the world aware of them. |
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na wa (m)
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a telephone conversation between me and my friend (swaya)
swaya: hello bros
na wa: hello my gee, how far?
swaya: nothing de sheele. how about you and your girl
na wa: i'm kicking strong and my girl is doing just fine
swaya: bros, let me use this opportunity to thank you again for the super zoom camera phone you bought for me last month. . .
na wa: no long thing. plz i need you to do me a favour.
swaya: what favour? you know i can do anything for you.
na wa: about that mysterious tree in your village . . .
swaya: oh! you mean, the Nnunu Ebe tree?
na wa: ya.
swaya: what about it?
na wa: i want you to take a picture of it, and send to me via mms or e-mail.
swaya: common man, tell me you are kidding. you know it's dangerous even to think about that.
na wa: i know, and i'm not trying to get you killed either. but somebody just told me we can make millions of naira from it
swaya: you mean millions of naira for just a picture of this tree?
na wa: ya
swaya: i can risk my life for that you know.
na wa: here you go. . .
swaya: let me get my super zoom camera phone and set off right away!
na wa: plz be careful
swaya: no shakingna wa, one of these trees is not far from my backyard, so let me go now
na wa: no wahala, just be careful and plz do not cut our conversation so i can listen to the whole process.
swaya: i wonti'm off now
10 minus later. . .
na wa: hellohellooooooo, can you hear me swaya? hello. . . hello. . .
swaya: sorry na wa, i ca kkknnt hheeeer uthe nettwork is very bad or somethhhiiing. . hello, are you therehello
na wa: what's that noisewh a t, helloare y o u ok?
swaya: i can't hear you properly, but i'm close to the treeand there are lot of noisebabies cryingallover . , but i can't see anybody or any sign of living thing aro o un d. . .
na wa: you are breaking up!!!
swaya: ok na wa, i think is not save to go beyond this point, let me activate my camera and snap from this distance. .
GBOAAAAAAH (LOUD EXPLOSION)
na wa: hello . . . hello . . .hello. . . can you hear me . . .hello . . .hello . . .helloplz talk to mehelooooooo
that was the end. and up till now, i've not heard from swaya. MAY GOD HELP HIM.
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omoge (f)
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for real???  abeg ooo, |
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Carlosein (m)
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As with everything that is happening, not knowing ones cultural history and tradition is one of the greatest tragedies that is befalling us in Africa.
This particular tree is a deity. It is worshiped by its adherents. Everything that @Soundmind said about this tree is very true. Birds and insects don't perch on it. Its leaves or figs don't fall to the ground, nothing green grows under it. You dare not approach it beyond a certain distance. It talks. And when its help is sought it sends an emissary in the form of its fig to accompany the petitioner. This is accompanied by a loud clap of thunderous sound.
The fact that you have never heard about it; have never visited it; or don't come from the particular locality where this deity exists does not in any way make this "a fairy tale", or "tales by moonlight".
Nigeria is beautiful, rich in tradition and wonder.
Explore and get some education about your very roots!!!
As with other wonders in this beautiful land of ours, in Owerri Axis there exists a river that is a deity. It does not mix with other water no matter how hard you try. The wonder continues when you go along with the river to a confluence where it meets another river that is also a deity. Their confluence is a tempestous sight. If for any reason some water from river A flows into River B, if flows right back violently. If for any reason a fish from river A swims across into the other river B; the fishes in river B get very aggressive and drive it right back to river A. If you put river A in a glass cup with say another water source, you'll see a very visible separation gap between them that resembles the situation where you put kerosene and water in a glass cup.
Science could never explain any of these. But our ancestors and our fathers understand them though.
What else do you have to say oh please, there are many possible explanations for this tree (if it actually exists that is). so how can u dare to say that science could never explain any of it?  |
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ziddy (m)
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the cranks have taken over this thread.  |
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omoge (f)
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na wa, you don hear from your friend? is he alright? keep us posted o.
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Shaunscot (m)
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can't believe you live in Ota and you don't know this storyAnyway,I schooled in OTA (Iganmode Grammar School) and i have a friend lived in Oke-Ide and His house is just minutes trek from the tree.
Do you know anything about Koto-Otun?. . .They have been dumping a hell of refuse in this ealy days well but till tommorow its not been fill up.
Ara Ile Waja (Neighbour comes to market). . .Please Holla Back
I know Koro Otun but I don't know any Koto Otun.I could actually check that one out. Ill also try to locate this Oke-Ide you talk about.Where in Ota is it?Be a little specific because u know how big Ota is.You should have told your friend to show you this tree. Anyways,holla back. |
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shawn123
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As with everything that is happening, not knowing ones cultural history and tradition is one of the greatest tragedies that is befalling us in Africa.
This particular tree is a deity. It is worshiped by its adherents. Everything that @Soundmind said about this tree is very true. Birds and insects don't perch on it. Its leaves or figs don't fall to the ground, nothing green grows under it. You dare not approach it beyond a certain distance. It talks. And when its help is sought it sends an emissary in the form of its fig to accompany the petitioner. This is accompanied by a loud clap of thunderous sound.
The fact that you have never heard about it; have never visited it; or don't come from the particular locality where this deity exists does not in any way make this "a fairy tale", or "tales by moonlight".
Nigeria is beautiful, rich in tradition and wonder.
Explore and get some education about your very roots!!!
As with other wonders in this beautiful land of ours, in Owerri Axis there exists a river that is a deity. It does not mix with other water no matter how hard you try. The wonder continues when you go along with the river to a confluence where it meets another river that is also a deity. Their confluence is a tempestous sight. If for any reason some water from river A flows into River B, if flows right back violently. If for any reason a fish from river A swims across into the other river B; the fishes in river B get very aggressive and drive it right back to river A. If you put river A in a glass cup with say another water source, you'll see a very visible separation gap between them that resembles the situation where you put kerosene and water in a glass cup.
Science could never explain any of these. But our ancestors and our fathers understand them though.
What else do you have to say
May superstitious people like whoever wrote this mail never rule a town, a community, a state, a country. Can i please get an amen from concerned citizens. God, how can a young man/woman in this age write something like this. This thread should really be called TALES BY MOONLIGHT. This is the kind of thing that keeps me wondering if Naija is ever going to move foward, if young people like this keep believing stuffs like this whole heartedly then why bother go to school. I remember the Governor that had his picture taken in the shrine pledging allegiance to Orji Kalu. Abeg let find something more interesting to discuss about jo,
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krs-2 (m)
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@ Blackmamba,
I use 2 think it was stupidity u were cursed with
then I had a re-think
considered naivety
had anotha rethink
"he probably has so much of the western civilization that he's trapped in the middle - lost to his roots and the white man's", I thot
But then I know say na lie.
your village is probably the richest in black magic. You guys are probably darker than the dark ages, yet u pretend u know nothing of the roots.
It's either that or u're from an exceptionally asinine tribe
What bovine stupidity to echo your ignorance!
You no well and u no go eva fit well again
chei! blackmamba,this guy don finish u oh! But it really serves you right.You just don't rubbish what other people tell you like that. In this world you should learn to keep an open mind,do not create a one-way traffic in your mind. Although,someone already said earlier on this thread that there is nothing like mystery,so what do you call phenomena that has no logical explanation. Even the whites still can't offer an explanation for why some creatures thrive in the very hostile and dark world of the great ocean depth that is deep down where all the atmospheric pressure is greatest,great enough to crush a man to unrecognizable pulp. Well, since you appear to know all,explain that and so many other mysteries,oh, sorry,there is no longer anything like mystery according to your elitist school of taught.Well whatever you call it,explain It now! |
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na wa (m)
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@blackmamba somebody here advise you to keep an open mind,do not create a one-way traffic in your mind. he expect you to waste the resources of your mind for some unproven, unrealistic, superstitious tales. please, lets all create a one-way traffic in our mind for things that are of importance in our lives. for this matter isn't worth quibbling, i rest my case. |
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krs-2 (m)
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@na wah
who the hell are you?
who talked to your ass? just because I told black mamba not to rubbish what other people say doesn't mean that his mind is going to be filled up,punk!
I even wonder what sort of trash fills up your feeble mind.
Once more,Asshole,punk!!
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na wa (m)
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@Krs-2 you are extremely offensive and insulting. let me take the pains to quote you:
I even wonder what sort of trash fills up your feeble mind.
at least not words like: - |
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theffanyi (m)
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ITS ME
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Carlosein (m)
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who me? |
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cgift (m)
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you c, nnube tree has started taking its toll on you guys.
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Carlosein (m)
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abi o |
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BlackMamba (m)
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@nanaboi
Why are you getting worked up over a tree. I wish it really exists to calm your frail nerves. As a caring coal city bro, I'll accept that your imaginary deity of a tree exists somewhere in your fickle mind. I hope this calms you down and save you money from consulting an oracle to confirm your silly beliefs.
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na wa (m)
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there you go . . . |
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omoge (f)
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na wa, you haven't said anything about the outcome of your phone conversation. you should follow up now |
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na wa (m)
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na wa, you haven't said anything about the outcome of your phone conversation. you should follow up now ok omoge, plz come closer let me whisper to you. (i only was putting on an act) |
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presido1 (m)
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@poster
have had of the tree and even hear that when you cut the tree with knife blood will come out.
I can,t substantiate this abeg make una no quote me oooo.
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omoge (f)
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yes o i have heard of that tree too that got blood coming out . there is another tree i heard about. it was said that you have to be hitting whatever you have on your head whenever you are passing by the tree. |
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naija_diva (f)
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i know this has nothing to do with a tree but my uncle said that in sierra leone there's a fish tail that swims in the ocean and that every year it comes out and people cut pieces of the fish and when the day is over, the fish goes back in the ocean until the following year. he claims that he saw it but i think he was making the whole thing up.
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Besteric (m)
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Most of you guys who grew up in Europe and America hardly believe anything African,, these Nnunu ebe(Anunu ebe) exist in parts of Igboland ,,, even in Orlu in Imo state where i come from,,, There s also another mysterious plant known as Ahihia Nju(Afifia Nju) that makes one lose his senses for some minutes when it touches you thereby making you wander in the forest for some time until your senses return, Its no myth,, been a victim anyway,, LOL |
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Scatter (m)
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Nnunu ebe the mysterious tree theres only one way to find out if all the the mystery about this tree is true, let some scientist find out the tree take some samples to the laboratory put it under the microskop find out the scientific truth and shame the devil Thousands of years ago, people believed that if they make too much noise that the sky will fall on their heads  . they also believed that the earth is flat and if u walk too far u will fall out of the earth. Today we know better  Today we live in the 21st century where research and scientific facts has put light on alot of dark mysteries and myths. The time for she said, he said, they said is out. |
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na wa (m)
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i also heard (they say) that, some time ago, there was this. . . but i'm yet to see it myself.
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NaJa HaJe (f)
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@To all those expressing belief
Do you people understand the difference between folk tales and reality.
Thats like the Romans and Greek saying Hercules actually lived on this earth and possessed super human powers.
People stop and think!!!! unbelievable
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oyie (f)
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I KNOW THIS TREE IN QUESTION. HMMM,ITS VERY TALL.TALL O! HMM,BUT IF I DESCRIBE IT OR TELL THE LOCATION, THIS THREAD WILL CATCH FIRE AND UR PCS WILL GET OJEBAJUE VIRUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ITS GOOD TO BE NOTTY AT TIMES |
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presido1 (m)
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Most of you guys who grew up in Europe and America hardly believe anything African,, these Nnunu ebe(Anunu ebe) exist in parts of Igboland ,,, even in Orlu in Imo state where i come from,,, There s also another mysterious plant known as Ahihia Nju(Afifia Nju) that makes one lose his senses for some minutes when it touches you thereby making you wander in the forest for some time until your senses return, Its no myth,, been a victim anyway,, LOL yes my brother in Orlu they call it Anunu ebe and the other plant they call it akwukwu nwa njunju infact i have even seen a victim of akwukwo njunju but have not seen the plant itself ad have not seen the anunu ebe tree. Brother which part of Orlu are u from from. They was an untarred spot in a tarred road going from Aba to Uyo or Calabar, a friend of my from that village told me that their was a three in that spot, during the construction of that road it took the contractors hell to bring down that three. When they finally does the spot refused to be tarred. As at 2000 the spot was there and i saw it myself. Anybody from this village or have seen the spot should hola back. I have forgotten the name of the village but its the next town going from Aba to Uyo or Calabar. |
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Kashif (m)
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We are still waiting for science on Bemuda triangle. We are still waiting for science on the origin of existence.Only fools lean solely on their understanding!! Go deep into science and see it is rooted in the supernatural (esoteric). You can't know beyond your exposure. The more I read about unidirectional thinking, the more I sink into despair. The shrines in my village were vandalised and sold to whites.
Here we read/know the microns and we begin to make noise about empirical reasoning. Shalom
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