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Religion / Re: Do You Actually Believe In The Existence Of Witches And Wizards? by oraclefemi(m): 7:39pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
Here's a true life account of something that happened when I was a kid, say 5-6yrs old. We had a family in our compound back in Oworonshoki Bariga who attended a white garment church and were fully immersed in the rites and commandments of the said church. One day, the family informed the rest of the tenants in our compound that one of their kids, a girl of about my age, had the spirit of witchcraft in her. According to them during during an intense session of exorcism, which included whipping her with brooms, spiritual chants and sprinkling holy water, she confessed to being the cause of different incidents in the compound. Of course as a kid when you’ve been stripped naked and constantly whipped, you will pretty much confess to being the cause of the 2nd world war. Her confession included being the spirit of bed wetting, soup going bad in the kitchen, missing pieces of meat and stealing, which could easily be transferred to other kids in the compound. Our parents immediately gave us stern warning not to go close to her, play with her or even speak to her. My mom well being my mom doused our foreheads in so much anointing oil that all you needed was some heat and you can have a stir fry going on on my forehead. We immediately segregated the said girl. We took advantage of her situation and pointed at her whenever we wet our beds; after all we had the spirit of bedwetting in the compound. After sometime, the same parents came back to inform us that the spirit has left her and she's back to normal without telling us where it came from and where it went. The damage had already been done and the stigma of being called a witch or a possessed person was already stamped on her forehead, so we still refused to play with her. Now looking back, I wonder about the psychological effects this would have on the girl and the ripple effects it would have on her character. I decided to write my experience after reading about Anja Ringgren Lovén, a Danish woman living in Africa who rescued a child that had been abandoned by his family on accusations of witchcraft. The emaciated child, named Hope, was riddled with worms after being forced to live off scraps of food thrown to him by passersby for eight months. Ref These practices which are quite prevalent in Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Edo states and its surrounding communities should be investigated and acted upon by and acted upon by relevant authorities and organizations. Children shouldn’t be subjected to such dehumanizing acts. Most of these situations arise from extreme poverty and downright ignorance from the side of the parents/guardians who strongly believe someone or something is the cause of their misfortune. In this age and time, a jail term should be slammed on the parents in incidents like these and the child removed from such homes and rehabilitated. Written by Femi Shine Akin 11 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: Pre-Independence Day: Nigeria My Beloved Country... by oraclefemi(m): 12:34pm On Sep 30, 2015 |
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Family / Re: Why Do Men And Women In Diaspora Come To Naija To Marry by oraclefemi(m): 4:06pm On Dec 10, 2014 |
The Nigerian girls in Canada are worse for this.. They are so rude and silly that I don't bother even saying hi. They're minigods in their own world. They seem to forget were they came from and the traditional values. Ask most guys here they will confirm what I just said. Secure a girl in Nigeria and bring her here. The ones here aren't done with tattoos and weed yet and trying so hard to be white. 3 Likes |
Nairaland / General / Re: My Experience With Racists. by oraclefemi(m): 6:06pm On Dec 01, 2014 |
Amefrica: Sure i dont mind, drop me a message anytime you head my way. I am heading to the states from Dec 22 though. |
Education / Re: 10 Types Of Lecturers You Meet In The University by oraclefemi(m): 6:04pm On Dec 01, 2014 |
Hibiscuss: I finished from Computer Science... they wasted 5 years of my life. With a rubbish degree that isnt up to standard. |
Nairaland / General / Re: My Experience With Racists. by oraclefemi(m): 5:15pm On Dec 01, 2014 |
Amefrica: BRO DONT GREET THEM, I AM IN CANADA TOO, TORONTO TO BE SPECIFIC. I ONLY GREET BASED ON HOW I SENSE YOU. THAT WAS HOW I WAS GREETING ONE INDIAN GUY EVERY TIME I MET HIM IN THE KITCHEN, I ALWAYS GREET HIM FIRST AND HE ONLY MUMBLES HIS REPLY. I TOOK NOTE OF IT AND ONE MORNING I WALKED IN AND DIDNT GREET THE AHOLE...I THINK HE WAS EXPECTING IT, BUT I JUST IGNORED THE AHOLE. I AM TYPING IN CAPS CAUSE IT IS VERY ANNOYING. 1 Like |
Education / Re: 10 Types Of Lecturers You Meet In The University by oraclefemi(m): 10:02pm On Oct 07, 2014 |
Hibiscuss: Mathematics dept unad... The most sadistic dept ever 1 Like |
Health / Re: Liberian Dies In Morocco Of Ebola - Internal Affairs Minister Discloses by oraclefemi(m): 11:55am On Aug 05, 2014 |
UncannyGenius: Nawa o. These Liberated Slaves (Liberia) are only good at exporting their peculiar product (Ebola). NOT FUNNY FOR A SECOND!! |
Religion / Re: Boy Suspended From School For Reading Bible During Recess by oraclefemi(m): 10:02am On Jul 31, 2014 |
You think it's Nigeria where the rule of law is not obeyed right ? If it is in the policy of the school then he broke the law. I'm sure his parents read the law and guidelines of the school before enrolling him there. Obey stipulated laws or leave . Don't use any excuse to trigger reactions. I'm a Christian and I obey the law of any society I'm in. Simple as that ! |
Politics / Re: BREAKING-9 Nigerian Students Kidnapped In Ukraine by oraclefemi(m): 12:33pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
texazzpete: Leave that EEDDDIIOOTTT abeg |
Politics / Re: BREAKING-9 Nigerian Students Kidnapped In Ukraine by oraclefemi(m): 12:32pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
zicoraads: I didn't reply your earlier attempt to get my attention, and if you weren't so dull, you would have gotten the message and buggered off. Shut it! |
Politics / Re: BREAKING-9 Nigerian Students Kidnapped In Ukraine by oraclefemi(m): 12:31pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
texazzpete: Thanks for this response, he is trying to eat his words...hahahah |
Nairaland / General / Re: Nigeria Is A Useless Country,you Need To Be Away From Nigeria To See It! by oraclefemi(m): 7:19am On Jul 16, 2014 |
I love patriots until the Nigerian situation happens to them. Let Boko haram kidnap your daughter and let's see if your view won't change! If you manage to get a visa after that you will run and never look back. That's all I have to say. I used to defend this country until I left and realized that with the little time I have on earth I need to enjoy it to the max but unfortunately Nigeria can't provide it for me. Name one thing oh ye patriots that works ..just one then we can take it from there. 6 Likes |
Romance / Re: How I Would Have Destroyed My Life With Sex On 31st Night.. What Helped Me? by oraclefemi(m): 1:43pm On Jan 04, 2014 |
Elli-dude: so if you had sex that night your destiny would be destroyed? Dude youre eventually going to have sex , sooner or later . Sex only plays a minute role in who youre going to become . |
Romance / Re: How I Would Have Destroyed My Life With Sex On 31st Night.. What Helped Me? by oraclefemi(m): 12:30pm On Jan 04, 2014 |
Elli-dude: with or without sex if youre meant to end up useless you will . Cut that dullshit and face reality. how many seminars will you attend before you become a man..i started early and i am doing very fine in life. Sex is a thing of the mind. Dont come and give us cloudy advice just because liver fail you . |
Fashion / Re: What Type Of Perfume Do You Use? by oraclefemi(m): 10:18am On Jan 01, 2014 |
nairaman66: Nah its not ...the smell changes after a couple of days on your clothe,giving it a new effect. |
Fashion / Re: What Type Of Perfume Do You Use? by oraclefemi(m): 9:46am On Jan 01, 2014 |
If you want to smell rich get the tom ford black orchid .. I've been using it for years and I guarantee it announces your arrival anywhere you step into . 1 Like |
Romance / Re: Why Do 'Nice' Ladies Get Dumped Easily by oraclefemi(m): 5:18pm On Dec 26, 2013 |
Sagamite: And that is how you knock her out !! 3 Likes |
Religion / Re: Christmas Is Idolatrous And Unscriptural - Pastor Kumuyi by oraclefemi(m): 10:08pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
So I shouldn't dress , eat rice and chicken ? But pack my family to your camp abi ? 1 Like |
TV/Movies / Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by oraclefemi(m): 10:06pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
For nollywood to grow the govt has a role to play . If you shoot a movie in Toronto and hire workers from toronto in it . After paying them ..you file your tax and govt pays you back 40percent of what you spent . |
Travel / Re: Expanded Terminal Opens At Murtala Muhammad Airport Lagos(photos) by oraclefemi(m): 10:01pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
It's like you guys haven't traveled before ..a guy you elected channels money to remodel an airport that still looks like a bus station una dey celebrate am ! The status of Nigeria deserves a world class airport and that rubbish there isn't even close to a bus station in toronto make to siddon somewhere . Go South Africa make we start from there . Dirty customs putting their hands inside your luggage at Muritala pisses me off . Get a darn machine ! |
Family / Re: Occult Married Neighbour Wants To Date Me By All Means Pls Advice. by oraclefemi(m): 1:26pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
YOUR HUSBAND IS A PHUSSY...THREATEN MY WIFE? MY OWN WIFE? THAT HAS MY OWN KIDS? ORDINARY SAY U EYE MY WIFE SELF I GO CONFRONT YOU TALKLESS OF SAY YOU DEY CALL MY WIFE PHONE? AMORC OR NO AMORC .. NA ONE EARLY MONDAY MORNING FOR 6 O CLOCK THE MATTER GO END WHEN EVERYBODY DEY GO WORK. HE EITHER BEATS ME OR I BEAT AM ...IF PEOPLE ASK THE MATTER I GO SHOW THE TEXT MESSAGES . |
Politics / Re: Go And Die - Oshiomole Tells A Widow! by oraclefemi(m): 7:40pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
[/b] pDude: [b][size=22pt]Stop selling on the streets and littering the roads with filth!! It is that simple!! The governor is only doing his job. The woman broke the law. Plain and simple. [/size] ABI ODE LE LE YI !!!! she should go and die because he is God, utter that statement in the USA or CANADA ...youre leaving office cause the public outcry will make sure you leave. My mom is a widow and i know the hell she went through, so my heart was touched by this woman's plea. So what will they do with her now? Jail her? Do they know if she is on a cooperative loan to support her trade which she must pay back? Do they know how many mouths she has to feed? I will never ever ever ever ever vote for any soul in Nigeria . Theyre cruel people and never ever have the best intentions when they get to the platform otherwise why is Nigeria still this way after many years of voting ..when BBC OR CNN broadcast this clip some idiiotass will start shouting that theyre against us when the truth is that majority of our leaders belong to the zoo. 1 Like |
Food / Re: Lagos Traffic And Snack That Get Consumed!!! by oraclefemi(m): 12:15am On Nov 26, 2013 |
Italiano1: You guys are killing me with laughter .. |
Religion / Re: Using Rubber Thread On Your Hair Is Demonic, May Lead You To Hell by oraclefemi(m): 10:37am On Nov 17, 2013 |
Everything is a sin ...thread,perfume,attachments, in fact you all should go and form a city somewhere and practice whatever you like ...stop rubbing different views in our face.If you all follow your die hard opinions , you will end up looking like dirty , smelly and irritating piece of crap.Infact dont even reply or read my post with a computer, its a sin ! 3 Likes |
Car Talk / Re: Lagos Restricts Danfo Drivers To 8-Hrs Of Work by oraclefemi(m): 3:18am On Nov 12, 2013 |
This is not rocket science people, it is very simple, they will have designated colors for the buses that will work for the first 8hrs and another color for the second set that will work...so for example yellow buses for first 8hrs and blue buses for the later 8hrs...so once their time is due , they get off the road and another set comes on. |
Car Talk / Re: Nigeria Women Cant Drive! by oraclefemi(m): 4:40pm On Oct 31, 2013 |
Not all of them , I raced a woman from Aramoko ekiti till we got to ijebu ijesha and she handled the Toyota Camry 2009 well and didn't let me overtake her all through and I was in a honda ridgeline..she blocked me all through intentionally . She gave me a thumbs up when she got to her destination and I saw little kids inside her car ..I was impressed ! |
Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 5 by oraclefemi(m): 9:02pm On Oct 30, 2013 |
ChriGo: ....Lwkmd...no worry i go try bring alomo...lol....Tanx bro....i don almost finish my freezer training ..... I use God beg u ,abeg one bottle of alomo,jedi jedi want kill me , i don chop sugar die, i dey toronto area, centennial college. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 5 by oraclefemi(m): 8:56pm On Oct 30, 2013 |
chrigo dont get trv finally !!!! Thank God !!!!!!!!! . guy package well come oo..its getting cold here , if u fit bring alomo abeg halla at me .... 1 Like |
Business / Re: Googletrader Nigeria To Shut-down By November 11 2013!!! by oraclefemi(m): 11:12pm On Oct 26, 2013 |
I just posted an assignment in relation to situations like this on my tumblr page, please do take some time to read it, it is called Emerging Digital Media Trends “Joining The Band Wagon” http://femishine.tumblr.com/post/65151402634/emerging-digital-media-trends-joining-the-band-wagon 1 Like |
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