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Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by tausi(f): 8:21pm On Jan 02, 2011 |
Hmmm where do I start. I know there are other kenyans floating around in this forum, so please add to anything I say or correct me if I am wrong. The largest tribe in kenya is the Kikuyus(Bantus who are thought to have originally migrated from central/west africa). I am a mixture of tribes. My dad is half luo(tribe from western kenya near lake Victoria) and half Kamba(tribe from eastern kenya) My mum was half Taita( from the coastal regions of kenya) and half Kikuyu(tribe from central Kenya). According to the Kenyan Culture(like most other african ones) I should really say I am Luo because you are supposed to take up your dads tribe and since my granddad was a pure luo then I should be just Luo! But as I said before I am a modern Kenyan, tribe isn't too much of a big deal. The Maasai are the most famous in Kenya as you have noted because they are still very traditional. They are normads. One of my uncles who worked for the government once told me that they are the most resilient people to change and modernisation! There was a project aimed to modernise the Maasai and to settle them that apparently failed completely. They were offered large sums of money to sell there cows and build houses to live in but they refused. Having loads of cows is like a sign of might/wealth. They can be a menace though because during dry seasons they drive there herds to greener pastures which brings them to the city sometimes. I was told a story of how once during a drought they came to Nairobi and destroyed a multi million golf course!!! It is also known that you can get yourself killed if you touch a Maasai's cow. Apparently they are fearless too and that is why in nairobi until recently most watchmen were Maasai(things are changing because criminals now have upgraded themselves from stones to guns). The Maasai as far as I know generally are the only tribe in Kenya that still dress in their traditional attire at all times. Most tribes have adopted the western dressing style ( only dressing traditionally during special events like weddings) and I remember a few months back when I was in nairobi, I was queing in a bank with a maasai on the same line. You can also tell a Maasai from their ears. They normally have a big hole that can fit a cup in it. This is how they dress and look like: Their dancing style is also unique in that it requires the men to jump as high as they can, and trust me they do jump really high! Due to their simplistic diet of meat, blood and milk they are generally really thin and tall. I guess thats why they are that springy/bouncy. You are all very welcome to visit Kenya. Come see the Maasai and enjoy a Safari and afterwards relax on the fine Mombasa beaches. Question for Nigerians: Do you have Safari parks where you can see the big five in their natural habitat? I know not all African countries have this. |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by emofine(f): 12:06am On Jan 03, 2011 |
Alcofrybas: Sure When you press the reply tab, you should be able to see a box where you insert your text. When you scroll down past the box you will see previous comments, and on the top right of each comment there's a little underlined tab reading 'insert quote'. You scroll down and click this tab depending on which particular comment you want to quote from - I hope that helped Alcofrybas: Well even some 'enlightened' Nigerians label their own heritage 'witchcraft' or juju - it's a even a greater shame when people who are descendants of such great history disown it in the name of witchcraft. I have heard of Santeria in Cuba and Brazil and even Puerto Rico but never Venezuela - there should be more cultural exchange between Nigerians and South American particularly the Yorubas, that's if there isn't already. I never knew Afro-Cuban music have links to Yoruba despite the Bata drummings thats . You should post some if you can. Alcofrybas: I'm not too versed on music but have you played a drum that looks like a calabash that has been turned upside down. Kinda like a bowl with the bottom facing the musician. The calabash looking drum is placed inside water so it floats on top of the water. I believe the Fulanis play this well I'm not to sure but I've seen Habib Koite or is it Baaba Maal play this beautiful instrument. By the way I have never heard of some of these drums until now lol. Alcofrybas: @ bolded yeah you have a point there have you seen this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g753Sv9sUM&feature=related Alcofrybas: True the internet transforms a mouse into a lion lol. 1 Like |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by emofine(f): 12:17am On Jan 03, 2011 |
tausi: That's good that means you are a FULL blooded Kenyan and you can't take sides since you have an encompassing heritage I think all Nigerians should mix until we filter 250+ ethnic groups into a single ethnic - lol I'm joking, I kinda get the feeling I'm asking for a whole torrent of abuse now tausi: I would like to see some pics of how other Kenyans dress like I don't believe I'm too familiar with how Kenyans dress minus the Maasais. LOL yeah you really can fit a cup through their ears, when I was younger I used to see these geography channels about the standard of beauty in Africa alot as if we're supposed to feel and say eeeww yuck - well I kinda feel that's how it was narrated and documented sometimes unless I was just being paranoid. The funny thing now is that many and I mean many young guys I see today bore a gigantic hole in their ear (not as big as the Maasis though ) These nomads are fearless, the way you have described the Maasais if you take away their name this is how Nigerians talk of the Fulanis - whom are also nomads. There seems to be friction with the pastorials and the people in urban societies as well but hopefully we will all live peacefully together one day tausi: The dance practices of the Maasai reminds me of a sub group of Fulanis the Wodaabes where beauty is central to their clan. The men hold beauty pagents - lucky girls and they have to perform a special type of dance for hours and they are very tall and beautiful. They have a dairy diet also but they rarely eat meat unless they must or on special occasions as the cattles are their livelihood. Oh are you residing in Kenya, if so what part? You know I just researched the Big 5s now and I came up with: Lions, Leapords, Black Rhino, Elephant and Cape buffalo I believe we have most if not all of those mentioned animals the thing with Nigeria or shall I say Nigerians is that we do not know how to maintain our resources. Nigeria actually has a blessed geography which encompasses the Deltas, tropics, jungles, Savannah, Sahel and Sahara Desert. Most people think Nigeria is all bush or either half sand half jungle lol. There are many sites which could be used to open a safari but the most famous safari we have in Nigeria I believe is the Yankari game reserve. This is in Northern Nigeria which is blessed with many animals and large landscape but even Yankari is not maintained well. Did you know that the biggest population of butterflies found in the world is in Eastern Nigeria, Calabar? It's such an unusal strange fact for such a troubled nation lol We also have some rare widelife that is only found in Nigeria or Cameroon like the drill monkey. But I hope other Nigerians feel free to correct me I don't believe I'm the best expert in all things pertaining to Nigeria. |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by tausi(f): 12:54am On Jan 03, 2011 |
emofine, I will get back to you tomorrow with more detail but no am currently not in Kenya. Lets just say that I am an Europian Nomad at the moment. I travel yearly to Kenya though, Its bedtime these sides so more tomorrow, love the thread, learn so much, ati (kenyan expression! Untranslatable) drill monkey? |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by mediatrix8(f): 2:52pm On Jan 03, 2011 |
lallafati: Wow , this is great, FILIPINO Language "TAGALOG" has also some similarities with SPANISH LANGUAGE, take a look at some words I listed down: Due to Spain's colonial rule of the Philippines, many words from Spanish were incorporated into the Tagalog language. English Spanish Tagalog automatic automatico awtomatiko model modelo modelo product producto produkto presence presencia presensya market mercado merkado technology tecnologia teknolohiya service servicio serbisyo inventor inventor imbentor generation generacion henerasyon company compania kumpanya apple manzana mansanas sugar azucar asucal pineapple pina pinya pears pera peras butter mantequilla mantequilya meat carne karne onion cebolla sibuyas kitchen cocina kusina window ventana bintana garage garaje garahe bed cama kama telephone telefono telepono bathroom bano banyo radio radio radyo television television telibisyon cup taza tasa knife cuchillo cuchilyo spoon cuchara cuchara glass vaso vaso plate plato plato lemon limon limon ham jamon hamon duck pato pato margarine margarina margarina chocolate chocolate chocolate cantaloupe melon milon avocado avocado abocado saucer platito platito blue azul asol well bueno bueno green verde berde for para para sa tiger tigre tigre lion leon lion horse caballo cabayo traveler viajero biyahero world mundo mundo space espacio ispasiyo place lugar lugar distance distancia distansya sure seguro sigurado beer cerveza cerbesa work trabajo trabaho lucky suerte suwerte handsome guapo gwapo book libro libro diary diario diyaryo too much demasiado masyado page pagina pahina information informacion impormasyon dangerous peligroso pelegroso donation donacion donasyon accident accidente aksidente like (to like something) gustar (verb) gusto reason razon rason understand entender intindihan teacher maestro/a maestro/a politician politico politiko member miembro membro jealous celoso celos gossiper chismoso/a chismoso/a dictionary diccionario diksiyonaryo student estudiante estudyante age edad edad church iglesia iglesya itinerary itinerario itinerario favorite favorito paborito garden jardin hardin corn mais mais alcohol alcohol alkohol hotel hotel otel tobacco tabaco tabako passport pasaporte pasaporte ventilator ventilador bentilador piano piano piyano party fiesta piesta \class clase klase |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by mediatrix8(f): 2:58pm On Jan 03, 2011 |
lallafati: we also say lamesa=Table Sapatos=Shoes hmnmm.good to know some language are similar, as I understand and speak some Spanish and understand Portuguese and Italian Language.If I will hear Lingala language in Congo I can probably understand some, hmmmm really good to know.Thanks for creating this thread. |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by base11(f): 5:07pm On Jan 03, 2011 |
MzJamoGal: @MzJamogurl, thanks a bunch, m so checking out hose links right now, its so nice to get one's knowledge expanded esp in such an interesting thread. |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by Alcofrybas(m): 11:45pm On Jan 03, 2011 |
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Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by obenda(m): 1:14pm On Jan 04, 2011 |
Hello, I'm italian, male. What do you want to know about Italy? |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by Nobody: 4:57pm On Jan 04, 2011 |
tausi: Hi Tausi, am a Kenyan nairalander damu. You sure are one hell of a Kenyan - Luo, Kamba, Taita and Kikuyu mixture?? About Swahili words such as "Meza" to mean "Table"; if I remember my history lessons too well, some Swahili words were coined from some Portuguese, some native Mijikenda and some Arabic words. The following are some Swahili words that were coined from the Portuguese language:- - "Askari" - Policeman - "Sabuni" - Soap - "Bafu"- Bathroom - "Pesa" - Money - "Leso" - Wrapper - "Nanasi" - Pineapple - "Kamisi" - Camisole About Kenya, I'll be back, prepared with info on Kenya. Any questions? |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by sunch(m): 6:19pm On Jan 04, 2011 |
I've been outta town for the festival. I was amazed with the level of interractions and discussions, which has been very educative. I've really missed tho. I want to thank every one and those yet and contemplating coming up here, u just far too kind. Pls feel free to bare ur mind on what u think we ought knw 'bout ur peops. Also we welcome all forms of questions directd to us Nigerians. Love y' all |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by Alcofrybas(m): 12:24am On Jan 05, 2011 |
Edit: Dear fellow bloggers: I'm afraid I wrote too many things not related to this topic, including certain details that I would rather keep to myself. I hope you understand the reasons for this modification. Nothing personal. Seriously. You have been very kind to me. |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by emofine(f): 3:43am On Jan 05, 2011 |
Alcofrybas: I love South African music but my favourite African music are from Senegal and Mali - so melodic and tranquil. I haven't even heard of Babatunde Olatunji but I believe the most famous and possibly most known African musician was Fela Kuti - the pioneer of Afrobeat. A few other Nigerian artist that might interest you are: King Sunny Ade, Mike Okri, Onyeka Onwenu (sp), Prince Mbarga (he's half Cameroonian) Femi kuti, Asa, Nneka, Sammy Okposo, Sunny okosun, Oliver de coque - I mentioned these specifically as most if not all of them have music influenced by their roots. Another good artist - you probably are aware of her but she's from Ivory Coast not Nigeria. Her name is Dobet Gnahore. P.S. I'm really tired so I could only give a quick reply I'll respond more in detail tomorrow EDIT: I forgot to add Lagbaja as a list of Nigerian artists, oh silly me. |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by Nobody: 7:14am On Jan 05, 2011 |
emofine: Oh yes! You can say it again Emofine. I LOVE Dobet Gnahoré! Ever watched any of her live performances? SHE IS ELECTRIFYING! She came to Nairobi in 2008 to perform in a concert organized by Alliance Française de Nairobi. My favourite amongst her songs is "Abiani". Ever watched her dance to that song? Man! That girl can dance! She winds her waist like no man's business! Long Live Dobet! |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by ajalio(f): 10:53am On Jan 05, 2011 |
Quote from: okooyinbo on December 28, 2010, 09:20 PM @Iya JD If I jamm (Germ) you, I will show you my Yoruba and Hessian German culture. Oder hast du noch nicht davon gehört, dass wir Hessen keinen Erbarmen kennen? LOL I AM YORUBA BY BIRTH GERMAN BY JAMMING Sugbon sha, o so otito die nipa "law & order" ni Jamania. Carry go maami JD.;-))) Übrigens: Wo biste beheimatet? Wenn in der Nähe von Kassel, dann würde ich dich zu einer Runde von perfektem Dinner mit "obe egunsi" und "eba" einladen. Ich kann auch alternativerweise Sauerkraut aus der Dose mit Pumpernickel servieren. Und Jemand behauptet wir hätten käne Kultur? LOL Soll niemand sagen wir Deutschen hätten keinen Humor oder ist es der Yoruba in dir? LOL. . . . No one should say we Germans have no humor or is it the Yoruba in you? Quote from: MamaJD on December 28, 2010, 09:29 AM @topic am from germany.we dont really have culture we have rules and laws Lol. Kultur ist Sprache, Dichtung, Architektur, Musik, Theater und davon haben wir jede Menge. Aber auch Dorffeste, Tanzgruppen, Trachten usw. die von Region zu Region variieren. Obwohl, dies ist so langsam am aussterben. Religiöse Feste, heidnische Bräuche, auch das ist Kultur. Culture is the language, poetry, architecture, music, theater and we have a lot of it. But also village festivals, traditional dance groups, tradtional costumes etc. which vary from region to region, though this is dwindling slowly. Religious celebrations, pagan customs, also this is culture. |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by Iyineda(m): 6:16pm On Jan 05, 2011 |
Some great reads. Good to see people taking this thread seriously. As for me, well, I'm not sure if I qualify as a Nigerian or a non-Nigerian. I left my home country, Nigeria, before I turned 11. I've been living in France ever since. I am half British but have never lived in the UK. Some Nigerians tell me I'm too French and not Nigerian enough. The French think I am well integrated but I don't feel (entirely) French. Quite confusing really. |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by ajalio(f): 7:10pm On Jan 05, 2011 |
@Toaskarity I think what always saves us from deeper crisises is hour strong export sector. German goods, cars, agricultural equipment, medical equipment and other machines are welcome everywhere. |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by emofine(f): 7:56pm On Jan 05, 2011 |
Good Girl: Yeah she is absolutely beautiful with a voice to match. At first I thought she was from Mali but I've never seen Malians dance like that they're a bit conservative - well the ones I know. And yep she can really dance as well as sing, I agree her voice is hypnotising. My sister said that her voice sounds like the waves of an ocean. I've never heard of 'Abiani' but I'm definately gonna check that out. I haven't seen her live unfortunately but her presence still rises from the screen whenever I watch her. Ivory Coast is lucky to have her |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by Alcofrybas(m): 11:16pm On Jan 05, 2011 |
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Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by emofine(f): 1:49am On Jan 06, 2011 |
Alcofrybas: It kinda sounds like I'm vain or I'm biggin' myself up I really wish I thought twice before employing it. Well you see I wasn't that imaginative and used an acronym of my name - don't guess it please I don't want people to suss me out on here - I thus used the first acronym that I thought of and it just so happened to have 'fine' as the last few words or maybe it's just a message from the gods or orishas P.S. I already know of Santana he's one of my sister's favourite musicians |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by Alcofrybas(m): 2:36am On Jan 06, 2011 |
Edit: Dear fellow bloggers: I'm afraid I wrote too many things not related to this topic, including certain details that I would rather keep to myself. I hope you understand the reasons for this modification. Nothing personal. Seriously. You have been very kind to me. |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by drrionelli(m): 4:52am On Jan 06, 2011 |
@emofine: Please forgive my failing to thank you, in a timely manner, for your translation of a previous post. Indeed, it is much appreciated, and you're very gracious to provide it for me! In the time I've spent here, I've encountered a few delightful people who have helped me when it comes to translating the tongues of Nigeria to those with which I'm more familiar. Even though they are truly euphonious, my lack of familiarity with them leaves me unaware of what is meant by their marvelous manifestations of mellifluity. Again, I thank you. Feel free to post in Pidgin if you wish--just remember to provide those of us who are less fortunate a translation! |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by emofine(f): 7:00pm On Jan 06, 2011 |
Alcofrybas: That child is so adorable Alcofrybas: I loved this I couldn't stop playing this today. I find it funny and strange that while he resided in the States all that while he still remained faithful to his roots via his music. Even some Nigerian artists that have never left their backyards are mimicing a foreign tune. I love both versions thanks for sharing Unfortunately I don't know what "Jin-Go-Lo-Ba" means - I'm not Yoruba. P.S. Drrionelli, no problem |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by Nobody: 7:41pm On Jan 06, 2011 |
Igbo West Indians: [flash=300,300] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5vpDF2dUHc?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0[/flash] Someone here is from Congo , we have Congolese ancestry too as some of our ancestors who fought back the most were Angolan/Congolese. They were the most feared of all of the Africans brought to the Caribbean and South America. I will see if I can find out some info to share with you guys! |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by Alcofrybas(m): 11:17pm On Jan 06, 2011 |
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Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by emofine(f): 5:43am On Jan 08, 2011 |
Alcofrybas: Bit in red. |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by Stocker123(m): 2:55pm On Jan 08, 2011 |
YOU GUYS CANNOT HELP IT, IT MUST BE IN YOUR BLOOD Please correct me if I am wrong. I have had many Nigerian friends over the years, and I only met one who was a honest man. Not because it was his personality, just because he was too scared of GOD. He was one of those born again christians Anyways back to my story, I am american (white) but I live in Europe. I have had 2 very close (many years) Nigerian friends who both fuked me. I gave one of your BROTHERS the chance of a lifetime to do a car export thing from the EU. Everything went fine the first 2 times. Now the stories have started, in the end, he ran with 20,000usd of my hard earned money. He might think everything is fine but I am in contact with a very good lawyer in Lagos and I will find of where he lives since I have all of his real information. I will sue him in Nigerian court. I know i will probably not get my money back, but I will be happy knowing that his family will suffer for the rest of their lives. I will make him go to court every week if I must. Money is of no problem on my side. He will soon find out that 20,000 will not last forever. I hope his wife, mother, children, and grandchildren have to suffer. I will also do everything in my power to get his Shengen Visa revoked. He is a convicted drug smuggler in Switzerland but his Visa country (greece) does not know about it. I will even have lawyers send all of his info to INTERPOL so they can keep an eye on him. If any of you know some badboys that want to get paid to do some work, let me know. HAHA but no money up front, to Nigeria. Just when the job is done. This should be a lesson to any scammer motherfukers on this board. Not all white boys are pussies like you think. You can do these thing and run home, but I guarantee if I got my hands on him, he would never see his kids again, or mayb i'll send him home as a cripple. YOU people should be ashamed of BROTHERS like this. THIS IS THE REASON YOU WILL ALWAYS BE 2ND CLASS CITIZENS. NOTHING TO DO WITH BEING BLACK. JUST BEING NIGERIAN IS ENOUGH. omerta60 (at) hotmail. com |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by Alcofrybas(m): 1:30am On Jan 09, 2011 |
Edit: Dear fellow bloggers: I'm afraid I wrote too many things not related to this topic, including certain details that I would rather keep to myself. I hope you understand the reasons for this modification. Nothing personal. Seriously. You have been very kind to me. |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by emofine(f): 3:23am On Jan 09, 2011 |
Alcofrybas: LOL I think we both might be quite old-fashioned but I don't mind. I think from now on I will just quote you directly so it will be easier for you to quote me also Alcofrybas: Yeah I've been fine thanks Alcofrybas: It's so interesting that you said you can hear some similarites with Prince Mbarga and Afro-Caribbean music as Prince is from Eastern Nigeria and Cameroun. I believe he learnt how to strum the guitar from Central Africa; Cameroun and Congo. Congo is famous for their guitar plucking also you might like to check out their music I think you might also hear some similarites with Cuban music. That song by Prince was the most sucessful African song to date and yep the melody is beautiful as he is singing about mothers. Now on Fela kuti, you are right this guy made an impact on World Music. Afrobeat in the last few years has had a reinaissance and many people are purchasing the full collection of Fela's work. Many people may not know that this guy has been sampled beyond belief because his music is so dense that an artist may opt to take just the horn section or another may strip off the drum section etc. He has so many layers to his music you can keep on unpeeling them forever. Fela has been the top single artist to be sampled for the past 50 years the other artist that might have topped that was the Beatles but they're a band. He has certainly been sampled by many hip hop and indie artist for example. It's funny because I heard in Brazil there is a 'Fela Kuti' day where they pay tribute to him, I know that they do that here in London. King Sunny Ade has been doing music for years and I believe he is getting stronger each year. The yorubas are famous for playing music from morning to night and they don't seem to get tired. I believe you would have enjoyed being present at one of Fela's concert I heard it was pretty advanced for it's time (70s) and was vey energetic. Your first impressions are spot on Alcofrybas: Well many Africans have been using music as a means of communication for a long time so I suppose that's why it's natural to us; for example during events such as wrestling or war there will be drums played either for the adrenaline or to immerse us into the mood, atmosphere and event. We are also joyous people so we celebrate things like yam festivals or the rain and such and some of us pay hommage to our own gods or kings and of course there is always music to accompany our million festivals lol. Music is very intricate in our make up - I suppose we were blessed like that However one thing that many people forget is that music originally was not meant for entertainment but was employed as a force that's why when we hear some music we are so moved we cry. Pidgin english is spoken all over Nigeria and other coastal Anglophone West African countries. Pidgin is more frequent and dense in the Niger Delta, in fact they can be considered the champions of pidgin it's because of them that many Nigerians know how to speak it but many of us don't even understand them when they talk lol. Alcofrybas: First of all I am curious which countries you have visited and if you are indeed a musician? Yeah that would be great if you can contribute to that thread so we don't completely hijack this one I'm not too aware of other forums but on this site there is a music section, you might want to also contribute and gain from there. Alcofrybas: Alcofrybas: hehe when I said 'bit in red' I meant read what I have highlighted in red lol My internet english is not the most broad either so it's okay we're both still learning |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by Alcofrybas(m): 8:03pm On Jan 09, 2011 |
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Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by delicious1(m): 1:03pm On Jan 11, 2011 |
Interest thread. Learning a lot from on here about different cultures. Nice job guys. |
Re: Non-nigerians Pls Identify Urself Here. Let Us Into Ur Beliefs/cultures/traditions by koolchicco: 9:35pm On Jan 13, 2011 |
Been reading a lot frm here - Nice thread! |
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