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EducationVoodoo Practices In New Orleans by Agbaka1997(op): 12:08am On Mar 23, 2025
Voodoo in New Orleans specifically is a blend of African spiritual practices and Catholicism, with deep historical roots dating back to enslaved West Africans and Haitian refugees. The religion focuses on nature, spirits, and ancestors, and remains a powerful force in the city's culture. Celebrated figures like Marie Laveau, the Voodoo queen, have helped shape the religion's influence.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHgGrOIpdZE?si=46VaJ7MIplNk69yV


Today, Voodoo continues to thrive in New Orleans, with modern practices like personal rituals and spiritual readings offering healing and connection. The legacy of Voodoo lives on through museums, temples, shops, and tours that explore its historical and contemporary significance. #NewOrleansVoodoo #VoodooCulture #MarieLaveau #StJohnsEve #VoodooHistory #Spirituality #CongoSquare #VoodooTradition #HauntedHistoryTours

PoliticsRe: Remembering Stella Obasanjo Nigeria's Most Famous First Lady by Agbaka1997: 9:57pm On Mar 16, 2025
Axis313:
Interestingly,both are from Edo if o am not mistaken.
Maryam was from Delta state
PoliticsRe: Remembering Stella Obasanjo Nigeria's Most Famous First Lady by Agbaka1997: 2:36pm On Mar 16, 2025
SalamRushdie:
Even her husband village doesn't have potable water supply, that's how useless Nigerian politicians are
Did his community folks offend him or something because it's strange to say the least.
PoliticsRe: Remembering Stella Obasanjo Nigeria's Most Famous First Lady by Agbaka1997: 1:38pm On Mar 16, 2025
Mcreloaded:
The least she and her husband could have done was to provide portable water for her village.
Guess that was too much for her to do
But she was a philanthropist though so I wonder why these basics were lacking in her community.
PoliticsRe: Remembering Stella Obasanjo Nigeria's Most Famous First Lady by Agbaka1997: 12:51pm On Mar 16, 2025
Difrent:
Maybe when he found out about her and Ben Bruce
Guyman chop money for NTA sha but he worked hard too and expanded the network while building his silver bird empire on the side.
Like seriously she had an affair with Ben Murray Bruce? That's shocking.
PoliticsRe: Remembering Stella Obasanjo Nigeria's Most Famous First Lady by Agbaka1997: 12:49pm On Mar 16, 2025
OALandAgents:
Thief Obasanjo has lost 2 wives to death in mysterious circumstances.
The first one that was believed to have been estranged from him was said to have been killed by armed robbers in approx 1986.
The second one is Stella and we know the story told about her death.
Personally I don't believe either accounts.
Obasanjo has executed many people both publicly and privately, this I am sure about.
These allegations are worrisome though.
PoliticsRe: Remembering Stella Obasanjo Nigeria's Most Famous First Lady by Agbaka1997: 12:25pm On Mar 16, 2025
Exceed15:
Yet she wasn't an attention seeker like Natasha.
Chai!!!! Massive shade thrown at Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan
PoliticsRe: Remembering Stella Obasanjo Nigeria's Most Famous First Lady by Agbaka1997: 12:14pm On Mar 16, 2025
Wealthoptulent:
no be ur JOB, LEAVE am for LUCKY UDU



I insist!
What has Lucky Udu got to do with this post? The post clearly is celebrating the legacies of the former first lady and suddenly you bring a totally different topic.

Calm down and watch!!!!
EducationRe: Cordially Inviting All Nairlanders To My Convocation Ceremony by Agbaka1997(op): 10:43pm On Mar 15, 2025
FreshChronicle:
Congratulations big man. I wish you all the best in future
Thank you
EducationRe: Cordially Inviting All Nairlanders To My Convocation Ceremony by Agbaka1997(op): 5:19pm On Mar 15, 2025
Leun:
Congratulations! Wish you the best of best in your endeavors.
Thank you I appreciate!!!
EducationRe: Cordially Inviting All Nairlanders To My Convocation Ceremony by Agbaka1997(op): 5:19pm On Mar 15, 2025
emmy512:
I remember when I first met you, you were an interesting character and I knew you were one to attain such height.

Congratulations.
Wishing you all from Hope, maxwell, Daniel etc a happy convocation.
If I were in calabar last year I would have atleast attended you people's sign out.
Thank you for the kind words!!!
EducationRe: Cordially Inviting All Nairlanders To My Convocation Ceremony by Agbaka1997(op): 3:34pm On Mar 15, 2025
Agbaka1997:
It is with immense pleasure and gratitude that I invite you to join me in celebrating a landmark of an achievement in my academic journey. My convocation ceremony, marking the completion of my academic program and bagging a B.Sc in sociology(Firstclass Honours).

Date: Friday, 21st of March 2025
Time: 9:00am prompt
Venue: Abraham Odia Stadium, University of Calabar, Calabar.

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to everyone who has supported me academically throughout my journey. Your contributions, guidance, and encouragement have been invaluable, and I am forever grateful.

I look forward to sharing this momentous occasion with you.

A special appreciation to a few meaning nairlanders whose encouragement, indelible imprints and wealth of knowledge/experience impacted in me positively. Without your help I wouldn't have made it this far.

Best regards,
Odey Godwin Agbaka
Our supermod is also cordially invited and I sho' nuff have his favourite on the menu.

Lalasticlala...... This is specially for you!!!

EducationRe: Cordially Inviting All Nairlanders To My Convocation Ceremony by Agbaka1997(op): 3:32pm On Mar 15, 2025
Anijay1212:
Congratulations O.G.A.
More wins as you navigate life's journey.
🫡🫡🫡
Thank you sir
EducationRe: Cordially Inviting All Nairlanders To My Convocation Ceremony by Agbaka1997(op): 2:59pm On Mar 15, 2025
Samesame247:
We would have loved to be with you but fulani herdsmen full road dey kidnap.

Pls be safe wherever you are.

Nigeria has no plans for you
It's hard to even say the least that the current state of security in our nation is quite disturbing. The infrastructures are nothing to write home about it's quite disastrous. Travelling by road can be hectic I must say. The eyes of the evil leeches won't see us in Jesus name. Amen.
EducationRe: Cordially Inviting All Nairlanders To My Convocation Ceremony by Agbaka1997(op): 1:41pm On Mar 15, 2025
Nezzjnr:
Congrats Bro
Thank you sir!!!
EducationRe: Cordially Inviting All Nairlanders To My Convocation Ceremony by Agbaka1997(op): 1:40pm On Mar 15, 2025
hunterezi:
The government. Find your own foot first
I'll certainly do the needful. Thanks sir
EducationRe: Cordially Inviting All Nairlanders To My Convocation Ceremony by Agbaka1997(op): 11:54am On Mar 15, 2025
id4sho:
Practice in a private registered laboratory during your nysc. Plan your Japa afterwards 💯
Certainly it's a great suggestion which I'm considering but the congruent question I always ask is if we all decide to "JAPA" who would build our crumbling educational system?
EducationRe: Cordially Inviting All Nairlanders To My Convocation Ceremony by Agbaka1997(op): 11:22am On Mar 15, 2025
brodalikeme:
Congratulations and happy graduation.

You could sensible and smart…….
As you celebrate, bear in mind that a new chapter is unfolding before you. Make the most of it. Think deeply before making your next move. Leverage on your strength and develop marketable skills. Know your weakness and suppress them. Stay focused! Have short term and long terms goals. Break your vision/plans into small achievable goals. Stay humble!!!

Pray! Pray!! Pray!!!

You will do well.
Thank you for the encouragement I appreciate!!!!
EducationRe: Cordially Inviting All Nairlanders To My Convocation Ceremony by Agbaka1997(op): 10:17am On Mar 15, 2025
[quote author=SoftSport post=134547026][/quote]You're also invited sir 😉
EducationRe: Cordially Inviting All Nairlanders To My Convocation Ceremony by Agbaka1997(op): 9:31am On Mar 15, 2025
DemonSlayer:
Congratulations, Odey 🎉

I can't attend but I wish you all the best.
Thank you sir!!!
EducationRe: Cordially Inviting All Nairlanders To My Convocation Ceremony by Agbaka1997(op): 9:26am On Mar 15, 2025
Enough jollof rice to go round.

EducationCordially Inviting All Nairlanders To My Convocation Ceremony by Agbaka1997(op):
It is with immense pleasure and gratitude that I invite you to join me in celebrating a landmark of an achievement in my academic journey. My convocation ceremony, marking the completion of my academic program and bagging a B.Sc in sociology(Firstclass Honours).

Date: Friday, 21st of March 2025
Time: 9:00am prompt
Venue: Abraham Odia Stadium, University of Calabar, Calabar.

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to everyone who has supported me academically throughout my journey. Your contributions, guidance, and encouragement have been invaluable, and I am forever grateful.

I look forward to sharing this momentous occasion with you.

A special appreciation to a few meaning nairlanders whose encouragement, indelible imprints and wealth of knowledge/experience impacted in me positively. Without your help I wouldn't have made it this far.

Best regards,
Odey Godwin Agbaka

EducationRe: Convocation List| My Journey To Firstclass Honours In Sociology by Agbaka1997(op): 10:01am On Mar 14, 2025
Agbaka1997:
During those elongated indefinite strikes by ASUU made me seize the opportunity to continue in one of my salient passions and that is teaching/tutoring. Impacting and pouring out from one's reservoir of knowledge is a truly a legacy.
EducationRe: Convocation List| My Journey To Firstclass Honours In Sociology by Agbaka1997(op): 10:00am On Mar 14, 2025
As a teacher/tutor/educator your demonstration skills must always fill the classroom.
EducationRe: Convocation List| My Journey To Firstclass Honours In Sociology by Agbaka1997(op): 9:57am On Mar 14, 2025
During those elongated indefinite strikes by ASUU made me seize the opportunity to continue in one of my salient passions and that is teaching/tutoring. Impacting and pouring out from one's reservoir of knowledge is a truly a legacy.
EducationRe: Convocation List| My Journey To Firstclass Honours In Sociology by Agbaka1997(op):
Going through my gallery and I came across this and I was just grateful to God for his providence because getting the resources to pay for my acceptance fee was hectic.

EducationConvocation List| My Journey To Firstclass Honours In Sociology by Agbaka1997(op): 9:19am On Mar 14, 2025
B.Sc in Sociology (First Class Honours)

Yesterday, while casually scrolling through my unread WhatsApp messages, I stumbled upon the convocation list. As usual, I downloaded the document, which contained over 400 pages. Patiently, I continued combing through the list, and at last, my name appeared — among the first two students who bagged a First Class.

All glory and honour belong to my Heavenly Father, for without His infinite mercies, I would not have been able to achieve this feat.

My entire family has always been there through each step of the way financially, morally, and emotionally. My profound gratitude and dedication also extend to the Nairaland Forum. There was a tumultuous period when I enlisted for help due to some financial constraints. This was during my matriculation, and a kind-hearted Nairaland member reached out. Though the name has since been consigned to oblivion, I sincerely wish I could remember.

To my able-bodied and erudite lecturers -Dr. Francis Abul Uyang, Dr. Eze Augustine Bassey, Dr. Omono Cletus Ekok (J.P.), Dr. Mrs. Veronica Undelikwo, Dr. Rosemary Ojong, Dr. Joseph Igbe, Dr. Sylvester Akomaye(my amiable supervisor). Lest before I forget my highly cerebral HOD( the Auguste Comté in our present clime) Professor Apostle Raphael Abia and a few others I may not have the levity to mention. Please charge it to my head and not my heart. Your indelible and solid imprint of excellence truly changed the trajectory of my academic success.

Studying sociology, I must say, is not merely a fluke; it requires a high level of analytical reasoning and proficiency in assessing data — most times through fieldwork, administering questionnaires to respondents, etc. One must possess an in-depth knowledge of research and its methodologies. A strong understanding of statistical analysis also gives one an edge.

This is the area where I wish to specialize — perhaps in Demography in the nearest future. As a social thinker or engineer, one must utilize divergent sociological lenses to proffer solutions to a multiplicity of societal social problems. The field itself is broad, with several sub-fields in mainstream sociology, such as:

- Sociology of Religion
- Rural/Urban Sociology
- Sociology of Medicine (Medical Sociology/Sociology of Health and Illness Behaviour)
- Industrial Sociology
- Sociology of Riverine Areas
- Sociology of Family
- Sociology of Education
- Sociology of Language
- Sociology of Law
- Sociology of Non-violent Change

I could go on and on...

There were times I could have thrown in the towel, but when I pondered the fact that I am not from an affluent family or born with a silver spoon, it fueled my resolve to change the narrative. The sleepless nights studying paid off; the countless hours at the UNICAL library were truly worth it.

I cannot forget in a hurry how Professor Bassey Okon Antigha elucidated the Carrot and Stick Approach as propounded by Jeremy Bentham to drive home the motivational instinct of the reward of studying. The punishment, which is the stick, lies in our negligence and lackadaisical attitude, which can invariably lead to failure.

In this regard, I’m cordially inviting all Nairlanders to my convocation ceremony.

Date: Friday, 21st March 2025
Venue: Abraham Odia Stadium (University of Calabar), Cross River State
Time: 9:00 AM prompt

I look forward to seeing you there!!!!

©Odey Agbaka Godwin
I'm a proud indigene/son of YALA Local government Area of Cross-River State.

EducationRe: Aina Onabolu The Father Of Contemporary Nigerian Art by Agbaka1997(op): 5:13am On Mar 13, 2025
Domainer1999:
He was among our contemporary Nigerian artistes with people like Bruce Onabrakpeya, Victor Oladokun, Ben Enwonwu, Yusuf Grillo, Abayomi Barber et al.

Chai, we were taught in Junior Secondary School Cultural and Creative art.
Same here remember Mrs, Clara Ugbodaga Ngu too? That name scared the crap out of me.
Mr. Akinola Lasekan was quite prolific as well. Papa Bruce should be in his 90's now.
EducationRe: Aina Onabolu The Father Of Contemporary Nigerian Art by Agbaka1997(op): 10:20pm On Mar 12, 2025
He was our very own Michelangelo. These art works are over 80+years and are still relevant and pristine.
EducationAina Onabolu The Father Of Contemporary Nigerian Art by Agbaka1997(op):
Aina Onabolu was born in 1882 in Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria, is renowned as the father of modern Nigerian art. Despite lacking formal art training, Onabolu was self-taught and developed his skills while working as a clerical officer. His passion and perseverance led him to resign from the civil service in 1920 to pursue art full-time, studying in England and France.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TZiSjUya7M

Onabolu's artistic legacy extends beyond his naturalistic portraits, which captured human emotion and identity. He advocated for art education, pushing for its inclusion in the national curriculum and recruiting expatriate art teachers. His efforts paved the way for a new generation of Nigerian artists, solidifying his position as a pioneering figure in modern Nigerian art. Onabolu's vision and persistence created a lasting legacy that continues to shape the art world today.

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