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Oracleee:
I doubt you read the article to understand the point being made. It is obvious you read it just to comment and attack.

At my age, I remember when Nissan was a big name in Nigeria's automobile market. From the Nissan Pathfinder, one of the most popular SUVs back then, to the Datsun, Almera, Micra, Maxima, Primera, and Sunny, Nissan was a household name. The Micra, for instance, is still widely used in Ibadan to this day. And the Datsun was everywhere back then.

And should we even talk about the Nissan Bluebird? That car was so popular that it was once my dream car growing up.
Nissan was undoubtedly one of the most successful automobile brands in Nigeria at the time and I believe was competing with Toyota at some point. I doubt anyone above 30 won't know Bluebird, Datsun or even that old Pathfinder that looks like a box.

So, when the OP says Nissan was once a major force in the Nigerian automobile market, he is stating a fact, not making an exaggerated claim.
The question is, what happened to Nissan?
In my opinion, one of the major turning points was the introduction of the Nissan Murano into the Nigerian market. The Murano had everything going for it, but its transmission problems became a serious concern among owners. I remember an uncle who bought one and eventually sold it to his mechanic. Many other owners reportedly faced similar experiences, and that damaged consumer confidence in the brand.


Then came the Nissan Altima, particularly the newer models, which also developed a reputation for electrical problems.
These experiences contributed to the erosion of public confidence in Nissan. buyers begin to associate a brand with expensive repairs, they naturally gravitate towards alternatives they consider more dependable even as at then, I believe Nissan was rated ahead of Toyota and Honda. I will use chatgpt to verify the claim.


Nissan's Murano's transmission issues contributed significantly to the brand's loss of appeal.
That is the context of the OP's argument, and that is what you should address rather than dismissing his point that Nissan was never an household name. But then, perhaps you became aware of cars of recent hence your misyarns will be understood.

Datsun, Almera,Maxima, Primera, Sunny, Bluebird were some of our dream cars as children.

I remember one big man in my village who had a bluebird and maintained it very well. He would come to the village with it and mesmerize us.

In 1992 some government officials were using Pathfinder in their convoys. It was a delight to behold back then.

Murrano dealt with many persons that year. In the South East many young rich people wanted to drive Murrano jeep. Now most of them are still parked in their compounds as scrap after draining the owner's pocket deeply.

You are right

moscow007:
Which is a lie from the pit of hell, a simple Google search of rial to dollar will educate u that 1 USD is 1.3m Rial, however, that is a non issue becos Iran prints 1 to 10 dollar notes with original plates which they sell in the black market.

He/she said $1 is equivalent to 2m Rial.
You said it's a lie, that it's actually $1 to 1.3m Rial.

What is the difference really?

Goo0dHardDick:
This is exactly why if you haven't slept with a woman, it's clearly obvious you have never started anything serious with her and of course she won't take you serious either.

Women hold sex in extremely high regard and because of this, they carefully choose the guys they give their bodies to.

However, revised is the case for men. After sex, a man decides whether to date you or not, whether to take you serious or not! This simply means, a man Will never take you serious as a woman if he hasn't slept with you.

CC seun farano justwise nlfpmod mynd44

This is completely false.

People commit fornication or adultery because they mostly cannot control their sexual urges. In most African settings, illicit sex outside marriage is frowned at and discussed in hush tones. Responsible mothers and fathers don't encourage it.
For the Christian, fornication is also a big sin.

Anyone who wants a sound relationship usually looks at many factors outside sex. However inexperienced relationship experts always want to say what they think instead of what applies in real relationships.

Kobojunkie:
Nonsense! Saying you have a higher standard is not the same as you having a higher standard, no matter what it is you claim to follow. Christians are many of the ultimate hypocrites, in my opinion. Your deeds, like your care here, go against what you claim to believe most of the time. So, avoid me! 😒😒

"Ought".

Don't strawman me.
I am not responsible for your scholarship. In your rush to respond out of emotions as usual and out of your hatred for Christianity, you are committing an unfortunate error that shouldn't have come from someone like you who makes so much claims about logic and comprehension.

Read your post again and read my response. Do that very slowly. Then come back and respond again.

For starters, your response is faulty and also supports my claims.
Secondly, I won't allow you draw me into a useless strawman and make it appear you are saying anything sensible.

ariesbull:
Protecting Your Kidneys: What Causes Kidney Problems and What Nigerians Can Eat to Keep Them Healthy

Our kidneys are among the hardest-working organs in the body, yet many people hardly think about them until something goes wrong. Every day, the kidneys filter the blood, remove waste and excess fluid, and help keep the body's chemical balance in check.

The worrying part is that kidney damage can develop quietly. A person may feel perfectly fine while damage is gradually taking place.

So what causes kidney problems, and what can we do about it?

One of the biggest causes is high blood pressure. When blood pressure remains high for years, it can damage the small blood vessels inside the kidneys. Diabetes is another major cause because consistently high blood sugar can damage the kidneys' filtering system.

This is why controlling blood pressure and blood sugar is not only about protecting the heart; it is also about protecting the kidneys.

Other problems can come from repeated urinary or kidney infections, kidney stones, inherited kidney conditions, obesity, smoking and certain medications. Frequent or inappropriate use of some painkillers, including medicines such as ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac, can also put the kidneys under stress, particularly when someone is dehydrated or already has kidney problems.

There is also the issue of unregulated herbal mixtures and so-called detox or kidney-cleansing products. Something being advertised as natural does not automatically make it safe for the kidneys.

So what should we eat?

The good news is that protecting your kidneys does not require expensive foreign foods or a complicated diet.

Many ordinary Nigerian foods can fit into a kidney-friendly lifestyle.

For breakfast, you could have oats with fruit, moi-moi, boiled eggs with whole-grain bread, or pap with little added sugar.

For lunch, you could have rice with plenty of vegetables and fish, beans with vegetables, boiled yam or sweet potato with vegetable sauce, or a moderate portion of swallow with a vegetable-rich soup.

For dinner, meals such as vegetable soup with a reasonable portion of swallow, grilled fish with vegetables, beans porridge with vegetables, or rice with vegetables and fish or chicken can work well.

The idea isn't to stop eating Nigerian food. It is about making better choices, controlling portions and avoiding excess.

Fish, beans, vegetables, fruits, eggs and reasonable portions of chicken or meat can all have a place in a balanced diet.

Watch the salt

This may be one of the most important changes for many Nigerian households.

We often get a lot of sodium from table salt, seasoning cubes, stock powders, salted fish, processed meat and heavily salted foods.

Too much salt can raise blood pressure, and uncontrolled blood pressure can gradually damage the kidneys.

You don't have to make your food tasteless. Use onions, garlic, ginger, fresh pepper, curry, thyme, scent leaf, uziza and other natural spices to bring out the flavour.

The goal is to make salt a supporting ingredient rather than the main source of taste.

What should you reduce or avoid?

There is no need to panic and completely eliminate every food you enjoy. But some things are better kept to a minimum.

Reduce very salty foods, processed meats, excessive red meat, instant noodles, heavily processed snacks, sugary drinks and excessive alcohol.

Be particularly careful with frequent use of painkillers without medical advice.

And don't make a habit of taking unknown herbal mixtures simply because somebody says they will “flush your kidneys” or “clean your system.”

Your kidneys already have a natural filtration system. You don't need to detox them with mysterious mixtures.

What about fruits such as bananas and oranges?

There is a lot of misinformation about this.

If your kidneys are healthy, you generally don't need to avoid bananas, oranges, tomatoes, beans or other nutritious foods simply because someone says they are “bad for the kidneys.”

People who already have chronic kidney disease may need to control potassium, phosphorus, protein or fluid intake depending on their kidney function and blood tests. That is a medical situation and requires individualized advice.

And don't forget water and exercise

Drink enough water to stay normally hydrated, particularly in Nigeria's hot weather and when exercising. But don't fall into the idea that drinking enormous amounts of water will automatically “clean” your kidneys.

Regular physical activity also helps because it supports healthy blood pressure, blood sugar and body weight—all of which are important for kidney health.

The most important message

You don't have to wait until your kidneys fail before taking them seriously.

Control your blood pressure. Keep blood sugar under control. Reduce salt. Eat more vegetables and natural foods. Include fish and beans. Keep portions reasonable. Exercise. Avoid unnecessary painkillers and questionable herbal mixtures. Stay properly hydrated and don't abuse alcohol or sugary drinks.

And if you have risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, a family history of kidney disease or previous kidney problems, don't rely on how you feel. A simple blood test for creatinine/eGFR and a urine test for albumin/protein can help detect kidney problems early.

Your kidneys may never complain loudly when trouble begins. That is precisely why we should start protecting them while they are still healthy.

Thank you.
A very wholesome advice.

triplechoice:
You have thrown common sense away in you attempt to defend the indefensible. The issue is not what Christians or any other religious adherents call "outsiders" to their faith, it is about context.. In this particular situation, the call for enslavement is linked to the label "infidel".

If the Muslim cleric had just said you are an infidel or unbeliever and stopped, we would not be having this conversation. But he did not stop. He called for enslavement. Your whataboutism is a tired deflection. Two wrongs do not make a right. I'm not a Christian, but please stop pointing fingers at Christians and address the issue: a Muslim cleric called for the enslavement of non- Muslim, and you are downplaying it. There is no common sense in that. You are being complicit.

Thank you for noticing this too

Oracle411:
Everyday. Your pastors call non Christians unbelievers, call them pharisees, say they are going to hell. is that not worse?

Thats the meaning of infidel. QED

Pharisees were great,sound and highly revered teachers of the Mosaic law in Bible time. Jesus had respect for them too but consistently condemned them for their hypocritical acts. He said their teachings were okay but that they needed to practice what they taught.

People say " don't be like the Pharisees" and not " don't be a Pharisee". Christians teach themselves not to act hypocritical like the Pharisees in Jesus' day.
It's not a teaching or admonition for unbelievers. Just so you know. If anyone has contrived it into common English usage, then that person is just borrowing the word.

"Unbeliever" is not a derogatory word. People willingly say they are skeptics on religion.

Kobojunkie:
Aren't Christians supposed to act more like higher-IQ beings and not emotionally insecure animals like others? 🤔🤔

So you now agree Christianity has a higher standard than others and those who follow Jesus ought to operate in a higher plane. Noted.

Kobojunkie:
Nonsense! Are the words pagan, heathen, heretic, etc, not synonyms for the word infidel/kafir? 🥱🥱

You said you are infidel and a heretic. That is fine.
We are not. We insist they are derogatory in 2026.

Stay with that title. We also know deep down in your mind, you understand contexts unless you are not as smart as some people think you are. Me I know you are smart anyway.

Sleekfingers:
If Muslims call you Christians infidels.
Call them infidels too. Case closed....
And stop all these wailing

I have thick skin about these stuff. It's important we put these out for record purposes and referencing.
That's all.

Sleekfingers:
But you and your likes can call traditionalists all sorta unprintable names abi?
If Muslims call you Christians infidels, but you find a name to call them too.
And stop crying all over the place and be disturbing people

They call them unbelievers in 2026.
They don't call them infidels.
The man knows what he meant. If he was right ,the entire country wouldn't have been talking about it this way.

I won't cry over this kind of thing. We only put the records straight so people like Lere won't assume only them understand contexts.

Kobojunkie:
Oh, it is derogatory/incendiary when others use it against you, but not when your own religion --pagan/heathens/heretics--- uses similar words against others? Abegi make we hear word! 🥱🥱

2. Falsely accusing persons of a crime could easily get you sued. But of course, there is always a lesson for fools to learn. 🥱

All along I knew it had always been about your sentiments against Christianity. In 2026 "infidel" is an offensive word. I guess you don't even know.
People who don't believe in one's religion are called "unbelievers". But because you are stuck in the past with hatred for religion and Christianity, you are pushing your narrative to justify this

Kobojunkie:
You cannot logically call me a thief unless you have proof I committed a crime according to the Law. I suggest you spend some time reviewing how words work and how they are used to avoid confusing words and meanings. 😒

2. The term heathen/heretic/pagan literally means the same thing as the term infidel. If you knew how to apply logic, you would have figured out that the same way Christians use the former, others can use the latter to describe someone who does not subscribe to their particular religious delusions. Unfortunately, logic seems to be so far away from you as is. 😒

I can logically call you a thief and explain later that you stole someone's heart or someone's affection and defend it after it had gone viral that you were labeled a thief. I will ask you to be logical and drop sentiments.

Stick to "infidel" usage here. I already copied out the definitions and showed you how the modern usage sees it a offensive and derogatory in political discussions. You have seen it but will keep defending nonsense with synonyms.

Kobojunkie:
A thief is a criminal by law, whereas an infidel is not. Learn the difference and stop getting your feelings hurt because of mere words. Not all people will like you, and them telling you that using words is not wrong. 😒

So it is good to use derogatory/incendiary words against groups of individuals just because they doesn't constitute criminalities? I doubt you even understand why people are complaining.

Kobojunkie:
You are mistaken! Simply not subscribing to religion and all the lies that go with it does not make one an atheist, even one trying to score cheap points. You only need to look up the meaning of the word in the dictionary to realize the meaning in my first paragraph. 😒

2. Regardless of the context of the word, so long as you do not belong to the same religion that the other party does, you are an infidel to that religion. 😒

3. I hate these emotional and all-meaningless rants. 😒

We can as well logically call you a "thief", "prostitute" and explain them away with rhetorics and contexts? We won't. You won't like it. In 2026, "infidel" is derogatory and offensive.

Keep your sentiments against Christianity aside and apply logic here.

Copied:
An infidel is a person who does not believe in a specific religion, especially when viewed from the perspective of someone who does.

Today, the term is largely archaic or literary, frequently perceived as DEROGATORY, and used to describe outsiders, non-believers, or atheists, or repurposed loosely in secular culture for NON-CONFORMISTS.

Modern Definition and Core Meaning-root:
Derived from the Latin infidelis, meaning "unfaithful" or "untrustworthy".

General meaning: Someone who rejects or does not adhere to a dominant religious belief system.Scope: Includes atheists, agnostics, followers of other religions, and secular individuals.

Tone: Generally considered old-fashioned, sharp, or offensive in everyday polite discourse.

Religious and Geopolitical Context Abrahamaic usage: Historically used in Christian and Islamic contexts to designate those outside the faith.

In contemporary times, extremist groups sometimes use the term politically to label opponents or Western societies, keeping the word tied to conflict in public media.Interfaith shift: Modern theology prefers terms like "non-believer," "neighbor of another faith," or "pluralism" over the adversarial tone of "infidel".

Secular and Cultural Context Reappropriation: Some secular writers and self-identified atheists adopt the label "infidel" as a badge of pride to signify intellectual independence from traditional dogma.

Metaphorical use: Used jokingly in non-religious settings for someone who breaks from a group's shared loyalty, such as rooting for a rival sports team.

omoredia:
To a Muslim a Christian is an infidel

To a Christian a Muslim is an infidel

We are all infidels in some way

It's derogatory. It shouldn't be used in that context.

We can as well call everyone "thieves", " prostitutes", " trouble.makers" , "war mongers", etc and explain them away to mean the thief stole our hearts or that the prostitute jumped from party to another party etc.

You won't even like such appellations and subsequent explanations

Kobojunkie:
.... You folks are outraged at the wrong things. Being called an infidel/sinner/unbeliever is not a bad thing. There are at least 4000 different religions out there. You are literally an infidel/sinner/unbeliever as far as all religions you do not belong to. Stop letting your emotions carry your common sense away! 🥱🥱

The bad here is the call for your enslavement. That is what you ought to be threatened by. That is what should get you to ensure that the very Constitution of Nigeria, which enshrines sharia above all other religious ideas in Nigeria, should be turned off and a new one created with all Nigerians in mind. 🥱🥱

Your paragraph 2 is okay.

Paragraph 1 is not. This is not an apologetics debate where atheists in a bid to score cheap points point to theists to claim they are infidels and unbelievers in other religions.

"Infidels" in the context used by him is derogatory and has nothing okay with it. Infidel and enslavement are repugnant and obnoxious words to be thrown around in our environment. We all understand what he meant. He didn't mince words and is even defiant that he was not sorry. Not a nice thing.

We are not infidels. If any politician thinks they are, then they are. But we? No we are not.
They are simply remarketing the President and all APC contestants.

Some pain killers cause kidney problems.

Not taking enough water.

Excessive use of drugs

Late discovery of kidney issues

Alcohol, tobacco and certain lifestyle.

High intake of protein when the kidney is already struggling to metabolise protein in the system.

Etc

greatiyk4u:
As the question goes, if you find yourself in this situation who are you going to serve the only remaining meat in your pot of soup?

Cut the meat into pieces and serve everyone.

You could also get alternative meal that may not require meat and serve everyone. Your children or husband and yourself could eat the meat later

Jman06:
As a rich guy who wants to marry, you better disguise to be poor and less flashy. That's the only way you can sift genuine women who are truly interested in you from the pool of ladies in the dating market.

When I was searching for a wife, I was working as a pharmacist in a private establishment. I came across many ladies; including those in healthcare, but many of them didn't want to take me serious just because I was working in the private sector and earning less.

However, I met my now wife in the same establishment and she showed genuine interest in me despite her being young and beautiful. Unlike before, I experienced true care for the first time from her. She'll call me and spend time talking and listening to me unlike previous relationships where talking to ladies felt monotonous.

Anytime I called her, she'll pick up her calls and if she missed my calls she called back immediately she saw my missed calls. That was how we built strong connection and I didn't waste any time in marrying her.

Now, her presence in my life has been a blessing as I have changed job from private to a gainful government employment. For this reason, I had to give her a memorable wedding despite the current economic situation of the country.

You are a good man.
God continues to bless your home and hustles in Jesus name, amen!

JuanDeDios:
Your oral English teachers (or teechairs, Ghanaians would call them) were clueless. They think that saying "cat" when you mean "cut" or 'berse" when you mean "bus" is good pronunciation. Why don't you listen to native English speakers (BBC Radio is free) and see if they say cat or berse?

We don't have to stress ourselves over this.
Please Google it and get your confirmation. We are adding sentiments now.

Anyday anytime, Ghanaians will pronounce words like cut, sun, etc better than Nigerians. Like I said before, Nigerians speak good English in terms of the grammar.

JuanDeDios:
I don't think Ghanaians pronounce English better than Nigerians. Nigerian pronunciation is not particularly bad. We pronounce some things wrongly, yes, but our accents and pronunciation are mostly good enough to be understood by native English speakers. It's in grammar that Nigerians aren't that good. Our grammar is terrible - and the problem seems to be getting worse every year.

Our grammar in Nigeria is great.
Our pronunciation is not close to that of Ghanaians.
Our oral English teachers even said it while we were growing up.

Just same way a southerner in Nigeria will laugh at a Northerner when they speak English. But a Northerner who speaks well will almost speak English with a better pronunciation than an average southerner.

Please research about this. No sentiments

Indisputable. Incontestable.

Dr. Chioma Alex Otti of Abia State has set a high standard.

Congratulations to Abians.

bobonla:
You went for an occasion, and happens to be the one serving food. Who will you prioritize first, Your Pastor/Imam, Husband, or Boss?
Provided all of them are sited on the same seat and table.

1. Bring 3 plates at once in a tray, drop it at the table, start from boss, husband and pastor.

Or

2. Send someone else to come serve them. Some problems are avoidable.

Or

3. Call husband to step away from the table. Serve boss first and then pastor with food brought in same tray.

JuanDeDios:
Heard of a Nigerian went there and ordered "cat fish". Only for them to serve him sliced Titus fish.

But, ma'am, I ordered cat fish

Yes, sir, that is cat [cut] fish. The fish is cat [cut].

Lol!

The average Ghanaian will pronounce words with the schwa sound like sun, cup, cut, love, etc better than an average Nigerian. But that doesnt take away the brilliance and great English speaking ability of a Nigerian.

If you listen to a well educated Hausa or Fulani speak English, you will see it is closer to the original English than that of a Yoruba or Igala or Igbo person.

Check it out please

brain54:
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I don't think their intonation is better though. Its overstressed more than the original language speakers. What is cam when you want to say come or cap when you want to say cup? I've listened to British and Americans speak and they don't sound like that.


What I know Ghanians do better is say the original English words better. Nigerians have a lot of fabricated words that are not in the English language dictionary.


Ghanians seem to overstretch the words. And the funny thing is if you speak anything outside than what they know or are used to then you go explain tire.


You go to a shop and say you want to buy cup instead of cap you go stand there explain tire for minutes. (Sometimes I think they do it purposely. I had to stylishly tell a woman to stop trying to correct my intonation all the time like a primary school teacher and sell for me. Indians, Chinese etc speak their English the way they do with stronger intonations but nobody insists on speaking a particular intonation) Nigerians are more used to different intonations maybe because of our population and diversity in intonation though.


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Nigerians speak good English and faster. Ghanaians have better pronunciation than Nigerians.

It's a fact even acknowledged by our old English teachers

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EmmyMaestro:
“Sex spoils good friendships” — BBNaija's Tochi advises men to keep female friendships platonic

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Tochi has sparked conversations on social media after advising men to cultivate non-sexual friendships with women, arguing that such relationships can offer valuable support without becoming romantic.

The reality TV star shared his thoughts via a series of posts on his Instagram Story, where he encouraged men to appreciate the benefits of platonic relationships with women.

According to Tochi, maintaining healthy friendships with women can positively impact a man’s life, while introducing sex into such relationships often creates complications.

Tochi shares relationship advice
In one of the posts, Tochi wrote, “As a man, learn to have non-sexual friendships with women. You’ll be surprised how much value and support they add to your life. Most times, sex spoils good friendships.”

He followed it with another message directed at married men, stating, “He that find a wife, finds a good thing and should leave other women alone.”

His remarks quickly attracted attention, with many users debating his perspective on relationships and marriage.

Mixed reactions trail Tochi’s comments
The posts have since generated mixed reactions online. While some social media users agreed that platonic friendships between men and women can be beneficial, others argued that such relationships can be difficult to maintain because of emotional or romantic attraction.

Others also praised Tochi’s message encouraging married men to remain committed to their spouses, saying it promotes loyalty and respect in relationships. The discussion continues to trend across social media platforms.

This is just the bare minimum and very possible.
I have very good and supportive female friends from way back my bachelor days. No sex involved.

They all know my wife now and keep in touch always even from long distances. Most of them have been helpful professionally and are always willing to assist whenever the need arises.

Not all relationships end up with sex. It shouldn't. It doesn't have to.

Besides there is nothing wrong with helping out your female friends financially when you can. It's okay. If you have responsible friends, they will only approach you for financial help once in a while and not always. Some of them are even ashamed to ask frequently. This is for those hiding behind billing to sleep around with their female friends.

brain54:
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Ghanians use gate instead of door. They usually say something like close the bus gate (bus pronounced as bas )


I had to check the meaning and difference between gate and door just a few days ago to be sure I wasn't the one that was out of place because it's so common. (Sometimes mistakes repeated so often and commonly will begin to confuse you to begin to think it's right)


And they are always proud of their English o. Always claiming they speak better English than Nigerians.

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No. Their intonation is closer to the Queen's English than Nigeria's intonation. But that is way different from knowing the English language. Nigerians are good at the English language even with not a good accent/intonation.

Happy birthday Frank Edwards.
I enjoy all your music. You are a great guy.
From 2010 I have enjoyed every bit of them till now.
God bless you always.

Your songs plays on repeat for me whenever I do long distance driving

adaxme:
These are all vanity
Nothing more nothing less

Some years ago we had the "vanity crew" here.
Almost every good thing out of their reach is described as vanity. It seems you want to resurrect that trend again.

😂😂😂

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Samantha125:
Bees make their honey from the nectar they get from flowers and flowers are nature...🤦🤦🤦... You don't even know how honey is made...🤦🤦🤦

At this moment you're just being irrational because I've already proven my claims that all the products we use come from nature... Now that you've failed to scientifically prove your claims about God creating them, you're trying to twist my words and pull the reverse psychology on me... The more you're trying defend yourself, it's the more you keep exposing and humiliating yourself.

You are too intelligent. See how you were able to explain how the first flowers and first bees came into existence. Well done.

You have intelligently explained how nature was made from the word go.

Clap for yourself.

Delusion at best!

Samantha125:
But you said your traditional marriage doesn't involve the spilling of animal blood, how do you then slaughter a cow without spilling its blood?

So every animal killed for food from Genesis to this time is for African traditional worship and for African deities?