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sonzo666:
They cant even produce a decent footballer ;DThis is a result of mixing with masais,somalis,ethiopians......

This guy... When has Kikuyus ever mixed with Somalis and Ethiopians? You're making it sound like there were mass intermarriages in Kenya. We've never mixed with the Kikuyu.
Furthermore take a look at the greatest footballers, past & present. The best footballers are not bulky as you're suggesting. Maradona, Romario, Pele, Platini, Del Piero and many other legends were quite small. Today we have small players like Messi, Hazard, David Silva, Oscar and Neymar making a big name for themselves. Even Eto'o who's a Cameroonian is on the skinny side and he's only 5ft10 feet above the ground. It all comes down to talent and proper training facilities.

EnlightenedSoul:
Loll, I've visited just the once at 13. Does that make me iska Mareykan? Nah, I feel like he's more connected than that. He just hasn't had the chance somehow. For instance, when he speaks the language, he speaks it so expertly and quickly, I sometimes imagine he'll swallow his tongue next thing.

You're both iska mareykan then jk, it's good that he speaks his mother tongue so well. One day I will be so proficient in Somali that I'll be able to write poems.

EnlightenedSoul:
Trust, you're speaking to the queen of road-trips. Navigating my way through the States - ce n'est pas un problème! In fact, I've done the bold plenty, and it's the absolute best. It acts as a brief and welcome escape from everything, but at the back of my mind there's always the assurance that at the end of the trip, after I've re-grouped, I'll once again return to my well-ordered, and pristine perfectionist's haven.

I feel like straight-up moving to a foreign country is different from that. Almost like a never-ending spontaneous road-trip of sorts (scary). I'd rather wait it out. Also, finding your way out here is super easy. I feel that's not the case with much older countries despite knowing the language, hence the reason I felt I'd need a French guide

I kind of pictured you with a timed to-do list with you every time you leave your house lol. The idea is not foreign to me as I know someone like that. It seems like you've been everywhere in the states, so I know who I'll be calling, if I ever decide to go on a holiday in 'Murica.

if you speak the language then France is fairly easy to navigate through and if you ever get stuck, investing in a TomTom GPS system is highly recommended.

EnlightenedSoul:
He's kinda like me. Born and raised out here, but still connected somewhat. He's never visited tho, even though his pops also tends to travel to and fro, if that's what you mean.

Never visited... Gah! Wa iska mareykan then

EnlightenedSoul:
Perhaps. That's more than possible. Also, foreign countries are way too unpredictable, and I'm the type of person who plans meticulously. Hence, I practically hate the unexpected and spontaneity of any/most kind(s) lol. And I hate not knowing, not knowing what's being said, or not knowing in general.

And when I have ready-made plans (meticulous, mind you) for myself, I hate to give that all up.

But the spontaneity is what makes travelling so wonderful. If you have everything planned from the get go, things are become too predictable and boring in my opinion. There has to be the element of surprise, otherwise it just becomes a prolonged field trip lol.

Try going to a different city/state without planning anything except for the route. You'll discover a lot of things/places, meet new people and etc.
Lol@ not knowing what's being said. You befriend the locals, that's what I usually do

And thanks for the support walashey. I appreciate it.

I guess it is goodnight for you and off to work for me

Fulaman snapped LOL

Thanks for putting it all in writing for those that can't watch the video.

barwaaqo:
backtracking... opinions without facts.. have you two been drinking palm wine

It's too early for this ish. We'll let you off this one.

HumbledbYGrace:
I guess we are all primitive then.

I wish I lived among journalists, not gossips, people who knows the ins and out of fishing for news.

Lemme make you my case study!

Case study about what if I may ask?

EnlightenedSoul:
Lol, it's my main priority. I'll more than likely visit Eritrea as well. If I ever get the chance to tour the rest of the Horn, and certain other parts of the continent, I'll count myself lucky.
It kinda sounds like you've been touring the Horn tho, Monsieur Connoisseur. On that note, I seem to remember you 'promising' to be my connoisseur-esque guide throughout France, but then now it's almost as if you're effectively bailing out on that lolz

Is he well connected to his country of origin?

I've gone travelling with my dad a few times. He knows many people across the horn and for that I'm very fortunate because the only country in the horn that I haven't been to is Eri.

If you're quick, the offer is still on the table as I'm not moving for at least a couple of years.

EnlightenedSoul:
I've made a move outside the US before. I was miserable. If I were to move where he is now - after the initial excitement, and novelty of a new life in an intriguing culture/country/continent wore off - I'm quite sure I'd be positively dissatisfied with the way such a decision would affect my plans for the/my future.

Could it be that the bad experience you had when you moved abroad has put you off moving abroad for good?

EnlightenedSoul:
Tbh, for no reason other than age, walaal.

I've given this move a lot of thought, consulted my parents, friends, mentors, and even university lecturers. They all encouraged me and told me to carry on despite all the challenges and hardships we'll face.
By the time we set foot in Xamar. I'll be in the mid, almost late 20s.

HumbledbYGrace:
I am an African, I know what I am saying.

It wouldn't hurt to keep your nose in people's business, some day it might come in handy.

Please forgive me for that piece. No offense to my brothers and sisters, wouldn't talk about whites or people outside Africa, I've never lived outside and I have no idea how an avarage European thinks like. Let's not talk about what we see or read in the media, most of those are staged.

@ the bold part. None taken, I get your point.

I'm African but also European by nationality and I can tell you it's the same story everywhere. You won't escape silly comments that are far from the truth whether you're in the east or the west.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMjXbuj7BPI

Tadiyass

These are my favourite Ethiopian songs.

It looks like Ethios love this Somali classic from Durdur band. There are so many different versions of it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHmawnQXwYQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mefjqfI64dk


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLW2SyRPxPI


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgCngpQl7Y4

HumbledbYGrace:
No m not from Zim.

That's why I decided not to reply her. The problem with an average African is always giving opinions without facts.

A bit harsh don't you think? It's not just an African problem.

Fulaman198:
Doing well brother, it's been a while has it not?

Good to hear bro. It has indeed been a while, no one has any time for NL these days.

The EU needs Russia more than Russia needs the EU and Putin knows that. It is down to the EU to broker a deal with Russia because as stated above, talking to Uncle Sam is a waste of time. The outcome of the Minsk negotiations will be monumental.

HumbledbYGrace:
and your saying he doesn't have

Have you interacted with him? Or any of his people

Are you from Zim?

barwaaqo:
AU needs somebody with a bit of sense

barwaaqo:
That's not what I'm saying

She's backtracking now. You should set her straight

Fulaman198:
Good to know, thanks man

You're welcome.

How's it going brother?

What a win! Balotelli probably won't score for the remainder of the season but he really did great there

#YNWA

Fulaman198:
Eritrea speaks Tigrinya and a few other languages, same with Ethiopia, Amhara isn't the main ethnic group, the Oromos are (Selassie) was an oromo I believe.

Eritrea's official language is Tigrigna because that is the mother tongue of nearly 60% of the population. But with regard to Ethiopia, although the the Amhara are not the most numerous ethnic group in Ethiopia, their language is used in formal settings like schools, government, TV, Radio and so forth. Local languages like Oromo, Somali, Tigrigna and etc. are only spoken in their respective regions.

Haile Selassie was Oromo but he acquired his status as a King and Emperor though his father's maternal ancestry (Amhara). Despite being Oromo himself, he still killed thousands of Oromo people and put almost 10 million in concentration camps run by the military. The bastar.d also harboured deep hatred towards Somalis because we sit on 1/3rd of Ethiopia's land mass and we rejected his fake 'Greater Ethiopia' aka Neo-Aksum vision.

The worst game of football I've ever watched, but at the same time that was one the best penalty shoot-outs.

Félicitations à Côte d'Ivoire

mfuasi:
Failed state. A stain on Africa.

Keep it moving.

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kobonaire:
Awesome, we root for the same team, can't believe they are in relegation position though. I've heard they have a phenomenal stadium & atmosphere. My base is Lagos.
Btw, Eq Guinea got their butts kicked today ... Should be a good final, I'm rooting for CIV, tho,I won't be surprised if they fail (again) despite their talent.

Bad defending, that's what got us in the bottom 3. BVB needs to be managed better, Klopp is very charismatic and likable but that doesn't win you games. There is too much deadwood in the squad and the CEO's think that the fans will shut up because we won two straight titles, three years ago.
The stadium and the fans are amazing, I'm lucky because I live only two hours away so I get the chance to see the team play quite often.

I'm also supporting Ivory Coast for the final. They were always the favourites to win the cup.

EnlightenedSoul:
Yh, one of my main reasons to go would be to see relatives that I haven't seen in a long while, or ever, anyway. It'd be neat to explore, and see everything there is to see as well.

I see but Djibouti is too small lol, you need to visit Ethiopia and Somalia to really go exploring

EnlightenedSoul:
The italicized: I don't think it's selfish at all, in fact, I think it's imperative that one never loses sight of their ultimate goal(s) in life. He did/does, but for this same reason, I could not. I would much rather he finish and come back home than relocate and transfer my work/school to a foreign country. It wouldn't make any sense anyway. Speaking of, is your trip/project permanent? How long do you plan to stay out there? Because that would probably mean the same thing (relocation) for you guys (her) at some point...

I'm still a bit surprised by you.

So you are not open to a move outside the US at all?

The trip is permanent. I only intend to come back to Europe for essential stuff concerning the project and visit family/friends if time allows it.
Why are you surprised?

kobonaire:
Sigh ...... All right ... you have your views, I have mine .... no qualms dude
How's Germany, do you follow Bundesliga?

Fair enough.

Meine lieben Deutschland is great.
I do follow the Bundesliga. As a NR-Westphalian, I'm a proud supporter of BVB Dortmund. We're praying for better days.

Where do you reside?

TerryCarr:
because of their fake superiority complex

Oh please, a lot of Nigerians are no different. Ajuran just teases you guys with silly things like hair and nose shapes.

kobonaire:
Dude - where in my post did you see that I said the ref made the correct call? You really need to read what I post instead of replying just based on pure emotion. You make incorrect statements about me or what I have posted without bothering to fully read and assimilate the content of what I have posted.
I 100% agree it was a disaster of a penalty call but that is not the only incident it was the whole game that the referee was just generally INCOMPETENT. Eq Guinea also were at the receiving end of his poor calls. In the 61.51th minute of the game, #20, Yakoubi of Tunisia delivered a Karate kick to the Eq Guinea player and was VERY lucky to escape with just a yellow card. Anyway the Tunisians had chances to put this game away and did not and hence fell victim to that last minute penalty call. In extra time, the Tunisians did absolutely nothing. The Tunisians are Africans, they are playing in an African competition and so are quite aware of taking control of the game and away from a referee's hands. The Tunisians themselves are masters of this you can read up/watch on their local clubs : Espérance de Tunis and Club Africain phantom penalty against : JS Kairouan . They are aware of corruption and fully participate in it . I am quite happy to see them eliminated from this competition.
Here is the whole game for you to watch : Equatorial Guinea vs Tunisia (2-1)
Btw, you are Somalian right?

@ the bold part. I feel that was exactly what you've been doing

So you're saying this is poetic justice? I understand that the Tunisians themselves are no angels but it was very embarrassing to see that stuff on AFCON with all these Europeans making sly remarks like "well it is Africa after all" insinuating that Africa and corruption are synonymous. I still think it was fixed.

Indeed, I am Somali.

EnlightenedSoul:
Djib city, of course. Abe and my oldest brother have been back and forth plenty since. I can't exactly say why the rest of us really haven't, but I think it would be nice to experience the city/country as an adult eventually.

You need to go back ASAP. You'll have more freedom now that you're older because when you're that young, you have to stay with family the whole time.

EnlightenedSoul:
Coming from someone who's been experiencing something similar - it's hard. Really hard. But dreams/goals are always worth fulfilling, and support (even if grudging) is crucial. The first few months are the hardest, and then subsequently every time you visit home, or see each other after that.

I'm guessing your fianceé wants you to move to somewhere far with him?
I may sound a little selfish but I'm not compromising or even reconsidering something I've planned for so long. If it ends that way then there's not much you can do about it.

EnlightenedSoul:
Honestly, 'revolution' is such a scary word.

Ugh. Lol.

I know I'm not making any sense. Tireddd. 'G'night' for now.

It's scary but that's exactly what it needs, it is sad to see what that old fart is doing to the country.

LOL habeen wanagsan walal

EnlightenedSoul:
Of course, I should've guessed. Sounds like you covered a lot of ground tho! We last visited when I was around thirteen-fourteen, and all we I saw was parts of the capital (and not all that much of it at that age), despite the fact that my father is originally from outside it.

Lol, you're late. You better get on top of it

Which capital Xamar or Djib city? 10 years ago though damn! Any specific reason why you haven't been there since?

I'm on it

EnlightenedSoul:
Yh, that happens...best of luck. One thing I've learned is that if it's meant to be, it will be.

I'm fully supportive of folks who choose to go back. I think it takes a lot of resolve, commitment, and strength. Right now, I'm just trying to finish my degree and get all the experience I'll need for my chosen field. Beyond that, I still ponder the shape my life is taking. I def think Djibouti could use a re-awakening of its own, but it's hard for me to visualize anything apart from passionately funding and sponsoring useful projects, and touching down every once in a while.

Yh, I'll see how it goes. Although I'd want her to be more supportive, I somehow understand where she's coming from.

Djibouti needs a peaceful revolution. Guelleh made it his own backyard where he can do whatever he likes with it.
Funding and sponsoring projects also very helpful. As long as you have your country's best interests at heart, your contribution is needed.

kobonaire:
Oh so because the Europeans are very subtle with their match fixing it is OK and only Africans have that problem? You living in Europe has nothing to do with colonial mentality, it's your blind acceptance of anything your "hear" from them, that is what is called colonial mentality. Why don't you show me an article that shows where the Germans claim that the match was fixed.

You are everywhere mate.

"Oh so because the Europeans are very subtle with their match fixing it is OK and only Africans have that problem?" You wouldn't be asking me this question if you didn't doubt the legitimacy of the game's refereeing. No one claimed that match fixing in Europe is OK, you're jumping into conclusions because you see that your argument is weak.
As for colonial mentality LOL the Europeans had 0% influence on my people and we didn't worship them unlike certain people. I said the commentators were livid and kept repeating that the match was rigged, where did I mention an article??

The Germans were not the only one thinking that it was fixed, check the comments on this thread as well. Are these NLers also European?

Why are you so fervidly defending that crooked referee's decisions though?

kobonaire:
"German Eurosport" is NOT a representation of the world's media. ..... anyway, so because you watched it on a "foreign media" it must mean that the match was fixed right? Typical, colonial mentality syndrome!! Why don't you use your intelligence to analyze the game for yourself .. refs have made gaffes in the World Cup and UEFA competitions ... have those games been fixed too??

Mate check French and English Eurosport, they were about to crucify the ref... Even the South Africans were gobsmacked! Why are you so desperately downplaying the ridiculousness of this match?

Colonial mentality?! I live in Germany. I've analysed the match for you in my second to last post. Major talking points but you brushed it off and called me a slowpoke.

Match Fixing happens a lot, whether it be the WC, CL, EPL, La Liga and etc. But they are more subtle about it. Stop shifting the topic to other matches and Footballing bodies. It's almost as if you're saying "but why can't we cheat?... look they cheat as well..."