₦airaland Forum

IT TOOK me time to decide finally to write this. Courage was needed to embark on this self-imposed assignment. This is because, while I thought very deeply inside of me that this should be written, I was also considering that I should not make some people feel really bad. But, then, this has to be written.
And my reference to my father’s generation, for clarity sake, is a reference to Nigerians that were born in the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s. My father’s generation also comprises those Nigerians that were still pretty young or mostly in the universities or just joined the civil service in the 1960s (when most African nations got their independence), and suffered the Nigerian Civil War; the ’70s; the ’80s; and, therefore, definitely inherited a very young Nigeria. I am referring to the generation that started managing the country’s affairs since the late ’70s and has done so for decades. I am referring to the generation that is still currently handling the affairs of the country: the president, ministers, permanent secretaries, governors, senators, commissioners, House of Representatives members; retired and about to retire civil servants, judges, big business men, top shots in the army police, navy, custom etc. The generation that has started fading away; retiring from the civil service, military, businesses, superior and inferior courts of record and other aspects of our national life. Conversely, for clarity sake also, my reference to my own generation is a reference to Nigerians that were born in the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s for now. This exposition is necessary primarily because a generation prepares an enabling environment for the generation succeeding it, as obtained in most developed countries. These developed countries epitomize a functional society where there are public goods: functioning hospitals, schools, roads, and metro stations; with 95% of the population having access to food, shelter; with low inequality gap, great standard of living, strong working class etc. Such developed countries are also characterized by a responsive police force, where you call the police and within minutes, the police is knocking on your door. The policemen in these countries know everyone on the street, and can address everyone on this same street by their first names.

Though I see a serious lack of faith in my own generation, and harbour the suspicion that my own generation may be worse in managing the affairs of Nigeria, I seriously think that my father’s generation caused it, which you will have cause to believe too as we further explore this topic. Already, my own generation has started showing traces of pre-failure: a highly money-conscious and materialistic generation; a generation where someone leaves the university today and wants to own cars, houses, and all the modern gadgets within a year; a generation of showing off, and with little or no patience to grow in a responsible career; a generation afflicted by the worst side of corruption; a generation with apathetic attitude to academic excellence, exposed to low quality education characteristic of the Nigerian education sector with graduates that cannot speak good English as its regrettable products; a generation that graduates from the universities by sorting-bribing lecturers; a generation that browses answers with telephones during exams; a generation that depends on question-paper leaks to be able to pass West African Senior School Secondary Certificate Examinations (WASSCE), National Examination Council (NECO), Joint Admission and Matriculation Body (JAMB) exams etc; a generation of exam malpractices across all levels of education; a generation that wants to make quick money as soon as possible through any available means whether such means be by crook or by hook; a generation of a good percentage of school dropouts, all pursuing careers in the music industry, as a gateway to instant financial freedom and yet never sang anything meaningful; a generation of young men wearing dreadlocks, earrings, with funny guitars, sagged trousers and all manner of chains which they call blings hanging around their necks; a generation that is marked by eroded values, integrity, and morals with sex as the order of the day. A generation where the National Association of Nigerian Students’ leaders do not have any cause that they are pursuing, never criticize the government or demonstrate, except to follow politicians up and down for financial gains.

Every father that I have met criticizes my generation, affirming that there is no hope in us. But the truth remains that every problem has a root; and this root, unchecked, developed into the socio-cultural malaise pervading the country today. Few of us have bothered to ascertain the origin of this trouble. I have therefore taken it as a burning passion to focus on the cause of the problem while looking at the problem. This is what I called a holistic approach. I am not trying to defend my generation. Hell No! What I have set out to do is to present my case. This is because while it is convenient for my father’s generation to blame my generation, it is also incumbent on my generation, especially those impassioned members of my generation who share the same ideals and values with me, to remind my father’s generation of their legacy of profligacy which has landed Nigeria into the very state in which they leave us.

http://www.austinaija.com/2015/04/chambers-umezulike-my-fathers.html

So, by some complex events that will be mighty lengthy to include here, an iPad mini landed on my desk. The user of this iPad handed it over to another person (this old user has forgotten the password of the Apple ID used in setting up the tablet), this means the new user can’t do much with it in its present state.

I have always considered Apple products to be very user friendly (having owned only an iPod, myself), I thought fixing the problem will be a piece of cake. I quickly proceeded to remove the old account (Apple ID) from iTunes and added mine; then another problem came up. I have my card linked to this account, you will understand with me that I shouldn’t hand over my account to a stranger. In the end, it boiled down to resetting the iPad to factory settings.

It’s usually easy to do that on other devices I’ve used (Android phones and tablet, Windows Phone etc.), I went ahead and tried it only to be greeted with a prompt requesting the forgotten password of the previous user. I thought that was awkward, considering that I had the tablet in my hands and whatever that password was securing was already open. Yet, I couldn’t restore the iPad to factory defaults. Not to be defeated I plugged the iPad to my laptop and fired up iTunes. Viola! I was in, the rest will be piece of cake.

All I had to do was backup the information in the tablet and click “restore”. That was when I saw something very strange,

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How una see this matter? I asked my friend ‘Guy, wetin your Papa been dey call your mama?’ Well, he couldn’t recall since his mum is late, at least that’s the reason we both assumed was responsible for him not remembering. I have also tried to recall what my Dad usually calls my Mum and somehow, I also cannot recall.

It just somehow seems like he never calls her. Hold on, I am not talking about phone calls but him calling her when she is a distance away. Well, I just can’t remember him calling her by a pet name or the even more African ‘Mama ’ e.g Mama Chukwudi.

More>>> http://www.austinaija.com/2015/04/oghene-chukwu-i-think-i-love-my-wife.html

Award-winning Nigerian singer, Davido released the album art for his sophomore which is expected in stores sometime in June 2015. This blogger claims he stole Lil Wayne 'Tha Carter III album' artwork.
Here's what he wrote, you agree?

http://www.austinaija.com/2015/04/whos-feeling-davidos-sophomore-album.html

L-R: Ebuka Obi Uchendu, BOJ, DJ Spinall, Bryan Okwara, Iyanya
Ladies, which of these guys will you 'hit' first?

http://www.austinaija.com/2015/04/ladies-who-among-these-would-you-hit.html

Aside being media personalities, what else do these two have in common. Oya, yarn your mind o.

Some hilarious comments here>>> http://www.austinaija.com/2015/04/what-else-do-olisa-adibua-freeze-have.html

WHAT IS ALL THESE

So, I was watching The Spot on Ebonylife TV with some of my very good friends last night. It was the first time my friends were watching the show so I was trying to explain what I felt the idea behind the show was to these two guys. For those of you who don't know, the show airs on Ebonylife TV every weekday and is hosted by the trio of Lamide Akintiobi, Zainab Balogun and Big Brother Nigeria alumnus, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.

Oh yes! I am a big fan of Ebuka and I am always interested in any program I see him anchoring. So while explaining to these guys how the program flows, I said 'I really love this Ebuka of a guy' and the response I got from my friends was something of this nature, 'you be gay?' and my response was a huge smile.
I wondered how loving someone translated to being homosexual, gay or whatever it is called. Well, I think it was just a joke from them; the kind of stuff we call yabis. I looked at my friends and I said, 'Yes I love him'. I didn't watch the Big Brother Nigeria edition in which Ebuka was a contestant, I think that was the same one Katung won but in the past two years or so, I have become a huge fan of the brand 'Ebuka' for the following reasons:

He is very versatile
I think his motto should be 'Bring it on'. Ebuka fits into the major forms of media. I have never met him but I assume he is a very voracious reader who is so interested in general knowledge and indeed any kind of knowledge. He can host a sports program this second, a political program the next second and an entertainment program in another second. Only a well informed man can do all these and even more. If he was a footballer, he will definitely be referred to as a 'utility player' more often than not/

A well opinionated man
Those who have followed programmes he anchored or still anchors will bear me witness on this. The man from Okija has an opinion on almost every topic you throw his way and a strong one at that which is often very healthy. Sometimes, it seems to me that he knows too much but then I know he is evening getting to learn more with every passing day.

MORE REASONS HERE>>> http://www.austinaija.com/2015/02/why-i-love-ebuka.html

YOU REMEMEBER JON OGAH WHO WON GLO NAIJA SINGS BACK THEN? DUDE JUST DROPPED 1ST ALBUM SINCE THAT TIME. HE HAS NO RECORD LABEL YET AND IT'S ASIF HE DISSED WIZKID AND SKALES IN THIS NEW INTERVIEW

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He is the true definition of what a music star really represents. He came into limelight in 2009 when he won the first ever edition of MNET's Glo Naija Sings competition. He has a very large fan base across Africa despite having to take breaks from his music career over the past few years for his education.
One great quality of achievers is the ability to stage a huge comeback and that's exactly what Jon Ogah has done by releasing a very impressive debut album, Uncle Suru just days back.
In this exclusive interview with Augustine Ogwo of Austinaija, he talks about his new album, embarrassing moment with a fan, the Twitter drama between WizKid and Skales

AN- In 2009, you won a whopping $100,000 as the winner of the debut season of Glo Naija sings competition. Aside the monetary reward, what did that competition do for your career?

Simply put, it got me out there into the public eye.

AN- You came into limelight in 2009, how come it took you six more years to drop your debut album?

I was very young, I didn't know what I wanted. I needed time to grow and discover myself and back then everyone seemed to be making decisions for me. But now I know what I want and I can weigh if it will be good for me or not.

AN- You took a little break from music to focus on your education. Can you tell us about your educational background?

Well I have a baccalaureate in Business Administration and currently undergoing a Masters programme in International Business

AN- Who are the producers you worked with on the Uncle Suru album?

Niyi P and Attah Lenell both of whom are super talented and have a good ear for music. They are both great pianist as well and multi-instrumentalist. People who could peer into and understand in depth the attributes and layers of music.

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David Adeleke popularly known as Davido is looking at building his body and yesterday 31st March, 2015 commenced a 90 day work out plan. He has been kind enough to share some details of his gym regime to his fans on social media.


https://instagram.com/p/07VsPOKUGk/

Please, can I get the questions ( caesarjayjay@yahoo.com )

My recent trip to Nigeria recently has reinforced my belief that Nigerians beg more than any other people in the world; this, they do forcefully, aggressively and annoyingly. Right from the morning when I arrived Murtala Muhammad airport in Lagos from Paris till I dropped my luggage at my hotel and headed to meet an

Full Story: http://www.austinaija.com/2014/01/onyeka-nwelue-happiest-beggars-in.html

A student from London was left temporarily blind after surgery to change the colour of her eyes.

Shenise Farrell travelled to Panama, in Central America, for the unregulated procedure to change her eye colour from dark brown to light brown.

She spent £8,000 on the operation but it went wrong and she was almost left permanently blind.

Full Story: http://www.austinaija.com/2014/01/lady-goes-blind-while-trying-to-change.html

66-year-old Brazilian man Inri Cristo who believes he is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ.
Inri dresses like Jesus, says his mission is to prepare the elect for the formation of the new earthly society, which will strive to fulfill the Creator’s will.

He has spent 35 years preaching and has ‘hundreds of followers’ from around the world, including the UK, Britain and France, some of whom live with him at his ‘church’ compound outside Brasilia.

As ‘Jesus reborn’, he gave himself the name Inri which means - Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews’ and Christo which means - Christ.

Full Story: http://www.austinaija.com/2014/01/meet-brazilian-man-who-claims-to-be.html

One of Africa's biggest video vixen and BBA The Chase housemate, Beverly Osu is missing someone special who may have really hurt her. A lot of Twitter users believe she was referring to her fellow housemate and ex-lover, Angelo in the Tweets you will find after the cut. Check it out and tell us what you think

Full Story: http://www.austinaija.com/2014/01/beverly-still-misses-angelo.html

In a recent interview with the PUNCH, nudist and 'Gospel Singer', Maheeda reveals a lot about her including how her beautiful daughter is not allowed access to the social media, her daughter's European mentality and all what not. Find the details below

I am 31 and I had my daughter when I was 17. I do not think this is going to affect her in any way. If my mother did something like this; there is no way it would have affected me.
My daughter is not even aware these nude pictures exist even though she has seen pictures of me in bikini. She is not even allowed access to the social media. Even if she gets to view them eventually, it’s not going to mean anything to her because she has the European mentality.
When my daughter is 18, then she can decide what she wants.

FULL STORY: http://www.austinaija.com/2014/01/maheeda-discusses-daughter-husband.html

Somethings just leave me stunned. Well, I hope she was just messing around. How much will the movie worth that you will be paid that much to show off a body which is not made of diamonds. I am sure someone is joking though.
Actress, Amanda Ebiye well known for her role in the sitcom, 'Clinic Matters' says she can act nude in any Nollywood movie but for an outrageous sum of $50million

Speaking to THE PUNCH, the beautiful actress said:
“I cannot act nude but like I have said before, if you pay me about $50m, I will. Please who is the first to pay? I can shave my hair because I’m an actress. If the role requires it,

FULL STORY: http://www.austinaija.com/2014/01/lmao-amanda-will-act-nude-for-50million.html

No matter the price, fast rising actress, Diana Ijeoma Neife insists she cannot act nude. She revealed this in an exclusive chat with Austin Naija this evening.
She also talked about the new movie she features in, Saint Ossai, a sequel to Oso Ossai. The curvy actress has previously played major roles in Throne of Obstacles, Run-Away Prince & Oso Ossai. She has done a lead alongside the likes of Nkem Owoh (Osuofia) and Harry B previously.
Check out some of her photos below. Watch out for the full interview soon

Full Story: http://www.austinaija.com/2014/01/i-wont-act-nude-even-for-million.html

No matter the price, fast rising actress, Diana Ijeoma Neife insists she cannot act nude. She revealed this in an exclusive chat with Austin Naija this evening.
She also talked about the new movie she features in, Saint Ossai, a sequel to Oso Ossai. The curvy actress has previously played major roles in Throne of Obstacles, Run-Away Prince & Oso Ossai. She has done a lead alongside the likes of Nkem Owoh (Osuofia) and Harry B previously.
Check out some of her photos below. Watch out for the full interview soon

Full Story: http://www.austinaija.com/2014/01/i-wont-act-nude-even-for-million.html

Hahahahahaha...Lemme excite my readers who attend Christ Embassy/ Believers' Loveworld a bit. That's Pastor Chris Oyakhilome at a Camp meeting in 1997. Check out his recent look after the cut #evolution

Full Story: http://www.austinaija.com/2014/01/pastor-chris-oyakhilome-is-this-you.html

It was shocking recently when about fifteen persons returned their West African Examinations Council (WAEC) certificates. They explained that they were returning the certificate because they were involves in Malpractice during the examination and are now born again Christians hence and could not live with their sin anymore.

Full Story: http://www.austinaija.com/2014/01/lol-repentant-waec-cheats-return-their.html

Many of you are never satisfied with the regular so you often desire to take it a notch higher. Well, according to thefrisky.com, this is what you men want from ladies in the bed. Una agree?

1. Tell Him What To Do
This was the most common request from the guys I talked to — they’re dying for a little instruction. Guy parts are different from girl parts and sometimes they need to hear what you want. “A lot of the time, mind and body reading is the only way to know what a woman wants,” said one dude. “That’s an art that young men like myself are working on but won’t be able to perfect without some direction or just lots of trial and

Full Story: http://www.austinaija.com/2014/01/eight-stuffs-men-want-from-women-in-bed.html

Issorai oh! That's actress, Halima Abubakar. She shared this photo on Instagram account. Look well and tell us if you see anything wrong with this shot

Full Story: http://www.austinaija.com/2014/01/anything-wrong-with-this-photo-of-halima.html

All hands on deck!!! D'banj popularly known as Mr Banga Lee pictured grabbing the arse of a lady (maybe a dancer). I read this happened at the Lagos 2014 Countdown party last night.

Full Story: http://www.austinaija.com/2014/01/dbanj-pictured-squeezing-ladys-grape-at.html

Jet Li says he’s being treated for an overactive thyroid, but he’s determined to fight the condition head-on.

The Chinese action star known for his kung fu skills discussed his diagnosis during the taping of a talent show he’s judging in China.

In Tuesday’s taping, the 50-year-old Li appeared to have a fuller face and heavier frame

FULL STORY: http://www.austinaija.com/2013/12/jet-li-is-suffering-from-hyperthyroidism.html

An unidentified soldier, yesterday morning allegedly beat a bus conductor (names unknown) to death at Obalende in Lagos, for insisting that the soldier who boarded his vehicle must pay his fare.

According to reports, the unidentified danfo driver with vehicle number LSD 451 XG was pounced on by the soldier who was in a mufti following a heated argument over transport fare.
Eyewitnesses say the man had accompanied his wife to the park at Obalende to get a bus to her destination.

Full Story: http://www.austinaija.com/2013/12/bus-fare-palaver-soldier-kills.html

BOJ is a member of the music group, DRB Lasgidi and he is one artiste who definitely made his mark in 2013.
He has grown so much in the past twelve months. From his solo track, Cruella to amazing impressions on Show Dem Camp's 'Feel Alright' and Ajebutter 22's Omo Pastor, BOJ has definitely come to stay with his very unique voice and style of music. With BOJ on your track, you are assured of a quality tune. His unique dressing style, facial hair and glasses has already made him a brand and someone in his own class.
In 2013, he surprised music aficionados when he released Boj On The Microphone #BOTM mixtape.

Full Story: http://www.austinaija.com/2013/12/austinaijas-music-revelation-of-year-is.html