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Oh giant of Africa Arise!…

Nigeria is regarded as the most populous black nation in the world and its called the “Giant of Africa”. Oh! Interesting..

I heard that 1 in 4 Africans is a Nigerian. That may no longer be factually correct. Current (2017/2018) estimates are Africa = 1.27bn, Nigeria = 195m. Ratio is 1.27bn/195m = 6:1. Roughly 1 in 6 Africans is Nigerian.


I heard that there is population that is hardworking, fantastic agriculture, unbridled drive to succeed and strong GDP, Nigeria was an economic superpower. In the 1970s and up to 1985, the currency was much stronger than the US dollar at an average of N0.65 kobo to N0.90k for USD 1. In 1986, Nigeria implemented the Structural Adjustment programme which required a reformation of the foreign exchange system as required by the IMF/World Bank et al, and things went downhill from then. In 1986 the FX rate declined to over N2 to USD1. In 1987 the decline doubled as the FX rate fell further to N4 to USD 1. Guess who benefited from this and who lost overall. The discovery of crude oil made Nigeria very rich and we were able to build strong infrastructure, Universities, Telecoms, TV, Arts (Nigeria hosted FESTAC 77), Music, Poetry and other literary works, national airline (Nigeria Airways) that was the best in Africa, sports (Nigeria dominated the All Africa Games for years) military, etc. We helped other countries in terms of food aid to famine ridden countries, resolution of internal conflicts and award of scholarships to Africans. Not so much now! Gone are the glory days of Nigeria. Corruption has brought the country toits knees today. What a Shame!!

I heard that there is still political influence. This is tied to 2 above as the wealth made it possible for Nigeria to exert political influence in the world and at the UN, particularly independence for the rest of Africa through the OAU (now called AU). This enabled Nigeria to engage actively with the pan Africanism movement that swept across the continent. Nigeria was also very directly active in campaigns for the proscription of racism and apartheid in South Africa.


Oh giant of Africa Arise!….
Nigeria is the only African country listed among the “Next Eleven” economies poised to become the biggest economies in the 21st century. The Nigerian economy is the 4th fastest growing economies in the world, Without doubt, Nigeria has the largest university educated population in Africa, Nigeria is the only nation in Africa’s with the most prosperous middle class of about 50 million people, Nigeria is on the list of top 10 strongest and most powerful military forces in Africa. Nigeria holds the record as the first black country in Africa and in the world where cars are manufactured locally. Nigeria is the first black country to launch a space satellite, Nigeria has the fastest growing construction industry in the world. Nigeria is seen as the leader in the centre of Africa’s foreign policy and has been playing a leadership role in Africa’s economy and politics, providing support and assistance where and when needed.

OH giant of Africa arise!
Nigeria has potential, What Makes the difference is bringing that potential to life?
The political leaders do not seem to be taking responsibility for problems in the country as everyone is blaming everyone else. Nigeria’s leaders, it appears, hate to be held accountable for anything. It is also proper to note that the root cause of the present social, political, and economic predicaments in the society is not the making of the leaders alone, but collective selfishness. Everybody in Nigeria, it seems, wants to be in a leadership position whether or not they have the skills and knowledge to stimulate a healthy competition, increase the wealth of the nation, and thus, create economic opportunity for everyone. Leadership is not about revenue sharing but about moving people to action to create wealth. These actions are possible with leaders who are committed to improving the living conditions of the people. The challenges facing Nigeria appear to be deep-rooted in the mind-sets of the leaders and the nation’s extractive political and economic institutions. As a result, there is a serious disconnect between ego-system thinking and eco-system reality It has aptly been noted that the state of our mind-sets or mental models (Senge, 2006) affect what we do our performance, decision-making process, and how we manage ourselves.

I heard a voice asking who is speaking? I am the voice crying in the great crowd!

Arise Oh Giant of Africa!..
To serve our fatherland with love and strength and faith, do not let the labour of our heroes past never be in vain, stand up to serve with heart and might, one nation bound in freedom, peace and unity.

Arise giant of Africa! and take your place
Happy independence giant of Africa..

By Oghenemarho Ebruphiyor Victory

GBOKASINCHA:
What is wrong with yoruba people nitori oloun

Am telling u

vinceyinnovation:
that means another has replaced bobrisky's "throne of foolishness"

daddytime:
People dey born sha.

Some mothers do have 'em indeed.

Can't judge you guys though, whatever rocks you and your boats.

Lol

Bobrisky rival Chris Nasi Monisola popularly known as Oluwa Lagos become the first African Nigerian transgender to get pregnant successfully after surgery done by a Nigeria-London based doctor (Dr. Mike)

Oluwa Lagos is a Nigerian that based in London. Few weeks ago when the news came out that Oluwa Lagos is pregnant, people thought it was a rumor but it was later confirmed by Oluwa Lagos during a live interview with Daddy Freeze saying all thanks to Dr. Mike for making his dream come true.

Oluwa Lagos said: Words can't express the joy in me after my long time dream finally came to pass. At first I was sacred, I thought the surgery won't be a successful one but here I am today, I'm 2 months pregnant. All thanks to Dr. Mike.

After the confirmation, Oluwa Lagos became the first African Nigerian transgender to get pregnant

Olamideayooo:
We should call zlatan

No, devil will be better

obiekunie2:
why always only yo. . . a??

Na big idiot na... He and bobrisky na fool

iamkingdaniel:
Fada lawd let him carry this pregnancy for 600 years

I think 1000 years will be better

Wizkid who recently drop his track 8 titled "No Stress" in his forthcoming album "Made In Lagos" got a mockery from an Nigerian DJ with the name Dj Kotech on twitter saying he now knows why Davido is telling Wizkid and Burna Boy to Shut up

Dj Kotech tweeted:
After listening to @wizkidayo No Stress, now I understand why @davido tell @wizkidayo and @burnaboy to #FEM

Wizkid then replied him saying he have no time for stress, he should Bleep off.

Wizkid tweeted:
I like no stress���so fuvk off man

Fem vs No stress

Nigerian singer Kesiena Okpan Arhibo popularly known as Shuun Bebe the “Who U Help?” crooner celebrates his birthday today.

Wishing him long life and prosperity

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OJay360:
Eya, That year wey Wizkid good

He should stop living on his past glory

gangstarmonk:
I know so

Hmm.. Okay o

lifezone247:
We are all trying to stay cool too.

Is really getting harder...lol

this one off me

See more tweets

After several months of silent, the 30BG gang boss, Davido breaks out with a song that got the attention of some many people including Wizkid.

One thing Davido is good at is publicity stunt, after several off social media, he came back and already making headlines with his new song that talks about why people are getting ready at him but they don't understand his grace and they can never be like him.

Few hours later, he got a reply from Wizkid, saying nobody is angry at him, everybody is just trying to stay cool

See Davido's tweet:

To the people talking about you because they don’t understand your shine, dey don’t understand your grace, dey don’t understand why they can never be what you are or have what you have..we say #FEM! � OUT NOW! Visuals out by 7pm WAT! Heard y’all missed me

See Wizkid's replied:

Everybody wana bring out the best in them not to be like someone #originality Nobody dey para for u � we're all trying to stay cool

Nigerian music star, Winner aka Winsleez, has announced that his new ‘Life Of A Star” album will drop on September 27.

The singer announced this in an encrypted message on his Instastories.

‘Life Of A Star’ will be Winsleez’s first album.

Winsleez also revealed that he worked with Finest, Mr Lush, Phil and Alvin twist on the album.

According to him, “he feels amazing to have been able to finally make it after going dark for years in the music industry.”

After payment, he then block me on Instagram... Please let's report his Instagram page @abdul_mxloaded

bewla:
Publicity

Is not a publicity

judgementyard:
How much?

He recently scammed someone close to me N5000... Pls admin take this to front to save Nairalanders

Nigeria singer, Yung Shef is in search of this kid who did a freestyle of his latest song "NOBODY"

If you have any reliable source about this kid, Yung Shef promise to credit this kid N50,000 instantly... Check out his IG page (@yungshefbadip) for more Information

Wizkid should goan make hit songs