BigSis:

They are lookin' to 419 you -- desperate for an American woman to secure a green card. That is what special about you. You are a US citizen. You are potential prey. They are stealth predators. Don't let them 419 you. It is a real problem that America women need to be aware of when dealing with foreigners who don't have papers.

This is how it goes. By the way, I am a Black American woman. Every poster knows why they are interested in you, but none will say. The are often agressive in the manner in dealing with you. They look for women they deem as needy or weak in some area. They wine and dine you. They cater to you. They appear to be the perfect man. The goal is to get you emotional attached, and before you know it, they profess their undying love for you. He can't live without you, and ask you to marry him within a very short period of time. Their only goal is to use, abuse, and discard you as soon as they have their papers. They spread their net wide, knowing some lonely, desperate woman will bite. It is a scam dear. Don't fall it. This is one way the marriage 419 aka scam works.

They are interested in you because you are an American, and they are desperate to get papers. The easiest way in the US to become a cititzen is to marry an American. That it in a nutshell. Sistah girl please don't be a sucker. Once these men are finished with you will poor and a basket case. They fake nice until they have what they want.

Nigeria is a desperate country, with no opportunities. They can't go back there. There is nothing for them. So desperation rules, and they will use anybody to get what they want.

@ Bigsis
You are probably right. However, it is a two way deal. How about the american women that prey on "paperless immigrants" I'm sure you know about that too.

Taiye Taiwo looks like Kunta Kinte in "Roots"

There is too much controversy about the kid. I sure hope he will not be too mentally drained after this roller coaster ride is over to actually play soccer. I think he is greedy and over - hyped.

1. God
2. Mummy
3. Daddy
4. Fr Fintan Daly

Jigga

Is his name Tosin Martins?

Alariwo:

Those who are complaining that Nollywood movies are bad should go and direct their own movies. To criticize is easy, but to build something great requires hard work and sweat which few are willing to go through!

@ Alariwo, I'm almost certain that every contributor on this issue would love to see the Nigerian film industry blossom into what we can be proud of. What we have now is a situation that is really bad and is getting worse by the day. Everybody and their mama that can afford a camcorder are reeling out these substandard movies and all you want us to do is commend them? How would they improve if there are no critics.? Have you had the opportunity to watch any movie by Herbert Ogunde?The video quality and the plot will put to shame most of these 2 cents movies being produced by the so called nollywood actors and directors. Should the stars of nollywood not be trying to improve on the legacy of their predecessors? Where are the Jimi Odumosu's? (Evil Encounter)

Nollywood is annoying. Everytime I'm forced to watch one, I cry inside because of the stupid plot and unreal situations that they come up with. They are just too predictable. However, my African friends (non- Nigerians) love them to death.

@ Orikinla, only a man of Funsho's stature deserves such eulogy. Big ups brotha.

buckeye:

u mean them "thick Madams?"

You are absolutely right Buckeye. All the thick madams of Yankee are dreaming of hooking up with Naija studs that only appreciate thick madams.

Oh my God! That crib is off the chain.

The phone is not as good as it was hyped up to be. It's just another expensive phone with its attendant problems. It's cute though.

RIP Funsho. Another great one is gone.

The movie is ok. Not great. It stereotypes Nigerian men as loving only heavyset women. Thick madams, they were called in the movie. It is a bit funny and I would have waited for the DVD.

Somebody once told me that Cele church members do not wear shoes because the founder Pa Oschoffa had elephantiasis and he could therefore not wear shoes. He therefore decreed that his church members should not wear shoes to church too. I have seen the dude before and his feet is really humongous. My cousins used go to the church and I dare say all the visions and other super spiritual things they did in the church led to the untimely death of my auntie. God bless her soul. My auntie's husband on the other had his own finance house in the boom days for finance houses. He is totally broke now. I cannot conclude that his leaving the church caused all his miseries, but people say it all the time and I'm starting to believe it.

On a lighter note though, I walked into my cousins house one time and they had dried maize(corn) all over the floor. I got curious and I asked them why they had it like that. They told me their dad brought it from their Cele church and they were promised in church that they will not be attacked by armed robbers. 4 days later while everybody was up and about, they were robbed and nothing was left in the house, even dirty laundry and the pot of egusi soup was stolen.

I think the catholic church in Botswana is going independent. The universal church, as of today has not made a HIV certificate a conditio sine qua non for the rite of matrimony. I believe they will be brought to order (i.e the Botswana prelates) if proper representations are made to the appropriate quarters. (Rome) Inasmuch as the church preaches abstinence before marriage, it does not and should not preclude HIV positive members from receiving the holy rite of matrimony. What would Jesus do?

Guardian is my favorite.

I'm catholic and proud. I'll not trade that for any other religion or another xtian denomination.

Casting Ifa divination, me I dey fear o.

Playing hard to get is normal. But don't stress the guy too much though. He might walk away. He could also persist just to hear you say yes, get laid and then walk away. If the guy is cool and you really like him, you might as well let him know.

I'm loving this thread. Please re-dump her to validate the process like Idekeson suggested. Any dumping act must be clear, precise,direct, unequivocal and unambiguous.

kasaliyaro:

Na lie. . . E get one pikin for Abeokuta. . .  E no get brain when them born him. They put Agbon [Coconut] for his head. Now he is the President of Nigeria (3 times sef -dey contemplation another term).

Why you dey yab Uncle Sege like that? The olo mi song is the coolest song ever. However, the Femi Fadeyi CD is so wack, I'm trying to sell it on ebay.

That's some wise counsel there from Blackbuddy. Kasaliyaro, I hope you are reading.

@ Bellarouge, keep playing. Tennis is good for you. I play too whenever I can find the time to do so.

You are right. We should enjoy and celebrate the mundial because it comes around every 4 years. This should also be the time for our soccer administrators to take stock and prepare better the next time around. The world is going to miss Nigeria as one of the representatives of Africa in the summer.

# One of the best goals scored at the World cup was by Diego Maradona against England in Mexico '86.

Forget about the guy. (easier said than done) He is taken. Don't mess up your relationship with your boyfriend. If your boyfriend finds out about this, he'll probably dump you and you would have lost both men. Be smart and do the right thing. Don't let your heart lead you astray, let your head take over.

ronkeD:

why is some people so filled with devilish act, well i feel this forum should not be for youngster's like reyes4eva, dauda, and jackal why are you people with devilish act, acting upon the Satan and seun, do you encourage people to argue over written posts? then when you feel its a lie then leave her post and read someone's else. that's the more reason why i hate to date Nigerian men! when they see something they take it for rubbish.

word of advice, banke if you still have anything to say pour out your mind and we will assist by rendering our advice

cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ ronkeD, wow, what's up with all the mention of satan and devilish act (whatever you mean by that) For the records, I'm not a youngster like you are trying to suggest. Even if I am, should that limit my ability to contribute to this thread because I do not believe the story? I don't believe the story and cheap comments from you and your likes does not make the story believable still. I did not insult Banke, I was very civil in expressing my opinion. As per you not dating Nigerian men, that's your problem, perhaps, maybe the reverse is the case.
@ Banke, if your story is true, I feel your pain and I hope you can make the best out of your bad situation. But methinks na script. Sorry.

banke:

alj, i don't care whatever you say, my mummy is late and my daddy can't really do much, when he heard he was so annoyed! all they have to say IS to forget. honestly my sister told me when she had her last d & c and why should i think that it was for my guy? i have never caught them together before! but all I HAVE TO SAY IS MY SISTER HURT ME SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

and the blah blah blah continues. Your story don't sound convincing. You almost pulled this one off though. I think there is a naija movie with that line already. If not, follow Jackal's advice, Chico and Zeb Ejiro can make Banke and her Slutty sister parts 1,2,3 from your script. Some of us are not that gullible.

She deserves her $1 back. However, in the spirit of sharing, you can give her a few hundreds. However, pay your taxes first before charity or else Uncle Sam go catch you.