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[quote author=Ta_Xasa link=topic=890002.msg10362086#msg10362086 date=1331282259]Hello Naija People.[/quote]Hello Ta xasa (I like the name – how do you pronounce it?)

Welcome.

My knowledge on Eritrea is actually quite vague so I appreciate your informative introduction.
Ta xasa, I’m curious as to the religious composition of Eritrea. Are there any animists?

They also called us Punt which was the southern half of Ta-seti as a place, The asiatic  Name For us was Eryth Meaning People of the red Land Which Included Eritrea/East Sudan and south East Egypt.

I thought that “punt” referred to a geographical region in Somalia. I’ve always associated “punt” with Somalia by means of “puntland”.

Ta Xasa is which we were Known By the ancient Egyptian As people (Today Known as Tigre But still called xasa)

I am also very good at ancient Egyptian History I lived In egypt for many Years and speak Arabic and there is a tribe in the south who are a Kin to Mine.

Does part of Eritrea’s history coincide with the ancient Egyptians?

However we can help each other to learn about our african History

That will be very good.

I will ask the first question: Is it true there is a tribe In nigeria who trace their Lineage to Nimrod?? If so who is it IgboYouruba?? hausa

I’ve heard this before but I have no idea

Ta xasa, a while ago I read that there are some Hausa/Fulanis dwelling in Eritrea. Apparently some have assimilated with a particular group in Eritrea. I don’t know how true this is. If so, what's the name of this group? And how are the Hausa/Fulanis doing in Eritrea?

Finally, what do you think of the music from the Sahel? Does it sound similar or even familiar to you?

I'll stop here because I don't want to overwhelm you with too many questions.

And don't ask me if we are The same as Ethiopians we are Not, Ethiopians have different ancestory to Eritreans, Eritreans are mainly Decendents of Beja while Ethiopians are Agew and Oromo based Tribes. Eritreans Direct Related People By blood are the Beja of East Sudan and south East Egypt and the Red Afars Of djbouti.

I’m laughing because I learnt very quickly never to mistake an Eritrean for an Ethiopian. Duly noted.

Peace and good wishes.

Same to you.

PAGAN 9JA, I would be really interested in hearing your beliefs one day - if you're willing to share.

Digimon

The Irish River Dance

Amazing

rip

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Happy Sunday to you too.

sauer:
yes, yes, sauer, we can't get enough of you, sauer!!! don't stop till you get enough

You know when somebody's gone crazy when their biggest fan happens to be themself

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McRomeow or emo-engineer

British Humour

Ingonyama:
Best Sir/Madam,
When white people landed in Africa and other places in the world, they discovered "primitive" (less advanced) cultures. Africa was the starting point and cradle of humans (Homo Sap.) between 400 000 - 250 000yrs ago. We all started from the same place. Well roughly, you know what I mean,
Why did some cultures (like the whites) evolved so fast when it comes to technology ?

Let us just look at the last 500 yrs. We lived in grass huts, when they had huge cities and industries. We had only primitive weapons and a "primitive" economy. Why did (most) of us in Africa and other countries like Australia, stay behind, If it were not for the whites, we would not have had AK47's, or cars, bread toasters, disco music or radios or TV. White people managed to get to the moon, they have developed satellite's drifting around in space.
WHAT have we done ? Please tell me, 

I always wince when the word “discover” is attached to any group of people or individual that were never the creators nor even the first to encounter such. Reminds me of Mungo Park

Sure, they were confronted with different or if you like "primitive" cultures and even borrowed and shared with some of them.

(But I believe one of the mistakes some people made in the past and perhaps even now is to use European or ”white” culture as the yard stick. Hence those who failed to measure up to the standard or those societies that were far removed from the exemplar were most likely judged unfairly or prematurely.)

Consider the different climates that exist in both the continents of Europe and Africa. Africa is hotter than Europe. Thus will you not consider the purpose behind a “grass hut” instead of implying that such architecture is a product of a less evolved society? By that reasoning shall one conclude that an igloo is “less advanced”? Were “grass huts” the only form of architecture in Africa?

The Mali and Benin Empire (to name a few) had “huge cities and industries” which were even narrated among some European circles so what informed you that Africa had not even such as these?

From your first sentence it appears you have provided a key. So primitive = less advanced? Ok.
Trading with the Chinese, Indians, Europeans, Arabs (and this is before the poignant event of slavery that haunted West and Central Africa and parts of East) and not being dependent on Aids constitutes as a “primitive economy”?

No one’s achievement should be summed up or categorized by their colour especially as no great feat has been achieved independent of assistance.
One of the most efficient forms of technology today – solar energy - was practised in ancient times. Today it’s a mark of an advanced modern society. Like they say there is nothing really new under the sun, many things today are just an adaptation of what were.

Africa has given so much that it would be criminal to even discredit or overlook that.

When you begin to narrate the history of Africa from 500 years ago and only consider that period as Africa’s history in summary you commit a grave error because not only do you buy into the stereotypical role of Africa but one may start to believe and accept that civilization was imported into the continent. If you had gone even further into history you may have studied Africans such as the moors who had ventured into parts of Europe (Spain) and ruled there; bringing technology, literacy, medicine, science etc. The first (if not one of) university in the world is said to be in Timbuktu Mali, West Africa. Know yourself before others start deceiving you.

sower

[quote author=E-Engineer link=topic=169605.msg10319998#msg10319998 date=1330768073]emofine
pls dont dissapoint me[/quote]sorry

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Mr. Cork

It’s interesting what some people consider as compliments . . .perhaps because the theme of such compliments is rooted to one’s self esteem

I think this topic is interesting and something very important to consider.

This, rather, is a prophecy. It's a prediction.

I think this form of existence is not only a future possibility but it’s occurring even now.  But your Paris example  does make one wonder how fine the lines between non-fiction and fiction . . . reality and surrealism will become - (or maybe the line will just be perforated allowing essentials to diffuse between these categories via osmosis) - if our minds cannot separate them or if these concepts just evolve to become indistinguishable . . .will “offline” and “online” still be valid terms?, what type of existence or dimension will one be living in – it’s like the Matrix except the twist being those who have miraculously or through some other circumstance have managed to maintain a singular offline existence will no doubt be isolated and probably irrelevant but effectively more alert or “awake”.

NXT:

freecocoa kola oloye

wake up man

^^why are you always angry?

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@OP my immediate sister

Nayah:
Many thanks Emo, so what do you think about this topic?

I think it depends really. People have their own reasons and like you said having an African name doesn't make one more Arican or vice versa.

I don't think names should necessarily be exclusive to a particular culture but we should be proud to represent our culture

Nayah:
Emooooo!!!
Yeah I'm fine sweety how are you

I'm fine Nayah

missed you 

I missed you too Good to see you back.

Nayah:
Poster as for me I have both African and "Western" name but the thing is this is not because you'll have an African name that you'll be more african than another one, I think this is just a detail, some people have African names and behave like they've never herad about the Continent, and the contrary also exists

Lol

Nayah . . .you're back at last

ça va?

Interesting topic although it's pretty old.

Why Do Africans Have Foreign Names?

I think some people were given “Foreign”/English names for ease of pronunciation - even my African friends with native names may shorten their names to accommodate those who find the pronunciation difficult. For others . . .it’s most likely a religious thing and then there are those who have been given names of prominent figures i.e. Obama.

I don’t think it’s necessarily bad though depending on the motive (even though I understand the OP's point) because one may be attracted to names from other “foreign” cultures.

Anyway I detest my “Christian” name. I confronted my parents about this and told them if they wanted me to carry the meaning of that name . . .they could have used an equivalent name in our native language which held the same meaning. I believe l was slightly peeved off because I felt they were stamping me with a religion not of my choosing but I suppose I really didn't like the commonality of the name.

Above all I carry my native name proudly. I love my native name and admonish those who dare use my “foreign” name – in fact I’ve discarded that name altogether I just need to make it legal.

mekaboy:
OUR POLITICIANS ARE HONEST AND SELFLESS

Are you just imagining things into realization?

Isn't this just deception if we keep saying this because our "honest and selfless" politicians may finally start believing they are virtuous beings beneath that weight of stolen cash on their laps as they are not being held accountable instead being appreciated for what we hope for them not what they are.

LETS CREATE OUR DREAM NIGERIA WITH WORDS AND SEE THINGS GET BETTER. WE WILL USE THIS THREAD TO CREATE THE NIGERIA WE WANT AND I URGE EVERYONE TO KEEP SPEAKING POSITIVE ABOUT NIGERIA UNTIL IT BECOMES WHAT WE SAY.

I do agree with you that words carry weight, but they need to be propelled by action. Declaring that I'm a gifted pianist doesn't automatically make me one. I do admire your optimism though. It's rare among Nigerians, well from my experience because I'd rather remain silent than to negatively broadcast my nation to everyone who cares to listen.

I hope the best for Nigeria, I really do but unfortunately I don't have a magic wand.

However I wish Nigeria a healthy and speedy recovery and that we will learn from our current trials which will hopefully mould us for the future.

FXKing2012, what is the purpose of this thread?

Do you want to hear what the “others” believe (others being those who don’t pertain to any religion in particular)?

Do you want to know why some do not believe in God(s)? Why some doubt the existence of God?
Or maybe it’s the concept of “God” some are disagreeable with and may find the term "creator" more apt.

What is the “challenge” here exactly? Honestly I’m confused because whenever people direct questions to you, you either divert the issue or disregard them. What is it you want us to talk about then if you are not so keen on taking questions?

I have asked you several questions and you just glossed over them. In reality I thought this thread might just elicit some thought-provoking discussions not empty babble (wishful thinking on my part I guess).
I am always open and eager to learn about others form of spirituality but quite frankly I’m fed up of your constant back tracking and artful dodging. It’s you that is going round in circles.

There’s nothing to learn here so I’ll take my leave.

*unsubscribes with immediate effect*

This is just sad. I don’t know what type of spirit this lady in the article was listening to or being instructed by but no doubt it certainly wasn’t “holy”. How can one claim to be guided by a so called divine instruction end up incorrectly implementing their assignment?

Although, the cynic in me suspects whether this lady has merely recounted her alleged encounter with the “holy spirit” in order for people to doubt her senses at the time thus lightening her sentence.

FXKing2012:
You see, we'll keep going in circles if we stay on the subject of God and at the end of the day we'll achieve nothing. God is a spirit and whatever means people choose to reach God is not important here, what is important is the big picture which is the fact that the spirit realm exists.
So I'd say we restrict this to the existence of the spirit realm.

So God is no more central to the topic abi? You now want the discussion to be exclusively about the spirit realm.  But if “God is a spirit” how can one talk about the spirit realm without discussing the spirit that is God?

Ok FXKing2012, discuss the spirit realm with me. Enlighten me.

Amazing weather finally

Ma sœur

BK911

sauer:

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