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Literature › Re: 10 Young Nigerian Poets You Should Be Reading In 2017. by Explorers(op): 5:44pm On Jun 27, 2017

2. Moyosore Orimoloye. (@MoyoOrims)

"I used to write poetry in order to be immortal, as Senghor, Clark and Awoonor were on the pages of 'West African Verse' and secondary school literature textbooks.

To have students dub themselves Orimoloye like we took on the names of the writers we admired.

However, as time passed, I found that I agreed with Bukowski's suggestion that there are so many poets but so little poetry.

To be called a poet was thus unremarkable.

Any Alao can wear a flower in his hair, moan into a microphone and break hearts.

What is remarkable and truly rare is to write poetry.

I have dedicated myself to this cause; to write and write, clearing out debris from my faucet, till clean water gushes forth.

To write what a young poet will someday look upon as like I currently look upon Tranströmer's Allegro."

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Literature › Re: 10 Young Nigerian Poets You Should Be Reading In 2017. by Explorers(op): 5:40pm On Jun 27, 2017

1. Afolabi Boluwatife. (@oluafolabi)

"My poetry is borne out of a deep desire to bear witness to the evolution of human consciousness, to heal, to break and heal again.

To write is to battle memory and forgetfulness, to remind myself and everyone else that even though the road here wasrough and we kept stumbling on stones but we are still living and the sky is blue and I still run out of words to describe beauty when I see butterflies in a sunset.

To write is to break bodies, faces, memories into words and gather them back into yourself whole."

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Literature › 10 Young Nigerian Poets You Should Be Reading In 2017. by Explorers(op): 5:40pm On Jun 27, 2017*

Nigerian poetry has developed over the years.

From Christopher Okigboto Odia Ofeimun to Gabriel Okara, we've read amazing poetic pieces that explore war, immigrant experience, socio-economic issues, loss and love.

Poetry in Nigeria has come a very long way and there is a now a collection of young new age poets who are writing about things that we haven't been paying enough attention to before.

These young Nigerians are penning pieces about sexuality, mental illness, feminism, patriarchy and more.

In this post, some of these young contemporary poets bare their minds about their poetry and why they write.

http://nantygreens.com/features/10-young-nigerian-poets-2017/

Lalasticlala, Mynd44

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Travel › Re: What Special Services Do You Receive When You Fly Business/First Class? by Explorers(m): 5:09pm On Jun 27, 2017

Ishilove:
Uboma darling, do I know where the airport is talk more of boarding a plane?

Lol...

Crime › Re: Nigerian Students In Malaysia Top The List Of Foreign Drug Offenders by Explorers(m): 12:51pm On Jun 27, 2017

hahn:
so that we can carry drugs more successfully abi?

Lol....

Crime › Re: Nigerian Students In Malaysia Top The List Of Foreign Drug Offenders by Explorers(m): 8:57am On Jun 27, 2017

God help us.

Foreign Affairs › Re: 140 Burnt To Death In Pakistan As They Scoop Fuel From Overturned Tanker(Photos) by Explorers(op): 8:15am On Jun 27, 2017

melodyogonna:
are those black things lying on the floor human beings?? because my phone's screen is bad

Dem be person o, u no see d burnt skulls?

Lalasticlala, Mynd44

Science/Technology › Re: World's Largest Cargo Ship That Can Carry 21,000 Containers Launched(Photos) by Explorers(op): 4:55am On Jun 27, 2017

Emusan:
Even the EMMA MAERSK LINE the second biggest cargo ship before this one carries over 12thousand containers without any issue.

Besides, failure of life doesn't stop white from achieving their goals unlike black counterpart. Instead, they focus on those challenges and improve there in.

Go and watch the documentary of INDEPENDENT of the SEA Cruise liner which is the biggest passenger ship carrying over 4000 passengers with many luxury on.

The ship can turn in one position and has about three swimming pool at the top with 18storeys tall.

Nice comment bro.

But the world's largest cruise ship is The Harmony Of The Seas(2016).

The passenger capacity is 6,780

https://www.nairaland.com/3536241/2016-ms-harmony-seas-worlds

The Independence Of The Seas is 13th on the list(World's largest cruise ship)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_cruise_ships?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C9966716944

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Celebrities › Re: Yemi Solade Is Aging Gracefully In New Photo by Explorers(m): 6:26pm On Jun 26, 2017

Na so.

Odunlade Adekola of yesterday.

Na turn by turn.

Age well sir.

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Travel › Re: My Pixs At Sumu Wildlife Park In Bauchi For Eid Celebration by Explorers(m): 6:22pm On Jun 26, 2017

Nice one, but wild parks scares me.

Will rather visit museums

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Stunning Photos Shows How Newyork Subway Cars Are Being Disposed Into The Ocean by Explorers(op): 4:56pm On Jun 26, 2017

Krystalzkris:
this is not nice.... what happens when the ocean can no longer accommodate these metals

Accommodate like no more space?

Science/Technology › Re: World's Largest Cargo Ship That Can Carry 21,000 Containers Launched(Photos) by Explorers(op): 4:55pm On Jun 26, 2017

ajalawole:
Span 4 football pitch

Na so.

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Travel › Re: Collection Of Winter Photos In My City. by Explorers(m): 1:07pm On Jun 26, 2017*

VickyRotex:
Amen! We are expecting you and wify in Canada soon o. God will perfect it all and grant you both your heart desires.

Even with your Moniker, visa sure for una already.

By the time you attach all the links of threads you've created, showing off the world.

VO no get choice but to grant una visa to come explore. My regards to wify.

Lol......Going to the embassy with the links to the threads ive created, i cant laugh oooooo cheesy

Amen anyway, God will make way.

Thanks.

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Politics › Re: Nigerian Man Reunites With Family After 3 Years Of Separation Due Lake Chad Cri by Explorers(m): 12:23pm On Jun 26, 2017

Welcome home bro.

Btw, what's it with the low traffic and views these days on our forum.

Fix this asap mr Seun, God be your strength.

Lalasticlala, Mynd44

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Properties › Re: Understanding The Meaning Of Plots, Acres & Hectares In Figures by Explorers(m): 7:24am On Jun 26, 2017

Cool

Travel › Re: Collection Of Winter Photos In My City. by Explorers(m): 5:02am On Jun 26, 2017*

VickyRotex:
Hahahahaha Memories.

I've experienced it now o.

The snow is beautiful when you look outside, but when you have to dig your way through, just so you can pass, you'll wish for Summer.

But honestly, with the 2 Winter seasons I've experienced here, I kinda love Winter over Summer. I'm weird like that

Btw, where has Amefrica been?

Lol....Even though ive not experienced it, but seeing it on screens, i can say winter is beautiful.

Most especially seeing winter on the mountains, landscapes, woods and like that.

Always look beautiful on my screen from naija grin

Though one can freeze, it disturbs activities, schedules, going out, travelling, driving, the storm can take power out and so on.

Hope to see and experience it someday sa.

Amefrica deactivated sometimes ago and came back as Amefricaa, but last seen June 18. May be kinda busy
https://www.nairaland.com/amefricaa

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Travel › Re: Collection Of Winter Photos In My City. by Explorers(m): 3:29pm On Jun 25, 2017

VickyRotex:
The cold is that serious?? it even kills? oh nooo..... you guys are really trying..... Enjoy it while it last, and keep diving into the snow ....

Uve seen it and experienced it now se grin

Crime › Re: Graphic Photos Of A Woman Battered By Her Husband by Explorers(m): 3:19pm On Jun 25, 2017

Too bad.

No viewers

But whats going on huh

Foreign Affairs › Re: 140 Burnt To Death In Pakistan As They Scoop Fuel From Overturned Tanker(Photos) by Explorers(op): 11:31am On Jun 25, 2017*

Nearby villagers ran toward the overturned tanker with jerrycans to take the leaking fuel, according to officials.

A loudspeaker atop a local mosque alerted villagers to the leaking fuel, and scores raced to the site with jerrycans, said Rana Mohammad Salim, deputy commissioner of Bahawalpur.

Police tried to cordon off the area but were overwhelmed by the villagers who pushed through to reach the truck.

Eyewitnesses said about 30 motorcycles that had carried villagers to the accident site lay in charred ruins nearby.

Eight other vehicles were destroyed, they said.Many of the bodies were burned beyond recognition, said Naseer, and will require DNA tests to be identified.

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Foreign Affairs › 140 Burnt To Death In Pakistan As They Scoop Fuel From Overturned Tanker(Photos) by Explorers(op): 11:29am On Jun 25, 2017*

At least 129 people were killed and around 140 injured in a fire that broke out after an oil tanker overturned in central Pakistan and crowds rushed to collect fuel.

The tragedy came one day before Pakistan was due to begin Eid ul-Fitr celebrations marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, with many roads crowded as people travel home for the holidays.

Images of the crash showed rising flames and a thick plume of smoke, along with charred vehicles.

The crash occurred near the town of Ahmedpur East, 416 miles south of the capital Islamabad.

Some 140 people were wounded, including 40 in critical condition, said Mohammad Baqar, an official with local rescue services, adding that the toll was expected to rise.

http://m.gulfnews.com/news/asia/pakistan/oil-tanker-explodes-killing-more-than-140-in-pakistan-1.2048818

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4636768/Overturned-oil-tanker-explodes-Pakistan-killing-120.html

Lalasticlala, Mynd44

Autos › Re: Registered Mercedes Benz E320 2002 For Sale by Explorers(m): 7:44am On Jun 25, 2017

kingreign:
Explain this bro!

You are the one making a mistake here bro, his plate says

APP 347 EH

You ran APP 374 EH

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Autos › Re: Registered Mercedes Benz E320 2002 For Sale by Explorers(m): 6:09am On Jun 25, 2017

Cool.

This benz......

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Education › Re: What's The Correct Pronunciation Fork? by Explorers(op): 3:56pm On Jun 24, 2017

Lalasticlala

Education › What's The Correct Pronunciation Fork? by Explorers(op): 11:58am On Jun 24, 2017

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Business › Re: Top 10 Busiest Container Seaport In The World. by Explorers(op): 11:17am On Jun 24, 2017

iamexcelblog:
It has nothing to do with population bro. If not, Africa should be topping the chart after Asia!

It has everything to do with productivity and initiative.

An apt example of this is when I hear people say that Biafra is landlocked and will never succeed. Many countries in Africa have unlimited supply and access of SEA. What did they do with it?

I was surprised Netherlands was not there. This is a very small country but one of the worlds top food and agro exporter... After USA and CHINA.

My point is that its not much about population. You can have the population and still be messed up. e.g Nigeria.

Netherlands is 11th on the list, 50 busiest seaports.

Science/Technology › Re: World's Largest Cargo Ship That Can Carry 21,000 Containers Launched(Photos) by Explorers(op): 10:10am On Jun 24, 2017*

Emusan:
This one is bigger than MAERSK LINE built in Malaysia.

Length: 370m

Height: 60m

which I thought in the next 50years no ocean liner will ever come close to it.

When we talk about technology, nothing holds a record for a long time.

Dont be surprised that in another 2-3years, another giant will be launched.

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Business › Re: Top 10 Busiest Container Seaport In The World. by Explorers(op): 6:59am On Jun 24, 2017

melodyogonna:
why only asian countries??

The thing weak me o....

Maybe ayamconfidence, cfcman, rich4god, wristbangle, ichommy, funjosh can explain better.

Business › Re: Top 10 Busiest Container Seaport In The World. by Explorers(op): 6:57am On Jun 24, 2017

iamexcelblog:
I just weak for this nation.

Get up bro, we're getting there someday.

Even the United States, Europe countries are not on the list.

I checked top 50 busiest seaport, we have only three African countries taking three postitions on the list, South Africa, Morocco and Egypt.

Europe is taking about 15 positions.

United states took 5 positions.

Asia took over 25 positions.

Business › Re: Top 10 Busiest Container Seaport In The World. by Explorers(op): 6:35am On Jun 24, 2017

10. Port of Tianjin, China(13.8million).

Formerly known as the Port of Tanggu, is the largest port in Northern China and the main maritime gateway to Beijing.

Tianjin Port handled 500 million tonnes of cargo and over 13 million TEU of containers a year making it the world's largest port throughput tonnage and container.

The port trades with more than 600 ports in 180 countries and territories around the world.

It is served by over 115 regular container lines and run by 60 liner companies, including all the top 20 liners.

Business › Re: Top 10 Busiest Container Seaport In The World. by Explorers(op): 6:25am On Jun 24, 2017

Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates(15.5million)

The port is yet another star-studded attraction to the emirate of Dubai, of the United Arab Emirates.

The port has recorded a TEU-handling of over 15 million a year.

Business › Re: Top 10 Busiest Container Seaport In The World. by Explorers(op): 6:21am On Jun 24, 2017

Port of Guangzhou, China(17.09million)

The nation’s busiest port in its Southern part, the port of Guangzhou caters for its namesake city.

It’s a primary port for general transit and core shipping activities carried out in the surrounding provinces along with helping marine activities in the delta of the River Pearl.

Handling over 17 million containers a year.

Business › Re: Top 10 Busiest Container Seaport In The World. by Explorers(op): 6:13am On Jun 24, 2017

Port of Qingdao, China(17.3million).

The port of Qingdao caters for the province of Qingdao, located near the River Yellow.

The port is well-known for handling bulk carrier (dry-bulk) vessels, with its handling figures, crossing over 17 million TEUs.

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