20 facts about pope francis

1. Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born Dec 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, one of five children born to an Italian railway worker and his wife.
2. His father, Mario Jorge, emigrated to Argentina from the Piedmont region of Italy.
3. He speaks Italian, German and Spanish fluently, in addition to a smattering of English, French and Portuguese. He can also speak a bit of the Piedmontaise dialect too.
4. He lost part of his lung to infection as a youth.
5. He is a fan of the tango. "I love tango and I used to dance when I was young," he told Francesca Ambrogetti and Sergio Rubin, the authors of his 2010 biography El Jesuita.
6. He had a girlfriend. "She was one of a group of friends I went dancing with. But then I discovered my religious vocation," he said to Ambrogetti and Rubin.
7. He worked as a bouncer in a Buenos Aires bar to earn money as a student.
8. He is a passionate fan of San Lorenzo Football Club, his local team. They were the first Argentine team to win the domestic double, in 1972.
9. His favourite painting is The White Crucifixion, painted by Marc Chagall in 1938. The painting shows Jesus being crucified on the cross, wearing a prayer shawl as a symbol that he is Jewish. The painting originally showed a soldier with a swastika on his armband burning down a synagogue.
10. His favourite film is Babette's Feast, a 1987 Danish drama directed by Gabriel Axel.

11. He studied philosophy at the Catholic University of Buenos Aires and also has a master's degree in Chemistry from the University of Buenos Aires.
12. He was a teacher of literature, psychology, philosophy and theology before becoming the Archbishop of Buenos Aires.
13. He is the co-author of "Sobre el Cielo y la Tierra (On Heaven and Earth)", which can be purchased for Kindle.
14. He was previously Archbishop of Buenos Aires, from 1998 to 2013. He was known during this time to try and set an example for others, eschewing the extravagant robes of his position for the humble robes of a simple priest.
15. He used public transport rather than taxis or a chauffeured car to get around and lived in a small flat with an older priest and made all his own meals, despite having access to the Archbishop's quarters and a chef.
16. He was made a Cardinal by John Paul II in 2001.
17. During the 2005 conclave in which he was runner up, he was reportedly the victim of a smear campaign by other, more liberal members of the Jesuit order, who claimed that he never smiled.
18. He travelled to the conclave in Rome on an economy flight.
19. Francis is the first non-European pope since Gregory III, who was born in modern-day Syria and elected in 731.
20. He is apparently not Francis I but Pope Francis. Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi explains: "It will become Francis I after we have a Francis II." Pope John Paul I, the last pope to affix a 'I', decided to attach it himself.

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is Azonto evil? Some people say its demonic...

Azonto is a dance craze originating alongside Korean chocolate bars and Kofi Annan in the gold coast of Ghana. The trend has snowballed, chiefly resulting from a viral video of tightly clad, masked dancers introducing their feverish hand moves to the smiling streets of London. A product of Ghanaian traditional music and hip hop dancing combined, Azonto is a contender alongside shuffling and the Gangnam trot for the title dance of the decade, but here are a few aspects of the caper that may seem surprising.

Domestic dancing

There seems to be a trend towards lampooning the banal in the biggest dance crazes nowadays, from Gangnam style’s horse-trot to the (too-often) office-based antics of the Harlem Shake. Azonto falls squarely in line, with the trademark hand movements supposedly mimicking everyday activities. Popular moves include washing clothing by hand, calling out to a pretty lady, making a phone call, and even boxing the haters.

‘Prostitution music’

The controversy surrounding any hip-thrusting dance craze is almost to be expected. At the 10th anniversary celebrations of the African University College of Communication in Accra, Ghanaian traditional musician Azonko Simpi brought to our attention the origin of the word ‘azonto’ as originally meaning a wayward girl, and has since declined to do further workshops on the topic. In Ghanaian ghetto slang, the word can also be interpreted as ‘ugly.’ Ironic, given the abundance of the genre’s current popularity.

More than a dance

The world-famous dance has seen usage in situations further and further away from the streets and dance floors. A London based football trainer has started using Azonto to encourage African ladies to attend his gym and has subsequently adapted it to suit a variety of situations, from PE classes to hen nights. Ghanaian footballer Asamoah Gyan celebrates his goals with an Azonto shuffle. A sanitised version of the dance called ‘Chrizonto’ is practiced by some church-goers and even participants in musical funeral processions.

Nothing new, really

Modern software allows musicians to create a whole variety of new possibilities that would be prohibitively difficult, complex or expensive to record using actual musicians. But even with a plethora of new virtual options to pump out hits, it seems that popular songs still follow a fairly simple musical structure. The catchy beat of Azonto may take its roots from timeless African rhythms, but the basic chord progression is the exact same as parts of a number of famed global hits, including Twist ‘n Shout by The Beatles, La Bamba by Richie Valens, Wild Thing by The Troggs, You Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC, Louie Louie by The Kingsmen and Walking On Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves, to name a few.

Not alone

While Azonto still presides upon the throne of African dance crazes, all good pelvic thrusts must come to an end. Fortunately for booty-shakers worldwide, Africa’s known natural penchant for song and dance has supplied the coming demand with some equally exciting alternatives waiting in the wings. Oliver Twist, a song and dance style by Nigerian DJ D’banj, currently races ahead of Azonto in popularity and describes an insatiable desire for more women. Bobaraba from Ivory Coast appears to focus all movement on the view from behind the dancer. Ghana’s Amanda dancing is known as the “African Salsa”, while Nigerian Etighi’s moves have dancers hanging over their feet in a rigid posture, bearing close resemblance to the classic robot dance. And perhaps the most self-explanatory dance form, Soukous, takes its name from a French word meaning ‘to shake’.

Source: http://african.howzit.msn.com/africa-entertainment/5-things-you-didn%E2%80%99t-know-about-azonto#image=1

This terrorist group jumped to the forefront of the battle against Islamist terrorists in North Africa, when it kidnapped a French family from Cameroon. But who is this group? How did it start? And what role did Nigeria’s faction fighting have in its emergence? Here are 10 facts about Boko Haram.

Who is Boko Haram?

Boko Haram is the name of a large Islamist group fighting in northern Nigeria. Its aim is to establish an independent Islamic state under Sharia law. But this is only partially accurate. The group’s proper name is Jamā'atu Ahlis Sunnah Lādda'awatih wal-Jihad (People Committed to the Propagation of the Prophet's Teachings and Jihad). ‘Boko Haram’ was a dismissive name given by neighbours of the sect in its early years and means “Western Education Is Forbidden” in the Hausa language; alluding to the group’s hard-line belief that Western ideas, particularly from British colonialism, have turned Muslims away from the virtues of Islam.

How Boko Haram Got Started

The group originally formed in 2002 as a breakaway sect that eventually moved to a rural village, where it planned to run its own Sharia-based society. A conflict over fishing rights there soon involved the police, who were disarmed by the sect. Nigeria’s military cracked down brutally, killing most of the group. The survivors regrouped and started a new Islamic order, which grew thanks to broad unemployment and the charismatic leadership of Mohammed Yusuf.

Boko Haram Takes Its Gloves Off

In 2009 the group became more radical - Yusuf ordered the assassination of a critical local Muslim cleric. Another confrontation with police led to a riot and brutal state crackdown, leaving Yusuf and many followers dead. But the group soon emerged again, this time under the leadership of Yusuf’s right-hand man Abubakar Shekau. The event also saw members make contact with other Islamist groups, who helped train and arm the sect. Their violent retribution was soon blanketed by media and politicians as under Boko Haram

North/South Frictions

The Islamism of Boko Haram is just a part of the story. Nigeria suffers from incredible factional fighting, particularly between the North and South. The North was an Islamic state since the early 19th century - this changed when the British forced the two parts into a single colony during the early 1900s. A major flashpoint is between the northern Islamic Fulani and southern Christian Berom tribes. The Berom have been accused of attacking the Fulani with government assistance, including cannibalism. There were also the Jos riots, centring around a Nigerian city in the middle of the country - this escalated to a conflict between 2001 and 2004 that left over 50,000 people dead. Such events have often been cited by Boko Haram leadership as justification for its own brutal campaigns.

The Role Of Nigeria’s Police And Military

Though Boko Haram has plenty of blood on its hands, many also blame the police and military for adding to the fire. During the 2009 crackdown, the sect’s leader Mohammed Yusuf was dead within hours of his capture - police claim he was shot while escaping, but evidence suggest he was executed. The police and military also executed dozens of people without trial, often on the flimsy accusations of other religious groups which would usually get the slain person’s property as a reward. In other words, it turned into a witch hunt. Both police and military forces have been accused of torture and executions across Nigeria - from Niger Delta militants in the South to Northern sects like Boko Haram. Women and children have not been spared and the guilt of a person is rarely determined. The forces are also known for being very corrupt and police chiefs running their own fiefdoms are not uncommon.

The Role Of Nigeria’s Government

Though Nigeria’s government has cast itself as a hapless victim of Islamic terrorism, it is anything but. Prosecutions of security forces committing murder and torture are practically non-existent. Political opportunism is also quite common: Nigeria’s president, Goodluck Jonathan, has often accused Boko Haram of being strongly tied to groups such as al-Qaeda, a claim that until recently has been false. He has used this as a means to convince countries such as the U.S. and Britain to send financial aid, downplaying the significant role regional politics have played in forming such factions. Jonathan has also repeatedly accused the power elite in Nigeria’s north of controlling Boko Haram, even though experts agree that this is a complete fabrication. Political rivals have been arrested under flimsy charges that they were tied to the Islamists.

The Crimes Of Boko Haram

Boko Haram, though, is no saintly organisation. Its hard-line views have led to many attacks and executions. The group targets Christians and Muslims alike, though it has a special liking for attacking police and military forces. These attacks have occurred several times a week, if not daily, since 2010. It has also killed children and blown up schools, not to mention medical personnel, religious buildings, sports venues, people playing cards games - the list goes on. The group does not limit its forms of violence either: kidnappings, car bombs, suicide bombers, drive-by shootings and beheadings all form part of its repertoire. But the biggest problem is distinguishing between violence orchestrated by Boko Haram and other factions.

Who Is and Isn’t Boko Haram?

Practically every bombing, gun attack and kidnapping is attributed to Boko Haram by Nigeria’s government. In reality it is not so clear-cut. For example, a foiled plot to bomb a church turned out not to be by the group, but by a rival Christian faction. Likewise, Boko Haram has not claimed responsibility for some kidnappings and events such as the recent execution of polio vaccinators. Criminal gangs have also used Boko Haram to disguise their own illegal activities. Late last year the group Human Rights Watch estimated that nearly 3,000 people have died in this conflict since 2009, yet noted that state security forces were as responsible for executions as Boko Haram. Several splinter Islamist groups have also surfaced, orchestrating attacks that are usually pinned on Boko Haram without any proof.

Going To War With The West

The Islamist sect has largely not targeted Western interests - Boko Haram has been violently active in Nigeria since 2009, but only rose to international attention when it bombed a U.N. building in 2011. Since then its focus on non-Nigerian targets have largely been kidnappings, of which there have been several. Most recently a French family was abducted by the group and in 2011 its fighters captured two British and Italian men - both died when British special forces tried to rescue them. The group has also been linked to the kidnapping or murders of French, German, Chinese and Indian foreigners. But despite claims to the contrary, Boko Haram’s links with other Islamist terror groups only became galvanised when French forces entered Mali. Since then the group has placed a lot more focus on international targets.

A Chance For Peace?

One thing that almost universally agreed on is that there is no chance that Boko Haram and Nigeria’s government will make peace. Setting aside the decades of ill-will felt by the country’s North towards the South, Nigeria’s rulers are not making it easy. In 2012 a cleric mediating talks between the sect and government withdrew, accusing the government of insincerity. Boko Haram, though a singular large group, is also very disparate. Organised into numerous cells, there is no guarantee that what one part of the group agrees to will be supported by the rest. Last year a Boko Haram commander proposed peace talks with the government, but nothing came of this because there was no indication that he spoke for the entire organisation.

http://african.howzit.msn.com/10-facts-about-boko-haram#image=1

acidtalk: Nigeria has roughly 2,000 artiste and more than 80% of that number all own record labels yet they are still signed

Did u count Tonto Dikeh? Abeg, naija get more that 200,000 artistes.

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ACN 2 points

ACN Akeredolu has fallen my hand. He is not prepared for governance. PDP Olusola Oke even performs better!

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