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Gaming / Re: What Game Are You Currently Playing? by Gamine(f): 6:33pm On Nov 10, 2010
Azanor:

I like to form "Retro RPG Gamer" but more often than not, it's becuase my system can't handle the really heavy modern stuff.

LOL!
Don't worry the 'Modern' stuff is just stuff cheesy

Speaking of 'Modern', Anyone on COD:BO?
Jokes Etc / Re: The Trouble Of Visiting The Rich People by Gamine(f): 2:01pm On Nov 09, 2010
Funny.
TV/Movies / Re: The X Factor 2010 (who's Watching) by Gamine(f): 10:04pm On Nov 07, 2010
It's not about the singing! Katie constantly puts XFactor in the News, why would they send her home! lol
Never really liked TreyC but atleast She made Top Ten, got exposure, money, fine clothes, lace-front peruvian hair. e.t.c
she can return to her boyfriend now.
TV/Movies / Re: The X Factor 2010 (who's Watching) by Gamine(f): 11:51pm On Nov 06, 2010
Skidoc:

^^^not about voting. I'm basing it on what I hear people say. Only black men seem to fancy her. grin

Well she is dating a 'white' dude, some must fancy her,
but sadly, Guys carry no weight in voting.
Politics / Re: Seismic Activity (earthquake Or Volcano) Ongoing In Nigeria And Chad by Gamine(f): 11:48pm On Nov 06, 2010
Well this is definitely something to watch.
RSOE has been updated now.
TV/Movies / Re: The X Factor 2010 (who's Watching) by Gamine(f): 11:07pm On Nov 06, 2010
Skidoc:

The majority of UK don't think so.

Doesn't matter.

Voting power lies in the Judges hands, and none of them thinks she has the X-Factor
plus they don't want another Alexandra Burke
TV/Movies / Re: The X Factor 2010 (who's Watching) by Gamine(f): 11:00pm On Nov 06, 2010
Treyc is DEFINITELY the finest girl on the Xfactor now

The best performances tonight,

Matt
Paijie
and
Treyc

Simon is starting to annoy me, this is definitely one of the worst nights ever.
Politics / Re: Volcanic Eruption In Benue State Nigeria by Gamine(f): 5:45pm On Nov 06, 2010
Wow. I can't believe how ignorant people are  shocked
Culture / Re: Uneme: My Tribe, IS NOT Going Extinct ANYMORE! by Gamine(f): 11:42pm On Nov 05, 2010
texazzpete:

You've kept at this for far longer than i thought you would. That's a good thing in my books.
With luck you'll marry a strapping Uneme lad and produce 5 Uneme kids who will jabber all day in the Uneme Language grin


LMAO

Go away jo, don't you know its harder when I'm 'in love' with a Yoruba man.
wahala dey o. cheesy
Food / Re: Whale In Lagos(with Pics) by Gamine(f): 11:37pm On Nov 05, 2010
What is wrong in people trying to eat?? undecided
Why the brouhaha over this.

Whales are now sacred creatures?? undecided
But some here will open their mouth to eat Dog meat.
Literature / Re: Which Books/Novels Are You Currently Reading? by Gamine(f): 11:33pm On Nov 05, 2010
Who fears Death - Nnedi Okorafor

A Science Fiction piece you should really pick up AND read.
Culture / Re: Uneme: My Tribe, IS NOT Going Extinct ANYMORE! by Gamine(f): 11:28pm On Nov 05, 2010
Obiagu1:

Going extinct? It’s a bit confusing. Are Uneme people dying off, or being wiped out (annihilated) by others, or are they being transformed to other people?
If they are being transformed, what are they being transformed into? Bini, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo.

Extinct. . well, its more about the culture than the people.
Many are dying off ofcourse, but the main issue is about them being
Transformed. .lol, Assimilated (being the politically correct term) yes they are,
Yoruba. . .more so than others, but the cultures which border them on the North,
have had some influence. Many youths also prefer to speak 'Bini'

I remember my mum only recently talking about her primary school friend who married a Yoruba man,
and was going to visit her in another country. .
''. . .She can hardly speak Uneme, She's Yoruba now''

isale_gan2:

I am so proud of what you've done. I think we have a great culture and rich history as Africans and should prioritise preserving it. I know there are people that simply don't care. We won't pay them any mind.

-Isale Gangan

I'm afraid I'm not doing enough,
but I'm glad I have been able to raise awareness so far.
Thanks
Politics / Re: What Is Your Opinion On Capitalism? by Gamine(f): 2:45am On Nov 04, 2010


Read this ---> http://blackagendareport.com/?q=content/existential-crisis-us-capitalism

and read, Martin Jacques - When China Rules the World.

Capitalism is a major failure.

I really like that the topic has moved to the Nigerian context,
and this posts raises valid points, this has to be etched into our mindsets


I guess this original poster to this post did not intend it to be narrowed down to Nigeria, but since most of us are Nigerians lets do so.

1. People give examples with Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark. USA, China, UAE, Britain, Canada and Japan. These countries are practicing variant forms of mixed economies. That is to say, they are neither capitalists nor socialists. They just do what suit their citizens and their country as a whole.

2. The problem with Nigerian theorists, such as the ones on this forum is that they look so much on other succesful countries as models, without considering whether their system will be suitable to Nigeria, with all its dynamics. If travelling by boat is the fastest way in country AA, lets implement it in country BB without considering if coutry BB has rivers or if it is a mere desert

3.  Fela, the legendary musician was once asked what economic system best suited Africa. He said capitalism, socialism, communism dont suit Africa, what suits Africa is Africanism, which is Africans doing what works for them. In the case of Nigeria, Nigeria doing what works for her.

4. One needs to look at most of the laws in Nigeria, for instance taxation law, insurance policies and so many other things all copied verbatim from the British ones, thereby creating conflicts with our internal natural system

5. USA is successful and it doesnt practice the same system with Sweden. Sweden is successful and it doesnt practice the same system with Britain. Britain is successful and it doesnt practice the same system with China. China is successful and it doesnt practice the same system with Saudi Arabia.

7. Why can't Nigerian theorists stop using words like socialism, capitalism, state capitalism, communism, etc. and start talking of Nigerianism?
Religion / Re: Idinrete: Can You Tell Me More About Ifa ? by Gamine(f): 12:56pm On Nov 03, 2010
I like M Nwankwo's take on Spirits and Herbs,
I have an Uncle who is both a Pastor and 'Nutritionist'
Through his help, I'm using herbs to treat a particular ailment I have.
I think Christians most especially need to give up the 'it is devilish' talks
these things are real and true.

About Animals, So perhaps its true that Dogs can see ghosts!
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-489031.0.html
Literature / Re: Which Books/Novels Are You Currently Reading? by Gamine(f): 12:37pm On Nov 03, 2010
The New Book of Shiatsu -- Paul Lundberg
Politics / Re: What Is Your Opinion On Capitalism? by Gamine(f): 10:59pm On Nov 02, 2010
It's weird this comes up now, having a discussion with my uncle on this, just hours ago. (Comm Vs Cap) ism
MY opinion, Capitalism is Evil, Making Man worse than he already was.

Everything else I wanted to say, has been said! at this point cheesy
Gaming / Re: What Game Are You Currently Playing? by Gamine(f): 8:59pm On Nov 02, 2010
Show off ^^
cheesy
Culture / Re: Uneme: My Tribe, IS NOT Going Extinct ANYMORE! by Gamine(f): 8:58pm On Nov 02, 2010
The Edo lingua Franca has largely been the 'Bini' tongue, because Lingua franca is usually the language of the more influential
I know, many who speak Bini and Uneme, because they wanted to live in the 'city'
My mum's Uneme town, Unemenekhua, was largely influenced by the nearby Yorubas, so Ligua franca in that area became Yoruba, and some people, actually 'became' Yoruba
But yeah, I figure these days, Pidgin is cutting across every area.

I do know that these our languages are getting wiped out, I can hardly speak myself,
but I'm beginning to learn, I think It's up to us to actually take a stand and do something,
before these things turn to relics like so many others.
It's really sad that all people want to do now is speak Oyinbo pass Oyinbo.

We will survive.

@Erionose,

Enlighten me.
Celebrities / Re: Fela Slept With Me More Than His Other 27 Wives - Kevwe by Gamine(f): 11:03pm On Nov 01, 2010
Of Course they all knew that, how is this news??  undecided

Aloy+Emeka:

How did you meet Fela?
I used to take food to an uncle of mine known as Gabriel Okpaku. He had a studio. I would take the food to him there. One day, when I got to the studio, he locked me in the dark room and walked away, leaving me in company with Fela, who was visiting him at the time. I had sex with Fela that day. Later, Fela said he wouldn't like me to live in the same house as his boys in the Mosalasi area. He took me to his first wife, Remi, who was Femi's mother. The first day I saw her, I was shocked because she was very light and her hair was as long as that of a white woman. Fela left me in her care and asked her to take care of me. I told her everything about myself and she said that if I should take her word and be like a daughter to her, there would not be any problem.


She sang a different tune in the book, and her memory then was FRESH.
She carried her legs to his house.



Was it on the same day that Fela's mother was killed?

Yes, the soldiers killed his mother on that day. They came in with arms and were prepared to kill everybody in sight. Immediately they started shooting, I went to hide in the toilet. But they found me and beat the hell out of me. I saw them go upstairs to Fela's mother and carry her. At that point, I was in pains and half-conscious. But I knew they threw her downstairs. They were really determined to kill.

Either she is lying or Fela is.
Forum Games / Re: Random Facts About Yourself (part 2) by Gamine(f): 10:03pm On Oct 30, 2010
I actually just realized this. . .

2hrs is the max amount of time I can spend around people in a day
without getting highly strung
Politics / Re: Tomb Art From Ancient Egypt: A Black African Civilization (pics) by Gamine(f): 9:55pm On Oct 30, 2010
Still so much to be learnt. . .
TV/Movies / Re: The X Factor 2010 (who's Watching) by Gamine(f): 9:42pm On Oct 30, 2010
Cher Loyd owned it! I have to admit, Singing one of my fave songs of all time!

But this person looks like a spirit, her performance was kinda fun


One direction will go far no matter what, You cannot win against teenage girls.

The others, BLERGH
Music/Radio / Re: What Are You Listening To Right Now? by Gamine(f): 4:06pm On Oct 27, 2010
jennykadry:

Just a dream--------- nelly

I love the song cool


[flash=454,344]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6O2ncUKvlg?fs=1"[/flash]

I just saw it on the telly today, Had to rewind to watch it twice!
I LOVE IT!
Music/Radio / Re: Which Song Is Playing In Your Head At This Moment by Gamine(f): 3:59pm On Oct 27, 2010
I can't believe it but its stuck in my head

Soldier Boy's Turn my Swag on and Keri Hilson's version
Religion / Re: Ifa Orisa Religion - Is This Our True Identity: Our True Religion by Gamine(f): 3:56pm On Oct 27, 2010
I only just read the thread from the beginning, lots of things are beginning to make sense. . .
Hopefully, I will come back with something insightful. . . .
Gaming / Re: Finally Hacked My Ps3 To Play Copied Games! by Gamine(f): 3:51pm On Oct 27, 2010
LOL!
TV/Movies / Re: What Series Are You Watching Now? by Gamine(f): 3:32pm On Oct 27, 2010
This year's ANTM cycle is the funniest, WTH!
lol!
Culture / Re: Why Do Africans Have Foreign Names? by Gamine(f): 3:31pm On Oct 27, 2010
Gemma11:

Some people are actually given these names at birth and all names mean something.

Yes. all names mean 'Something'
That's not the issue though.
Travel / Re: Nigerians In The Diaspora Would You Move Back Home ? by Gamine(f): 3:26pm On Oct 27, 2010
^^^

At first glance, I thought this was V.I

@poster, Home is where the heart is.
Celebrities / Re: Im Fed Up Of "White" Nollywood Actresses by Gamine(f): 3:21pm On Oct 27, 2010
Funny.
I met two Latvians last night. .

Anyways I can't resist a cute baby. . .awww embarassed
Travel / Re: Africa's Most Beautiful City In Pics by Gamine(f): 3:18pm On Oct 27, 2010
I can't find my area here ooh

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