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DrAkpa:
It's extremely difficult to get paper in Norway compared to Brazil and chilly

I have a cousin who is a Norwegian citizen.

Sonofgod1990:
Where are you from

Delta

Host78:
It's hard to compress a lifetime into a few hours.

And this is what the movie hoped to achieve: capture the whole life journey of the legend into a few hours.

Hence it was fast paced. A few missing pieces that leaves you desiring to know more about Michael Jackson.

You do will not see his development properly. The character development was mostly empty.

One aspect I would have loved to see is his relationship. As a star Micheal probably have more female admirers than anyone else.

How did he deal with those fans? We saw very little except for a girl, who was not actually his girlfriend.

Also you'll almost learn nothing new from the movie about Michael Jackson. Which begs the question, why create a biopic at all?

But something that really stood out to me most is the portrayal of Micheal Jackson's father.

He played a very central role in the movie and no doubt in Micheal Jackson's life and career.

And so I really do not understand why they tried to paint him as this cold and almost devilish figure.

At some point, his father figure role was almost designed to make you hate him and only love the mother.

But I don't think he is the villain of this story but instead a hero.

He was a mere factory worker and wanted his children to end up better than him.

"if you do not work hard, there's every guarantee that you'll end up right here in this small town as a factory worker. Now would you want that?"

He pushed the kids to be good at something. Not many fathers can see their kids and see the future ahead.

More so, actually push them to fly when the odds are stacked against them.

How a steel factory worker trained 5 boys to become the greatest music bands ever showed someone who deeply cared about his children more than a strict and wicked father.

Of course he could have pampered them like the mother and let them go to school, then join one of the boys in the hood and become nothing.

And it's so sad that towards the end of the movie, they try to portray him as the villain when everyone suddenly turned on him simply because they are now rich.

I mean, he built everything from the ground up. Mr Jackson not only gave the world micheal Jackson, he did the job of moulding him, shaping him up and developing his talent.

And worst still, every night when other fathers are too tired from work, he gathers the boys to practice.

That's not hate. That's tough love.

Another thing I love is the young man who played micheal Jackson. While you can clearly see the mimics in his moves, I think he did very well.

Overall, I think it's a good movie, worth watching but you'll learn nothing new from it.

And that's another angle, it tells you nothing new about the legend.

As a biopic we expect to see the legend in a different light, see aspects of his journey probably gathered from family members and close associates.

But the movie is more or less based on publicly available info. It's like watching what you already know.

There's absolutely nothing to learn new from the movie if you already read a few articles about the singer before.

Much time was spent rather on the making of his music videos such as thriller, beat it and wanna be Startin something.

In this regard, the movie actually lack substance.

There are so many direction this could have gone. I wonder why the dynamic between his father becomes the central role of the movie.

I'm not buying it that his father is bad or terrible.

Any human will be happy to have such a father who not only see them as other kids but as stars.

But not only see them as stars. That's the easier part and every father and mother think their kids are special.

But how many actually take the extra step to put that belief into work? How many fathers today will buy music instruments from their "factory" labor salary, come back from work and make their kids practice even when tired and exhausted?

How many will take their kids around town to book them for gigs, stay up while they play and look for ways to improve them?

Yes, he did beat them. But beating is not killing them. Little discipline goes a long way.

And I think this is a central role to almost any great person in history.

Serena Williams father was also strict with his children in their biopic. And like Micheal Jackson's father, he took his girls to practice regularly even when they don't want to.

He book their games as well finding as many opportunities for them as he could so they can shine.

Sorry Hollywood, but I'm not buying the idea that Jackson was a terrible father to his kids.

There was nothing new to tell about Micheal because we already know almost everything about him. He lived in the spotlight. Anything he does becomes news, that's why the movie had nothing new to portray about him.

tensazangetsu20:
In order of what I will choose chile, Brazil. Honestly I rather stay in Nigeria than go to Norway. The Norwegian language isn’t easy to learn and it’s extremely difficult to get a job there.

I learnt Scandinavian countries have the highest standard of living in the world, how come Norway is not on your list? Besides, English is widely spoken in Norway.

Decryptor:
The North is taking note! They will make a very strong statement in 2027!!

The north don turn to Iran wey dey so so dey make strong statement.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Sonofgod1990:
Edited: really! I thought they freed the woman last time

Na to just divide this country make everybody go their own way o. This country is gone.

Sonofgod1990:
How about the wife
Is she still in the captivity?

Edited: Still in captivity

Sonofgod1990:
If they might have released him as you said. How could they have made money from the business

If they really wanted to make money from the general's family they should have provided him with his medications so he doesn't die in captivity. Now he's dead and they've released the body. They should eat it. Bunch of animals!

They should have eaten the body since they refused him getting treatment for his diabetes and HBP.

Mr. RandDigital go soon come dey jump up and down dey cry for this thread. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 🤣🤣

Olatunji1929:
They are foolish and murderer

This your grammar is something else. 🤣🤣🤣

In other words, he's saying that Nigeria can't be saved. We have been calling on God to save Nigeria from the days of Lord Lugard till now and nothing has happened, instead the situation is deteriorating. Let's just divide this country into 5 and let each region go their separate ways abeg.

Sunnyadius:
How Long Will Doris Ogala Persist In Self-Deception?
...The court will deliver its final judgment on October 28 in the cyberstalking case involving Doris Ogala and the DPP

Further to the recent online comments made by Doris Ogala, the court has reportedly dismissed the case filed by Chris Okafor against her. A witness stated that Doris Ogala seems to be in a state of oblivion and when she becomes aware of the situation, she will likely face the music

Doris Ogala recently took to her online platform to announce that the Federal High Court in Ikoyi has dismissed the lawsuit between her and the DPP; additionally, Justice Aluko's court adjourned the case, which was slated for judgment on June 9, due to Doris Ogala's ill health

The law must take swift and strict action against Doris Ogala for disregarding legal procedures, given her assertion that medical admission prevents her from attending trial.
Doris Ogala was seen demonstrating against the government's poor governance in Abia State just three days ago, so the question arises as to why the law is being so gentle with her

By October 28, the Federal Government must ensure the law is upheld in the cyberstalking charges against Doris Ogala, which will establish a valuable precedent to deter other individuals like Doris Ogala from perpetuating online blackmail and cyberbullying against innocent citizens.

Oga , is Doris Ogala's issue the problem of the country? Over 40 kids and their teachers are still in the judge suffering and you are here bringing a yeye topic. No let me curse you o.

eepeepook:
Left to me, I strongly believe PDP is paying these bandits to perpetrate all these. APC did the same to enter power. Now they want it back. Na Nigerians go lose either way. Buy guns. Forget the government. Protect yourselves.

Buy gun and police see am for your hand you are as good as dead. Remember Oghenemine Ogidi of Warri.

RandDigital:
Half of the 1000 Nigerians up for repatriation were living in SA illegally.

Dude, they should come back home . No matter how tough things may be with me nothing would make me think of going to South Africa of all places.

TheDepressed:
Finally somebody understands

That woman has cursed herself by getting pregnant for another man with her husband's dowry still on her head. If I were you I would punish her more by finding every way possible to avoid collecting the dowry. At the end it's either one strange sickness or something worse that would befall her.

TheDepressed:
Ps: I don't have pride but I am not expected to be angry over words from a stranger.

You cannot know me and my capabilities by living with me for years let alone over a scanty online conversation. I'm not an open book.

She was already cheating while you were together. She was waiting for you to slip and you did ( By slapping her).

saintopus:
She is in captivity, how come she was able to know what is going on regarding their situation?
Do they listen to news in captivity?

Just look at the way people are bashing you left, right and centre because you don't reason before you comment.

AlphaMale666:
There is nothing a guy can tell me, once I see a guy I knew get married, were no longer friends! For a guy to marry, it just shows you're a woman wrapper, a simp, and will do anything for female validation. As a guy, you should be afraid of married men. They can even go as low as wash women pants for them. They're born fools! Absolute lowlife people! Slaves to society! I spit on all married men's graves! You're all disgrace to manhood!

If you are the product of marriage then you're spitting on your father's and grandfather's graves.

HacheNoire:
The majority that appreciate the hardwork His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) is putting into the country!

The league of people history will always remember for standing tall and strong for the last demigod to walk the surface of the Earth!

God bless His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) and the entirety of Nollywood!

Words cannot express our appreciation for the immense support and promising never to disappoint the trust you have invested in the Great APC

I just dey pity you. All because of 30k monthly stipend.

sandra2025:
Fill up gas and leave it fallow. That's absurd.
You want it to explode.

It won't explode as along it is kept away from heat and exposure to heat from the sun.

To all those who voted in this monster of a government posterity will judge you all. And for that eediot Yakubu that helped to put us in this condition, I pray that God put his children and children's children in a far worse condition.

All these is just show off. They'd most likely end up in Valhalla after the group stage.

I'd rather eat akara laced with poo than see Kilumbu return to Aso Rock next year.

Depression is written all over the poor little creature. Release it immediately.

Attention: All APC members should go the nearest gas filling station with their membership cards and buy gas at subsidized rates N250 per kg.
This message is brought to you by emilokan and city boys movement.

You can find this kind of house only in the centre of excellence. ,🤣🤣🤣

wfjimmytobby:
There is this calm girl and decent I met about a year and half ago. We met and vibe then start about a week after we met.

She was loving real, not materialistic and very smart, this make me fall more for her..

She was in her final year in school when we meet and she didn’t let her studies affect our relationship. She was always active, infact she was more dedicated and active than me. So I made up my mind that after she is done with school and all I should be able to probably settle down with her.

So fast forward to a month ago, she suddenly changed. She stopped talking to me reply my messages and kept asking her what’s wrong she ain’t giving me any answer despite all my efforts..

Then after that she asked me to leave her alone…though she didn’t block me on her socials and she is not doing any suspicious it really shocking to me. For a girl that craves for my attention all this time and after have already start giving her my 100% she suddenly switch and wants me to leave her alone..

It really surprising and after I thought about everything the only wrong was that I do get mad at her if we had an appointment and she didn’t turn up that’s all..we didn’t even fight or argued much through out the time we were together…now in the situation the question is should I just give up on her and move on or I should give it more time hoping to get answers to what’s wrong…

Another guy - probably richer than you is already shining her congo. Let her be , just try and double your hustle.

Roseodd:
God bless you sir,I really appreciate your words of encouragement 🤲🤲🤲
I am ashamed to even tell someone or anybody how I lost 40 million naira last year.
I was gambling,I gambled everything away I was onto online and offline gambling

No offence sir, how did you make the 40M ? Was it through gambling?

Don't blame the yeye governor abeg. Where I come from they say " when you see a bricklayer drinking beer in the afternoon just know that a bag of cement is missing".😄😄😄

L1TTLE:
I discovered surveys and used it to pull out, but in the process I sold the expensive things I own to stay afloat. My phones, laptop, bike, worst thing that can happen to you while going through this is to have a partner that doesn't help you in any way, I have no family to help out and my girlfriend is one stingy self centered person, so I just went offline and stopped communicating with her and every other useless people in my life, some won't even pick your call, they're only friends when the going is good, I isolated and focused, started a fresh and look for new hustles, at the end na surveys help me, things started improving after a gruelling three months, it's not entirely over but I'm thankful for the experience I singlehandedly pull myself out of.

Can you give me a hint on how to go about this?