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Ahhhhhh! It Mygoldie! We'll take a shower,do a massage and probably go the whole nine yards!

lawyerchap:
It's very simple, this distinction between Nigeria and Naija.

Amos Adamu of the 'Cash for World Cup Hosting Votes' scandal is from Nigeria.

Mo'Cheddah, 18 year old singer/rapper who won the best video by a female artiste in the whole of Africa is an omo Naija.

Erastus Akingbola and Cecilia Ibru of the 'run this bank like my personal kiosk' saga are from Nigeria.

Stephanie Okereke and Genevieve Nnaji, some of the most recognizable faces on the continent are omo Naija.

Dipreye Alamieyesigha of the 'cross-dressing to escape from custody' fame is from Nigeria.

2Face Idibia, one of Africa's most decorated musicians is an omo Naija.


It's not rocket science to understand that young Nigerians have found a motherlode of nationalistic fervour in that name Naija albeit in a totally unexpected direction. It is a rallying cry for engendering a sense of belonging to our nation despite the fact that it has thoroughly failed us. Methinks, Dora should leverage the name Naija if she is truly serious about rebranding this country. We hear the South Africans going on about 'Mzanzi' all the time. no one has told them not to refer to their country by that name. And they have constant electricity too.

Guy,

All those in favour owe you a million dollars.

One POST that says it all.

Dry Joke! I didn't even laff.TWACK

slyfoxxjoe:
and mr igadtswag or whatever, your not even worthy of a response. pathetic fool

Opps! you just responded.

Too bad u r not making any more posts(that's if u r capable of keeping to your word).Was beginning to enjoy myself.

Anyway,everyone cant always share the same opinion so Here is Wishing u well in your future endeavors.

I'll pretend I didn't see your insult.

Omolola! i just popped in and I'm about taking u over.

ok! Lets go inside cos we may need some privacy!

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  NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA'
  NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA'
  NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA'
  NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA,NAIJA"                                            '

Where's the police? Or Dora who do you intend to use?

Dora:Tension777 and Slyfoxjoe.They are my  boys.Very loyal.

  Sergent:What! No wonder they here singing your praise.

Sergent:TENSHIORN!!!

Tension777: SIR

Sergent:FOXMAN!

Slyfoxjoe: SIR

Sergent: Report for duty.Make una go dey arrest anybody wey say 'Naija'.
               
               No collect shandy o.

slyfoxxjoe:
^^^ ok no probs u got personal by bragging bout your phd first incase u cant remember. on a lighter note these are some of the achivements of mrs dora and why i feel people like her should be listened to and not insulted. for Gods sake this woman nearly lost her life for that country and yall toungue lashin her like this?

ha ha ha.I like it when som peeps fink they have enuf ammunition in their pistol only to find out thier opposition uses an automatic.Sowie ehn.u drew out your sword first.it jus so happened that you got hit real bad.o de ka yin lara!

You guys r just pissing me off ryt now.EDUCATED BUT NOT EXPOSED.lemme tell you somfin when Dora looses this baseless fight the lot of u can go claim cameroun.or Niger or Chad, pick your choice,but jus make sure you leave Naija for awon Omo Naija!.Chikena!

^^^ I feeling the boy,feeling feeling the boy.***jus singing.tho I know u r not a boy***

slyfoxxjoe:
^^^ education is the pillar of every country. the reason nigeria is so messed up lets face is is becuz of education or rather the lack of it. a countries economy is strong becuz its people are educated or innovative enough to make money,spend it within the country and creating wealth for the nation. a countries political system is strong becuz the politicians are educated enough to rule properly and the people in turn are educated enough to revolt and protest against mis-governance. POOR EDUCATION AND ILLITERACY IS THE PROBLEM WITH AFRICA I CANNOT EMPHASIZE IT ENOUGH! if we cant start fixing the problem by properly pronouncing our own countries name proprly, i wonder when this nation will change.

I think some of your wires are touching.You have the ideas but you are just on the wrong lane.I'll attempt to cross you over sha.Do you have problems with the names LasGidi/Lag or Abj for Lagos and Abuja respectively. Do you?If No,then you're quite coming to your senses but if Yes,then your name 'SLYFOXXJOE' must be a representation of your stupidity and arrant illiteracy just as you purport that calling the name Naija makes us illiterate.You therefore have no business on this thread or nairaland for that matter.

I bet Dora has not given it a thot that her birth cert. reads Dorothy.

@tensor777 and slyfoxxjoe

lonewolf:
Ah, mumu dey sha. You are certainly entitled to your opinion. However, you are not entitled to you own facts.

And the fact is: anybody who is actually connected in anyway to contemporary Nigerian life (who isn’t a member of the political elite, and, thus, far removed from reality) knows that Nigerians have been referring to Nigeria as “Naija” for a long time now. While the heavy use of this phrase is relatively recent, it’s not as if it just started. For Nigerians in Nigeria, it’s probably used in a way to expedite conversation and keep things moving. For Nigerians abroad, it’s mostly used as a term of endearment by which they refer to Nigeria. So, it’s not uncommon to hear people on the streets of England or the U.S., for example, use the word in conversation. (Think: “When you dey go Naija?) Words like “Naija”, “Naij”, “Lasgidi” and “J-town” are obviously used to refer, affectionately, to places Nigerians, home and abroad, feel indelible connection to. Somewhat similar to Jamaicans referring to Jamaica as “Yard” or “J.A.”. Or People from Trinidad & Tobago referring to their home country as “Trini”.

To somehow equate this with illiteracy or vagrancy as you do is, quite frankly, idiotic. What exactly is the problem with Nigerians referring to their home nation as "Naija"? When somebody is able to answer this question intelligently, without resorting to senseless obfuscation, we'd take them serious.

You know what your problem is? It’s not that you are unintelligent – this is not in doubt. Your problem is that, despite the obvious limitations of your brain, you think you are intelligent – this is your problem.

You clearly have limited understanding of Nigerian culture and the Nigerian soul. This is why you would take offence to the fact that people refer to their home nation affectionately as “Naija”. Ironically, people like you, once in the U.S., have no problem with people from South Carolina saying they are from “South Cacchie”, or people from the Brooklyn saying they are from “Brook-nam”, or people from Mississippi saying they are from “Ole Miss”.

These terms are essentially terms of endearment. Nothing more, nothing less. And “Prof.” Akunyili obviously gaffed by making this comment. It is condescending, it is bone-headed and it is moronic.

In the final analysis, in this country, we actually have more serious concerns. People are worried about real things: how they’ll pay their bills, etc. Nobody cares what some elitist politician thinks.

.Hope u guys read this.I don't think you guys are more educated than him.Unfortunately for you guys,your posts have been so unconvincing for your level of education which you so impliedly claim.You could easily have done better trying to convince this house/thread.

Ever heard it said that the voice of the people is the voice of god.Between you and me,I don't always subscribe to this but at an instance like this,it sure is.Especially considering the history of how the name 'Nigeria' came to be.

My opinion of you guys is you're probably to old,old fashioned,close minded,laid back to be on this thread.And lets see who will stop using it cos far as i am concerned,she only just made the name more popular.

[quote author=Georgette$ link=topic=550549.msg7157492#msg7157492 date=1289938844]Shouldn't i also be thinking what if he meets another too? I believe in prayers but i really believe this relationship is over.In between I didn't see any IM[/quote]hey,
you seem to be in control of yours(insecurities) if there r any at all.Listen,I'm not saying u should pray n put all hope in it working out but just remain loving to him at any opportunity you get (which may not be as frequent as b4)without appearing to clingy.My hope for u is he'll realize u r worth his every insecurity and for what u r worth,he'll go for u no matter what.And yes,it may be over now buh some r/ships only break up to make up again waxing stronger.
testimonies of 'love conquers all' r coming ur way.

tried sendind anoda IM

his thots, "what if u meet another person", his insecurities exactly.As I said,keep on talking on phone or however like nothings wrong,he'll eventually come to his senses.buh dont forget to pray.there may be no testimonies now but there will be.I bet you!!!

Good luck!

NB.
sent u an IM on yahoo!

your story could pass for a movie. Neeways,if u dont like the girl because of the status difference cant u raise her class?she dont sound illiterate but you could take her further(academically) and who knows what else might be.

who wuld hv thot Mr.Cork can make a post wtout bin cynical.even tho u still r, but nice piece.nice one.

Whatever it is,from ur post.u did no wrong(at least nothing tangibly wrong for the average mind).I would think that u loved him and to even come out here in the first place then u r not done loving him just yet.

'tell u what tho,if u don't want to loose him,i don't know what your religious background maybe but just pray, for him and pray for u.and also important is maintaining the communication like nothings wrong or amiss.I bet you in time he'll realize u r even worth his insecurities.

Good luck gurl and Puleez share testimonies when it works out.It may just save someone else

Hey guys !

Nice thread.But what about their Sexual Challenges? How should they deal with it? especially where its the mans' inadequacy. Would really love to know.