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I can't go long without my cell phone. It's my only means of communication. Not only that it's a smart phone so it does alot for me & I take care of business on it.

I wish this thread included black Americans who aren't celebrities. Those of us who arent famous would like to know which ethnic group/groups that we come from.

Kreyolbobo:
To many Blacks outside of Africa, being called an African is an insult? who is to blame the media or the elders? Why is everything of disgust associated with Africa?

Do you really see it like that? I have never seen it as people being insulted or offended for being called an African. People have pride in who they are and where they come from. They all have their own distinctive cultures and like to be identified as such. I can't speak for everyone but thats just how I see it.

Yield:
Yea, Nigerians definately like parties and dancing . About the money spraying, I think the person who's hosting the party is the one who usually gets sprayed (i.e. if it's a birthday party: the birthday woman) and it's often if they're dancing. Most likely, they probably are dancing.
Does anyone else have any thoughts on money spraying at Naija parties - why and who gets sprayed?

Oh ok so that's why they spray money. In the clip that I posted I noticed that several people were being sprayed with money. The singer was sprayed with money as well. It's something I have never seen so I was curious as to what it meant. But yeah I believe Nigerians know how to have fun. I'm looking forward to going to a party.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7Y3dx1c_bk

I have been told by several people who are not Nigerian that the parties are fun. I have not been to one as of yet but I believe I will be attending the next one that I am invited to. My Nigerian friends keep telling me that if I go to one Nigerian event I will always want to keep coming back. From the looks of the clip it appears that Nigerians definately know how to have fun. I'm sure that I will enjoy myself. Btw what does the money spraying mean?

I'm a Cali girl myself  !! I just love LA!! There's so much to see and so much to do!!

Why not use the left hand?

[quote author=Inked_Nerd link=topic=626139.msg7999726#msg7999726 date=1301275443]@EzeUche: Awww, I didn't know you were such a softy

Awww, that sucks. I'll find some Nigerian movie sites for you so you can download them movie [/quote]I know huh! Thank you! Please let me know !

EzeUche:
Nigerians tend to use "extreme" words, even when they do not mean it. For the most part, I will say that many of us enjoy have AAs who find their roots in Africa. I am in full support of AAs going back to Africa to reclaim their roots and becoming more conscious of their brothers and sisters on the continent.

We are all one people. The original man is African, so let us all be friends and move forward. I often see more AA women more receptive to Africa than the men.

I understand what you're saying. I wish that we all could just get along. After watching the tv program African American Lives I have an interest in finding out where in West Africa my ancestors came from. I won't feel complete until I find out. I have talked about this on the "Hero I Guess I Owe You An Apology" thread.

[quote author=Inked_Nerd link=topic=626139.msg7999659#msg7999659 date=1301274282]
Welcome to Nairaland. By the way, please don't take those Nigerian movies too seriously .[/quote]Thank you for the welcome ! I won't take them seriously . I just can't seem to find any music or movies here in California. I watch them on YouTube because that's my only option.

Yes it is unfortunate that some of you have had bad experiences with Black Americans. It appears that your views of us is based on those bad experiences. Is it fair to judge us as a people based on those experiences? I read a comment where someone said that they hate us and another said that we are useless. That really hurts!!I'm a Black American who loves Africans. I do everything that I can to surround myself around West Africans in particular because I feel a connection. My ancestry is from there. I want to learn all that I can about them. I attend church services and events when time permits. I'm treated well and they always tell me to come back.



Just a little side note I love Nigerian movies & gospel music. I like Rosemary Chukwu & Evangelist Elliot Irosayike Aluge. I also like Millicent Rhodes from Sierra Leone. Can someone tell me where I can buy African movies and music?

The link below will take you to a thread that is similar to what you are asking.

https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-165348.0.html

Nonverbal Communication in Nigeria



Be careful about eye contact. Constant and direct eye contact can be seeing as being intrusive. Therefore gazing at the shoulder level or the forehead is considered polite.

Touching or making gestures when speaking is very common and should not be interpreted as having any sexual undertone.

Don't use your left hand to give or receive objects. The left hand is considered unclean.

Shake hands upon meeting someone and don't forget to smile! Sometimes men may place their hand on the other person's shoulder during a handshake. Shake hands again upon departing.

Don't shake hands with a woman unless she initiates it.

Exchange hugs and kisses with people you know well.

To rush a greeting is extremely rude; spend time inquiring about the other person’s general well-being.

Thumb extended upward is considered a very rude signal.

http://www.expats-moving-and-relocation-guide.com/nonverbal-communication.html

The daycare owners picture was shown on America's Most Wanted this evening. It's best that she do the right thing and turn herself in. She won't be able to hide forever.

marcus1234:
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I took which off but it changes my question.

I read something the other day about not winking because it's considered flirting. I never wink though. I have a bad habit of crossing my legs though. I know not to do it when I visit the church again. When it comes to addressing one another I notice Nigerians saying auntie and uncle alot. I have learned to never over compliment because the individual may feel obligated to give me what I'm complimenting. Thank you everyone for you input. Please keep it coming.

That's good too know. I went to church with a friend who is Sierra Leonean but she goes to a Nigerian church. It was cold the night that I went. I kept on folding my arms. I kept on getting these looks so I unfolded them. Nothing was said to me about it but I can tell they didn't like. I know not to do it again in their presence the next time I visit. I'm not too familiar with the culture so I try my best to learn. I want to make sure I'm being respectful.

For example here in the states we can give each other a thumbs up. It could mean that we approve something. In some countries a thumbs up have a different meaning and is considered offensive. I'm just curious as to what other types of non-verbal communication is considered offensive,

I have a lot of favorite tv shows such as: The First 48, Basketball Wives, The Real World, The 4400 and the list goes on,

Thank you for sharing. I would love to visit the Igbo village. California is so far from Virginia & I don't travel by plane.

What does the money spraying symbolize?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YTqMD1Lmbc


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7Y3dx1c_bk

The topic is Nasty Women but Lil Wayne is in here. Why are American Black women being singled out?

How about Mae Jemison?

https://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i9/kiki1978/MaeJemison1.jpg





Mae Jemison: The first black female astronaut to go into space (who is light-skinned) had no discernible European ancestry in her admixture test. Out of all the famous guinea pigs, I expected her test to come back with the most mixed ancestry. Not. Her ancestry reveals her to be 84% sub-Saharan African descent, 13% East Asian, and 3% Native American. Researchers were unable to find a conclusive match for her in terms of a specific African tribe. Researchers explained her high East Asian ancestry (for black Americans) to the fact that Chinese laborers were sent to Mississippi - her family's ancestral state - in the late 1800s, so apparently one of her great-grandfathers may have been such a laborer. She was surprised to be of Asian descent , although she indicated that people had told her such during her travels to Asia. She figured that it was just traces of Native American ancestry.


Angela Bassett

https://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i9/kiki1978/Angela20Bassett-MMA-000024.jpg

Mekhi Phifer

https://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i9/kiki1978/mekhi-phifer.jpg

Omar Epps

https://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i9/kiki1978/omar-epps-picture.jpg

Gerren Taylor

https://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i9/kiki1978/gerren_taylor_from_baldwin_hills.jpg

Denzel Washington

https://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i9/kiki1978/denzel.jpg

The Time(Dirty bit)-The Black Eyed Peas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGSQH51bN-Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I can see why the locals became emotional. Beyonce sang that song!!

http://www.africaguide.com/culture/tribes/fulani.htm

This is a write up that I came across about the Fulani.

FULANI


The Fulani people of West Africa are the largest nomadic group in the world. As a group they contain a vast array of diverse people who were conquered and became a part of the Fulani through the spread of Islam.

The origins of the Fulani people are highly disputed, some believe that they are of North African or Arabic origin, characterized by the lighter skin and straighter hair. Some Africans even refer to them as "white people". However, recent studies show that they descend from nomads from both North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. The Fulani were the first group of people in West Africa to convert to Islam through jihads, or holy wars, and were able to take over much of West Africa and establish themselves not only as a religious group but also as a political and economical force.

The Fulani are a very proud people; they are the missionaries of Islam and continued to conquer much of West Africa. The Fulani are primarily nomadic herders and traders. Through their nomadic lifestyle they established numerous trade routes in West Africa. Many times the Fulani go to local markets and interact with the people, getting news and spreading it through much of West Africa.

The most important object in Fulani society is a cattle. There are many names, traditions, and taboos concerning cattle. The number of cows a person owns is a sign of his wealth. This has caused significant conflict in recent months between the Fulani and other ethnic groups. The reason for this conflict is that the cows will many times go into the fields and eat the grains of local farmers.

As times goes on, the modes of transportation throughout West Africa have become more modernized. This modernization in transportation puts the Fulani at risk of losing their identity as nomads, and forces them to settle in farms and villages. This often creates other problems, as the Fulani are a very proud people of a unique culture and are used to ruling over the other people groups.

A distinctive difference between the Fulani and other African people is that the Fulani have a huge respect for beauty. Beauty is considered very important and one of the ways this is shown is through tattoos that are put all over the body. A distinguishing feature of a Fulani woman is her lips, which are many times a blackish color from the use of Henna or tattooing done on the mouth.

Being brave and fearless is also a very important aspect of the Fulani, and that is obvious by their numerous weapons. One tradition is that when two boys reach coming of age, the two boys hit each other with their spears, not showing any pain but instead laughing. Many have died in these ceremonies, which are now against the law in many countries, but continue to be practiced.

The Fulani normally raise large amounts of cattle and have therefore settled in the large plain areas of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and Guinea. The Fulani hold to a strict caste system. The four caste subdivisions are the nobility, merchants, blacksmiths, and descendants of slaves of wealthy Fulani.

Mine is July 24th. I haven't met anyone with the same birthday.

Not funny