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Business / Re: 'MMM Is A Fraudulent Scheme' - CBN Warns Nigerians, Calls It "Wonder Bank" by mommyice: 2:13pm On Nov 01, 2016 |
fiizznation: IT IS A SCAM, A BIG 1 FOR DAT MATTER, U NEED NOT BE TEMPTED - ASK SA & ZIM |
Politics / Re: Orobosa Igbinedion And Umar Mantu's Wedding In South Africa (Photos) by mommyice: 1:02pm On Oct 24, 2016 |
cardoctor: Maybe they wanted to the wedding to be aired on a Mzansi TV programme called "Our Perfect Wedding" |
Travel / Re: Petrol Tanker Catches Fire On Lagos-ibadan Expressway by mommyice: 12:51pm On Oct 24, 2016 |
What is this with Nigeria with fire all the time? 1 Like |
Family / Re: Why Do Poor People In Our Society Like Having Plenty Kids? by mommyice: 6:19am On Sep 19, 2016 |
vhatpweetygurl: Thumbs up! You see most poor people do not have money for enjoying themselves, see, rich people have enough money to pass the time by going out to the movies, eat-out and do picnics - but with the poor their source of fun is the bedroom, that's why so many kids 2 Likes |
Celebrities / Re: Ini Edo Stuns In Akwa-Ibom Native Attires by mommyice: 2:15pm On Sep 05, 2016 |
I loved this woman when she was acting on "WORLDS APART" |
Crime / Re: Photos Of The Woman That Butchered Her Husband In Ogun After They Had Sex by mommyice: 2:09pm On Sep 05, 2016 |
[Who knows, maybe the man was whispering "kiss and say goodbye, Im having last one for the road with you? |
Crime / Re: Pastor Arrested For Keeping Guns For Militants And Robbers In Lagos (Photo) by mommyice: 2:05pm On Sep 05, 2016 |
[Angiphinde ngiye esontweni |
Politics / Re: Melaye To Remi Tinubu: "I Will Beat You, Impregnate You" - Premium Times by mommyice: 11:39am On Jul 14, 2016 |
Security should have been called to throw him out of the Chambers!!!!! |
Sports / Re: The Last Portraits Of Muhammad Ali By Zenon Texeira by mommyice: 11:16am On Jun 06, 2016 |
leunamme93: oh, ok. For the moment u scared me!!! |
Events / Re: Man Spraying Money With A Money-Spraying Machine At An Event by mommyice: 10:04am On Jun 02, 2016 |
drnoel: If I may ask, is this some sort of tradition or just to make the mood jovial at weddings especially? 1 Like |
Politics / Re: South Africa's Economy Falls To Third Behind Nigeria, Egypt by mommyice: 10:35am On May 13, 2016 |
LeSudAfricaine: Sowuba domile, abasezwanga! |
Politics / Re: South Africa's Economy Falls To Third Behind Nigeria, Egypt by mommyice: 10:31am On May 13, 2016 |
CaptainECole1: Yes, for real! |
Politics / Re: South Africa's Economy Falls To Third Behind Nigeria, Egypt by mommyice: 10:26am On May 13, 2016 |
DICKtator: FOOLISH, ILLITERATE PRESIDENT! MY FOOT |
Politics / Re: South Africa's Economy Falls To Third Behind Nigeria, Egypt by mommyice: 10:23am On May 13, 2016 |
pulsa: NJE!, You have hit it in the nail. #ZUMA MUST FALL!!!!!! 2 Likes |
Fashion / Re: A Nairalander Wore A Dress Made With Newspapers (hit Or Miss) Pic by mommyice: 2:46pm On Apr 19, 2016 |
LifeIsGuhd: BUT a human being is not supposed to wear paper, traditionally before paper was used to cover a corpse |
Nairaland / General / Re: Police Van Transporting Blocks In Anambra State (photos) by mommyice: 11:27am On Feb 22, 2016 |
ibroh22:#SA police are even making groceries with theirs. No country is better! |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Parents Threatening To Bury Lazy Teachers In South Africa (Photos) by mommyice: 2:43pm On Feb 04, 2016 |
Burger01: 2 + 2 = 22 |
Travel / Re: Train Crushes 3 Persons In Ilorin (photo) by mommyice: 9:36am On Dec 21, 2015 |
Maybe their wanted to commit suicide! |
Religion / Re: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Faces JAIL In South Africa by mommyice: 2:39pm On Nov 26, 2015 |
trapQ: Guilty of hypnotising people and taking their money, and making them eat grass and snakes, drink petrol. Where is ukusindiswa lapho? |
Fashion / Re: See What This Lady Said About Bleaching. by mommyice: 11:43am On Oct 26, 2015 |
Tell them cistaz, BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL, Im clapping for u 1 Like |
Romance / Re: A Female Friend Told Me This Today by mommyice: 11:40am On Oct 12, 2015 |
No don't marry him, cos if u do, i see disaster ready to happen! |
Education / Re: What Is The Right Response To "How Do You Do? by mommyice: 8:20am On Aug 21, 2015 |
lampardizik: It's a simple "how do you do" |
Career / Re: Maltreatment Of MTN Call Center Agents At Mayfair Gardens by mommyice: 11:34am On Aug 20, 2015 |
THAT IS WHY I WILL NEVER WORK FOR AND INDIAN, THEY TAKE BLACKS FOR GRANTED!!!! |
Food / Re: Raw Blood Found In Fish Pepper Soup Sold At An Eatery In Abuja (Photos) by mommyice: 1:57pm On Jul 24, 2015 |
kennethchidi: "NYAMA" in SA means "MEAT' |
Crime / Re: South African Police Beat Nigerian To Death by mommyice: 1:36pm On Jul 24, 2015 |
davuvid: Our police officers are also this cruel, but they always say a police is your friend, there in nowhere to hide in this earth Note ; i am SAcan May his soul rest in peace 1 Like |
Food / Re: Raw Blood Found In Fish Pepper Soup Sold At An Eatery In Abuja (Photos) by mommyice: 10:24am On Jul 24, 2015 |
spicy244: AMEN - JESU MLUNGU!! *vomiting* |
Literature / Re: Letter To A Stranger By Hammed Ajiboye by mommyice: 7:38am On Jul 22, 2015 |
RIP son, GOD be with you |
Career / Re: How A Guy Was Fired By One Of The Biggest Oil Companies In Nigeria by mommyice: 11:25am On Jul 21, 2015 |
tellwisdom: TO STUPIDITY AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL 1 Like |
Nairaland / General / 16 Things Black People Wish They Could Explain To Their White Friends by mommyice: 11:46am On Jul 10, 2015 |
16 things black people wish they could explain to their white friends Over the years, there is one observation I’ve made about black people in various social situations. Amongst fellow black people, we don’t feel the need to explain ourselves; we just ‘get’ each other, even if we’re from different cultural backgrounds. When you’re a black person amongst white people though, there seem to be a million things you have to explain about yourself and your life. And most of the time, black people don’t bother explaining because it’s too much of an effort. In the interests of promoting social understanding and togetherness, here’s a list of things that white people need to know about black people. Very importantly, not all black people are the same, so not all of these will apply equally. Lovely friends, here are 16 things that black people need to explain to their white friends: 1. ‘Bring and share’ parties are a white people thing If you’re going to organise a party then you should cater for it, it’s a basic principle of hospitality. The idea that I must cater for a party that you are hosting is completely foreign to me. Alas, because it’s your party, I will go with the flow and bring a pack of Doritos, the ones in a blue packet. 2. Underwear must be washed by hand, every day When you walk into my bathroom you will almost definitely find a few lacy numbers hanging on the rail. Don’t be alarmed. I was taught to wash my undies straight after a bath. 3. Closed guest lists don’t mean a thang to us, if I hear about it, I’m there Birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries and funerals are free for all. Relatives, friends, enemies, neighbours, people passing by are all welcome! It’s not weird at all when there are random strangers appearing in our wedding videos, it is part of the territory. A closed guest list is a sure way to offend a black person. 4. The words “gap year” don’t exist in our vocabulary There is no scenario where the words “gap year” can feature positively in a conversation between a black person and their mother, father or relatives. Telling your parents that you’re doing a gap year is telling them that you want to be unemployed for the rest of your life, period. 5. Hair is a political issue White friend, I know you’ve never had to debate the question of natural hair versus relaxed hair with your white friends. You probably didn’t know the difference. The hair debate isn’t just a silly thing to us, it’s a serious issue. 6. Don’t look surprised, disappointed or whisper behind your hand when black people pile their plates high Piling your plate high at an event is not gluttony, it’s wholly appropriate if the food is in abundance. We’re not being rude, we’re just being ourselves. Also, don’t laugh when we talk about taking leftovers home for breakfast tomorrow, we’re being serious. 7. Black people don’t do cats Don’t ask them why because they’ll look at you cross-eyed. We’re okay with you having pet cats but please, please do not expect us to cuddle, kiss or love them. In fact, black people don’t really do pets at all, dogs belong outside and are there as a matter of necessity, there’s no love lost between me and Spotty. 8. Witchcraft is a big deal This is linked to the fact that black people don’t do cats. Witchcraft is real. As real as the fact that when a black woman is pregnant she doesn’t announce it and everyone around her knows not to ask when she’s due. It’s linked to the fear that she will be bewitched if she reveals that kind of information. 9. Looking at someone in the eye is rude If I don’t look you in the eye, it’s because I’m showing your respect, not disrespect. Essentially, it’s the opposite of what you think. The younger generation of black folk don’t adhere to this rule much but older people think this is very important. 10. Black people can’t understand you any better when you talk in baby talk/ Chilapalapa ‘Chilapalapa’ is when white people speak an adulterated version of an African vernacular language. Baby talk is when you speak sl—ow–er and in a higher voice when you’re speaking to a black person that you think doesn’t have a full command of English. Condescending much? 11. Mimicry of ‘black accents’ is only funny when black people do it Just don’t. 12. The wages of disrespecting parents is death Relating to black parents is a delicate dance and every black child knows what lines not to cross. You never stand when you’re talking to your parents, you lower yourself. You don’t walk away from them, you wait to be dismissed. You don’t enter into a shouting match if you value your life. 13. When you visit our house you can’t sleep on my parents’ bed In fact, the whole bedroom is out of bounds. 14. It’s not okay to show up anywhere barefooted This includes church services, the supermarket, a job interview or my birthday party. Bare feet are only okay in the shower or when you’re swimming. No one wants to see your toes, even if they’re pretty or you have cute nail polish on. 15. My parents don’t know that I have a boyfriend and I intend on keeping it that way Black parents don’t have a relational category called ‘boyfriend’. If he’s not someone who’s ready to pay lobola then he doesn’t exist. They’re not interested in a Facebook relationship status that doesn’t involve a legally binding contract. 16. I’m an only child but I have many siblings Also, I have many mothers and fathers. What you call first, second and third cousins are just brothers and sisters to me. What you call extended family is just my family. |
Jokes Etc / Re: Best Phone I Had Ever Used Back Then.. by mommyice: 2:35pm On Jul 06, 2015 |
No. 2 .. LOL |
Crime / Re: Man Peeps At Neighbour’s Naked Wife In Bathroom In Lagos by mommyice: 11:26am On Jul 02, 2015 |
I THOUGTH THIS WAS ONLY HAPPENING IN NOLLYWOOD! |
Jokes Etc / Re: PHOTO: When Your Photographer Has A Masters In Photography.. Lolz by mommyice: 11:23am On Jul 02, 2015 |
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