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 Family › Re: What Is The Solution For Quarrelsome Spouses? by Ndipe(m): 8:57pm On Apr 13, 2010 |
Stay out of their wahala. |
| Family › Re: Crazy Things You Did As A Kid by Ndipe(m): 8:05pm On Apr 13, 2010 |
hackney:Childhood memories are great, it's the real reason why I wanna move back home. Do such memorable activities occur? We lived in a rental compound with other neighbors, it was quite a close knit neighborhood and fened with semi- high walls. Across the building was one ferocious dog called Billy. You know say people keep dogs to ward off thieves. And my elder brother told me that dogs only bark at thieves because they smell. So, before heading to their house (the guy was my brother's friend), I will bathe, so that the dog wont bark at me, because my brother liked to play games with his friend. Prior to the erection of walled fence in our compound, two brothers at another neighborhood (still friends of ours) and a neighbor taunted Billy. They would see Billy and yell, "Billy, Billy, Billy . . . and billy go run after them, and they will run away. They reappeared again, and Billy ran after them. Koko was about to be bitten when he shoved Emmanuel my neighbor, and Emmanuel then shoved Eteyen (Koko's brother, the youngest of the group and the ring leader) Billy lacerated him with his teeth. Come see screams, "Adom miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii-o. He was rushed to the hospital where he was treated, Still, he never learnt a lesson, he would taunt the dog after his trip back from the hospital My own: I wanted to skip school, so I made up a false story that I was attacked by a boy who was rumored to have mental problems. I even gave myself scratch wounds and all that, and said that he attacked me. The neighbors sympathized with me but my mother did not give a hoot. Reason was that she had come by earlier from work, and I did not come inside the house to greet her. Thank God she did not take any actions, because it would have been a false accusation on my part on this innocent boy. Another time: Same compound, before the walls came up, there was this guava tree that shared a boundary with a different neighborhood. My friends and I (little kids) would argue with the woman in that neighborhood that the guava tree belonged to ours. It was serious and any of you can attest that landownership is a contentious issue in Nigeria. So, we would argue (I couldnot have been eight at that time) and this woman was about my mom's age mate. Usongenying. So, she had a daughter who was ill, and I cruelly would make fun of her. One day, this woman timed me and grabbed my hands and asked me why I was always taunting her daughter. Since I had this deep resentment towards her, I was just hoping that my mother would appear on the scene and blow her off (my mother would never have done that, she was a peacemaker) but I talked my way out. Later on, that guava tree was solved in a diabolical way. I came back from school to pluck it, and one of my friends, Eno, warned me not to. Then she showed me a bottle hooked on one of the stems of the tree. She said it was mbiam aka juju. I dont know how true it was, but I took her advice and refused to pluck guava. Eventually, the landlady erected high cement walls on the building, but despite my fresh memories of Nigeria, I dont know what happened to that guava tree. In front of our compound, the cement walls were nicely padded that one could sit on it comfortably. When I came back from boarding house, in my Jss2, my elder brother told me a trick he had been playing with pedestrians on the streets. He showed me. So, every evening, both of us would tie a piece of paper and attach a thread to it. When we see pedestirians approaching, we would throw the piece of paper and they would get scared, they would assume it was a snake, while we the instigators would be cracking up. Family wise: I had a younger brother who was very fond of me when he was a baby. He died in 2002. As far as I can recall my younger ones, perhaps all of them were always scared of teddy bears when they were babies. Dunno why. Now, this boy was handsome and usually preferred my company over other family members, including our mother. He would crawl to my side while I was watching TV and would lay on my chest. While I loved him, at times, I was quite a mean fellow. I would beckon to him, and he would crawl by my side, then I would shove the teddy bear and he would crawl back to a different place. Guilty conscience would prompt me to discard the teddy bear temporarily and he would crawl back. The boy grew up and sometimes was stubborn. At a Christmas party my primary school was hosting, he refused my mother's orders. So, mom threatened to have him stay at home, but I pleaded and pleaded on his behalf and finally she relented. Out trooped all four boys to the party. My senior brother carried him on the way, while I walked behidn them with another brother. The boy repaid my kindness to him by sticking his tongue at him, so I circled my face at him that I was gonna deal with him when we got home. When we arrived home, I called the unsuspecting boy to our bedroom and when he approached me, I shoved him the teddy bear again. He looked at me and said, "Akerebo ke nya afehe? (Do you think I will run away?) He slapped the teddy bear, and I ran after him angrily but he evaded me. My siblings find the episode funny. Naija was truly fun! |
| Business › Re: Man Finds $88 Billion In His Bank Account! by Ndipe(m): 11:20pm On Apr 11, 2010 |
diigirl:Exactly: Here is my earlier discourse on the subject: "Some people are writing that they would take off with the money, yet, arent they the same ones who would boldly condemn corruption in Nigeria? |
| Family › Re: How Many Of Us Act Like Kids; Even As Grown Ups by Ndipe(m): 7:11pm On Apr 10, 2010 |
Tasteless. |
| Culture › Re: If You Are From Cross River Or Akwa Ibom, This Topic Is For You. Sosongo. by Ndipe(m): 4:07am On Apr 07, 2010 |
Em, how about books from our area that one can read, like "Sidibe," Mutanda Oyom Namondo, one book by E.N.Amaku and the rest like "Akpaneka aman ata?" Those were solid Efik and Ibibio books. Where can one get them at? http://www.maobongoku.com/maobong_mypeople_efiklang_orthography.htm |
| Literature › Re: Which Books/Novels Are You Currently Reading? by Ndipe(m): 4:03am On Apr 07, 2010 |
I just finished "Secret Daughters by Shilpi Gowda. As for Mariama Ba's novel, "So Long a Letter" that someone mentioned, that's the best novel that I have read in my life. |
| Politics › Re: What Would Encourage You To Return To Nigeria? by Ndipe(m): 4:00am On Apr 07, 2010 |
Honestly, I am a Nigerian at heart, and irrespective of the problems she faces, I still envision moving back home someday. There are millions of Nigeria who are surviving back home despite the plethora of problems like electricity, crime, water and all that. Truth is, sometimes, people back home, despite the challenges are happy and live a fruitful than those out here with lots of amenities at their disposal. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Jehovah's Witnesses: the only true religion? by Ndipe(m): 3:45am On Apr 07, 2010 |
JW have repeatedly denied the Divinity of Jesus Christ and His physical Resurrection. I almost joined the group, but I am glad that I didnt. Where is it in the Holy Bible that Jesus Christ came in 1914 as upheld by JW? Even when the Holy Bible has clearly stated that all eyes shall see Him on His second coming. |
| Family › Re: Why Do You men Reprimand Your Wives When They Maltreat Your House Maids? by Ndipe(m): 9:56pm On Apr 05, 2010 |
Outstrip:Applause: Those people are beast of burden! I just cant imagine working around the clock while getting a miserly pay. Unfortunately, the Nigerian system encourages that. We can change that injustices in the society. 1 Like |
| Family › Re: Why Do You men Reprimand Your Wives When They Maltreat Your House Maids? by Ndipe(m): 7:12pm On Apr 05, 2010 |
I will never accept my future wife abusing our maid, but then again, I wont reprimand her (my spouse) in the maid's presence. |
| Business › Re: Man Finds $88 Billion In His Bank Account! by Ndipe(m): 1:08am On Apr 05, 2010 |
Some people are writing that they would take off with the money, yet, arent they the same ones who would boldly condemn corruption in Nigeria? |
| Literature › Re: Hearts and Hints Magazines by Ndipe(m): 10:43pm On Apr 03, 2010 |
I think those stories (at least some of them) were fake! |
| Travel › Re: Cost Of Living At Ghana? Students by Ndipe(m): 10:41pm On Apr 03, 2010 |
A crying shame that our education is in shambles! |
| Career › Re: The Old Boys Network: Does It Exist In Nigeria? by Ndipe(m): 10:39pm On Apr 03, 2010 |
What of Federal Govt Colleges? I know Ik has a strong network in the UK and Naija. |
| Family › Re: Is It Right For A Guy To Sleep In His Wife Fathers House When Both Are Visiting by Ndipe(m): 2:05am On Apr 02, 2010 |
It's also common in my culture. I think men in those days choose to abide by it, because by spending the night at your father inlaw's house, he is basically your oga, temporarily, which most men find condescending. |
| Family › Re: It`s Our Wedding Ffs! by Ndipe(m): 11:02pm On Mar 28, 2010 |
LadyLocs:From reading your post, it appears you and your fiance have different expectations on what would constitute a married life. And as such, I'd say, call off the wedding and the relationship to spare yourself some headache and embarrasment. You will be better off in the long run if you do so. |
| Culture › Re: Common 'madness' In Lagos? by Ndipe(m): 2:15am On Mar 27, 2010 |
wunmexoni:Speechless! |
| Culture › Re: Sexually Open Mariages In Nigeria? by Ndipe(m): 9:35pm On Mar 26, 2010 |
Do you honestly think that this is a new fad, that spouses never cheated on each other before, or you are simply trying to blame the white man for starting this trend? |
| Culture › Re: Common 'madness' In Lagos? by Ndipe(m): 9:34pm On Mar 26, 2010 |
Lagos is full of drama. |
| Health › Re: Ezcema Fungi Skin Infection. Pls Help by Ndipe(m): 4:21am On Mar 26, 2010 |
See a dermatologist. |
| Family › Re: Cousin Marriages : Whats Your Opinion ? by Ndipe(m): 3:53am On Mar 26, 2010 |
Deep Soul:Well, you might remain single, because all humans are biologically related to one another. |
| Literature › Re: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie by Ndipe(m): 9:29pm On Mar 24, 2010 |
An accomplished writer |
| Family › Re: Should A Married Man Help His Pregnant Wife by Ndipe(m): 9:24pm On Mar 24, 2010 |
What a question! This takes the cake of all the most frivolous topics asked on this board. |
| Family › Re: Foriegn Or Nigerian Names For Your Baby by Ndipe(m): 3:50am On Mar 18, 2010 |
blank:Not necesarrily true. There are kids named Uwem (which means life in Ibibio) who are mortals like all of us. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: The God Africans Had Belief Before Europe Invasion by Ndipe(m): 9:38pm On Mar 16, 2010 |
Pastor AIO:Good one |
| Career › Re: Zenith Bank's Employment by Ndipe(m): 10:18pm On Mar 12, 2010 |
Be grateful for what you have. Quit complaining, there are thousands who would rather trade places with you. |
| Celebrities › Rick Famuyiwa, Nigerian American Writer Director Of "our Family Wedding" by Ndipe(op): 5:36am On Mar 12, 2010 |
Playing interracial marriage for slapstick laughsBy LyndaGorov Los Angeles : CA : USA | 1 day ago 1 0 Views: 450 [ Close Window ] « Prev Next » Image Images Director Rick Famuyiwa Posted by: LyndaGorov Director does his thing.See All Images Forget social relevance. The first thing on writer-director Rick Famuyiwa’s mind is funny. Then maybe he’ll get around to making statements that matter. When co-writing “Our Family Wedding,” for instance, Famuyiwa says he concentrated on characters the audience could relate to – but who would also make them laugh. Still, he knew that throwing black and brown together might also give the raucous romantic comedy a certain underlying gravitas. “You make films and people take from them what they will and they come with their own personal experiences,” Famuyiwa said. “For someone, it might just be, ‘I’m going to a really funny film and I ate my popcorn and my hotdog.’ And someone else might feel a particular kinship with a particular character or situation. http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5375448-playing-interracial-marriage-for-slapstick-laughs “I’m of the school that I don’t necessarily try to make a statement,” he added. “But everything comes from your own personal background.” Famuyiwa, for the record, is a first generation Nigerian-American who grew up in the Inglewood section of Los Angeles. Sometimes the name throws folks. He’s gotten, “I thought you’d be Japanese” more than once – although less so with each film. Those include the sleeper hit “The Wood” and “Brown Sugar,” both starring Taye DiggsTaye Diggs, who has a small part in “Our Family Wedding.” Famuyiwa also wrote the screenplay for 2007’s “Talk Radio,” with Don CheadleDon Cheadle. “The first press junket for my first film was the NABJ [National Association of Black Journalists] and I walked in and everyone was like, ‘Oh, ok,’” he said, laughing. “You could tell they were ready to start grilling me on, ‘How do you know this stuff?’ Then it was, ‘Oh, he’s actually African-American.’ “ Famuyiwa started writing the script for his latest movie in the middle of the 2008 presidential elections, when there was debate whether Latinos would vote for a black president. “I can’t say the time didn’t feel right for a film like this,” he said, noting that sometimes movies with minorities in the leads take on extra significance only because there are so few of them to start. The black experience represents half of the Los Angeles-set “Our Family Wedding,” the Latino experience the other. The movie stars America Ferrera of “Ugly Betty” fame and Lance Gross of Tyler PerryTyler Perry’s “House of Payne” as a couple of college students whose unexpected plans to wed have their fathers throwing fits and getting into fisticuffs. Carlos Mencia plays one dad, a successful garage shop owner/family man who has a city contract to tow cars. Academy Award-winner Forest WhitakerForest Whitaker plays the other, an equally successful disc jockey and ladies man. The movie was written with Ferrera in mind. Whitaker (“The Last King of Scotland,” “Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai” and TVs “ER” and “Blue Shield” among so many other muscular, masculine parts) was a less obvious choice. In fact the actor’s interest caught Famuyiwa off guard. “His agent called me up and said, ‘Have you ever thought about Forest for something like this?’ he said “I was like, ‘Are you serious, he would want to do a comedy?’ I’d seen him on “Saturday Night Live and when the idea was brought to my attention, it just immediately clicked.’ That’s Whitaker on screen doing pratfalls and making funny faces. And, yes, that’s him as – how to put this delicately – the object of a Viagra-chomping goat’s affections. “Comedy is about tension; tension is about truth,” said Famuyiwa, 36, who was a double major in cinema/television production and critical studies at the University of Southern California. “Forest can be such a master of his craft. I knew he could get to the truth of his character. Plus getting him mauled and humped by a goat just seemed a funnier image to me than if a stand-up comedian was in his place.” That’s the broadest image in a fairly broad comedy. Famuyiwa conceded, “We dance around the line; I don’t know if we went over it.” That’s particularly true with regards to the film’s racial aspects, especially with how the grandmothers react to the intended interracial couple and how the fathers one-up name-call like grade school kids. Still, he says moviegoers have come up to him after screenings to say they’ve experienced the exact same things in their own families. “Yes, there is broadness in aspects of the film, but when there’s an underlying truth is when you go for it,” he said. The truth, for instance, is that in Nigerian society the goat is a big celebration piece. Then Famuyiwa found out it’s the same in Mexican celebrations and the celebrations of many other cultures. The goat was in and staying in. “I felt I could introduce that because it came from personal experience,” he said. “I could push that joke. I can only hope people will be in on it.” |
| Politics › Re: Why I Speak Big Grammar - Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon by Ndipe(m): 3:15am On Mar 10, 2010 |
oyb:which thread is that? Debosky would be a contender among the candidates that speak big english on board. Ultimately, Jakumo might emerge the winner. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: You're A Christian, Your Wife Is A Muslim. Will The Marriage Work? by Ndipe(m): 6:51am On Mar 09, 2010 |
ghettochyk:Read your initial views and tell me what the message is all about. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: You're A Christian, Your Wife Is A Muslim. Will The Marriage Work? by Ndipe(m): 6:47am On Mar 09, 2010 |
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| Christianity Etc › Re: You're A Christian, Your Wife Is A Muslim. Will The Marriage Work? by Ndipe(m): 6:26am On Mar 09, 2010 |
How can I marry someone who does not believe that Jesus Christ is not Divine? And why would I now, decide to 'compromise' for what reason? Love or money? Neither! |
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