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CelebritiesRe: Usher's Wedding Cancelled On Wedding Day by SMC(f): 7:44pm On Jul 30, 2007
Man-eater:
Chilli's juju man is very strong. maybe her head caught them.
ROFLMAO

By the way, why is everyone assuming that Usher dumped her (or that it was he who called off the wedding?). Abi am I stale on the gist level? embarassed
LiteratureRe: The Opposite House: Helen Oyeyemi's Latest Novel by SMC(f): 6:42pm On Jul 30, 2007
Ndipe:
She does not identify herself as an African, yet she explores the themes of spiritism and mythology in her novels, beliefs that are deeply ingrained in the African society. And SMC is defending the writer that she meant that her "way of looking at life/things is different from the way Africans generally do.". What a bundle of contradiction!
How is it a bundle of contradictions? Many non-Africans have explored and written about African myths, legends, customs, history e.t.c. The fact that she does not Identify as African does not mean she has no knowledge of or interest in her roots, and to suggest that if a person is not African (or even if we take the wrong interpretation offered by Obong and assume that Oyeyemi or any person retracts/denies their African heritage/roots), it will be either hypocritical or contradictory to their identity/ nationality for them to write about Africa, beggars belief.
CelebritiesRe: Looking For World Known Celebrities Connected To Nigeria By Birth (mum Or Dad) by SMC(f): 7:39am On Jul 30, 2007
Lemar - both Parents (surname is Obika)
Forum GamesRe: Ask A Question, Get A Wrong Answer! by SMC(f): 7:35am On Jul 30, 2007
In your butt.

How many planets are there in the solar system?
LiteratureRe: The Opposite House: Helen Oyeyemi's Latest Novel by SMC(f): 7:28am On Jul 30, 2007
obong:
how is she a role model when she says she isnt even african?
She did not say she is not African, she said she does not identify as African. Which generally means that her thinking, behaviours, manners, attitude, way of looking at life/things is different from the way Africans generally do.
CelebritiesRe: Diddy's Opinion After Visit To Naija! by SMC(f): 3:13am On Jul 29, 2007
@k0be, LOL

@honeric01, don't get your knickers in a twist. Nobody has insulted you so far.
The topic is still the same i.e. P.Diddy talking about poverty in Nigeria. If that is not a problem, then I don't know what is. Take some time to read the posts before firing a reply. Nobody is here to fight with you. Like you, we are all stating our opinions. Too bad if they differ from yours.

honeric01:
Years ago there was a much publicised lecture by the Enugu Governor called Poverty in Nigeria - Eroding the Dignity of Man. Even the much respected retired Justice Chukwudifu Oputa [who had been described as the Socrates of the Supreme Court] has spoken about poverty in Nigeria and it's effects on the people. This was not any white man that was spreading propaganda, this is the reality of our country. The sooner you stop burying your head in the sand, the better as your denial does not change anything.

Did i make that up?
please let's forget it, don't want anyone to gain advantage in trying to learn words on me
You wrote it yourself mate. The word I used is spoken. . . not written and I definitely did not mention his book. You are the one who should learn words as they have so far spoken for themselves without contradiction.
CelebritiesRe: Diddy's Opinion After Visit To Naija! by SMC(f): 3:00am On Jul 29, 2007
See me see wahala o. How have I insulted you?

I should be the one saying you insulted me but I have tried to keep this impersonal. Plus, I did not say I was definitely older than you. I said I do not know your age but I am "probably" older but that I do not think that warranted being called mama.

And I was not talking about Oputa's book but a lecture (for some reason you keep assuming things I have made no mention of).
CelebritiesRe: Diddy's Opinion After Visit To Naija! by SMC(f): 2:53am On Jul 29, 2007
k0be:
SMC, please don't be offended by honeric's disposition(he just dey show that naija pride). Like various others on this thread he finds it very hard to swallow Sean Combs' intrinsic comment.

[B]YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH[/B]
My sentiments exactly k0be. If Nigerians keep denying that there is a problem, things will continue to get worse. How can you fix a problem if the people it affects keep denying its existence? undecided
CelebritiesRe: Diddy's Opinion After Visit To Naija! by SMC(f): 2:39am On Jul 29, 2007
honeric01:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ni.html
They said it has been updated july 19th, but just a lit of it was updated, nothing again, they said 60% Nigerians live below poverty line in 2000, we are in 2007 yet, they still have the same 2000 shit there, then if you look at it now, you would now say it's true, One of the things that i can't agree with it that they are always sure of what they say, they often use what they hear about us from other source to rate us.
Mama, no need to argue, i am even tired, if p.diddy like, make him say him go fit feed the whole Nigeria, thats his own palava, what i know is that, if not for condition that made his forefathers get into the states through slave trade, him for dey open that mouth wey bi like catapult stone to talk hogwash talk,
mama smc, let's try to at least look at positive parts of Nigeria instead of pitching out tent at the negative ones all the time
What exactly is your point? Are you saying that the living standard in Nigeria has improved remarkably from what it was in 2000?

FYI, I did not base my views on your cia website. You need to educate and familiarise yourself with up to date World Bank reports (and country data reports), IMF reports, UNDP reports, ADB reports (this is African). There are many poverty alleviation workshops, letures and groups in Nigeria (and Africa in general). For beginners like you, familiarise yourself with the light literature from Poverty in Africa Alternative (POVINAA) before shooting off your mouth.

Years ago there was a much publicised lecture by the Enugu Governor called Poverty in Nigeria - Eroding the Dignity of Man. Even the much respected retired  Justice Chukwudifu Oputa [who had been described as the Socrates of the Supreme Court] has spoken about poverty in Nigeria and it's effects on the people. This was not any white man that was spreading propaganda, this is the reality of our country. The sooner you stop burying your head in the sand, the better as your denial does not change anything.

Regarding looking at the positive parts of Nigeria. I do talk about the good Nigerian things but to be honest, they are few and far between. I sang the praises of Chimamanda Adichie on her writing which does the country proud. I prefer to call a spade a spade and the truth is Nigeria does not have a lot going for it right now. I will not say that because I am Nigerian, I will go around defending glaring faults when these are issues that need to be identified and rectified.

Finally, I don't know when I became your mama (or anyone elses for that matter). Save your sarcasm for your people. I don't know your age, I am probably older than you but I doubt I am old emough to have an old man like you as a kid, so puh-leaze [lest you say the term was used out of "respect", save it for someone who appreciates it]. On this forum, we are all equal.
CelebritiesRe: Diddy's Opinion After Visit To Naija! by SMC(f): 12:31am On Jul 29, 2007
Don't go jumping to conclusions. I may not currently be in Nigeria but I most certainly reside in Nigeria. I am not talking about any hearsay. It is something I live and am currently conducting a research on. The average Nigerian wage is not up to =N=50,000/month (self employed or otherwise). Yes, you are right that no one can absolutely know these things for certain, the same way that no one could physically count all Nigerians, but there are ways that an appropriate and acceptable ballpoint is determined. This may not be 100% accurate, but it is a good enough yard stick to go on in a country like Nigeria where there are hardly ever any records or accurate data to begin with. And if you think that the Nigerian economy is strong, think again.

Anyway, let's agree to disagree because you have decided to use a subjective approach and I am going the objective route.
CelebritiesRe: Diddy's Opinion After Visit To Naija! by SMC(f): 11:32pm On Jul 28, 2007
honeric01:
The way you sounded here warrants my wrath but i wouldn't have to descend on you because you are not the mouth runners, why would someone like you believe that the water in sheraton hotel or meridian hotel is not safe for drinking? and you still quote such thing here? thats bad of you, tell me, does the water they drink in the states fall from heaven direct into their cups? why will that yeye Caribbean girl talk that the water can't even be used for brushing her artificial teeth? bullshit them all, there is tap waters in Nigeria, you hardly see wells in Lagos Now a days not to talk of people drinking it, instead there is bole holes and tap water in most places, we stay in lagos and we know what's going on here, so if you know you are not in lagos or hardly go out of your highly fenced home with barbe wire as if it's a prison yard, then don't comment on what you don't know.
and again, you said 60% of Nigerians live below $1 abi? have you ever been to mama put's canteen before? go and check how much food is sold there, try the market and see if you will be able to buy anything that's below $1 and be filled up, Let's stop believing the crap these useless people talk about our country! we know Nigeria is just developing, even if strangers are saying rubbish about our country, must you self say the same thing? if someone say your mom is bad, does that make you support them and rubbish your mom too? this is so simple, you can hardly eat a meal less than $1 and be satisfied, no way, if you think i am lying, go and make research yourself, we eat, cook, go to the market everyday and we know how much we spend just for one derica of rice which is almost $1, excluding ingredients, so why do we talk as if we are that sure of the stupid fact the westerner do give us about our own country?
example, rihana says our five star hotel water is not even safe for brushing of teeth, and then you believe her, you see this useless and baseless fact! INFACT I AM ANGRY WITH NEGATIVE NIGERIANS IN HERE with the way they comment and support stupid and fame seeking celebs from the westerner world who prefer rubbishing African countries the way they like.
Abeg leave story jo. Did anybody tell you that those hotels carry out special treatment for their water? Let us leave sentiments aside and call a spade a spade. Maybe you should go and read the WHO reports on health in your country [you will soon tell me that that is also the white mans propaganda]. What is the quality control that is carried out on the water generally in Nigeria [and even food]? Standards have fallen and that is a fact.

Before you start going on and on about $1 worth of food, let us establish some facts. In your opinion, what do you think is the average Nigerian wage [Average wage for the population, not just the white collar workers living in urban cities like Lagos]. When you have determined what you think it is, deduct taxes (if any are paid at all), rents, transportation costs, clothes, education etc.

While you are doing this, let me just draw your attention to the fact that the $1 a day yardstick is only one of the world bank indications and that is not the absolute determining factor of extreme poverty [which yardstick varies from place to place].

It is a notorious fact that many Nigerians buy food on "credit" [or "awin" as yoruba people call it] and many people cannot make their paychecks/salary last from one month to another.

Mustay:
they've obviously read many erroneous stories that they're confused on which one 2 believe
I did not read any story. I watched Rihanna being interviewed.
CelebritiesRe: Diddy's Opinion After Visit To Naija! by SMC(f): 10:54pm On Jul 28, 2007
zigbo:
@smc how the hell  did they know that the water was nt good enough for human consumption, may i remind u or may be them that water straight from bore hole is good enough for consumption, ok most people dnt drink it directly from the tap but u can freakin use it to wash your mouth.they are acting like there was no runnin water at all or if there was,they saw life bugs runnin out with the water glad she's d only one that ve collapsed yet.
They were apparently advised not to use the water.

And while lots of Nigerins drink the water directly from boreholes, many people do fall ill. may I remind you that such water is not treated. Moreover, the constitution of the average Nigerian is tougher than most foreigners.

I don't know if Rihanna gave multiple interviews where she talked on the Nigerian trip, but in the interview I saw, she did not say that there was no water. She said they could not use the [Nigerian] water and had to use bottled water to brush their teeth.
Forum GamesRe: Ask A Question, Get A Wrong Answer! by SMC(f): 8:50pm On Jul 28, 2007
Because I killed myself when God first made me as a male.

How many states are there in Nigeria?
Forum GamesRe: Ask A Question, Get A Wrong Answer! by SMC(f): 6:15pm On Jul 28, 2007
Because it would look odd yellow.

Why do women have breasts?
CelebritiesRe: Diddy's Opinion After Visit To Naija! by SMC(f): 6:06pm On Jul 28, 2007
LILDICE$:
smc are you hausa?
Haba Yaro/Yarinya. Ina (No)!!
CelebritiesRe: Diddy's Opinion After Visit To Naija! by SMC(f): 5:55pm On Jul 28, 2007
Haba Mustay, Why you dey carry this case put for your head now? undecided tongue
Nairaland GeneralRe: Which Country Can The Most Beautiful Women Be Found? by SMC(f): 5:07pm On Jul 28, 2007
Brazil, Puerto Rico and Curacao kiss
Forum GamesRe: Ask A Question, Get A Wrong Answer! by SMC(f): 4:09pm On Jul 28, 2007
Because it is fun to see peoples houses flooding all the time.

Why do lots of naija people go down the crooked route?
CelebritiesRe: Diddy's Opinion After Visit To Naija! by SMC(f): 2:35pm On Jul 28, 2007
Mustay:
see,
if u can m,ake it in lagos, u can make it in any f king place in d world
That is a fallacy mate.
CelebritiesRe: Diddy's Opinion After Visit To Naija! by SMC(f): 2:27pm On Jul 28, 2007
zigbo:
are u tryin to compare "many nigerians" to super stars,ok my point is rihanna and co were not sent to a ghetto because those are one of the few places in naija were there are no runnin water,they were prolly sent to a top class hotel and tryin to say that there was no runnin water in such a hotel is impossible because even in guest houses there is runnin water 24/7. I'm nt trying to say them stars are lying i jst don't know though, nywy na them sabi!
She did not say that there was no water from the tap O. She said they couldn't use it (i.e. it was not safe for human consumption) not even for brushing.

As for comparing Nigerians to "super stars", my point is ife many Nigerians won't use the water, why should you expect foreigners to use it?
LiteratureRe: Your Excellency, You Are A Liar by SMC(f): 1:56pm On Jul 28, 2007
Oracle:
I guess i'll have to register my presence before it's closed.
This thread was opened to promote a book and not for whatz happening now.
You guys made it become some kind of Pac, biggie or Nas, Jayz beefing
So why are you commenting on the "beefing" several months after it had ended and not the book itself?

By the way Oriks, how did the book go? Hope it went well. I always did want to ask about it?
LiteratureRe: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Book 7! by SMC(f): 12:22pm On Jul 28, 2007
Seun:
4,500 naira for a single work of fiction. Hmm, I love Harry Potter, but probably not that much. I'd rather borrow it.
LOL. You cheapskate tongue
LiteratureRe: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Book 7! by SMC(f): 12:03pm On Jul 28, 2007
Seun:
I was told it costs 4,500 naira at Nu Metro. What do you guys think about this price?
I don't know what the RRP is in America and other countries, but in the Uk it is £17.99. Based on this, it is a fair price I believe (I am basing this on a conversion/exchange rate of =N=250 to £1. £18 multiplied by 250 is 4500.

The fact that in a bid to get people into their stores, the book is being sold at a loss by many retailers in the UK should have no bearing on this, so 4,500 naira seems good to me. It means there is uniformity in the RRP.
LiteratureRe: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Book 7! by SMC(f): 11:35am On Jul 28, 2007
olofinjeje:
N.B The book came out in Nigeria on the same day as abroad.Check out BOOKSVILLE,BOOKWORM and NU METRO for up to date books.
How much is the book sold for in Naija?
LiteratureRe: Uche Nworah And Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Shine In Abuja And Lagos by SMC(f): 11:31am On Jul 28, 2007
How does any of this amount to shining on their part? huh tongue
CelebritiesRe: Diddy's Opinion After Visit To Naija! by SMC(f): 11:23am On Jul 28, 2007
And on Rhianna's comment about drinking water, the fact is many Nigerians don't drink tap water. In fact, the truth is that most Nigerians do not have water coming out of their taps, PERIOD. Most people have personal boreholes etc. I am Nigerian and I most definitely do not drink tap water nor use it to brush my teeth (2 serious bouts of typhoid fever ensured this action). The best I'd do is make sure the water is boiled and filtered first, but bottled water is definitely preferred.

Moreover, you don't want to catch typhoid then return to somewhere like the UK where you will see a good few doctors start to recommend that you be quarantined.

Gone are the days when there was quality control in Naija. Now it is everyman for himself.
CelebritiesRe: Diddy's Opinion After Visit To Naija! by SMC(f): 11:05am On Jul 28, 2007
The truth is bitter, but it has to be digested. The fact of the matter is that Nigeria is a crap place to live.
P.Diddy was right on the money when he said that the country is poverty stricken. What will you call a country in which well over 60% of the population lives below the poverty line? Let us call a spade, a spade. The country has lots of natural resources and wealth, but most of it is embezzelled by a few greedy people and does not filter down to the masses who continue to live in penury.
CelebritiesRe: Ugly Stars by SMC(op): 10:54am On Jul 28, 2007
Though they are not strictly speaking stars - lipsrsealed

Jodie Marsh

Jade Goody
PoliticsRe: Can You Die For Nigeria? by SMC(f): 12:08am On Jul 28, 2007
rasulua:
May d GOD of thunder strikes who so ever probes him,what for? I simple go with his idea because in a very lousy way he as told them "am sick and tired of your bull shits" may GOD bless him.
But 2 be honest he shld av taken d flag and celebrate 4 d pride of being a nigerian nt 4 does nut sport association.
Abeg Rusulua, what pride is there of being Nigerian?

@ topic, As Nigeria is today. . . MOST DEFINITELY NOT
LiteratureRe: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Book 7! by SMC(f): 9:21pm On Jul 26, 2007
temmyabby:
its the fastest selling book in history
That it is. On launch day, sales of the book was 15 books sold PER SECOND. Now that is phenomenal if you ask me.
RomanceRe: I Have A Really Huge Crush On You.yes You by SMC(f): 6:41pm On Jul 25, 2007
Seun:
If you have nothing to contribute, don't start a thread. angry
LMAO
RomanceRe: Your Marital Status? by SMC(f): 6:40pm On Jul 25, 2007
@ Topic,

Single, but NOT Searching.

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