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See as them just they mention Billions. This guy is definitely the richest ex governor in Nigeria.

It's coming to an end soon. It's a matter of time.

I am, always have been, and always will be proud of my Nigerian heritage. I understand the pain and anger caused by some of the comments I made in a recent interview, and I wanted to address you directly. Contrary to popular belief, this interview was not the first in which I mentioned Nigeria.

In fact, I’m frequently bragging about how Nigerians attend the world’s most prestigious institutions, and how we are known to produce world class doctors, entrepreneurs, innovators, lawyers, engineers, professors, athletes and artists.

Unfortunately, people tend to leave these moments out, and, in this case, highlight stereotypes.

I would never do or say anything to intentionally disgrace the legacy of my father nor my fatherland. But to not relay my own story, both the good times and the bad, would be a disservice.

My name is Jidenna, which means “to hold or embrace the father” in Igbo. It was my father who gave me this name and who taught me countless parables, proverbs, and principles that made me the man I am today. These same principles helped me to write the record “Classic Man.”

When I brought home a 98 percent on a test, my father would say, “ah ah, where are the other two points? Go and get them, then bring them back.” My father and Nigerian culture has always stood for excellence. While the majority of my childhood memories are beautiful, I also have experienced the challenges that Nigeria has faced since Independence.

When I was 5 years old, my family was robbed at gunpoint, my mother was beaten, family members were kidnapped, and I was shot in my foot. As is the case with all kidnapping, targeting those who are perceived to be wealthy is the objective.

In this instance, my father was the target because of his prominence in the community. This was a traumatic experience for my family that would shape our entire lives and our experiences in both Nigeria and America. As a little boy, I swore that I would never let that happen to my family again.

As my father often said, “Once you’re bitten by a snake, you‘ll be ready to shoot a lizard!” At the time of my father’s burial 5 years ago, my family in the village was concerned about increased targeting for kidnapping since the rate of abductions had increased dramatically in the area we are from.

We were traveling from America, which along with our biracial appearance, had the potential to attract attention and pose a threat to our security. In light of what happened in the past and the tense climate at the time, my family took precautions to ensure our safety.

This was not an uncommon protocol at the time. I recognize incidents such as these are not unique to Nigeria or the African continent, and there have been significant improvements in the region since this period.

In the recent interview to which I’ve been referring, I shared my family’s experience traveling from the States back home for the burial. In this interview, I used the term “light-skinned.” When using this term, I was actually referring to my immediate family’s mixed or biracial appearance.

See, no matter what language I use to describe my heritage, I’m certain that someone will feel some kind of way. This is a larger discussion not meant for this statement, but certainly derives from our colonial past and postcolonial present, and in the States, from the days of slavery to the present times.



My comments about skin tone were related to the notion of perceived wealth and value, not my personal beliefs. My point was never to imply that biracial or “light-skinned” people are the only ones or the most targeted group of people kidnapped, or that I myself was wealthy at the time. Rather than focus on my perceived value, let us continue to focus on the value of Nigeria.

There is no question that Africa is playing a pivotal role in the future of our planet and that Nigeria, with it’s booming economy and burgeoning middle class, is a driving force.

I will continue to play my role in the Renaissance taking place in Nigeria and Africa at large.

We may not agree on everything, but know my heart is your heart, and my experience is part of our collective experience.


Source:
http://tiwasblog.co/2015/17/jidenna-writes-touching-open-letter-to-nigerians/

MKO4ever:
Too much abeg, even Mr. President does not earn up to this. N5,000,000/monthly for doing what? After all he is not going to enter field to play

Yes he won't enter to play but will do what is much more than entering the field.

The money isn't too much. Let him deliver, that's all.

Some league matches are really interesting.. was opportune to watch enyimba and rangers play. It was great.

It's funny there's no premier League club in lagos or am I mistake.

Am not surprised....... 90 percent of them I see look malnourished. I wonder how much they are paid..

Am guilty of 1,3,5.. so for now am yet to be an addict...
ohhh selfies sometime..lol

Very very wrong... happens most when you work just to earn a salary...
If my boss does so, I may return it... but I pray things never get that bad..

Good day. Please how much will a clean Mazda 626 2002 and Toyota avensis 2001/2002 cost me. Both with alloy wheels, factory fitted ac and stereo.
Regards.

Good day. Please how much will a clean Mazda 626 2002 and Toyota avensis 2001/2002 cost me. Both with alloy wheels, factory fitted ac and stereo.
Regards.

Good day. Please how much will a clean Mazda 626 2002 and Toyota avensis 2001/2002 cost me. Both with alloy wheels, factory fitted ac and stereo.
Regards.

Good evening. Please how much will a clean Mazda 626 2002 and Toyota avensis 2001/2002 cost me. Both with alloy wheels, factory fitted ac and stereo.
Regards.

Good evening. Please how much will a clean Mazda 626 2002 and Toyota avensis 2001/2002 cost me. Both with alloy wheels, factory fitted ac and stereo.
Regards.

Good evening. Please how much will a clean Mazda 626 2002 and Toyota avensis 2001/2002 cost me. Both with alloy wheels, factory fitted ac and stereo.
Regards.

Good day sir.
How much will a Mazda 626 2002 and a Toyota avensis 2002 cost me through you. Both with alloy wheel, factory fitted Ac, stereo.
Waiting for your response urgently.

Why Anambra of all places SE has no business with BH.
Whoever came up with that idea needs to explain why publicly..

LadyBoss1:
Yes cause its a sin to worship anyone or thing except God

Think catholic are guilty of this... Even in the one i attend they kneel down n do the sign of the cross in front of mary n Joseph

It's wrong to kneel before Mary and Joseph but right to kneel before your pastor and believing his prayers are strong to move mountains... Funny.

I will advice you guys concentrate and stop making catholic church your headache, especially all these " I was once a Catholic group of people ".

No one is perfect, let's try to improve ourselves and not always condemning catholic church like most pastors do weekly on the pulpit.

All these theories....
It's simple, fix the roads, make sure road users law are enforced then enforcement agencies should be strengthened. And the problem is 50% solve..

Naddddyyy... what's good. am always with u dear..

Please house, I will like to know which to go for. Hse general or Hse supervision.. I have other Hse certifications including Bosiet(offshore and offshore). Can I go directly for Hse supervision without going for Hse general? Meanwhile what's the difference between the two?


I work in a mechanical maintenance settings with no intent of diverting to safety as a career.

I can't dare it... it's my treasure and for my eyes alone.

That's why you were voted. Ride on baba irrespective of the fact that you party is filled with fighting rogues..

Most disappointing movie I have ever watched considering what I passed through to get it and my high expectations.. I slept off severally... the dude has made his money anyway.

Creamish:
Me sef need online bobo. . .a Nairaland guy. . for real this time. . .lemme know if the advert works

CRITERIA

U must b fine

U must possess good yarns

U must not b younger than i am (**)

and most of all. . . u must be FINE!!!!




_{*2nd topic im posting and im already looking for boyfriend. . . God help me!*}

Chaiiii... creamish how come am 5yrs late. like you said, you Don get grand kids... how many now.

I am specialized in rotating equipment, pumps, compressors and mechanical seals precisely. Hoping to get something better.

Senjo:
just 3 votes separating first from second.Team Tomfrench u guys can put in more efforts n ensure ur candidate do beta.Once again congratulations to Agarawu23 n his team.I kW wt u ar capable of n i hope to c more competition btw d 2 teams n their candidates.

My vote will count for Tomfrench this time around...

He's the best among the rest..

Tomfrench is the most handsome. I am not surprised he's from Enugu...

We rock!!!! [size=8pt][/size][b][/b][color=#000099][/color]

Going there to receive miracle but end up loosing your life...
When will our people learn..

Sully Baba.... a great man and silent performer..

Careless man.... never forget, it's safety first.