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Fartin is smtin she has gotten used too...it comes from the soul, yea! U need to appreciate it...lool

Person done old sha oh! Miss those yester years...

delishpot:
Dont know this one o. What year was it aired?

u must be a young blood...

I guess it makes them feel young again..

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Smooyis:
They will soon find their way to naija as well. Naija no dey carry last. Change has come.

they may come visitin but I dont see many of them will relocate cos naija is very unstable...

African Americans Visiting, Moving To Ghana In Record Numbers



Africa evokes images of vibrancy and growth instead of poverty, war and struggle, Ezinne Ukoha reports in a story in The Grio.

In this context, Ghana is fast becoming a mecca for black Americans who are looking for lucrative opportunities in a new environment. About 10,000 African Americans visit Ghana yearly, according to recent reports. Almost 3,000 African Americans live in the capital, Accra, the major hub of Ghana.

Signs of a growing trend

While these numbers are not huge, they are still significant. Almost six years ago there were just 1,000 African-American expatriates living in Ghana.

What has attracted them? This burgeoning nation has consistently enjoyed a peaceful political climate without many threats of internal or external strife since it gained its independence from the British back in 1957, The Grio reports. The temperate weather also makes it an attractive choice.

But most importantly, there are elements that could resonate with anyone seeking a more laid-back lifestyle. The country offers pristine beaches, affordable living and a sense of spiritual calm permeates the landscape, making Ghana an attractive alternative to the proverbial American “rat race,” Ukoha said.

Ghana is living up to that hype, in addition to being a land of economic opportunity and bountiful resources.

Why relocate to Ghana?

Most Americans are starting to grasp the notion that they may have better luck financially in another country. As the American economy continues to falter, some blacks are finding that places new and unfamiliar could challenge them in ways leading to upward mobility.

Monies saved and invested elsewhere can yield bigger dividends. The educational attainment of many African-Americans can be put to immediate use in countries that have not been able to offer their populations similar luxuries until recently.

Much has been written about American blacks moving to South Africa for these very reasons, but I would like to suggest Ghana be added to the short list of locales for those considering planting new roots in the Motherland.

Technology, teaching and more opportunities

There are a plethora of companies in Ghana eager to recruit foreign applicants. If you are lucky enough to be well versed in all things digital, securing employment with a well-established technology firm is a strong possibility. Organizations such as Blogging Ghana have created platforms for interactivity within the social media realm that are reaching a global audience. Employees of such firms will have the opportunity to be proponents for change in an emerging field.

Or you can more easily start a family business. More than half of the African-Americans that reside in Accra are entrepreneurs. Local chiefs are often more than willing to grant prized land and other resources to budding entrepreneurs interested in real estate development, or other commercial ventures. This could also lead to a lucrative life in farming – or “agribusiness” – for those interested in a totally new, yet viable way of making a living.

Teaching is another highly desirable profession. English is the official language of Ghana; thus, entering academia as a teacher of the language could be one means of entrance into a coveted class. Plus, there are many supports extended to foreign pupils and the qualified staff who instruct them. You and your family could benefit from this aspect of the economy as native speakers.http://afkinsider.com/29041/african-americans-visiting-moving-ghana-record-numbers/

Cant stop laffin

Habbaa same tin happened to me two weeks back!!! All nah scamm!!!

He is tryin hard to be familiar...tellin GMB not to bann importation of fairly used cars, cos thats where there major revenue comes from

Deiok:
Are you a Tiv ? See they way you are taking personal.

no am not tiv neither am I takin it personal but it has been a renowned fallacy that has persisted for decades with no iota of truth...

Deiok:
The tiv's in nigeria used to practice this, dont know if they still practice it.

go and try it with tiv people and see wht will happen to u...

prettythicksme:
Total rubbish but anyway those pple loves their culture dat way if not dey would have find solution to it btw op what if d wife get pregnant in d process of swapping,who will b d father to d child?

it becomes a community affair..do u think it is just one couple that raises a child in africa.The community is involved oh!

donbenedict:
I thought this happens somewhr in benue state

very false...

stag:
Do they swap husbands too?

wife swappin wud be more fun...hehehhe

Utchgirl:
Mr Op, Namibia is far fetched.The TIV tribe here in Nigeria are practicing it.

That is not true!

Most Bizarre African Culture: Namibian Tribe Uses Wives as Cola [Must Read]
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I remember having heard something like this sometime ago, but I never paid serious attention to it feeling its virtually impossible. But on a second thought, I decided to find out the credibility of such weird practice. Lo and behold, its absolutely true that a tribe in Namibia have a cultural practice in place which they call “wife swapping”. The practice, referred to as “Okujepisa Omukazendu”, is common among Ovahimba and Ovazimba tribes in the Kunene and Omusati regions, a nomadic tribe in Namibia. These communities are largely isolated from the rest of the country. They have resisted the trappings of modern life, they keep livestock, live off the land and practice ancestral worship. Many still reside in pole-and-mud huts and both men and women go bare-chested. The phrase, ‘Okujepisa Omukazendu’, literally means, ‘offering wife to a guest’. It is a practice, whereby a man decides to please a friend or a highly esteemed guest by allowing him sleep with his wife the night of his visit.


That particular night, the husband has to sleep in another hut altogether and in a situation whereby there is no other hut or room, he will sleep outside. Imagine such an absurd practice! This practice has been in place for generations in these Namibian communities. It started raising some global dust when Mr Kazeongere Tjeundo, a lawmaker and deputy president of the opposition Democratic Turnhalle Alliance of Namibia made a move towards soliciting for enshrining it into the Namibian Constitution. He argued that it should be made legal with some reasons which he felt are enough. Hear him:

It’s a culture that gives us unity and friendship, it’s up to you to choose [among] your mates who you like the most … to allow him to sleep with your wife, We just need to research more on how the practice can be regulated.

The headman of Oukongo village, Uomiti Ruhozu, also said their is no reason why they should discontinue the ancient custom of sharing wives. He said HIV/Aids can also be contracted by cheating spouses not in open relationships. According to Ruhozu, most men and women in Namibia already have more than one partner whom they meet secretly, but the Ovahimba and Ovazimba men take away that secrecy aspect to relieve their wives of stress and the fear of being caught cheating.

Mr Kazeongere Tjeundo


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They do not see it as any big deal, some say it helps to strengthen their friendships and reduces promiscuity, while others avow that it brings in variety, thereby making their marriages stand the test of time. It is left only in the discretion of the man to decide who to offer his wife to or not. The malignant aspect of this obscure practice is that the wife has very little or no say in the matter, she has to humbly and wholeheartedly submit to the arms of the man she is offered to whether she likes him or not. Worse still, Namibia is a country where almost 20% of her entire population are living with HIV/AIDS.

The chief of the Otjikaoko Traditional Authority, Uziruapi Tjavara, is also strongly defending the customary practice of sharing wives with friends, despite its high potential of spreading HIV-AIDS. Hear him:

Sharing of wives is a unique traditional custom that smothers jealousy amongst both sexes, and strengthens friendships. Hence, I advocate its continuation, together with HIV-AIDS education to minimize infections.


It is quite surprising to discover that some women in these communities give full support to the continuation of the abusive practice of “Okujepisa Omukazendu”. Hear what one of them said:

I did it this year, she said, and “I have no problem with the arrangement”. It’s good because it’s part of our culture, why should we change it?

Notwithstanding, the truth must be told. A lot of critics see this practice as rape since there is usually no mutual agreement http://answersafrica.com/most-bizarre-african-culture-namibian-tribe-uses-wives-as-cola-must-read.html

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It is crime period! She is still a minor and needs her fathers consent for anything..the Guy has bought himself some jail time in kirikiri...

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Daniel058:
na im be say every family fit get their private babalawo

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yelsooo!

Charly boy is beginin to strike me as someone who does not have class or manners. To begin with how can you address your president with 'how far' ... 'shey you get?'.Any true Nigerian must give regards to two fundmental elements relevant to his existence in the Nigerian society which are 'Age' and 'Authourity'.He should understand that the office of the president should be held with high esteemable value that it deserves...He is not adressin hippies or road side touts. learn the etiquette that accompanies exposure and enlightenment which I believe he has but has refused to use it due to his alien cultural orientation he got from God knows where...

aurxtino:
Truth am not just saying it cos I feel like saying it, but I took my time to study men from all the places in Nigeria that I have been opportuned to visit.

I believe you bro that kind of romance that goes along with finance...Yep I know esan people very well.

Poverty of the mind is what she is sufferin from...

Ashawo pastor!!!

How sad...

Nah lie...

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Ishilove:
'hairyanus'....

Seriously?

ehenn, if urs aint hairy u better check urself to corrct ya sef...

When he sees jack daniel and hennessy he will change his mind...