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Efemena_xy: Not really - I could have said worse...

Say for example, AIDS on legs?

He IS very emaciated afterall.

Hahaha....you are too funny!

Wow! This is so beautiful. What an amazing sound.

Watch and let me know what you guys think about her style of play.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5F59PkcDWM

http://www.infonubia.com/2013/10/watch-african-woman-play-guitar-in.html

I can count at least 5 people who would be delighted at this

Hi mod,

Please check out this thread and recommend for front page if you deem it fit. Thanks!

https://www.nairaland.com/1489029/africans-leap-tight-security-fence

It's pitiful that people go through so much hula hoops in a bid to escape poverty and oppression in their home countries. African leaders wake up and smell the coffee!

ifyalways: LMAO.
See description.

Na so we see am. It's difficult to stop a desperate man.

tpia@:
well, the destination countries should help them out and provide assistance.

humanitarian, etc.

Ha! Humanitarian assistance on what ground? With the global economic situation, I doubt if any European country will offer such.

tpia@:
Eyah.

That's it? lol

Itoroetti :
Poverty and lack of vision is the cause of all these.why should u even think that once u enter europe,u'll make money?
Poverty is truely a sin

wow...The last statement is profound. You are right. It's a poverty mentality. The same thing happens in Mexico and come other South American countries. Folks are desperate to migrate to the US.

Increasing numbers of Africans are taking daring steps to enter Europe: leaping a towering, triple-layer security fence, and racing across before rapid-deployment police guards can catch them. Several security missions and plans to deter the 'would-be migrants' from crossing over to the Spanish territories of Ceuta and Melilla have failed. These cities are situated on the Northern coast of Morocco; it is the only land with a border between Europe and Africa.

The three layer fence is 7 miles long and 23 feet high and winds around the city until it reaches the Mediterranean coast. At night, it lights up along its entire length to assist the police in discovering desperate migrants. In Melilla, Spanish police use their night-time vision goggles and surveillance cameras to watch over the three layers of fencing.

Non Commissioned Officer Javier Martinez said, "Every day for the past few months, we have seen groups approach. There are quite a few of them and they don't all manage to get up to the fence but there are attempts almost every day." On Mount Gurugu, hundreds of African migrants hide, waiting for the right moment to make a dash for the European soil. "They go barefoot to climb the first fence, then they clear the second, then the third."

Despite the strength of the fence and added security, " they manage to climb it," said the Guardia Civil spokesman. "This is a brake. But someone who has crossed the whole of Africa, who has traveled for months to get here, isn't going to be stopped by a fence." I totally agree.

The Guardia Civil has deployed 600 men at Melilla to confront the migrants. "But often a strong, agile young person needs just a few seconds to get over the triple fencing, which looks impenetrable," the spokesman said.

I thought this post was interesting because usually I hear of Hispanics/Mexicans racing across the U.S. borders, desperate for a better life. Here, many Africans from different African countries travel for many days, leaving their families for a better life in Europe.

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Efemena_xy: ~ Abject poverty

~ Recently released Kirikiri inmate

wow....that's some harsh description. But I agree with your first description

depressionkills: Hello there,
do you mind me quoting this for my post on mental illness??

Please go ahead. It'd be great if you link back to the source

6cence: Wet in b in difference between him and some girls were dey wear bumbshort?

He's a guy....that's the difference

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Brymo is one of the artists in Nigeria that has differentiated himself with his kind of music. He has a coarse voice that might not necessary have to move through wide ranges on the octave but even at that, his voice stands out and his kind of music is definitely for the more matured minds. It is interesting to note that in a Nigerian music scene flooded with party music and noise making, some people still choose to stick to their kind of slow paced, philosophical master pieces that hold lyrical depth and beautiful acoustics rather than a combination of artificial combination of beats over fruity loops.

We decided to review Brymo's latest album titled "Merchants, Dealers and Slaves". Let me say that this Album is fantastic, but whether the Nigerian market would appreciate this talent is a different case entirely. That being said, this is a music for the world. If well pushed, Brymo can become a true representative of African music to the world. The album does not lack lyrical depth, acoustic simulation…it sure showcases the depth of the mind of this young man. I am excited for him and I am excited for Nigeria.

First up!!

1. Truthfully

One would almost mistaken this song for an appreciation to a higher being because of the way he says the person is his "blueprint" but lo and behold, he mentions "honey." With a "boom, boom, bap" beat, Brymo delivers a fantastic love song, an acoustic rock instrumentation, a subtle use of vocal harmony, acoustic sonority, and intricate melodic phrasing. He introduces the drums right on the bridge which takes the song to another level just before the rock guitar comes in. This track scores 8/10.

2. Down

The strength of this track is in the traditional drums and the philosophical lyrics. You could easily think he was telling an African folktale to a gathering of young people. He addresses the ills of the society talking about "the thief" that everyone know is a thief and the society seems not to bother because the said thief is a main contributor to the economy of the society. He perfectly uses the string ensemble on this track and at this point listening, I was so sure that this songs could not have been produced by "Jesse Jagz" or "Chopstick" of the Chocolate City because this is definitely not in their genre. Click here to listen to Down

3. Eko

Respect to the Afrobeat movement. This is probably the fastest paced song on the album delivered on strictly Afrobeat with a mild rhythmic syncopation. A good dose of acoustic guitar picking', upbeat lyrics and a tone that seems more like an acoustic rhythm piano. He sings about "Eko", the Yoruba name for the state of "Lagos" - the financial capital of the western African nation of Nigeria. He sings about the goodies of the land like it was his lover in the verse, and then mentions a lady he fell in love with in Lagos on the second verse and finally on the last verse, he dumps the lover. This track is probably the one song with a sing along chorus on the album; just keep shouting "Eko". Click here to listen to the song.

4. Everyone gets to die

Then we cross over to reggae. If you still doubt that Brymo is a class act, then you probably do not appreciate good music. Like I said, the album is strictly a master piece for matured minds. With reggae beats and a rock guitar, Brymo lyrically discusses the ills of the Nigerian society again; he mentions the varying situational needs of the poor and the rich but then emphasizes that regardless of this differences "Everyone gets to die." He also talks about the disparity in his own mind when it comes to moral good. Only a few artistes in Nigeria can boast of such lyrical depth; Nosa, Asa…I can count them on my fingers.

5. Money Ft David

A seemingly Afrobeat mash up on this one too. I like the way whoever has been producing for Brymo chooses to experiment not so familiar tunes and instruments. You would almost think the chief instrument again was a rock guitar but it definitely sounds different from what we have heard before. Money is the topic on this track……"do you like to spend money, do you like to dine and party" he screams on this track, he says "if you go into depth because of such spending habits, you will definitely pay". This is a mixed acoustic and electric guitars presentation, folk influences and upbeat lyrics.

6. Cheap Wines

Wow!! I had to listen to this over and over again. So much depth to this song and its like telling a tale with metaphors and irony. He starts by saying "he is high on some cheap alcohol, flowing over the clouds" and then switches to how he is just a normal man seeking a normal life but history and the environment seems to be against him. The drums, the guitar play a major part on this track as it progresses through varying ranges and elevations.

7. Se Bo'timo

9ice has always been the chief propagator of deep thinking Yoruba songs in Nigeria. This track easily places Brymo as his Number one competition. The Acoustic guitar and the rhythm piano help propagate his message of patience and how everyone should ride of the wings of faith (fate) and allow a manifestation of their season. He says the tortoise keeps moving regardless of what the society thinks of it, it keeps moving. (move at your own pace and you will surely get there) A wonderful string ensemble in my opinion.

8. Dear Titilope

A 15 second interlude

9. Merchant, Dealers and Slaves

The title song of the album is deep thinking single versed philosophical track. Its lack of verses makes it hard to determine what his message is on this track. I will ask him when I see him.

10. Grandpa

Afrobeat again, sings about his grand father. I think its a cynical and ironical song about the man. One of the few groovy tracks on the album that you can actually bump your head to or even dance. I'm particularly interested in the producer of this track. The name of the studio was mentioned on the track. A superb mash up of Afrobeats and modern instrumentation, drums, strings and the rhythm piano.

11. Purple jar

With similar instrumentation like we see on most of the tracks on the album, he talks about how he cheated on his lover; she left him and all he is left with are the memories and a purple jar. The purple jar must definitely mean something worthwhile for the relationship between the lover and the loved. The song transcends between strings, wind and keys.

"Merchant, Dealers and Slaves" is a masterpiece that every one should get. The music is one that can be exported outside the shores of Nigeria. With superb video production for some of this tracks, maybe Nigeria would be looking at a Grammy (or maybe I am just overexcited)…all I am saying is that this is GOOD MUSIC.

I am here already thinking about possible remixes and collabos. A duet with Waje on Purple Jar or Truthfully wont be a bad idea at all. Also a rap verse from MI on Grandpa will also sound good.

You can get the album on iTunes.

http://www.infonubia.com/2013/10/album-review-merchants-dealers-and.html

ayobase: 6 months? Kai!
Take heart for ur loss sister. Very painful indeed.

Just be getting ready for astonishing miracle. Who knows if its gonna be twins or triplet this time around!

God will surely give back in folds!

Spot on!

Lagusta: Looks like sexkillz to me

I beg, no make dem ban all of us join for NL

parismarc: Thanks 4 the information,I believe that's what am currently experiencing,I gave birth 4 weeks ago and sometimes,a feeling of intense sadness overwhelms me,I feel life is meaningless,I hope the feeling goes away sha.

Hi parismarc. So sorry that you are experiencing some form of PPD. Please don't keep it to yourself. I hope you have some kind of support system. Tell ur husband exactly how u feel and have him read up on PPD and how families can offer support. The original post on the site includes links to resources for mothers and family members. Please visit the site (link is included in the OP).

Thanks for sharing your experience. I pray that you get through it ASAP

chimex38: U shld have told her dis b4 she died nw its useless cause our single n searching nairalanders are not gettin married soon & would probably 4get it. No woman thinks rational when angry not 2 talk of remembering d effect of Postpartum Depression .

Though sarcastic, it's such a myopic view. While this won't bring back the deceased, I sure hope it prevents another death, even if it's just one life saved. Also, I hope it educates us to be better support system for nursing mothers in our families.

~Sissy~:
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Thanks Sissy. It's really appreciated! I hope people learn a thing or two from it.

Rogers210: It is touching, knowing the circumstances that led the owners heroic death.

That's right!

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The instrument, found strapped to the body of Wallace Hartley after he drowned along with 1,500 others in the disaster in 1912, was sold at Titanic specialist auctioneers Henry Aldridge and Son in Devizes, Southwest England.

The violin played by the bandmaster of the Titanic to calm passengers as it sank sold at auction for $1.45 million or 1.06 million Euros today, Saturday; this is a world record price for memorabilia from the doomed antique. "We're absolutely overjoyed," Christine Aldridge, a spokeswoman for the auction house said.

Of course, I'd be overjoy too if someone is willing to buy an antique for such an amount! According to Aldridge, "It was sold to a UK collector who was bidding by telephone. The whole sale only took about 10 minutes." She said the final price including premiums paid to the auction house was £1,050,030.

The instrument carries an inscription from the 33-year-old's fiancee Maria Robinson to mark their engagement and was on sale with its leather luggage case, initialed W.H.H, in which it was found. Now I question this part because how did the violin get inside the case when Hartley was 'supposedly' playing it with his band members before he died.

For many years, the violin was believed lost, but it was found in the attic of a house in Northwest England in 2006, prompting a debate about its authenticity, which experts only recently resolved. Bidding started at just £50 for the violin, but within a few minutes it had passed the previous world record of £220,000 for a Titanic piece as competition between four telephone bidders hotted up.

There were gasps from the 200 people at the auction house as the price reached £350,000 and then a tense silence as the battle for the instrument narrowed to two telephone bidders. Hartley's band played the hymn "Nearer, My God, to Thee" to try to calm passengers while they climbed into lifeboats as the Titanic sank beneath the icy waves in the North Atlantic on April 15, 1912, after hitting an iceberg.

Hartley and his seven fellow band members all died after choosing to play on.

I've always been fascinated about the passion and drive that bidders have to buy items that used to be owned by usually a deceased person - at least, that's my view of it. If you ask me to come with you to a car auction, that's a different story. Personally, I feel they're not the same.

What do you all think?

http://www.infonubia.com/2013/10/titanic-memorabilia-auctioned-and-sold.html

dare352: Na free madness

Na Terry G? lol

Hello Mods,

Please review this thread and recommend for FP. It doesn't have lots of views but I believe it will do a lot of good for people to be aware of the dangers of postpartum depression that many nursing mothers experience. Thanks for your support, it is really appreciated!

https://www.nairaland.com/1483953/dangers-postpartum-depression

dominique: It happened to me when I had mt son. For the first week and half, I was irritable and cry for no reason. I wanted everybody to go away and leave me alone. What helped me get over it fast was that I knew about it, that way I was able to get a grip of myself and get over it. Sadly most Nigerians are unaware of this condition. If only women were sensitized about it at their ante-natal clinics, it will go a long way.

Thanks for sharing your experience dominique. About 80% of women experience at least "baby blues" and a significant percent of those experience PPD. You were able to deal with it better because you've read. it.

I wish this post could make the front page so that more people are aware and they can even offer support for women going through it. At the least, when a nursing mom starts showing signs of PPD, they recognize it and not blame the woman for being mean.

I just read about a 35-year-old nursing mother who committed suicide few hours after dedicating her 3-months-old baby. The only reasonable explanation for such an act is Postpartum Depression, also known as postnatal depression. According to the report, the woman's husband noticed the signs of depression but it never occurred to him that she could take her life.

I was saddened by the news, so I decided to write this post to raise awareness, especially among the African community.

About 80% of new moms experience the "baby blues" in the first couple of weeks after childbirth, which are caused by hormonal changes that takes place in a woman's body after the birth of a child. Symptoms include irritability, crying spells, mood swings, trouble sleeping and sadness. These conditions are generally not serious and fades away quickly.

However, some moms experience a more severe, long-lasting form of these feelings known as Postpartum Depression. In addition to the symptoms mentioned earlier, it can also result in feeling of guilt or shame, withdrawal from friends and family, lack of joy, and difficulty bonding with the baby. It is usually treated by counseling and medication, but exercising, eating well, and getting enough rest can also help.

In rare cases, a woman may experience a severe form of depression known as Postpartum Psychosis. This condition is characterized by hallucinations, paranoia, irrational thoughts, and being a danger to oneself and the baby. This is an emergency that requires immediate medical attention because it can get worse and put the mother or others in danger.

It is important to understand that Postpartum Depression isn't a character flaw or a weakness. These changes can be caused by hormonal changes that occur after pregnancy. Any woman can get postpartum depression in the months after childbirth, stillbirth, or miscarriage.

Partners, friends, and family - your support during the first few months after pregnancy will go a long way to reduce the occurrence of Postpartum Depression.

Share Your Thoughts

Do you know anyone who has experienced Postpartum Depression? Please describe the experience and share tips on how to deal with the condition.

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bunmioguns:

@OP..am sure that must be ur church

Lol... If this was my church I would have advised who ever made the flyer to add a picture of big stout crate and tag it "who tied this odeku?" So the peppersouping conference will be complemented with some bigstouting

Chimax15: 4 ur mind diz thread go make frontpage ni?

E for better make e make front page now. Abi how u see am? At least this make you laugh

sweetiePe: LOL, Association of pepper soup seller indeed! Quite funny!
I want to ask you, who born the pikin?
More Funny Photos>>>www.rosyside.com/photos.htm

Hmm...let's see....na im mama born am now....lol

prymesolution: Na small small madness dey start.

This madness has switched gears. It's on another level. You need a level of grace to grasp it...lol

prymesolution: This is some peppersouping and bushmeating conference...Asun things

2 days of bushmeating? lol

Linqsz: d track DOWN sang by him is like d best low budget music video ever made#

Yup, he didn't have to do too much but he got a message across.

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Nigerian churches never seize to amaze me with hilarious revival themes. From "I smell America" to "Oh God na like this we go dey?"(I suspect this pastor listens to Wande Coal), the list is endless.

Here's another one asking "Who Tie[d] The Goat?" My response to the question is - The Association of Peppersoup Sellers of Nigeria tied the goat...lol

I tagged this "Goat Revival!" How would you caption it? Do you know who tied the goat? Have your say while I get over laughing at this.

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