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XhosaNostra:
Hmmm...for some reason I thought you were going to say Country. I'm taken aback by the hip hop. Soul is befitting though.

Many people are surprised when they find out that I am into Hip Hop. I find Country Music too country. A little too white.

My older cousin is the reason why I like Hip Hop.
He uses to play it in the house all day as early as 1992. Then it was the the rhythm, dressing and atitude that got me hooked.
When I got to the University however, I started listening to it differently. I started listening for metaphors, cryptology and the poetry that some rap artists have in their music. There are rappers like KRS 1 from America and Modenine from Nigeria as well as Nasty C from SA that have unbelievable gift with the pen. It can be like being in a Literature class when listening to such rappers.

And you know a good soul song just arrests you. You don't even have to like the genre particularly.

XhosaNostra:
I just love watching him live, particularly in this video because of the way he's expressing his emotions. Apparently he was going through a divorce at the time he wrote/performed this song & he's doing a great job telling the story.

Hmmm...interesting. What's your favourite genre in music?

Whatever the genre though, if it has good melody and witty lyrics, I consume.

XhosaNostra:
I just love watching him live, particularly in this video because of the way he's expressing his emotions. Apparently he was going through a divorce at the time he wrote/performed this song & he's doing a great job telling the story.

Hmmm...interesting. What's your favourite genre in music?

I used to be a serious Hip-Hop head but there are not to many new artists that I like.

I like soul a lot too. I think it's soul and Hip-Hop.

XhosaNostra:
Lol, maybe more like bisexual because she's had relationships with men publicly.

Oh, I see. What is about the female mind that makes it easier for them to be bisexual than men?
I think most who are not straight are homosexuals, not bisexual. Once I hear that a man swing both ways, I just assume that he is only using the woman in his life to cover up his gayness.

XhosaNostra:
Lucky was superb. I love watching his live shows in my spare time. He was a man with God given talent.
Love him on this video below. His voice is out of this world. The video makes me emotional lol.


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3v09Rq9hzw]

Yeah, I know this song. He was a very spiritual performer.


Yeah Nigerian music is a mishmash of many genres, both local and foreign.

XhosaNostra:
What of her sexual orientation?

I learned she was a lesbians after her death. Am I wrong?

XhosaNostra:
Very true, but I feel Brenda had a much bigger fanbase because she was more relatable & down to earth. Whereas, Yvonne is a bit more sophisticated & not that great a singer lol.

How early in her career did people know about Brenda's sexual orientation?

XhosaNostra:
Hmmmm...I'm sure they were aware. Lucky Dube seems more popular with Nigerians though.

Yeah, Nigerians really loved reggae. You can hear carribean music influence in our music now. It comes from serious consumption of reggae and dance hall that's lasted over three decades.
I read from Richard Branson's autobiography that he signed reggae artists because of the Nigerian market in the ‘80s.

I like Lucky Dube's falsetto.

XhosaNostra:
She's a businesswoman now, so I guess music is taking the backseat. I don't know much about her life, except for a few interviews she's done here & there. My mother thought Brenda had a much better voice & overall star power. When I say she was a fan, I mean she probably would have been part of the "force" or "hive" that argues with people online to defend their star. She loved her that much lol.

I think Brenda was more Brenda than anything else. She was unique. But Yvonne was prettier. That could give one an edge in show biz. Plus Brenda didnt age as gracefully as Yvonne.

XhosaNostra:
She was big but I was too young at the height of her career. Funny because she & Brenda were rivals. It's almost like you couldn't just love both, you had to chose. My mother was a huge Brenda Fassie fan & as expected, she didn't like Yvonne. Called her untalented lol.

I can't remember either of them ever coming here during their prime. I wonder if they knew then how much people jammed to their songs here.

XhosaNostra:
She was big but I was too young at the height of her career. Funny because she & Brenda were rivals. It's almost like you couldn't just love both, you had to chose. My mother was a huge Brenda Fassie fan & as expected, she didn't like Yvonne. Called her untalented lol.

I loved them both. Kept seeing Brenda much longer but Yvonne kinda just disappeared here.
Did she retire early. Why did your mother feel she was untalented?

Paroh:
No matter what she is this girl is beautiful and super sexy. If I were to have sex with a girl it would be Tboss or Daniella Okeke




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XhosaNostra:
Feeling awesome, thanks. How's your day going?

How big was Yvonne in her prime in SA?
I feel like she is not as celebrated as Brenda.
"Umqombothi" and "Mr DJ" were really huge here.

XhosaNostra:
Feeling awesome, thanks. How's your day going?

My day's been good. Hope it gets better.

XhosaNostra:
Exactly! Jazz, opera, etc, that's exactly why imo, I believe South Africans, have the best vocal ranges capable of belching out any note. Singing especially, is something many of us start at a very young age. Almost all schools have music as an extracurricular activity.

How is your body. Lol. Thats how we ask "how's your health?"

Yeah, you guys have the best vocalists in the continent. Especially your ladies. It's something the average Nigerian music consumer does not appreciate much. Here it's more about rhythm and melody. And our consumers are not really into slow songs. Slowest they can have are mid tempo songs. And they don't want anything too intellectual. If you are planning to serve them that, you better make sure the melody is good and it's got a lot of rhythm.

One Southie song that was very big here "Kona" by Mafikizolo had all those elements. Another one that plays in virtually every bar in Abuja right now:

"No matter where you go, remember the road that will you home"

It has unforgettable melody and beat.

Your musicians were very big here in the '80s to mid 90s. Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Brenda Fasi, Lucky Dude, and that white man, Simon Something. I think he is originally American.

I can never forget Yvonne Chaka Chaka's "Thank you mister DJ for playing my song". It was HUGE for years growing up.

safarigirl:
everybody on that show is there because of one connect or the other.

Seyi's introduction to us is incomplete without "Grandson of Awolowo...." In fact, if he wss just another random Awolowo, unconnected to Obafemi, it wouldn't even matter, but since someone in the family decided that BBN was a ticket to more fame, then, it is a given, that he will be dragged into discussions one way or the other.

Nothing personal, no need to get your panties in a bunch

The "chip of the old block" part was uncalled for and quite unbecoming of an old NLer like you.

If we can't prevent people from being sentimental we should not contribute to it.

XhosaNostra:
I understand what you mean. I also don't like very busy cities.

I'm off to bed, talk to you soon. Gnite.

Alright, sleep tight.
See you soon too.

XhosaNostra:
Pretoria. You're in Lagos, right?

No, Abuja. I've lived in Lagos though.

Life there is too hectic for me.

XhosaNostra:
No, apparently you can get it just by coming in contact with an item or someone with it.
I immediately looked it up. It's normal flu-like symptoms accompanied by nausea and/or a runny tummy. I'm not nauseous though, I just ache all over & my nose is stuffy. I think I'll get it checked out tomorrow.

In what town do you reside in SA?

XhosaNostra:
No, apparently you can get it just by coming in contact with an item or someone with it.
I immediately looked it up. It's normal flu-like symptoms accompanied by nausea and/or a runny tummy. I'm not nauseous though, I just ache all over & my nose is stuffy. I think I'll get it checked out tomorrow.

It was the Ebola outbreak period I had this kind of fear. It's probably just flu.

XhosaNostra:
I tried to nap. Really not feeling well today & my neighbour just gave me a fright about swine flu. Said it has killed a couple of people already. Now I'm a bit scared because I have the listed symptoms lol.

What are the symptoms?
I think there was a scare here during the Obasanjo's period. Don't you have to eat pork to get it?

XhosaNostra:
Of course!

Welcome back.
Okay, it's the intellectual energy then. Lol

It's like you type about as fast as you think.

XhosaNostra:
It is possible to be drawn to someone's energy or whatever it's called.

So you have a strong energy then.
What about a person's intellect? Can one be drawn to that?

XhosaNostra:
Thanks

No, "she" is pretty lol

She says thank you.

XhosaNostra:
Thanks

No, "she" is pretty lol

I have been following you not knowing it was you.

Is there a name for that kind of situation?

XhosaNostra:
Lol, you're flattered by a picture of yourself in drag?

Beautiful. After five years. Such relief!


Is her makeup that bad? Lol

XhosaNostra:
Lol, doesn't the pic creep you out though?

I'm not very light in complexion, more like caramel/golden hue. My mouth is not small, I have full lips. The rest is spot on.

It doesn't creep me out. I am actually flattered.

Forgive me. Morgan Freeman is losing his memory. It's been five years.

XhosaNostra:
Lol, not that old obviously, but you exude a certain seriousness.
IDK either.

But the girl does not look serious. And it was from that pic FaceApp made her.

You had short hair, round face and very light skin. That's what I remember.

Small mouth too.

XhosaNostra:
Quite a dignified looking guy. That's the face I remember, but I got the eyes wrong lol.

Thanks, are you saying I can take Morgan Freemanesque roles in movies? Lol

I can't understand how with that beard what you remember is large eyes.

XhosaNostra:
LMAO. Show me a real one

This will be deleted in five minutes.

XhosaNostra:
No, a Nigerian.

I can't remember.

XhosaNostra:
Lol, you hide it well because I don't remember you ever blowing a gasket. Admirable.

Like 9 months or so. I still take long breaks but I don't delete anymore.

I take long breaks too. Sometimes consciously, other times not.

I think Seun doesn't do enough to keep this place healthy.