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Jokes EtcJoke Of The Day by zizman(op): 12:04pm On Feb 22, 2015
Oya laugh small jare...lol. (not written by me...it's a joke)
I was driving down a street along Alausa, having just finished
answering a call, when a policeman, suddenly, opened the
passenger door, entered and jam-locked it.
(The door lock is faulty)
As usual, he wanted 'something' from me for calling while
driving...
Suddenly, he saw the big Rothweiller dog, Jackie, at the back seat
of the car, with tongue stuck out, spittle dripping and fangs
barring, staring fiercely at him.
Policeman: (Shaking)
Ah! You carry dog?
Me: (I bone face) Yes, I carry dog. Dat one na offense?
Policeman: (Feeling uncomfortable)
Na where una dey come from?
Me: From hospital.
Policeman: Ehen! you sick?
Me: No, na person wey the dog bite we go see. The person almost die
sef.
Policeman: (Terribly shaken by now)
Ehen! But why the dog dey shake head like that?
Me: Na so im dey do if e wan bite person.
Policeman: The dog know you?
Me: Yes nah, no be my dog?
Policeman: (Sweating)
This your door, how you dey open am?
Me: How you take enter?
Policeman: Abeg! Na since I dey try open am, but e no open.
(The dog was now getting impatient and gave a small growl, its tongue
almost touching the policeman's left ear).
Policeman: (Now sliding forward)Oga, I take God beg you, open the
door for me make I comot. I no go collect anythin from you.
Me: How much you go pay me?
Policeman: Ah! I neva hustle anythin since morning. Na only N1,000
dey wit me.
Me: You neva ready.
(I looked back at the dog).
Policeman: Ok ok ok ok ok, e reach N2,000. The oda N1,000 na my
wife own, but I go give you join.
(Now, close to tears as the dog was becoming really impatient)
Oga, I be......g, Oga, sorry. Take the N2,000 make you open the door
plssssssse!
Me: Oya, bring am. (I collected the N2,000 & allowed him out of the
car)
Policeman: God punish you. Idiot, e no go ever better for you and your
yeye dog. Wicked man!!!
. Pass it ahead, don't laugh alone.
Nairaland GeneralMan Arrested For Ordering The Assasination Of Hisbestfriend In Abuja by zizman(op): 11:55am On Feb 22, 2015
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Force Headquarters, Abuja have
arrested a man for allegedly orchestrating the assassination of his best
friend and kinsman, Tony Eze (pictured above) a 39yr old International
businessman based in Abuja. Mr Eze was murdered in November
2014.
According to what Vanguard reported yesterday, Tony, an aluminum
dealer at the one of the markets in Abuja, was invited by his best
friend to have drinks at a popular garden in Tungama area of Zuba in
the outskirts of Abuja.
Tony, a father of two and a native of Umuagede village in Nsukka
L.G.A. of Enugu State was said to have been reluctant at first to go
but after much persuasion, he accepted and after the closed of
business that day, he left for the bar at about 5pm where he met with
his friend and other kinsmen.
After drinking, the men left in a convoy with Tony's car being the last
in the convoy. While on their way, two men riding on a motorcycle
drove close to Tony's car and shot him at close range.
Eyewitnesses say his best friend and other kinsmen did not stop to
check on him, saying they thought the gunshots they heard were
fireworks. However when they got to the scene of the incident, they
were said to have been reluctant to take their friend to the hospital.
Police officers from Zuba police station later arrived the scene and
took Tony to the hospital where efforts to revive him by doctors failed
and he was pronounced dead.
Police in partnership with private investigators hired by Tony's family
launched a full scale investigation which led to the arrest of one of the
suspects who stole the deceased phone. It was discovered that the
suspect was a fellow shop owner in the same market with the late
Tony. Much drilling by the police led to him confessing that Tony's
best friend and kinsman contracted him and some others in their cult
to murder his friend. He said they were paid N1.2million, some of them
got N250,000 while others got N300,000 each.
Narrating how they carried out the murder operation, the suspect said
Tony's best friend instructed them to get to the relaxation spot that
day before them...
"He said that as soon as they were ready to go, his friend winked
at them at the nearby table and they used their telephone to flash
their colleagues who were positioned outside the area as a signal
that they should proceed to hit their target. He further said they
were told that he would be coming in a car behind. So, his friend
quickly drove off in front with the deceased following behind and
when they got to the point where they had to join the expressway,
the friend in front drove faster. As soon as his friend entered the
expressway two of the hired killers blocked the businessman’s car
and one of them just pulled out his gun, approached the driver’s
side and yanked open the door. While Eze was passionately
pleading with them to take whatever they needed and spare his
life, the armed man shot him point blank, picked his phone and
sped off.’’police reports say
One of the deceased Family member identified as Simeon said the
revelation by the police came as a rude shock to them.
"This is the greatest shock we have received in our area in recent
times. That suspect is well known to all of us as Tony’s best
friend. They used to travel together to China on business trips. In
fact, he was closer to our brother than anybody in the family.
Whenever we needed to advise our brother, we usually channeled
it through this his friend who happens to come from Eha-
Alumonah Community, a neighbouring town in Nsukka.
Interestingly, this his friend was leading pallbearers during Tony’s
burial. He was the first to arrive our compound before other of his
friends and business partners arrived. He was shedding tears
uncontrollably. Even after the burial, his wife prepared our
traditional food for the bereaved family which friends usually
partake in. I can remember vividly that a few days after Tony’s
burial, the suspect told some members of our family that he (the
deceased) owed some business associates a whooping sum of
N12 million and there was urgent need to settle the debt but we
swept it aside by telling him that it could come up after the
mourning period. I will use this opportunity to thank the Nigeria
Police Force and the private detectives for the success recorded
so far because these startling confessions and arrests will go a
long way to assuage our deep feeling of loss. (In tears) Now see,
for how much did they take the precious life of this young,
amiable, promising and easy-going young man? Who will train his
children and take care of his young wife?"he said
Police say further investigation will still be carried out on the matter
and the arrested suspects will be charged to court for murder soon.

source http://lindaikeji..in/2015/02/man-arrested-for-ordering-assasination.html?m=1
CelebritiesRe: Actress Toyin Aimakhu Replies Stella Damasus by zizman: 5:12pm On Feb 21, 2015
lame,razz, dry and lack of of expression
Romance/ Things Married People Wont Tell You About Marriage by zizman(op): 3:56pm On Feb 01, 2015
Marriage is the dream of every woman, and every man. Finding a good partner, for life, is like finding your divine blessing, that can last you for a lifetime.

In this part of the world, we are more idealists than realists. If we face setbacks in our businesses, we are always comfortable with reciting the famous words: “it is well”. If rain soaks you on the way to the office, it’s “showers of blessings” and a promotion is probably on the way. If our right palm itches, it means some long lost relative will send cash soon.

It is no wonder that for many ladies, marriage seems to be the escape route from society’s pressures. Many of us fantasize, dream or even start planning a wedding before meeting “the right one”. Worse still, the romantic movies of heroes falling in love with less than perfect women and sweeping them off their feet in a proposal at the airport, add fuel to our flame of fantasy.

The truth is: idealism is great, but the idealist never knows what to do when the real situation hits hard like a deadly punch from a wrestler’s fist.

The Most Glamorous Part Of A Marriage Is The Wedding
A gorgeous cake, fresh flowers, wedding gown by Vera Wang, the exotic honeymoon, the paparazzi – all these come into play at the wedding. From the moment the bride wakes up on her wedding day to the moment she spends her first official night as a married woman, she feels on top of the world. Too bad, the party can’t last forever.

When you see an elderly couple retaking their marriage vows, with tears in their eyes, please note that those tears are not just tears of happiness; there are tears of a story well told – of joy, pain, courage, sadness and victory against all odds. If you’re not ready to deal with these, it’s not a sin to wait a little. Marriage is hard work and sacrifice.

The Word ‘Sacrifice’ Will Suddenly Come Up More Often In Your Dictionary
This word, we all dread – sacrifice. From the first day, you would find out that you may have to place the needs of others before yours, and if you are blessed with children, get ready for more sacrifices.

Will there be times you wish you were single? Yes! Will there be times you wish for one minute to yourself? Definitely! If given the opportunity, would you do it all over again? For most people, YES – especially if you are with the right person.

Marriage Is Not For Pretenses Or Show-Off
Whether you cook with diamonds in your Egusi soup, or look like a goddess, or even know a thousand styles in bed, a man always knows to whom his heart belongs. The meaning is simple: Be yourself before marriage, and don’t try to portray what you are not.

Let him fall in love with the essence of you, not with an image you have created. It’s difficult to fall out of such love, except either of you change sometime during the marriage.

You Never Really Know A Man/Woman Until You Get Married
Forget that you two lived in the same house for a few years before marriage, as far as there is no contract binding the two of you together in matrimony, you have not started.

People tend to let down their hair when they are married, and like an onion, the real us we have kept to ourselves start to unravel. The only thing to do is adjust and move on – you’re in it for real this time.

Marriage Is Team Work
Like a job, if you like team work, this role is for you. Just kidding. What I am saying here is that if you don’t work together as a team, you are heading for a major disaster. The unfortunate thing is that you can’t control the other person’s mind, and vice versa.

So, one just has to respect the other person’s boundaries, and it’s difficult if both of you are always bent on having your way.

Like A Rollercoaster, There Are Ups And Downs
Don’t think that in marriage, every day will be a holiday. You are kidding yourself. In fact, the most ecstatic moments in marriage come after a low period. Like every good story, you will be faced with challenges and tests.

Even if you fail one, life will give you an opportunity to repeat the test. But when you pass one, the rewards are priceless.

Marriage Is The Ultimate Gamble
Sometimes, marriage leads to happily ever after. Sometimes, it doesn’t. All is fair in love and war. If it doesn’t, dust your feet, learn from past mistakes, and start painting a rosy future without giving in to society’s pressures.

Many times, society looks down on divorced women. We are quick to point fingers that it is a woman’s fault that things did not work out. The fact is, it could be anybody’s fault. Either man or woman.

In the end, marriage is about two selfless people living together to achieve each other’s goals. If you find the right person to make that sacrifice with you, you are extremely lucky
RomanceHow To Get A Nigerian Man To Marry You by zizman(op): 5:35pm On Jan 25, 2015
Found this at http://naijasinglegirl.com/how-to-get-a-nigerian-man-to-marry-you/

Please, read on if you are single and tired of the
singles market.
Getting a Nigerian man to marry you is the
easiest thing in the world. This is your chance to
stop being single and get a-mingling. These easy
steps will get you married, bedded, bare foot
and pregnant in less than a year, guaranteed or
your money back.

– Be very religious. Nigerian men loveeeee them
some religious girls. you don’t actually have to
be, you just have to pretend that you are. talk
about the night vigils you go to every now and
then. slip in some Bible passages in random
conversations even when they don’t fit in. Give
him a Bible for his birthday. call him randomly
for “morning prayers”. a nigerian man will
marry a woman who appears to be religious.
fake it till you get that ring baby girl.
– Pretend to be maternal. Pretend that you love
children so much. especially other people’s
children. coo at them at grocery stores, malls,
lounges, planes. talk about how much you love
children. carry his friends’ kids all day long.
offer to help feed them. it doesn’t matter that
you don’t love other people’s kids and think
that children can be such dicks from a very
early age, it should not matter. pretend girl.
you’re auditioning to be his baby popper, act
like one.

– Don’t ever mention that you’re a “feminist”.
femi-gini? that shit don’t live here miss. Bleep
women rights. accept all traditional roles even
when you’re dating. when you are dating him,
make sure his food is ready as soon as he walks
through that door bitch. it doesn’t matter that
you’re in school or you are also working like
him, shit like that don’t matter. you have to
show your man that you can put your back into
it and be that super woman who will clean,
cook, pop your back in bed and still pop out
those kids.

– You gats deny all them man them. Have you
ever had sex? made out with someone?
ummm…you don’t have to tell your nigerian
man that. when you’re asked your body count is
1 or 2, never more than 3 though cos you’re
already side stepping into whoredom. never
mind that your nigerian man’s count is like 54,
who cares? he’s only out there fucking
everything in skirt so that he can impress you in
bed. all of what he does is for you, you ingrate!!
he’s out there putting his penis in everything in
other to come home and please you in bed and
you have the guts to say you have a body count
of more than 3? if any man claims he has slept
with you, cry and swear that you know no such
man. refer to rule number 1, start quoting Bible
passages about how your enemies are chasing
you and shit.
that whole subtracting 7 from your body count
is bullshit. you only have 3 choices: 1, 2, or 3.
other than that, you might as well just remain
single.

– A nigerian man has needs that only you can’t
meet. you have to give him some pen*s room.
why are you being selfish? let men be men. let
them have wings to fly. don’t be asking him
why he came home late. you smell perfume on
him? be happy that some girl is keeping him
moisturized and smelling all good. that’s one
thing you don’t have to do today. Let them have
some fun girl, you just want that ring on your
finger don’t you? relax. that diamond that you
can instagram with well manicured fingers is
coming.

– Last but not least, cook up a storm!!! your man
should not be going hungry. cater to his food
palette girl!! if you don’t cook for him some
other girl will cook for him and steal him away.
cook him new delicacies all day, find out how
his mother used to do it, cook for his friends
too. why do you want to eat in restaurant? bitch
please use that money and take your arse to the
grocery store and make that man some food. let
him save that money he would have used to take
you out on your ring darling. be wise. a stitch in
time saves nine.
This is my good deed for the day. Let him who
have ears, listen or something like that.
PoliticsGEJ: If You Vote For Me, I Will Fight Corruption Using Technology by zizman(op): 10:03am On Jan 13, 2015
President Jonathan says if re-elected, he will tackle
corruption in Nigeria using modern technology. The
President said this while speaking at his campaign rally in
Ibadan today. He said that even if he jails 5 million people
for corruption, the problem will still persist but that with
modern technology, corruption would be prevented. He said
his govt is currently working on introducing the technology
"In terms of the number of people I have tried and
jailed, maybe I would give you the statistics in my
subsequent outings. We have tried more Nigerians.
More Nigerians have been jailed within this period
after passing through due process. And I used to tell
people, even if I try 10 million Nigerians and Jail 5
million Nigerians for corruption, that does not solve
the corruption problem.
So for you to solve corruption problems, you must use
modern technologies to prevent people from stealing
and that is what we are working on. The oil industry is
a good area; we are working very hard. I just don’t
want to say certain things, because some of these
people have been given so much money, they would
do everything to stop us. But I promise you that if you
vote me and I come back to serve this country for the
next four years, the day I would leave here, the next
person that would come as the president of this
country, people would not talk about corruption,
because we are working on technologies and we
would use technologies to block all these areas.
Today we are talking about IT; we are no longer in the
analog generation, so we must deploy IT to solve our
human problems and I am promising that in the next
four years, the next president, nobody would harass
that president for not fighting corruption because I will
solve the problem of corruption in this country"
Meanwhile, he promised to create 2 million jobs yearly if re-
elected saying he will generated the job for unemployed
youths in Nigeria

source :LIB
Car TalkRe: New Year Gift From Govt : Tokunbo Cars To Cost More From January 1 by zizman: 9:11am On Dec 31, 2014
wait am comin
RomanceRe: Why Do You Love Your Girlfriend/boyfriend? by zizman(op): 5:16am On Dec 26, 2014
QueenMo:
@Op tell us your own answer first tongue
go baCk go readd d question AGAIN "wat am i suppose to say " was wat i askd since i dont know wat to say datz y am asking u
RomanceWhy Do You Love Your Girlfriend/boyfriend? by zizman(op): 4:33pm On Dec 25, 2014
When your girlfriend/boyfriend sayz ''why do you like/love me'' what are you suppose to say?
FamilyIs It Compulsory For A Married Woman To Take On Her Husband's Surname? by zizman(op): 10:31am On Dec 25, 2014
is it compulsory? where did this tradition originate from? if the world is calling for gender equality why must
this be so? doesn't this make a lady look like a "property" of her man? what are your thoughts ?
Nairaland GeneralRe: Welcome To The Coldest Place Inhabited By Humans by zizman(op): 12:22pm On Dec 19, 2014
This digger delivers coal to the heating plant each morning in order to keep the town residents from freezing over.

Nairaland GeneralRe: Welcome To The Coldest Place Inhabited By Humans by zizman(op): 12:19pm On Dec 19, 2014
Amos Chapple says it was very challenging to photograph the village life here, simply because the locals are so hard to find! In order to survive the harsh winters they are swift about going in and out of the cold. Racing from one indoor place to the next, bundled up fully from head to toe. As a result, many photos make the location appear falsely desolate

Nairaland GeneralWelcome To The Coldest Place Inhabited By Humans by zizman(op): 12:17pm On Dec 19, 2014
here is the coldest place on earth where humans actually live? Oymyakon, Russia takes the ice cube for coldest inhabited location on earth. Somehow the people that call this small, rural town home are able to survive throughout some truly brutal winters.

The subarctic climate found in this region is extreme, as of right now in November temperatures hoover around -38F.

Journalist and photographer Amos Chapple braved the cold long enough to take these stunning pictures of Omyakon after the winter freeze set in, letting us all catch a glimpse of life in one of the coldest places on earth.Generally the weather starts to dip down near late September reaching below 32 degrees F, the point of freezing. From here the thermostat only continues to fall, dipping as low as -58F, and lower.

Around mid-may the temperatures will start to surface back above freezing. The only months that the temperature does not fall below 14F are June and July, but that doesn’t mean the summer months are by any means warm.

The coldest temperature ever recorded in Omyakon was on February 6, 1933 when the thermostat read an incredible -90 degrees Fahrenheit. The only other region on earth inhibited by humans that has reached this same level of chill is Verkhoyansk.

Nairaland GeneralPathetic State Of A Post Office In Lagos (picture) Chaii!! by zizman(op): 10:12am On Nov 17, 2014
this is the pathetic state of a post office in mushin..u will think you travelled back in time to 1960's so old..i took a pix and the staffs there were complaining..i just laughed

EducationRe: LASPOTECH CHAT ROOM by zizman: 12:18pm On Sep 30, 2014
somebody shouid help me check ma name on the board o..ibraheem oluwatoba jamiu accounting
EducationRe: LASPOTECH CHAT ROOM by zizman: 10:21pm On Sep 29, 2014
Mhiztaollaollu: not yet admitted
oooooo...is my mark nt enough ni... besides person no knw deir cut off..plz is d second list for accounting pasted maybe
its pasted dere
EducationRe: LASPOTECH CHAT ROOM by zizman: 10:12pm On Sep 29, 2014
plz help me check Accounting ibraheem jamiu 46068155gi
i score 56.17
PoliticsRe: 2015 Jonathan Rally: Enugu State Government Declares Thursday Work-free Day by zizman: 7:29am On Sep 25, 2014
i fit giv person slap..if dem complain say GEJ no do well after dem don vote for am again...abi wat else can e do...his tenure na so so badluck...if a president is goin for second term i believe he will use his first to impress the citizen...buh if this is the best he can do in first tenure...den expect the worse
Yet people for diz thread go still dey shout GEJ till 2019...are dey avin or losing deir sense of judgement... Jonathan wey shame suppose dey catch to do rally after d whole Bleep up wey he don do a d don happen
EducationRe: LASPOTECH CHAT ROOM by zizman: 7:11am On Sep 25, 2014
Heeyanuh: IBRAHEEM OLUWATOBILOBA,i thought u chose them where uni suppose to b dat is why i am.checking for u they have not upload second list online.
their admission system is not transparent... wonder why dey cant release a cut off mark for everyone to see...and paste deir admission list online instead of pasting on the wall lik we r in 1980s...i hope my score is enough to get me into second list
EducationRe: LASPOTECH CHAT ROOM by zizman: 10:12pm On Sep 24, 2014
Heeyanuh: UR JAMB REG
46068155GI
EducationRe: LASPOTECH CHAT ROOM by zizman: 11:24am On Sep 24, 2014
soneone please help me check mine.. Ibraheem jamiu accounting ..i scored 56.8
its sayin no record found wen i checked ma admission status...is there anoda list or wat shud i do
EducationRe: LASPOTECH CHAT ROOM by zizman: 3:15pm On Sep 16, 2014
i checked mine now and i got 56.7 accountancy yet iy didnt tell if i was admitted or not... jux d result is showin... pls help me check o ma jamb no z 46068155GI
Romance20 Things Women Should Never, Ever Do by zizman(op): 9:41am On Sep 11, 2014
Do you agree? lol
1. Do not shave off your eyebrows only to redraw
them with a pencil… it makes no sense
2. Do not put on too much make up, you end up
looking like you came out of the make-up factory.
3. Do not wear a vest or sleeveless top without
shaving your armpits or without a bra underneath
4. Do not leave chipped nail polish to wear off on its
own, there's a reason why they sell nail polish
remover.
5. If you can’t afford good quality weaves, don’t
bother.
6. Do not do artificial nails that makes you look like a
drag queen, simple is always sexy.
7. See-through leggings or a top used as a dress
when you are out in public is a hell-to-the-no!
8. Never do things for a man with a hope of getting
something in return, expectations are dangerous. Do
it because you simply want to.
9. Never contradict what your man says - in public.
10. Never stalk the man that left you for the other
woman
11. Do not share your best friend's personal life with
every Tom, Dick and Harry.
12. Women should never act on distress in
relationships like checking your man’s phone,
nagging him to death, and acting like a paranoid
freak. You will simply release him to someone else by
doing so.
13. Never dish out your entire family drama on a first
date. The guy just wants to know about you.
14. Stop obsessing over your body. It’s good to eat
healthy and work out but let's leave it at that.
15. Never over-accessorize. stop looking like a
Christmas tree.
16. Never leave home without lipgloss, your phone
and most of all, your dignity.
17. Never leave your used sanitary towel in the toilet
for the next person to see. Women please!
18. Never wear very high heels if you can’t do the
Naomi Campbell walk. You look like a drunk
grasshopper.
19. Never wear short skirts and low cut tops when off
to an interview. You will create the wrong impression.
20. And finally, 'Never wish to be like any other
woman. There are others out there envying you for
who you are'
- Author unknown
CelebritiesNigerian Celebrities Now Poor Due To Bad Investment by zizman(op): 12:48pm On Sep 07, 2014
With the way guys are spending money today, Ọmọ Oódua is of the opinion that if anyone come asking for help from Nigerians tomorrow through the media we should ask that person questions. The extravagant lifestyle of Naija celebrities who squander their wealth on luxury and later become bankrupt is what is giving industry watchers great concern. Why do some Nigeria-known faces in the entertainment industry usually beg for fund after a successful career?

Anthony Ada Abraham and Samuel Abulude take a look at this sad development. A typical Nigeria celebrity is seen as a wealthy personality. Going on tour around the world, shooting videos and making people know they are a force to be reckoned with, buying and big cars, etc. Most shows they perform in is outside the country and it aids them with lots of money for stage appearance, multinational endorsement and more fan base. But of late, the tide has continued to turn inasmuch as
majority seek fund from the public before they could even eat. The question entertainment enthusiasts are asking is, what have they been doing with the millions they earn?

The ordeal of African Queen Music producer, OJB Jezreel with kidney failure has revealed the lifestyle of our music celebrities. He struggled to get the required funds for his kidney transplant and had to resort to
begging Nigerians to save his life and donate money for his operation. This development casts a notion of wasteful spending on our celebrities who made money when the going was good.

A lot of our contemporary artistes and music producers have smiled to the bank unlike the veteran singers of yesteryears who laboured more producing quality music and yet did not make as much as the contemporary artistes. Catching on the global hip hop trend, many of our artistes have hit it off and smiled to the banks. The Nigerian musician has laboured and tried to make himself to be reckoned with.

Today, while many have attained celebrity status via the industry and become brand ambassadors of different products and organisations, others have gradually faded
out as if they never existed.

Flashback:
As an upcoming artiste or actor a lifestyle is created to help in championing a career, a lot is provided by a label for instance in the music industry like house, car and some cash for the particular period as agreed by the
contract. But when the 'dough' starts coming in, the exotic lifestyle creeps in. Some spend about hundreds of millions to get a house while others spend same and
above to get 'lambogini' just to pose with it because of what they watch on MTV or Channel O. Often, this is far from their initial plan of making it big and establishing themselves as an entrepreneur in the business. And it has continue to hinder a lot of people in the entertainment industry from achieving a lot like their European counterpart.

Though people like D'banj, Don Jazzy, 2face, Omotola, the popular actors Aki and Pawpaw, Genevieve, Jim Iyke and some few others have invested in different businesses aside the usual profession, many are busy
buying commodities that do not last for the future only to cry for help when they are broke.

The strugglers:
At that time, his wife was also reported to have left him because he could no longer meet the needs of his family. Also, at an early age, Shina Peters was one of the richest musicians in Nigeria with his platinum hit Afro juju. He was a force to be reckoned with but some of his fans said it was mismanagement of funds that led to his not being famous.

Nigerian father of Juju music, King Sunny Ade and the northern veteran, Dan Maraya also advised young entertainers to invest their money on things that would benefit them and their family, instead of living a lavish lifestyle and later coming to seek help. Nico Gravity said in his song 'Finish Timaya' that he had no beef with him. In an interview with Leadership, he said he just tried to advise him and other artistes to invest their
money on things that would benefit them in the future instead of making noise of buying cars and travelling round the world only to start begging in the long run. He also said he would be glad if they collaborate in any song.

An insider said that the late Pa Rolling Dollar was totally broke and could not afford the basic necessities of life, though he was popular. But succour came his way from the Lagos state governor.

Majek Fashek:
How are the mighty fallen! This exclamation best captures the current state of New York-based Majek Fashek who waltzed his way into the hearts of music fans in the early '90s with his critically acclaimed album, Prisoner of Conscience. All is definitely not well with the reggae icon who released a video entitled Jah Revelation. Looking from his kind of music and patronage, he is supposed to be one of the most stable artistes, but Majek has been dogged by bad publicity. After many years of turbulent sojourns, it is hoped that the rainmaker would pray the rain is sent down.

Blackface
When stories of famous entertainers who have suffered a reversal of fortunes are chronicled, the name Augustine Ahmed better known as Blackface would definitely echo and reecho. Ejected from home by landlord, deserted by wife and abandoned by friends; such is the story of Blackface, who was once a trailblazer when the raga movement took off in Nigeria. Together with his friends, Tuface and Faze, they took the music scene by storm. While Tuface, after their inglorious disbandment continues on his astronomical rise and Faze rides on the
crest of his modest fame, Blackface has remained unable to find his footings. That is after a big hit with his albums. Will he bounce back or continue to wallow in penury?

Soul E
"In the life of everyman, there must be some ups and downs, it's just a normal thing that happens and I must tell you that I have learnt from them and all I can ask from God is that everything falls in place this time around. Most of the things I did before, I don't do them anymore. One of the things I learnt in my trying period is to be focused on the Lord and no matter how deep down one goes, God is mighty and able to lift him back
to the greatest heights."
The above was the response of Emmanuel Okose (aka Soul E) when asked about his depreciated relevance in the Nigerian music industry. Shortly after hitting it big, especially with the tracks, Soul E Baba dey Here, In My
Life, among few others, the young hip hop actor disappeared from lime-light. Since he left Colossal Entertainment, to start his own record label, Soul E International Records, all has never been well, especially with his finances. His failed marriage to older lover, Queen Ure is said to have also contributed to his thin pocket. But fans have also blamed him for lack of good planning only to seek for relevance when things are sour.

Baba Fryo
The last time anything news worthy was heard of him was on August 23, 2012, when he was beaten by policemen with their baton, kicked with their boots, handcuffed and dragged like a common thief to Isashi
Police Station, along Badagry Express Way. Within the period, 1999 to 2003 when he was still waxing strong in the Nigerian entertainment industry, before fame and
fortunes suddenly disappeared into thin air; no police man in Nigeria could have brutalised the Afro-reggae artiste to that extent.
Friday Igweh, popularly called Baba Fryo hit stardom in 1996 with a maiden album, Denge Pose,( a kind of dance one throws his leg as if suffering from waist pain) after which he released a sequel album, Notice Me, in 1999, and Country No Send, in 2003. Within those years,he reigned supreme. But today, it seems 'he can't denge and pose' again.

Marvellous Benji
Chinua Achebe's book, "Things Fall Apart" best captures Marvellous Benji's grace to grass fall. Back in the days when Suo, Konto, (a dance that involves both the hands and legs simultaneously as if pulling a string) and Galala were the reigning dances in Nigeria, Marvellous Benji, whose real name is Benjamin Ukueje also reigned alongside the era. But shortly after, his name, just like the
dance pattern, gradually went into limbo – a reason he is currently experiencing hard times. In 2012, he tried relaunching himself into the music industry with two singles, Iwo Ni Mofe, and My Life. Though it was a good
effort, but his expectations were never met. In an interview on his current state with Leadership, the artiste in a sober voice said he is working on a big hit in the pipeline and would let the public know when the meal is
ready.

Ekwe
Sunday Osakuni, popularly known as Original Stereoman Ekwe, is no doubt among the artistes with riches to rag stories. According to the artiste whose hit song, E dey Pain Me and once a Glo Ambassador, made waves a
few years back. His ordeal began after he was invited by homicide detectives, Force CID Panti, Yaba–Lagos, following an allegation that he strangled and killed his estranged wife, Rukayat Idris in April 2012. The incident,
no doubt, affected the fortunes and career of the dread-locked artiste. For almost a year now, shows have eluded him. And the matter is worsened by the absence of a trending song from the Delta State-born Stereo man.
We hope he will rise to fall no more.

Eddy Remedy
Eddy Ashiedu-Brown, better known as Eddy Montana, a former member of the defunct musical group, Remedies, has had his own share of misfortunes in the nation's
entertainment industry. He seems the only unsuccessful member of the defunct Remedies. He had a messy separation from his wife, Kenny Saint Brown of Kennis Music and has not been able to resuscitate his music career since he dropped the arrival of Eddy Remedy. His case is like the unfortunate hunter who caught a big Antelope but in a twinkle of an eye, let loose.

Daddy Fresh
The former dance-hall guru, who reigned alongside Daddy Showkey and Baba Fryo, has left the industry that once brought him fame and fortunes. His last attempt at reclaiming his lost spot on the music scene was a
monumental failure and ever since, nobody knows his whereabouts musically.

Fada U-turn
The name Femi Mayomi might not ring a bell in many ears. But once Fada U-turn is mentioned, people will scream and are bound to ask, "where is him now?" This talented singer, whose hit track, Yetunde, in 1999, became a household number is today struggling with life as a result of fortunes reversal.
At the moment, he is planning to stage a comeback into the industry, especially with the recent release of his brand new single entitled Gbafun Remix, which features K-Solo. The song which was also produced by K-Solo is the first single from Fada U-turn's forthcoming double album – Oba Shakara and Obaluaye, from the stables of Shakara sounds. We hope it would be a progressive U-
turn this time around.

The Way Forward
Entertainers should know that they are public figures and people (fans) are watching and monitoring their progression especially when they have made it big. It's left for them to work for the future and invest in any way
they can, even if it means opening a kiosk to aid them during the rainy day.
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Nairaland GeneralRe: The Dangers Of Comparism!! by zizman: 2:16pm On Sep 06, 2014
is diz echefu...unilag student int. sci. dept?
TV/MoviesNigerian Cinema Etiquette by zizman(op): 7:14pm On Sep 05, 2014
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Since those who run this country have decided that you will not enjoy any form of entertainment in your own home by constantly ensuring that power supply remains an illusion, going out is your only consolation and the cinema has thus become an integral part of your existence.
You know what they say about when you’re in Rome, right? Well, should you choose to go to the cinema around here, please be advised to obey these golden rules:
Inside the Cinema Halls…

BRING FOOD! EVERYONE in the cinema hall will be eating something. The smacking of lips seems to be a prerequisite of cinema attendance. Security at Naija cinemas is so slack that you can smuggle a cow’s thigh in. I once sat beside someone who had a bowl of Amala and goat meat! Feel free to bring your starch and banga, or fufu and Oha soup. When you are done, remember to smack your lips loudly and comment on the food, to everyone’s hearing, of course.

BRING A DRINK – If you are a guy and you are seeing a chic flick with the (in)significant other, smuggle some Vodka or Henni in a juice pack to help through the gloom. If not, just bring a straw with whatever drink you are bringing. When you have almost finished the drink, take a long drag with the straw and make a nuisance of yourself with the accompanying sound. Don’t worry, everyone else would be doing the same!

SPEAK UP! – What’s the point of a movie without commentary? Share your observations and opinions with all those who are unfortunate enough to have bought a ticket to see the same film as you: “Ah, don’t go there! The bad guy is waiting o!” “Kill him jo!” “Ah, no now (sob! Sob!!) don’t leave her now…” You will not be the only one speaking up so be as loud as possible.

KEEP YOUR LIPS TO YOURSELF – Kissing is universally accepted as a part of the cinema experience. However, if you sit in a Naija cinema anywhere within the sights of members of the National Association of Currently Unattached Female Citizens (NACUFC), you may get an earful should your lips venture forth: “What? Is it that bad? Can’t they wait till they get home? And it’s not as if they are in love like that o; yeye show-off! People who are truly in love don’t PDA. Psssssew!! Rubbish! Abeg! See see, they don’t even know how to kiss sef; is he going to swallow her tongue?!

KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF – After eating his popcorn off his date’s cleavage, a friend of mine decided to venture further with his hands. He had depended on the darkness of the cinema hall for cover but clearly underestimated the presence of ‘men of God’ in everything Nigerian. A hand grabbed his advancing fingers from behind and declared in a clerical voice: “You shall come forth but no further. Salvation is better than earthly desires!” You may hold hands, or sling your hands across shoulders, but that’s about it!


Outside the Cinema Halls

PAY TOILET TAX – After sitting through a 2hr movie, using the restrooms is always a good idea. If you are male and you go to the male convenience, please go there with some money. You will be welcome by about four cleaners who will hail you as if you are their long lost brother. They will sing your praises while you pee. They will be ready to help with the soap when you want to wash your hands. These otherwise personal acts will be rudely interrupted by these tax collectors and all through their praise-singing, there would be an underlined firmness to their request. Ignore them at your own peril. While cases of physical assaults have not been reported to us, it is just smarter to give the boys something.

DO NOT TOAST, UNLESS… – Unless you see a certified birth certificate or a sworn affidavit, do not toast any female within the walls of Silverbird or Genesis Deluxe. Looks are very deceptive and I guess you do not really want to ask your 13 year old niece’s friend out. Forget that they look developed and ready; they are kids! On the other hand, do not be deceived by the body-hugging clothes, tight jeans and flimsy tops; things are going south beneath them. So, unless you like being handled by a young-babe-wannabe cougar, you are advised to demand for certification
RomanceLadies, Which Of These Dating Evils Have You ever Done? by zizman(op): 9:34pm On Sep 03, 2014
1. Given your correct number/contact details out to a
guy but refused to pick up the guy’s call or reply to
messages.
2. Given a wrong number/contact details out to a guy.
3. Rude to a guy that approached you simply because
you don’t fancy him, not because he did something
wrong.
4. Rude to a guy that approached you simply because
you wanted to use him to show off/shine in public,
not because he did something wrong.
5. Ended a relationship with a guy by starting and/or
consistently starting a fight to get him to break up
with you or so you can break up with him by saying
it is not working out.
6. Cheated on a guy.
7. Gone on a date with a guy (for which he is paying)
despite the fact you know you are unlikely to date
him, just to have a free day out and get out of the
house to be pampered.
8. Lead a guy on despite not being interested just to
boost your ego or test your worth in the market.
9. Cancelled a date on a guy at short notice without
giving, or even having, a reasonable explanation to
[give] him.
10. Already started taking applications (give your
number out to guys you like) or lined up another
suitor before breaking up with a guy.
11. Harass a guy that you want a type of relationship
where you “tell each other everything and where there
are no secrets” but yet you have secrets you refuse to
share and hide from him after that agreement is made.
12. Break up with a guy (normally a long-term one),
because you are not sure or you want the freedom to
explore more, but you try and keep him as a friend
just in case you need to go back to him.
Is there any woman that can claim she has never done any one
of the above?
HealthRe: Funny Ways People Describe Physiotherapy by zizman: 11:58pm On Aug 28, 2014
I see dem as dos dat re-arrange bones after accident
CelebritiesRe: Saheed Balogun Clears Rumours On Re-uniting With Fathia Balogun by zizman: 10:13pm On Aug 28, 2014
Finally grin cheesy
SportsRe: 25 Years After Samuel Okwaraji Slumped And Died On The Field by zizman: 2:08pm On Aug 12, 2014
ehyaa cry
Nairaland GeneralMeet 80-year-old Iranian Man, Amoo Hadji, Has Not Taken Bath For 60 Years. by zizman(op): 7:37pm On Jan 09, 2014
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His skin is scaly, you can barely see his eyes and he smells to
high heaven. The reason for it is as simple as that: he has just
refused to take a bath for sixty years.
The (allegedly) 80 year-old man leads a fairly primitive life,
with his most prized possession being a steel pipe... that he
smokes animal dung with.
Living in the village of Dezhgah (city of Farashband in Fars
province of Iran), he seems to blend in with his surroundings.
Why he decided to stop bathing - nobody knows.
However, he seems to be enjoying his life without it.
Nairaland GeneralAmazing Picture Of Clouds Shapedlike 2 Lovebirds About To Kiss by zizman(op): 12:13pm On Jan 09, 2014
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Apparently, the clouds can be very creative at times..
A reader just sent in this amazing picture of clouds shaped
like 2 lovebirds about to kiss..Which I actually find
intriguing.
One cannot deny the beauty of this lovely image, even though
we are not quite sure whether the clouds are real or a product
of photoshop..
What do you think?

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