We Should All Be Feminists [By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie] - Review

INTRODUCTION

'We Should All Be be Feminists' is a talk delivered in 2012 at TEDxEuston, a yearly conference focused on Africa. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a recognized icon of the African society, and the world in general. Not only is she one of Africa's literary 'greats', the world has come to respect her for her fortitude in speaking openly and fearlessly, on issues ranging from the portrayal of Africa through the global lens, to gender roles and feminism. She's also the author of several books including, the best selling;  Half of A Yellow Sun.

Does Nigeria exist?

By Viola Okpara

Does Nigeria exist?

The question appears weird - I know.... very much like a question of one in an alcohol induced stupor. But are there people, who are, in fact through-and-through, purely and completely, simply "Nigerians"?

Aren't the yoruba more yoruba or the Hausa more Hausa or the Efik more Efik or Igbo more Igbo than being 'Nigerians'?

The Democratics

Before you begin reading this article, I must warn you. I was trying to browse up and read these things on Wikipedia and several other unnamed sites and ended up getting more than a little bored and a bit confused.

This represents my view and understanding from the various perspectives I've gleaned at.

You know how several people can bake the same type of cake and it'll taste different? This is kind of what it's like.

Have a bite.

Legends of The Birthday Boy.....

Please take a minute or two to watch this short video excerpt on my birthday about a lil something I want to tell you.... :)

The five types of Christmas experience (In Nigeria)

So Christmas is coming up soon, and most of you are already wearily dreading the same old routine as usual, year after year after year, that you're used to. Ever wondered what Christmas is lie for other families? Ever wondered what could be lying in the world of Christmas present - outside that of your own? Look no further, the expatiation of it all is here.

BTW: For those of you who aren't feeling the Christmas Spirit or don;t understand what it;s all really about. heres a very nice short poem that will positively, and absolutely BLOW YOUR MIND....and NO. I don;t mean it'll kill you biko.---> http://thelifeandsayings.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-spirit-of-christmas.html

Trust me. You will NOT EVER regret checking it out ;). One Love. Jam Jam.

1. When you entertain the whole village

You know...when everybody decides that your house has suddenly become the best eatery around. Better yet? The food is free. They just cannot resist it. Joyful times :|
You've become the breadgiver (or in the childrens' case - the breadserver) for everyone around for miles and miles....









2. When the whole village entertains you

When you decide that you don't want to spend your own money or eat your own food, you know that hot tasty meal is just a few footsteps across into the other compounds around. You go about ever searching for the next hot meal.

5 Things On Nigeria: The Good, the Bad and the gosh darn ugly.... (Part 1)

SO some of you outside might be wondering what you'll find if you ever come here to Nigeria, and some of you in here are actually wondering the truth of what there is to find in this country, There's a lot that each of us don't know, so I'm going to be making a regular post once in every long while to update and enlighten everyone on the Nigeria you know and the Nigeria you don't know....

The Good Things you should be aware of:

1. The food

The food in Nigeria is so amazing you could just stay there for ages eating it till your belly gives out. Not literally of course, but it sounds cool that way right? :D






2. The Clothes

The clothes in Nigeria are unique, stylish and top notch in the fashion world, celebrities from all over the world are even wearing the Nigerian Ankara, eg Beyonce

Weekly 10 - Jokes of the ages present....

Please don't even try to  read these jokes if you aren't at least 15 or 16 years old. HUMAN years only please....

1. Joke 1

Weekly 10 - Funny pics

Ok everyone, every one or two weeks I'll be publishing a weekly publication of various things For this week I'll make it about funny pictures.

Also, to encourage the readers in checking out the posts on here and to reward those who have been coming on, I'll also post pins for network credit for three of the major networks in Nigeria at least; MTN, Glo and Airtel. You'll have to search for these of course, and I'll only put the pins in the latest 5 or 6 posts to make it easy for you to find them and not stress, so get ready.... I won't tell you when I post them, but it'll either be on Thursdays or on Fridays.

Have fun and enjoy some of the pictures collected this week ;)