Videobytes

It's been a while since I spoke about Blak J*sus. Here is his African Rendition of Tambourine:

Verdict = Funny as always.

J. Holiday - Be With Me

Verdict = He's very talented, love his laid back style.

Nayo - African Girl

Verdict = I never saw her video, this lady is a very talented artist, there is something about her voice.

VideoBytes: Nwantinti, Omo Alata and Naughty Girl

Tis the season to be jolly - that is why my VideoBytes this month will come in threes - as per Christmas pressies now. Call it "Celebrating Big Things outside Nig" LOL.

First Video - Nwantiti (U Drive Me Crazy) by Komo

Interesting Video.... (love the beat)

Second Video - Blak J*sus is Back with a PREMIUM RENDITION titled Omo Alata.

Featuring Iceberg Slim (Naija's own)

Third Video - Naughty Girl by Zaina (feat. Zara)

Funny enough this her flyer was in my blog folder for months, I didn't find any reason to blog about her (see myspace). Now I do - check out her Naija Party Scene and Naughty Girl Video. I love the Zara rap bit.

Okay so what do you think about these 3 artistes? Give me your feedback xx

Post-Thanksgiving

It's been a long, busy weekend for some of us - I haven't had time to update. Therefore, I have missed out on a few events (which I will detail below) and put up what I meant to put up for Thanksgiving (or even before thanksgiving) - smart huh?

Opening this post with a Happy Thanksgiving message from Essence - http://www.ess2ence.com/ (Equipping Single Saints 2 Esteem & Nurture Christ's Example!) - check out the website.

Thanksgiving Event in Atlanta - click here (Nov. 23rd)

Blak J*sus Live in London - click here (Nov. 24th; live in Nottingham - 23rd)

Imperial College ACS Careers Conference (hosted by Funlola Abe) - click to see panelists (Nov. 24th)

Tuface and Elephant Man were in Brooklyn (see video below) (Nov. 23rd)

Finally - London Investment Banking Talk for students (Banking - more ways than you thought) IBtalk.com (visit website) - Nov. 22nd

Free Book Reading: "Celebrated: Nigerian Women in Development" by Ayona Aguele-Trimnell @ Terra Kulture (Nov. 24th)

Anyway, happy holidays - I bet everyone is looking forward to Christmas? There are a few things going on everywhere between now and January 2008 and what would I be if I didn't share this info with you?

In no particular order:





Amplifyd Entertainment presents Banky W in London - Red November (Nov. 28th)

Naij..........A Documentary (Exclusive Screening at Warwick University, courtesy - Nigerian Society) (Nov. 28th). See trailer here

Jobs Wife - A Play (Lagos on Nov. 30th & Dec. 1st)

A lovely play by acclaimed playwright Philip Begho that imagines the plight of Job's wife during the time of her husband's affliction. It is packed with humour, emotion, and a compelling message.

Directed by the accomplished actress and director, Tosan Ugbeye, the play features the talents of highly notable actors such as Joke Silva, Ayo Lijadu and Sola Onayiga.

This is the first production in Nigeria of the Garden Theatre Company, my nascent theatre/production company, and will also be my introduction to the Nigerian stage as a producer and actress.

The play is also being held at the Coral Reef Hall in 10A, a superbly located multi-purpose hall and venue that caters to the various event needs of businesses and individuals.

I hope you can come not just to support the production, but to have what I hope will be a truly enjoyable evening with friends, colleagues, family and theatre enthusiasts.

Details are in the attached flyer. Please make a note of the date and venue! Friday November 30th and Saturday December 1st at 7.30pm @ No 10 Ikoya Ave, Off Macpherson, which is off Bourdillon/Queens Drive, Ikoyi.

Tickets: 3,500.

Joe Guy - Movie showing in London - see website for details.

And finally - The Experience Lagos (presented by House on the Rock)

Kirk Franklin, Israel Houghton, Donnie McClurkin, Lionel Petersen and a host of indigenous artistes who performed to an audience of over 60,000 people throughout the night. In the course of the event, prayers were offered up to God for our Nation Nigeria, led by eminent Christian leaders like Bishop David Oyedepo of The Winners Chapel, Bishop Mike Okonkwo of TREM and leaders of other frontline Christian organizations and churches. The Experience is a sacrifice of Praise and faith. God’s visitation was evidenced by the healings and restorations that took place in the lives of people who attended. The testimonies still abound and resound!

In 2007 things only get better! This year’s concert is scheduled to hold on Friday, the 30th of November 2007 through to Saturday 1st of December, from 8pm till dawn. The line up includes, Tye Tribbett, Kurt Carr, Israel Houghton, Don Moen, Lionel Peterson, Cece Winans, Pastor Marvin Winans and the Hon. Bishop T. D Jakes. Also performing will be indigenous talents such as the award winning, Asu Ekiye, the phenomenal Mike Aremu and UK based Singer and radio presenter Muyiwa Olarewaju.

The Experience Lagos website - www.theexperiencelagos.com

House on the Rock website - www.houseontherock.org.ng/hotr/

To view TV advert, visit The Experience site and click on the right hand side.

Codename: Random

Since I can be quite random with my blogging, I have decided to dash myself this nickname or slogan or whatever blahdee (sorry I just had to add that, someone I know uses the word blahdee a lot LOL)

Anyways, sadly, two R.I.P's

1) Cyprian Ekwensi - one of Nigeria's greatest authors. Some of his work includes:

Jagua Nana (1961), Jagua Nana’s Daughter (1987), Beautiful Feathers (1963), Iska (1966) and two collections of short stories, Rainmaker (1965) and Lokotown (1966).

Read more about him on Laspapi's blog

2) Coach Yema Tella - Nigeria's U-17 team coach


May their souls rest in peace.

I was having a conversation with someone earlier today about LASTMA. Just a reminder for you all that they have a website where you can check traffic updates and accident reports (NOT) - check it out - Lastma Lagos

Whatever!!!

Yup yup - found this amazing video on Youtube, this little Asian girl saying "what-EVER!" HEHEHEHEH CUTE!

Totally totally cute - what is uncute is other asian (oriental) girls having seen this cute video and were amazed, thought they were cute too and made response videos - NOT CUTE. Check out:

• Washina's Whatever
• 15 Year old Wanna-be Ally's Whatever

Please make your own video don't do renditions lol, what is with all these renditions anyway?

Have you heard Blak J*sus' rendition of AY BAY BAY? - LOL (see below)

Time for some 'LIGHT-HEARTED' humour - and I repeat, LIGHT-HEARTED

SO WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD?

By Sonala Olumhense

Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA, President of Nigeria:

My Government is committed to the Rule of Law and the separation of powers, therefore I can say categorically that we will not interfere in the affairs of the chicken whilst crossing the road. It is strictly the chickens affair if, when, how and where it crosses the road. I have however instructed my attorney general to examine the matter to see if any law was broken.

Michael AONDOAKAA, Attorney-General:
Don't be ridiculous. I am in charge here, and I did not give the chicken permission to cross the road, nor permit anyone to so authorize. All I said was that if the chicken wanted to go to the other side of the road, it could. I was merely asked a question. Should I be blamed if my answer was misconstrued? Besides, it was only a metaphorical road, not Asokoro Road, not Uwani Road, not Ikorodu Road!

Nuhu RIBADU, Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission:
I have not been informed that the chicken crossed the road. But this is Nigeria, and we have seen more incredible things before than the chicken crossing the road. What I know is that as long as the chicken looks left and right before dashing for it, there is no problem. Otherwise, if it leaves its feathers all over the road, that is an economic crime, and I cannot be expected to look the other way. I will immediately visit dire consequences on that chicken, whether it is owned by Olusegun Obasanjo or Umaru Musa Yar'Adua.

Olusegun Obasanjo, former President:
You see, now they are saying a shicken crossed the road. This is why I do not read Nigerian newspapers. All the shicken that you see is mine, including the one Nigerian journalists say they saw crossing the road. It did not cross the road; the people brought it to me because they knew it must be mine. But because it tried to cross the road, I ate it. Even the bone I am shewing now, is from the shicken!

Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, politician:
I am not a chicken farmer, so what do I care whether the chicken crossed the road or not? But if the chicken crossed the road, you can be sure it is Wole Soyinka that is responsible for it. That is the kind of riot he likes to start. If you people think you can intimidate me with these questions, you are wasting your time. I am a retired military general. I am not afraid. I left the presidential race in the PDP not out of fear, but out of respect. And so what if Soyinka write books? I get books written about me!

Muhammadu BUHARI, National Politician:
The chicken crossed the road? It must be one of Obasanjo's chickens. You know the man has no qualms, walahi. If the chicken actually crossed the road, I am sure it will be found to be one from his farms, and it should be closely looked at. In any case, whether it is Obasanjo's or not, it should cross the road only in accordance with the law. If it is found that it simply just strolled across with no respect for the prevailing ordnance, it will be my pleasure to take Obasanjo to court. The law of the land must be obeyed.

Patricia ETTEH, Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Why did the chicken cross the road? Have you people come again? And which one is yours in it if you saw the chicken in my yard? Did you people hear me inviting the chicken, and why would I be blamed for that? I am not inside the head of the chicken, unless you people want to say you saw me there. If I come home and the cook says, "Madam Speaker, my Speaker, I made chicken soup for Your Excellency," am I supposed to set up a panel to probe him?

David MARK, President of the Senate:
Who told you the chicken crossed the road, a journalist? Nigerian journalists are the only people I know who are fascinated by their own fabrication. Tell me, how could the chicken have crossed the road when there are no roads? I mean, roads are not for chickens, and only in the imagination of another uneducated Nigerian journalist can fictitious nonsense of this nature arise. In any case, did he also say whether the chicken crossed the road in the other direction, or was it coming this way? It does not matter to me, because I have a lot of them all over the world.

Lamidi ADEDIBU, Ibadan politician:
No chicken crossed the road. From here in Ibadan, to Ikorodu, to Ife, to Ogbomosho, to Lagos, no chicken can cross the road unless I say so. Even the governor cannot cross the road unless I say so, so you people should stop trying to say things that are impossible. If you doubt me, ask the Governor, present or former. Ask Obasanjo; he knows. If the chicken crossed the road without my permission, my cook will fry it like Chicken George.

James IBORI, former Governor:
The chicken crossed the road? Oh my God! It must be Ribadu colluding with Interpol and the Met Police! Was it coming this way? What was the color? Oh no, I knew it. I only wish I had received my Bombadier jet before all this nonsense started. How would they have found me to bother? I am sure they sent the chicken to see if I am here. Ribadu! The boy must go! Get me my phone let me call the President…what do you mean he is in a Cabinet meeting?

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu OJUKWU, National Politician:
Why did the chicken cross the road? Surely, you must know that Obasanjo authorized every conceivable indiscretion. He is the man you should be asking this question. During his tenure, nothing was too ugly for the PDP to do. That is why Nigeria became worse while Obasanjo grew rich. We cannot solve these problems unless we go back to their roots, and that is why I have advocated that Obasanjo be executed. If the chicken crossed the road, he is the cause.

Ojo MADUEKWE, Foreign Minister:
Anybody who says the chicken crossed the road is just trying to insult Nigeria, and I will retaliate. People like to blame everything on Nigeria, and from now on, it is tit-for-tat. If they say our chicken crossed their road, we will tell them their goat crossed our farm. Believe me, Chineke, Nigeria will retaliate. And if it is actually true that the chicken crossed the road, it is for the last time, believe me. This government will not tolerate indiscriminate or illegal conduct. We are a corruption-combating, rule-of-law promoting government. We will protect our chickens wherever they may be insulted.

Sani Lulu, Chairman, Nigeria Football Association:
The chicken crossed the road? Oh No! It is those useless Falcons. Chicken Falcons! They cannot win the World Cup, but they want all their allowances. I told them to accept less money this year so that the NFA will have enough money left to renovate the Secretariat, which has not been renovated since last year, but they would not listen. They said they were not small girls and wanted all their money. We spent a whole month preparing those girls for the competition, but they could not even win one match. That is why the chicken crossed the road. Chicken Falcons! I hope they are not coming here to roost..............................................................

It's already mid-week :o) Come back for more on the November Event Series