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Nigeria: Are We Hopeless Hopefuls?

Nigerians are generally perceived as a happy people, a people known for wearing a smile even in the face of adversity. That's why the late Afro-Beat musician and social activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti described them as a "suffering and smiling" people. What is less known, or less discussed, about them is that they are also a very hopeful people. Ordinarily, hope is the feeling or anticipation that your situation will improve, that events will turn out in your favour or for the better, or that you will be able to get what you want or desire. For Nigerians, however, hope is a philosophy of survival, a philosophy that makes the sufferer anticipate a better tomorrow, even when there is no practical basis for improvement or change for the better.  The Nigerian philosophy of hope is fuelled by cultural, spiritual and political factors. Although Nigeria is made up of various ethnic groups, there is a shared philosophy of hope by which the people anticipate improvement in their cond

BREAKING: Henry Okah Found Guilty of 2010 Independence Day Bomb Attacks

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A South African court has found  Henry Okah guilty of terrorism charges leveled against him by the federal government of Nigeria. Okah is accused of masterminding two car bombings in Abuja on October 1 in 2010. 12 people were killed and 36 were injured. He was arrested in Johannesburg the following day. Okah was allegedly the leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, that claimed responsibility for the blasts. He was charged with engaging in terrorist activities, conspiracy to engage in terrorist activity, and delivering, placing, and detonating an explosive device. Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe, who was first to give evidence at the opening of Okah’s trial said Okah was a "key figure in the Niger Delta struggle and the militants had a lot of respect for him".  Okah denied involvement in the attacks, which were claimed by MEND militants, and also denies being the leader of the group.

My Mum Is My Greatest Supporter - Chidinma

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After winning the hotly contested MTN Project Fame West Africa in 2010, Chidinma has remained highly sought after with her songs topping the charts.   In this interview she talks about her early years, music, fame and lifestyle.  Background  My name is Chidinma Ekile, the sixth of seven children and last of three girls, with four other brothers. I come from a very strict background, where everything has to be done properly always.  I am also in the choir at the church. I attend the Four Square Gospel Church in Lagos.  How old are you?  I am 22 years old and would be 23 on May 9. Your Kedike video is hot. The chemistry between you and Dammy Krane in that video is steaming and has gotten people curious. Is there some reality in that chemistry? The only thing is we acted the parts so well that everything seems so real. But like I said it was all pure acting.  But are there dating prospects between you guys? (giggles) He isn’t even asking me out, we are just work colleagues and friends. Th

Guerillabasement

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Guerillabasement is a podcasting blog which started a while back. The blog mainly features audio works -from documentaries and interviews to features and is the brain child of Inspiration FM VJ Wana Udobang. Check on it here...www.guerillabasement.blogspot.com