tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87994039578440161632024-03-05T05:03:17.989+01:00This Is Media Nemesis...…the detailed, LENGTHY, long-winded, objective (?), sometimes satirical, occasionally sarcastic commentary / review / critique of the (mostly Nigerian) mass media and other facets of Life written from the points of view of several observers who possess undisputable passion for entertainment, fanatical addictions to music and an unfaithful love for television. In other words, this is our take on entertainment, media and Life…Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-33325369673756221852010-06-07T16:56:00.001+01:002010-06-07T16:56:49.240+01:00Mobile Blogging...This is just a test...Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-33460663842432418312009-08-24T05:36:00.000+01:002009-08-24T05:36:00.138+01:00My Life’s Soundtrack – More<span style="font-style: italic;">It is rather unusual for me to label a song as <span style="font-weight: bold;">MLS </span>when I’m not really impressed with it and this song almost suffered a sad fate when I first heard it. It took some time (and continuous replay) to grow on me but I’m glad it did. The upbeat tempo midway into the song plus the video helped as well!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">More </span>was the second single off <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.youtube.com/dareyonline">Darey</a>’s <span style="font-weight: bold;">unDAREYted </span>album and the South African-shot video features a club-dance floor sequence/mystery lady/time-travel concept interpreted with the transition of dance steps, hair-do, costumes, vehicle and photographic equipment all the way from retro to present. This - in my opinion - is a splendid example of how music videos’ storyboards should be done. Enjoy!</span><br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Track: More</b> (Track 5 from the album <b><i>unDAREYted</i></b>)</div><div><b>Artiste: Darey Art Alade</b></div><div><b>Transcribed by: Naughty Eyes</b></div><div><br /></div><div><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/OuU_Sxshw4A&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/OuU_Sxshw4A&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /></div><div><b>[Verse 1]</b></div><div>Jump in the car and drive out of my home</div><div>I ain’t gonna spend my Friday night alone</div><div>I step into the club and near the microphone</div><div>There’s a pretty young lady dancing on her own</div><div>So I say lady the way you move it, I know you know you got it</div><div>Lady the way you move it, you make me wanna have it</div><div>Lady the way you move your sexy body</div><div>There’s just one thing I wanna know</div><div><br /></div><div><b>[Chorus]</b></div><div>Can you shake your body more, more girl</div><div>I need some more, more girl</div><div>Can you touch my body more, more girl</div><div>I still want more, more girl</div><div><br /></div><div><b>[Verse 2]</b></div><div>4:25 and still we’re on the floor</div><div>All of your girlfriends left the club at four</div><div>I am pretty sure that by now your feet are sore</div><div>But I really can’t help it girl, I still want more</div><div>So I say lady the way you shake it, you make me wanna take it</div><div>Lady the way you shake it, it’s like you’re gonna break it</div><div>Lady the way you shake your sexy body</div><div>There’s just one thing I need to know</div><div><br /></div><div><b>[Repeat Chorus]</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>[Bridge]</b></div><div>Uh baby, tell me if you’re ready to go down girl with me</div><div>‘Cos I’m ready to go with you</div><div>Baby shake your body more and more and more</div><div>Tell me if you’re ready to go down girl with me</div><div>‘Cos I’m ready to go with you</div><div>Baby shake your body more and more and more</div><div><br /></div><div><b>[Repeat Chorus]</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>[Adlibs]</b></div><div>Yeah, yeah, yeah (more girl)</div><div>Can you touch my body (yeah, yeah)</div><div>Can you touch my body more girl</div><div><br /></div><div><b>[Repeat Chorus]</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Instrumentals till Fade...</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Lyrics © 2009 Darey Art Alade & SOUL Muzik</span></b></div><div><br /></div>Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-80074515449142643832009-08-18T05:00:00.000+01:002009-08-18T05:01:41.001+01:00My Life’s Soundtrack - No Stars<em>The second track I’m posting off <strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/dareyonline">Darey</a></strong>’s <strong>unDAREYted</strong> album is actually a themed and cinematic sequel to the previous one, <strong><a href="http://medianemesis.blogspot.com/2009/08/my-lifes-soundtrack-not-girl.html">Not The Girl</a></strong> I posted earlier. As can be expected, the video styles are similar and the locations just like before but this time the lyrics in my opinion are deeper.<br />Great work from Darey. But I’ll let you be the judge…</em><br /><br /><strong>Track: No Stars</strong> (Track 4 from the album <strong><em>unDAREYted</em></strong>)<br /><strong>Artiste: Darey Art Alade<br />Transcribed by: Naughty Eyes</strong><div><b><br /></b><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ItwEqMw4MAg&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ItwEqMw4MAg&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><strong>[Verse 1]</strong><br />No stars in the sky<br />Makes me wonder why<br />I’m still gazing...<br />I’ve done all I know to do<br />And there’s still no sign of you<br />Are you coming soon?<br />Now I’m staring out the window<br />But the waiting’s just begun<br />And all I see is shadows<br />Even though I see the sun<br /><strong><br />[Chorus]</strong><br />You took away my sunshine<br />And I want it back<br />You took my star from the sky<br />And I want it back<br />You took away my sunshine<br />And I want it back<br />You can only give it to me<br />When you come back home… home… home<br /><br /><strong>[Verse 2]</strong><br />There’s a picture on my chair<br />Like you’re sitting there<br />Can I sit with you?<br />I can hear you when you call<br />Like you never left at all<br />Should I answer you?<br />I’m still staring out the window<br />Wishing you’d be passing by<br />But all I see is shadows<br />As the memories pass me by<br /><strong><br />[Chorus x 2]</strong><br /><br />You could only give it to me…<br /><br />No stars in the sky<br />Makes me wonder why<br />I’m still gazing...<br /><strong><br />Lyrics © 2009 Darey Art Alade & Soul Muzik</strong></div>Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-68164183377225500842009-08-14T03:51:00.007+01:002009-08-19T05:09:49.402+01:00My Life’s Soundtrack - Not The Girl<div><i>Move over <b>M.I.</b>! Yeah, the Pyeri boy sure ruled <b>MLS</b> two months back but this time my soundtracks for the month will be taken from the latest album of yet another talented male R & B / Hip-hop / Fuji vocalist who goes by the name <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/dareyonline">Dare Art Alade</a></b>. One thing I love about him? There is only <span style="font-weight: bold;">ONE </span>DAREY, no imitation! Let’s ride as I kick-off this month with his <b>Cobhams Asuquo</b>-assisted <b>Hip-Hop World Awards</b>-nominated single…</i></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Track:</b> <b>Not The Girl</b> (Track 3 from the album <b><i>unDAREYted</i></b>)</div><div><b>Artiste: Dare "Da-rey" Art Alade</b></div><div><b>Transcribed by: Naughty Eyes</b></div><div><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mNk4wu0j5Tg&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mNk4wu0j5Tg&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /></div><div><strong>[Chorus]</strong></div><div>You’re not the girl I used to know</div><div>You’re a shadow of yourself</div><div>I think I lost you long ago</div><div>Like a book that’s left the shelf</div><div>I hear the footsteps down the hall</div><div>And I know someday that will be you leaving me for good</div><div><br /></div><div><strong>[Verse 1]</strong></div><div>I’ve been sitting here for two straight hours watching you asleep</div><div>Wishing I could talk to you</div><div>There is no denying we both have emotions running deep</div><div>Oh if I could talk to you</div><div>‘Cos I’m scared, ‘cos when I try to take your hand you are not there</div><div>Even though I see the signs you think I’m just scared</div><div>Give me one reason why I should hide my fears</div><div>When it’s killing me inside…</div><div><br /></div><div><strong>[Repeat Chorus]</strong></div><div><strong></strong><strong><br /></strong></div><div><strong>[Verse 2]</strong></div><div>We have been together for so long you seem a part of me</div><div>Just how did this all go wrong?</div><div>And you say you gave to me your best just to make it work</div><div>But just how did this all go wrong?</div><div>‘Cos I try, see my eyes are empty from all the tears I cried</div><div>Since this perfect love is hardly satisfied</div><div>Give me one reason why I should hide my tears</div><div>When it’s killing me inside…</div><div><br /></div><div><strong>[Repeat Chorus]</strong></div><div><strong></strong><strong><br /></strong></div><div><strong>[Bridge]</strong></div><div>Hmm… And if I ever come across a girl like you again</div><div>I don’t know if I will let my emotions show</div><div>I’ll just look the other way</div><div>I don’t care what you might say</div><div>‘Cos I’m not so sure how much of this</div><div>My poor heart can take</div><div><br /></div><div><strong>[Repeat Chorus x 3]</strong></div><div><strong></strong><strong><br /></strong></div><div><strong>Fade…</strong></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><b>Lyrics © 2009 Darey Art Alade, Cobhams Asuquo & SOUL Muzik </b></span></div><div><br /></div>Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-41721066495336027332009-08-08T16:32:00.001+01:002011-08-14T18:37:01.639+01:00FEATURES OF A TYPICAL NAIJA ALBUMI am a lover of Nigerian music. Unlike some people (who prefer buying pirated compilation CDs), I buy original albums. If I like an artist, I go out and buy his/her album. One advantage of this I have discovered over the years is that there are some really good songs you won't hear on radio on a normal day. <br />
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For the last three years (when Naija music started gaining acceptance), I have been buying Naija CDs so much so that when you come across my collection, you would think I sell CDs. The following are the albums in my collection, if you can beat my record, let me know! You may have some albums I don’t but I have all the albums that matter! <br />
Body and Soul – Plantashun Boiz (Who does not have this then?)<br />
Plan B – Plantashun Boiz<br />
Face2Face – 2Face Idibia <br />
Grace2Grace – 2Face Idibia <br />
Enter the place - 2Face Idibia<br />
The unstoppable - 2Face Idibia<br />
Independent – Faze <br />
Originality - Face<br />
Me, music and I – Blackface Naija <br />
We be Da Natives – Da Natives<br />
No long thing – D’banj<br />
Run down/Funk you up - D’banj <br />
The Entertainer - D’banj<br />
Curriculum Vitae - D’banj and Mo’hits All Stars<br />
Mushin2Mo’hits – Wande Cole<br />
The Certificate – 9ice <br />
Gongo Aso – 9ice <br />
From me to you – Dare Art-Alade<br />
The most un.darey.ted – Darey <br />
Naija 007 – Sound Sultan<br />
SS4 – Sound Sultan<br />
Yahoozee! - Olu Maintain<br />
E Plaribus Unum (One amongst many) – Mode 9<br />
Pentium IX: The mixtape - Mode 9<br />
The Paradigm Shift - Mode 9<br />
Thy album come – Ruggedman<br />
Ruggedy baba – Ruggedman<br />
The King is back – eLDee<br />
BIG BOY – eLDee<br />
The rapman begins – Terry Tha Rapman<br />
Money Long: The mixtape: Sauce Kid<br />
Shock Therapy: The Minority Report – Rooftop MCs<br />
Kalangolo – Frank D’Nero<br />
Mr Capable – Banky W<br />
Still on the matter – Da Grin<br />
True story – Timaya<br />
Second turning by the right - Lord of Ajasa<br />
Game over - P Square<br />
Free me – Terry G<br />
Pin code: 9.10.11 – Sunny Neji<br />
The Definition: DJ Jimmy Jatt<br />
King of the Zanga – Durella<br />
King Kong – Shank<br />
You know my P – Naeto C<br />
Dat Ibo Boy – Ill Bliss<br />
Talk about it – M.I.<br />
Life and times of Killz – Ikechukwu<br />
Asha – Asa<br />
Saxophone mood – Yemi Sax<br />
Buga: Never say die – Jesse King<br />
Africano: The mother of groove – Lagbaja<br />
Paradise and Sharp Sharp – Lagbaja <br />
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Over the years, i discovered some similarities in my CDs; some major features which all almost always have in common. They include: <br />
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1. NUMBER OF TRACKS: The number of tracks on a regular Naija music album is between 9 and 11. Though nowadays, we see some hip-hop artistes having 18-22 songs on their albums. We have been made to know that what's responsible for the small number of tracks on Naija albums is not lack of creativity but a business strategy, since they'll make the same meagre sum from a 11-tracker that they will from a 22-tracker. <br />
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2. UNNECESSARY SKITS: From the 11 tracks in these albums, we find 2-3 drab and absolutely unnecessary skits in most Naija albums. I dare say that there are some really good, creative and interesting skits in some as well. <br />
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3. INSTRUMENTALS: It is only on a Naija album that you will find instrumentals i.e. the beat of a song. They like to include the instrumentals of their most popular songs in their albums. I don't know what they think, that maybe we like the songs insomuch that we listen to only the instrumentals? I mean, not all of us are DJs, are we? Methinks it is just to increase the number of tracks on their albums. <br />
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4. TRADITIONAL MUSIC: You will always find a traditional music on a Naija album. When I say traditional music, I mean songs done in the indigenous language of the artiste. Apart from normal English and Yoruba language (Yes, Yoruba because it's the official music language in Naija) Naija artistes sing in, they also have at least a track done in their purely indigenous language. Patriotism, you say? <br />
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5. THANK YOUs AND OVA ISH (apologies to M.I.): You are likely to find a song dedicated to God or to people who contributed to the artiste's success or both on a Naija album. As is common to all Nigerians, they allude to being God-fearing people when in fact, their actions says otherwise. <br />
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6. POLITICAL SONG/SOCIAL COMMENTARY: Politics is a favorite past-time of most Nigerians, whether they know sh!t or not. The political situation in the country gives Naija artistes something to sing about. And like they say, people learn a lot from the music they listen to. Naija artistes see themselves as role models to a lot of young people so they've taken it upon themselves to pass social commentaries once in a while (lets not forget that they are also responsible for majority of the slangs on the streets). <br />
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7. ALBUM ARTS: The CD jackets of Naija albums are always made of paper. The last time any one came with plastic, I haven't started buying. It is common to see some of the following on a Naija music album art: <br />
1. Typographical errors. <br />
2. Track mismatch. <br />
3. Artistes showed putting on jewelry that's not real. <br />
4. Websites that don't exist, either of the artiste, record label or marketer. <br />
5. Marketer's name, phone number and office address. <br />
6. Manager/Promoter's name and phone number. <br />
7. Written appreciations/dedications apart from the song on the album. <br />
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Lyrics to some tracks on the album. iEsquirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153961371606408931noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-29256615407883474172009-07-23T16:48:00.003+01:002009-07-23T17:47:33.015+01:00In the spirit of Blogville<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg2W4_92AhJPeR1IkU21dVD0dkD2LUDarOq14mg_82Hy9ud9UU6HrWF_Lh_ehwuxasIz2ppyHQwmwHkFa7EyQ5NXTR2Efasdl7FFeI10y7uEVXlW6239mTsQw08aH3m3iYUIk08WS7FvHe/s1600-h/untitled.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 279px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg2W4_92AhJPeR1IkU21dVD0dkD2LUDarOq14mg_82Hy9ud9UU6HrWF_Lh_ehwuxasIz2ppyHQwmwHkFa7EyQ5NXTR2Efasdl7FFeI10y7uEVXlW6239mTsQw08aH3m3iYUIk08WS7FvHe/s400/untitled.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361689839155641426" /></a><br /><br /><br />I don’t know if you’ve heard of him, but his work has touched my heart in a way that I may be able to describe –<br />But not now, that one is story for another day.<br /><a href="http://www.adebanjialade.blogspot.com">Adebanji Adeola Alade</a> can make things beautiful with his pencil and paint brush.<br />Really beautiful.<br />Here’s the thing, I want (us) to do something for him in the spirit of blogville.<br />It’s something most of us have probably not heard about.<br />Adebanji has been shortlisted for the Great Britons competition again. <br />Last time, he finished fourth. The judges really like his stuff but the competition is purely a vote-and-win scenario.<br />If he wins, he'll get a chance to fulfill his dreams of visiting America to paint and sketch scences of New York that he has always imagined in his head.<br />People haven’t been voting, not because they don’t like his work, or they don’t care but because they haven’t even heard of it!<br />So, the judges have given him another chance and it’s a big challenge<br />For Adebanji<br />For bloggers <br />and finally Nigerians.<br />Since when do we ever carry last?<br />Adebanji Adeola Alade needs your votes, and it’s really simple, log in to <a href="http://www.greatbritons.ba.com/users/1752">Great Britons</a> and create an account to vote. <br />If you think it’s a long thing, not to worry, you can vote with your Facebook account, just click on the Facebook icon you see on the page.<br />Please do what you can to make people know, here in blogville, a quick post with the link will do (esp for those of you that have run out of ideas on what to talk about today.lol) and on Facebook with your status messages! And then on twitter!! And as many websites as possible. PLEASE GUYS!!!<br />He’s still 6th going by the last ratings, and in less than 5 days the results will be announced.<br />So what if he wins by a landslide sef? He’s Nigerian after all.<br />Let the campaign begin!!!<br /><br />He needs over two thousand votes and I say ‘Yesss! We Can!!!!’Woomie O!http://www.blogger.com/profile/06384459071706007890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-89694794026312848142009-07-21T18:40:00.002+01:002009-07-23T13:16:12.193+01:00B & P 12: On HIV-AIDS awareness ads, D’banj and Tosyn Bucknor<strong>HIV-AIDS awareness ads on radio</strong><br />I will be frank with you; I am not cool with the HIV-AIDS awareness ads on our radio stations (and TV stations). Why is it that most of these ads are done by people living with the disease? Most of this people, in fact all of them, are either illiterates or half-illiterates who have some form of difficulty expressing themselves in English. And why are all the ads toeing the line of just getting people living with the disease to do an impromptu speech? Why can’t they prepare a more organized speech or get someone to write it for them or better still, get a well-meaning Nigerian to do the speech? In my opinion, using only low-class, unlearned people for these ads is inadvertently brandishing the disease as a poor-man disease, when in reality it can be contacted by the rich as well, especially those fun-loving, pleasure-seeking, promiscuous well-to-dos.<br /><br /><strong>Koko-anything</strong><br />It all started with Kokolette, then it evolved into Babylette, Sisterlette, Mamalette and the like. He calls himself the Koko Master. D’banj must have realised the effect he is having on people with such connotations. Now he has created a brand out of it. The resulting products include Koko Water (even if it was a joke), Koko Mailer (another joke?) and Koko Mansion.<br /><br />Talking of Koko Mansion, I have had several arguments with people who have been expressing a lot of negative things about the show. According to them, the show is going to feature all sort of unscrupulous things involving male and female. Talk about D’banj and the Mo’hits crew taking rounds to sleep with the girls. Can you believe that? Trust me, I gave them lot of reasons why the show will be very far from prurient and why he doesn‘t need a Koko Mansion before getting all the girls he wants. I also listened to a fellow artiste saying that D’banj is just trying to stay relevant instead of staying in retirement. Who thinks D’banj is in retirement? Why do we find it difficult to support creativity in this country? Now, for those of you that still does not know what Koko Mansion is all about, take this:<br /><br />D'Banj aka the Koko Master is starting his own reality television show called the Koko Mansion, a programme geared towards exhibiting the true qualities of a marriageable African woman. Twelve young women (Kokolettes) live in the Koko mansion for eight weeks, where they will put to play the virtues of womanhood to please D'Banj. The show also features D'Banj's prerogative to give KokoMycine (immunity) to one of the girls but he can only use KokoMycine once in the duration of the show. The winner will among other benefits, be crowned Kokolette 1, and win a Chris Aires Diamond ring, brand new convertible car, feature in D'Banj's next music video, You Don Make Me Fall In Love alongside N5 million in cash. The winner will also have the privilege to be D'Banj's companion at public events both within and outside Nigeria.<br />Gbam! If have any problem with that, go and jump over the third mainland bridge!<br /><br />Anyway, this topic is not about Koko Mansion and cynics, it is about the fact that D’banj can connote anything from “koko”. We can brace ourselves for Koko Records or what other explanation does he have for not featuring in the two latest songs from the Mo’hits All Stars?<br /><br /><strong>Tosyn "SpeechGirl" Bucknor </strong><br />What have I got to say about our lovely Tosyn? Well, we all know that she’s got this show on Top Radio 90.9 fm and I aint gotta lie to you; the show is off the hinges! Apparently, must people think the same, what with all the thumbs-up she gets from listeners. She has enough proposals from guys to last her fifty lifetimes. She happens to have a way of laying them off - she tells every aspirant to call her Dad on 080419419. Tosyn, on her radio show is very funny and sarcastic. She is undisputedly Top Radio’s top-gun, the reason why most people listen to the station. A listener was not chary enough to tell her - he called and said he likes her, not Top Radio. She has such captivating effects on people. One thing I like about the show is the way she divides it into segments; it’s like a magazine show. She is on her road to becoming the queen of the airwaves; you should trust my judgment. Tosyn is also a writer; you can view her blog and her show’s. Yeah, I know; I’m granting her free publicity. But frankly, she doesn’t need it. She’s just doing something great that is worth mentioning. Don’t think this blog is all about castigating the Nigerian media.<br /><br /><br />I rest my case for now. Peace ya’ll.iEsquirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153961371606408931noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-38397250908553315722009-07-10T20:00:00.009+01:002009-07-22T18:59:01.951+01:00Headz Up! Updates...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/SliD3iZQXeI/AAAAAAAAAbU/Dj0qpMqUH60/s1600-h/5124_107088782958_17069517958_2890630_1388767_n.jpg"></a><div><i>This isn’t yet another <b>B & P</b> as usual, just a few issues that have gone on since I last updated that I thought you guys should know about…</i></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Failure To Launch</b></div><div>Contrary to what was <a href="http://medianemesis.blogspot.com/2009/07/b-p-11-ladies-everywhere-bloggers-eye.html"><b>earlier reported</b></a>, female rapper <b><a href="http://www.myspace.com/kelposterchildofrap">Kel</a></b>’s album launch has been postponed once more… Again! Though there are no reports yet as to what caused the delay (piracy issues were said to be responsible for an earlier postponement), Kel’s <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kelonline"><b>FB page</b></a> states that the time lag was due to efforts to ensure "the album is fabulous from case to the last track.”</div><div>But I really, really wish she and the label <b>Capital Hill Music </b>would choose a date and really stick with it this time around. Pushing forward record release dates definitely doesn’t augur well for a debut album.</div><div>It’s no secret that I am a solid fan already but the rest of Nigeria’s entertainment audience can be quite fickle 90% of the time especially when they sense you are jerking their cord. In all honesty I’m praying that by the time <b><i>The Investment</i></b> does actually drop we wouldn’t have already invested our auditory capital elsewhere.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>While BOUQUI Is Indeed ReDefined...</b></div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/SliD3iZQXeI/AAAAAAAAAbU/Dj0qpMqUH60/s200/5124_107088782958_17069517958_2890630_1388767_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357176746905984482" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 142px;" border="0" /></span><div>On a contrary note, <a href="http://www.justbouqui.com/"><b>BOUQUI</b></a>’s album, <b><i>Redefinition</i></b> did launch as promised which was carried in <a href="http://www.234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/Home/5434005-146/story.csp"><b>this online report here</b></a>. The story by <b>Jayne Usen</b> did make an interesting read especially where it concerned the anchorman, <b>Kamal Salau</b> (remember him from <b>NTA</b>’s <b><i>Take A Step</i></b> and recently, <b>Zain</b>’s <b><a href="http://www.zainlyrics.com/">Don’t Forget The Lyrics</a></b>?)</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.aproko.net/wande-coles-glasses-causes-outrage"><b>Another story here</b></a> though unrelated with <b>BOUQUI</b>’s album launch, tells of a fan who was beaten up while trying to “steal” <a href="http://www.myspace.com/wandecoal"><b>Wande Coal</b></a>’s stunnahz. I’ve got one piece of advice for <b>Wande </b>as stated by Mr. Bling-Bling himself, <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/gabriel.amanyi">Terry G</a></b>: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><b>use costume jewellery</b></span>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Boyz Are Not Smiling…</b></div><div>One track I’ve been bumping to recently is <b>Joe - Spazm</b> a.k.a. <b><a href="http://www.myspace.com/terrytharapman">Terry tha Rapman</a></b>’s new single, S<b><i>ample (Remix)</i></b> which features <b>Original Stereoman</b> and <b>Pheroshawz</b>. </div><div>Interestingly, Terry’s <b><i>Sample (Remix)</i></b> actually samples Stereoman’s track, <b><i>Sample</i></b> (confusing eh?) and the video for the song is out as well. It was shot in a gritty Hip-hop mini-documentary/ street style reminiscent of the <b>T</b><b>horoughbreds</b>' <b><i>Street Hop</i></b> video and traces the creative process that goes into making the track all the way from the studio straight into a bus until it hits the streets of Alaba.</div><div>Like I’ve been saying for a long while <b>every </b><b>music </b><b>video </b>ought to have a <b>concept</b>. Big ups to Terry and whoever directed the shoot...</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Lyricists On The Roll</b></div><div>And no, I am not referring to the <a href="http://hiphopworldawards.com/"><b>HHW award</b></a> that goes by that name. Flipping through quite a few newspapers over the weekend, it is indeed worthy to note that several of them seem to be taking Naija music lyrics seriously enough to publish them.</div><div>On the online avenue however, it appears most site are yet to give Naija music lyrics the respect they truly deserve. They may be playing our music alright but they are ignoring the words. Typical case in point? A cursory search for <b>MI</b>’s <b><i>Safe </i></b>lyrics gave some false positives including sites that only link the video. But then of course you know where you got <b><a href="http://medianemesis.blogspot.com/2009/06/my-lifes-soundtrack-safe.html">the video and lyrics</a></b> at the same time from, right? That’s right, from <a href="http://medianemesis.blogspot.com/"><b>MN</b></a>…</div><div><br /></div><div><b>On The Lookout</b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><b>Events </b></span>to look out for in the coming months? Well, <b><a href="http://ng.zain.com/en/">Zain</a> </b>will team up with <b><a href="http://www.mtvbase.com/">MTVBase Africa</a></b> to give you yet another edition of the <b><a href="http://www.mama.mtvbase.com/">MTVBase Africa Music Awards</a></b> better known as the <b>MAMA</b>s. Last year’s maiden edition held in Abuja did receive not a few knocks so here’s hoping they better get this one right this time.</div><div><b><a href="http://www.mtnonline.com/">MTN</a></b>’s <a href="http://www.projectfamewestafrica.com/"><b>Project Fame West Africa</b></a> is already screening on <b>AIT </b>and <b>MITV </b>while Zain again looks to take up after them with its own Music Talent show, <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Idols West Africa 2</span>.</b> Honestly, after seeing the quality of winners that emerged from previous editions of both shows, we definitely can’t wait to get on this one.</div><div><br /></div><div>On a music level, <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Albums</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span>I’m looking forward to listening to this month include the latest releases from artistes like <b>Etcetera</b>, <b>Djinee</b>, <b>BOUQUI </b>and <b>Bracket</b>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>And On a Final Note…</b></div><div>Is <a href="http://ladyguide.blogspot.com/"><b>LG</b></a> AWOL? I’ve been stalking her blog for the past few weeks and I come out sad everyday. The rank of Blogville legends seems to be depleting way too fast which is sad really considering I “grew” up on most of these folks.</div><div><b><i>My sweet potato</i></b>, I do see your comment on a few other blogs but wherever you are, I’m really missing your funny wit like MAD. Holler at me, OK?</div><div>Meanwhile, on a side note, you can read up<a href="http://thisismyp.blogspot.com/2009/06/discovering-lg.html"><b> a story here</b></a> I wrote a while back specially for her. It also mentions certain bloggers. Who knows, you just might have been one of them…</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Weekend!</div><div><br /></div>Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-24228118964173595752009-07-05T09:36:00.011+01:002009-08-17T07:52:43.374+01:00B & P 11: Ladies Everywhere! Bloggers, Eye Candy And Rappers<em>Hmm… How come I almost let two whole months go by just like that without giving you a dose of the<strong> B & P</strong>, huh? Anyway, this month the focus is on some drop-dead fine women…<br /><br /></em><strong>2x Years Ago…</strong><br />…an angel was born! And a chubby one at that… That’s right. One of our own in the MN house, <strong><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/06384459071706007890">Woomie</a></strong> to be exact, added one more year to her fabulous life yesterday so now you know the <strong>4th of July</strong> isn’t just special to only the U.S. of A.<br />Too bad I couldn’t be there but wherever you are, if you haven’t done so already, kindly hop over to <a href="http://sosowoomie.blogspot.com/"><strong>her blog</strong></a> and holler at her, OK?<br />Happy Birthday dear, and here’s wishing you many more happier years still. From <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/14153961371606408931"><strong>Esquire</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211"><strong>me</strong></a>, thanks for being our friend!!!<br /><br /><strong>Her Royal Awesomeness Delivers…</strong><br />And no, I’m not talking of her e-baby… that’s old news. Now, anyone who’s been reading these pages would know how I’ve been whining about laying hands on the <strong><em>Illegal Music Mixtape</em></strong>. <img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/SlCEBK2ReDI/AAAAAAAAAaU/6WXW0KjMx20/s320/isis-painting.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354925112570247218" />I’m even beefing <a href="http://www.bobbytaylor.ca/"><strong>BTC</strong></a> about it sef. Well beef no more…<br />My one-time prospective boo, Her Royal Awesomeness, the one and only, She of the Tightest Bum, stunning blogger with her smart Medico brain, <a href="http://www.bumight.com/"><strong>Bumight</strong></a> has finally sent me a “roundabout” copy of the said mixtape and I’m already drooling anticipating the clash of killer beats and ice-fire lyrics bombarding my ear-drums. What makes this gift even far more special is because this will be the very first time a blogger is getting me a present of any sort. You guys rock jo!<br />Thank you! Thank you!! Thanks a million, Bumight! The interest and concern in giving me musical pleasure means a lot to me even though I’m still short of words. And yes, I will wear your ring…<br /><br /><strong>There Is One Caveat Though…</strong><br />Is it just me, or are Internet services in Nigeria going back to the early days of being plain old crap? All this downtime is surely driving me crazy. Honestly I can’t say if it’s the cafes I use or their lousy ISPs but I seriously doubt if broadband has in actual fact, come to Nigeria. No, I am not trying to run my country down but nowadays it gets so frustrating attempting to download stuff or watch videos on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/"><strong>YouTube</strong></a> unlike a few months back. And anyone in the know can testify to the simple fact that Naija music videos tend to hit YouTube <strong>first</strong> before the local TV channels (it’s not difficult figuring out why. YouTube is “free” and reaches a wider audience).<br />As you might have rightly guessed, my gripe stems from the fact that I am currently unable to download that mixtape even till now. Last time I tried, Opera kindly informed me that it would take 9 hours, 53 minutes and 23 seconds (an exaggeration nonetheless) to download and truthfully, I have neither the patience nor finances to attempt that feat.<br />In the meantime while I figure it out, I think I’ll just follow Bumight’s example and write on <a href="http://twitter.com/medianemesis"><strong>my Twitter</strong></a> page: <strong><em>If you love me, send me a copy of the Illegal Music mixtape</em></strong>.<br />Maybe that will get <a href="http://twitter.com/TheBTCompany"><strong>BTC</strong></a> and a couple of other females rustling…<br /><br /><strong>Kel’s Investment</strong><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/kelonline"><strong>Kel Ohia</strong></a> is Investing and big time too…<br />And no, I’m not talking of investing in a stunning evening gown especially as there’s nothing<img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/SlCGGaBwGZI/AAAAAAAAAac/xUCN6pEvWlM/s320/KEL.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354927401567525266" /> absolutely wrong with this one which she sported to <strong>Etcetera’s Black Tie Gig</strong> which held <strong>June 14th</strong>. If for nothing, one reason to love this extremely good-looking, full-figured rapper is the fact that she isn’t afraid to bring the sexy back into Hip-hop. If you check out her <strong>full</strong> package in the dress she wore towards the end of the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFvojx9tjes"><strong><em>Waa Wa Alright video</em></strong></a>, I’m sure you’ll agree with me. You can also scope her out in the video for <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zy7hW6X91M"><strong><em>Too Fine</em></strong></a>.<br />Her sexy self aside, Kel’s debut album <strong><em>The Investment</em></strong> which release had previously been shifted some months back, was set to hit the stores on <strong>22-06-09</strong>. And guess what? I’m about to go out there and - in the usual Idumota slang - “grab a copy now!” When I do, you can be sure I’ll be letting you guys know what I like about the album. Or not…<br />Meanwhile, one more bootylicious Kel picture to add to my PC desktop, thank you!<br /><br /><strong>Linda’s Dreams and Inspirations</strong><br />Permit me to say this, one blogger I have secretly respected and openly admired for a very long time since I stumbled upon her page happens to be ex-model and entrepreneur, <a href="http://lindaikeji.blogspot.com/"><strong>Linda Ikeji</strong></a>. Of course I am not so much taken by her good looks and curves (not bad… not bad at all) but the one thing I really dig about her is her enterprising, ambitious, never-say-die spirit and the fact that she always strives to remain open to all her fans regardless of anything. For all you know, she could be the girl next door. Or not. But what’s more important, she knows whatever it is she wants and goes after it.<br />So here’s me doing a little bit of unsolicited PR for her. Recently Linda launched her latest endeavour - her fashion line - online. Now normally, I am not one to fuss about threads and stitches but her fashion line which features a collection of Indian-themed apparel (called <a href="http://lindaikeji.blogspot.com/2009/06/padu-jiandanifor-linda-ikeji.html"><strong>Indian Dreams</strong></a>) and her Inspirational Tee-shirts/tops (dubbed <a href="http://lindaikeji.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-tees-by-linda-ikeji.html"><strong>i-Tees</strong></a>) have given me enough eye-candy as it is that I just had to blog about them. The pictures below are actually my favourites out of both collections but by all means, do click on the links above to get so much more detailed info on the collections (plus some more eye-tease, if you catch my drift). And just like Linda says, kindly focus on the fine clothes and not the fine models! LOL...<br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/SlCKSt5lSDI/AAAAAAAAAak/LL4G8X0zH9E/s320/IZZY4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354932011106912306" /><br /> <i> "Once you choose hope, anything is possible"</i><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/SlCNJNZR2BI/AAAAAAAAAas/VloNILg14PU/s320/DSC_0078.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354935146297546770" /><br />This one I love the most. It says <i>“Bite off more than you can chew, then chew it.”</i> Inspirational, yet highly suggestive at the same time…He he he he!!!<br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/SlCQTF1EuUI/AAAAAAAAAa8/hPnME3DryzM/s320/49.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354938614600218946" /><br />The Indian Dream collection is made by Indian designer <b>Padu Jiandani </b>exclusively for Linda Ikeji.<br /><br /><b>BOUQUI Sings A Love Song</b><br /><a href="http://www.justbouqui.com/"><b>BOUQUI</b></a>’s latest single, <b><i>I Love You Forever</i></b> has been gracing the airwaves for several weeks now and looks set to successfully take over the reins from her previous hit track <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpXF7wM1iGE"><i><b>Morile</b></i></a> making 2009 indeed the year of the B.O.U.Q.U.I. And like its predecessor, you can be sure the video might be out any time now, if it isn’t already.<br />The new single is very, very nice but what will give several audiophiles pause on hearing this track is the fact that this gospo-centric rapper temporarily ditches her rapping style and <b>actually sings</b> in her new love ballad. Hmmm… BOUQUI is singing romantic music! Rather puzzling considering she accomplishes this metamorphosis beautifully too making one wonder why she has stuck with rapping since like forever.<br />Nevertheless, the single was mixed and mastered by her brother, <b>Mix Master Jay</b> and features <b>Mike Aremu</b> who skilfully commandeers the sax as usual. Lyrics-wise, <b><i>I Love You Forever</i></b> suggests BOUQUI’s pledge to fulfil the love, devotion and duties of a new-wedded wife, which if you ask me re-inforces the fact that the song is a very clear message to Mr. Right. Whether Prince Charming is actually on the line is sadly not information I am privy to.<br />With the past success of <strong>Sunny Neji</strong>’s <strong><em>Oruka</em></strong>, it’s a sure bet that <strong><em>I Love You Forever</em></strong> is bound to be the newest wedding song of the year. Seeing <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.myspace.com/wandecoal"><strong>Wande Coal</strong></a> perform <strong><em>Bumper To Bumper</em></strong> to usher in a couple during a wedding recently on TV is SO NOT IT and it’s refreshing to have the ladies singing the wedding songs for a change. Her new album, <strong><em>BOUQUI Redefined</em></strong> or <em><strong>Redefinitions </strong></em>(take your pick!) is slated for launch today the <strong>5th of July</strong> at the <strong>Eko Hotel & Suites</strong>.<br />On a final note, hey I love you BOUQUI forever too, but I think the famed BOUQUI hairstyle and Hip-hop gear is so 2007-ish. My personal advice? Kindly ditch the tomboy look, lose the hair and ask Kel for fashion tips. Nicely…<br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/SlCQS6I8dYI/AAAAAAAAAa0/oEiCEYnYnWs/s320/img_2628.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354938611462337922" /><br />Like I always say my peeps, till we meet again…<br />PEACE!!!<div><br /></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Kel, i-Tees and Indian Dreams pixes courtesy </span><a href="http://lindaikeji.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">LindaIkeji.blogspot.com</span></a></i></div>Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-74075669448184869192009-06-30T10:00:00.001+01:002009-06-30T11:19:52.984+01:00My Life’s Soundtrack - Teaser<span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">This here’s my last <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">M.I.</span> track for the month of June…</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">The lyrics of this track were once the subject of debate between two <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Facebook</span>-ers on the <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">MI group page</span>. Interestingly, the debate stems mostly from each person’s interpretation of what feature-artiste <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Pype </span>is really saying, giving his strong patois and the overlapping beats.</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Too bad few Naija artistes bother releasing the lyrics of their tracks so we’ll just keep doing the transcribing for them.</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">This here is <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">my own interpretation</span> of that song…</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Track: Teaser</span> (Track 5 from the album <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-STYLE: italic">Talk About It</span>)<br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Artiste: M. I.</span> (feat <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Pype</span>)<br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Transcribed by:</span> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Naughty Eyes</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">[Hook] x 3</span><br />Me tell her say I’m the girl pleaser, big booty squeezer<br />Teaser looking for a diva fo’ shizz-a<br />What you need is a geezer cool like a freezer<br />Rule like a Ceasar<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">[Pype]</span><br />Bling! 7-star General ‘longside M. I.<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Repeat Hook</span><br /><br />And that’s me…<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">[MI]</span><br />Me tell her say: Hello Mamacita<br />You a-sexy chick-a<br />I’m a girl teaser<br />So baby let me please ya<br />Far from a church mouse but love a lotta cheese-a<br />Me loving your features<br />Can you move your feet-a<br />I’m a Loopy President, you can be my Evita<br />If a girl don’t wanna flow, me always delete her<br />And me never repeat her<br />Me look for something sweeter<br />Take me to the club and make it hot like a heater<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">[Pype]</span><br />From Pype to the Pipe, Pype, Pype!<br />From the juvenile, irreversatile<br />They did not promote girl, we the genuine<br />Love them to swallow them pride<br />And just to gleam and wine<br />7-star General, MI, fresh rhyme<br />Me a-flip it, lift it on it and the girl them love I<br />And we no nigh ‘pon them mime midnight to 5<br />Me love the girl them pretty head to toe<br />And what you a-goner? Me a-sing all night<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Repeat Hook x 2</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">[MI]</span><br />So me tell her:<br />Have you ever been to Jamaica<br />Been to Malaysia<br />All I’ve got is paper so let me upgrade ya<br />Take you to the next level like an elevator<br />Your boyfriend is a hater<br />But he can be our waiter<br />I’m solar energy and he a-generator<br />I’m a-PC and he a-cheap calculator<br />Girl I got dough I bake bread like a baker<br />Now you’re on my radar so let me get your data<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">[Pype]</span><br />OK! Suddenly me pull me pepperoni ‘pon a pizza<br />And these girls them love me just like them redeemer<br />Give it to them and they call me the teacher<br />Me flip it, lift it on it and the girl no retire<br />From me roll, send me love their way<br />To the early morn me no run away<br />Fi give the girl them truly what them need<br />7-star General, MI once again<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Repeat Hook x 2</span><br /><br />And that’s me… (<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">echo</span>)<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Pype [Spoken]</span><br />Rump on it<br />Crump on it<br />MI and Pype!<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Repeat Hook x 2</span><br /><br />MI and Pype!<br />Begin the wine<br />Me love the way me see some boys<br />Big up them chest like a-them King Kong<br />Say from now till the early morn<br />For you we a-fi ever sing song<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Repeat Hook</span><br /><br />7-star General, ‘longside MI<br />Me a-sing fi the girl them<br />Blew!<br />Ok, alright<br />Ok, alright…<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Fade</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Lyrics © M.I. & Chocolate City Music 2008</span>Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-5968140475833004822009-06-24T19:26:00.003+01:002009-06-25T16:55:24.066+01:00Flogging A (Hopefully) Dead Horse...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/SkOdBOJfCCI/AAAAAAAAAaM/ZNO9A2wmHeU/s1600-h/DRABankycollage.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/SkOdBOJfCCI/AAAAAAAAAaM/ZNO9A2wmHeU/s320/DRABankycollage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351293426549590050" border="0" /></a>It is indeed a fine time to be a critic…<br /><br />Wow! After reading <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://http//laspapi.blogspot.com/2009/06/nations-identity-crisis-by-reuben-abati.html">Reuben Abati’s article</a> on nationality and the face of our emerging music landscape and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://bankyw.blogspot.com/2009/06/my-response-to-recent-guardian.html">Banky W’s rejoinder</a> to the said article, I can only conclude that for once I am really proud of the jolt it has given the entire Naija (or is it Nigerian?) entertainment industry to carry out some much-needed soul-searching.<br /><br />When many of us FaceBook-ers saw the notifications on our FB Wall, little did we know that an earthquake was in the making.<br /><br />For those of you not in the know, Reuben Abati’s piece is in summary, a tongue-lashing of the younger generation of Nigerian entertainers (and we the audiences alike) written in the context of comparisons of past and present music, their respective proponents, the re-mixing of the national anthem and the current style of abbreviated nomenclature which in Mr. Abati’s view represents an alarming loss of national identity.<br /><br />Banky W’s equally sarcastic yet respectful response on the other hand, which strives to make a case for the younger generation challenges several notions as proposed by Mr. Abati by drawing parallels with the music greats of old as well as highlighting the survivalist entrepreneurial attributes of the present generation and the shortcomings of the much-longed-for “Golden Age”.<br /><br />As a slight deviation from the very serious issues being treated here, having written the last two paragraphs myself without duly consulting an encyclopedia, thesaurus or concordance, I have indeed proven that I happen to be far more enlightened then Mr. Abati would give my generation credit for and just as polished as Mr. Banky clearly show he is. In short, I am indeed proud of myself. Gbam!<br /><br />In all honesty I had earlier written a highly intellectual rejoinder to all these rejoinders challenging all Mr. Abati’s assumptions, supporting his valid points and generally proving to him that I know who Lord Lugard and his consort, Flora Shaw were. On the other hand, I also disputed a few of Banky’s sweeping statements supporting a generation of musicians, most of whom - in my opinion - don’t know a musical notation flat from a flat tire.<br /><br />However, after reading both articles plus the million and one responses that have accompanied both, to tell the truth I am tired of all the bullshitting (pardon my French). I now regret to announce that I have scrapped my intellectual masterpiece.<br /><br />After reading <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://speechgirlbucknor.blogspot.com/2009/06/much-ado-about-article.html">Tosyn Bucknor’s own post</a> on the issue, I am all very much tempted to pitch camp with her (a very small camp tent for that matter) and say “<span style="font-weight: bold;">Warraheck???</span>” What is all this noise about anyway?<br /><br />As far as I am concerned, half of these reactions to both articles stem from musicians who were annoyed with their perceived misrepresentation (or the wrong spelling of their names or that of their corporate sponsors) in Mr. Abati’s piece. The other half are probably pissed-off that Mr. Abati neglected to mention them.<br /><br />Rant as we might, we cannot deny some fundamental facts these issues have raised. Mr. Abati was right when he said, “Music is about sense, sound, shape and skills. But there is an on-going deficit in all other aspects except sound. So much sound is being produced in Nigeria, but there is very little sense, shape and skills.”<br /><br />Banky W was also right when he said, “Far be it from us to claim that we are perfect and flawless in our art... we know that we are still growing and have lots of areas to improve, but the truth of the matter is we have worked very hard to create the industry we have now.”<br /><br />And Tosyn Bucknor was very, very, very correct when she said “You know what’s worse than someone trying to get your attention? Giving it to them. Which is what I’ve seen a lot of my dear friends and acquaintances do lately.”<br /><br />And then she said “I see Nigerian artistes who basically have to fend for themselves because structures that should have been put in place where eroded a long time ago! And I applaud the artistes who find this article annoying. Me, I just don’t get why they are paying it this much attention.”<br /><br />But she hit the hammer squarest on the head when she said “Do they pay us attention when as their fans, we complain that everyone is using the same beat? Has anyone of them listened to us when we say we are tired of ‘Moet’, ‘Bentley’, ‘Maga’ and other words in their lyrics? When last did they show they care, that in spite of the fact that we cringe when we listen to some of the music they churn out, we still support them wholeheartedly?”<br /><br />Let me guess: Banky’s article will be a favourite with his contemporary artistes who no doubt have linked it into online posterity, clipped out printed copies to pin up on their walls or distribute like fliers at a concert venues and written their own supporting rejoinders to the rejoinders of his rejoinder.<br /><br />Reuben Abati’s write-up will continuously come under fire till maybe next week when people will tire of it and look for something else to talk (or sing about). Undoubtedly it will spurn a new generation of critics who have now found the courage to say what they’ve been afraid to say all this while about the Naija entertainment industry. Tosyn Bucknor’s (and probably mine as well, who knows) may not come under any fire whatsoever but will be forgotten just as soon.<br /><br />Like I always say: having a voice is one thing. Saying the right things with that voice is another.<br /><br />Before the state of my sanity is called into question, let me state here that Abati has never been one to shy away from the truth (or his perception of what truth is) or been known to call a spade a common gardening tool. It isn’t easy to earn my respect but he has earned it and rightly too. However I must agree with the mob on this one. Mr. Abati’s article though finely written indirectly ends up poking out the eye in the process of trying to remove the splinter.<br /><br />And who knows, maybe poking out that eye has ironically made us see all the better.<br /><br />While many of the younger generation are still busy celebrating this demonstration of our new-found voice, a few seemed so stunned by the discovery that they do have a voice, so much so that they end up abusing the privilege. I must admit that it was very disheartening seeing people attack Mr. Abati’s character rather that focus squarely on the issues contained in his message.<br /><br />I am afraid that eventually I have ended up substituting one boringly intellectual post for another. In closing therefore, let me borrow a few lines from my previously scrapped post in which I wrote concerning the loss of national identity which is the bigger issue here and not music:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">What is the loss of National Identity? Is it definable in the decaying moral, economic, political and musical fabrics of the present times? Was there indeed a national identity in the first place? Or is what we are seeing now the fall-out of judgements impaired by a cool evening breeze and a romantic moment between Lord Lugard and Flora Shaw?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">In all honesty, the loss of national identity started way before Mr. Abati’s time and will go on past Mr. Banky’s generation into the next unless we start realising </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">why </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">we are Nigerians and not </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">how </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">we came to be Nigerians. For like it or not, we are Nigerians. This country is going down in all sectors, not just music and we collectively, old, young, dying and unborn have to pull it up by the bootstraps. I must confess that I do not really know how to do this but surely, throwing generational stones isn’t one of them.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">I love Nigeria. I love the youth of Naija. I am proud of Nija, 9ja, Gidi or any other contrivances of nomenclature future generations may come to know this national entity by.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">For like I have come to know, as the current re-branding exercise will undoubtedly show, it is not the name by which we call anything that makes it worthwhile.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">It is the heart that counts…</span>Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-20902431757653132872009-06-18T16:18:00.002+01:002009-06-18T16:33:32.018+01:00My Life’s Soundtrack - Forever<span style="font-style: italic;">This song on M.I.’s album turned out to be my best track of 2008 much thanks to its extra-smooth blend of soulful R&B tones, rap, drum beats, thumping bass and haunting background violins.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I’m posting it here especially for all the females I’m currently in crush with.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Even if you turn me down, me still love y’all!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Track: Forever</span> (Track 14 from the album <span style="font-weight: bold;">Talk About It</span>)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Artiste: M.I.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Transcribed by: Naughty Eyes</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Intro]</span><br />Baby (echo), Baby, Baby, Baby (<span style="font-weight: bold;">x 4</span>)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[R & B Verse 1]</span><br />‘Scuse me lady, I’ve been wanting to know<br />I’ve been watching you all night on the floor<br />I’ve been hoping and waiting for this chance<br />So I could ask you if you would like to dance<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Chorus]</span><br />I like the way you move<br />I like the way you shake<br />If I don’t answer you girl<br />Life in lying my heart go bend<br />I wanna hold you, tease you, rock you, squeeze you<br />So promise me that you will dance alone with me<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Rap 1]</span><br />So sister don’t move, please<br />You give weak knees<br />Hey, lil’ Mama, what’s your steeze is<br />Gotta say ma, you’re looking grand like jeans<br />Hello hi! I’m M.I.<br />I’m so fly, my low is high<br />Been staring all night, you’ve been on my brain<br />And I wanna be Abel like Cain<br />To dance all night with you<br />Let you know since I met you<br />I know I can’t forget you<br />See, I can make it rain and I wanna wet you<br />Let me show how forever can feel like a couple of secs<br />It’s a whole lot more than just sex<br />And it isn’t complex<br />Girl, I’m so Xtra-cool, let’s Xtra-connect<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[R & B 2]</span><br />If you are ready, let me rock you slowly<br />Hold you and then we can dance the night away<br />I have been waiting for so long<br />To get lost inside a song<br />This feeling is so strong<br />C’mon let’s dance the night away<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Repeat Chorus</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Rap 2]</span><br />Come close, stand here<br />Eyes closed, no fear<br />See, you’re the best thing I’ve seen<br />Destiny has destined, I seen<br />What’s your story, what’s your tale?<br />But if it’s love thing just send me a mail<br />Right now what I wanna do is inhale<br />Exhale, set sail<br />So let’s set sail to a foreign land<br />All these other guys so boring and<br />You can come too when I’m touring and<br />I can see your face in the morning and perchance<br />We can share a whole lifetime’s romance<br />It’s us right now, tonight what a dance<br />What a kiss, Miss, miss you<br />I know you miss me too<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Bridge] X 2</span><br />Take it slow, don’t you know (Waited my whole life for you)<br />Rock your body on the floor (Baby girl I adore you)<br />If you’re looking for the man to dance with you tonight<br />Let me do the best I can<br />We’ll dance from now until it’s light<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Repeat Chorus</span><br /><br />Forever (<span style="font-weight: bold;">echo x 3</span>)<br />Baby I want to show you<br />How much I love you<br /><br />(Oh baby, I want to show you<br />How much I love you<br />Hey!)<br /><br />Baby (<span style="font-weight: bold;">echo</span>), Baby, Baby, Baby<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">(Echo till Fade…)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lyrics © M.I. & Chocolate City Music 2008</span>Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-54397956712046966632009-06-10T19:03:00.007+01:002009-07-22T18:56:30.280+01:00My Life’s Soundtrack - Safe<span style="font-weight: bold;">**Long Lyrical Alert**</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Hold up! Have you seen the lyrics to <span style="font-weight: bold;">M.I.</span>’s “<span style="font-weight: bold;">Safe</span>” <span style="font-weight: bold;">ANYWHERE online </span>or <span style="font-weight: bold;">offline</span>? No? I didn’t think so! So here’s what I’m going to do… How about I transcribe the lyrics just for you? Great, ain’t it? </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">YO! Here’s me TRULY and loudly blowing my horn. Not only that but you also get to check out the fresh hot video right here! Did I hear you say you love me?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Where did you get it all from first? I can’t hear you. Where? Only on Media Nemesis, baby! </span><br /><br /><object height="295" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/iUXsuObsmqk&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iUXsuObsmqk&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="295" width="480"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Track: Safe</span> (Track 7 from the album <a href="http://medianemesis.blogspot.com/2009/03/mission-impossible-for-mr-incredible.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Talk About It</span> </a>)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Artiste: M.I. </span>(feat. Djinee)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Transcribed by: Naughty Eyes</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Djinee - Spoken Intro]</span><br />All these kpomo men now… Them be kpomo men…<br />(<span style="font-weight: bold;">Scoffs</span>) Woah!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[M.I.]</span><br />Yo! It’s the way that they do me [<span style="font-weight: bold;">echo</span>] (Are we safe right here?)<br />The way that they do me<br />Crowds used to boo me but now ladies woo me<br />Truly I’m sorry, sue me<br />Me, I’m a Loopy, I’m money long like Moony<br />I’m Looney like Tuney, your girl wish she knew me<br />My arms strong like Loony, and C. City blew me up<br />Yup, you can only watch like a movie<br />Ruby I’m a- melt the game like a booby<br />People asking “Who he?”<br />They call me M.I.-er, just because I’m getting higher<br />I’m spitting fire, this written fire<br />There’s no bullshitting I’m sitting on top, Naija’s rap messiah<br />I kill them Mama, them Papa, bring drama, end proper in coma<br />This rapper show-stopper, he’s hotter<br />Top-shot, no other rap while I’m rendering, hear the words he’s uttering<br />‘Cos other rappers stuttering<br />I rhyme am well, I’m not them, I’m hot, chill! I’ve got skill<br />The most incredible out of Naija, I’m on fire<br />I’ve got street credibility and he definitely flow infinitely and so intermittently<br />Ha! Plus, I’m a party rider ‘cos I flow tighter so put up your lighter<br />MI be in the house and MC’s they shall bounce and go home to their spouse<br />‘Cos to stay might be detrimental (mental), better flow better instrumental (mental)<br />You gotta learn the fundamental (mental) and my flow is so essential, essential, essential<br />Listen! Silence (Shh!!) is the best answer, not violence<br />That’s why I bring war on the violins<br />This is Armageddon dog, hear the sirens<br />And no, I am not retiring<br />No, I’m never tiring, these lyrics that I’m firing<br />But don’t be dismayed, ‘cos Zenith Bank is hiring<br />For instance, there’s no resistance<br />The flow persistent and so consistent<br />Other rappers distant, they should have listened<br />Because I’m the engine room and the gear and the piston<br />There’s no rest see, at best you’re assisting<br />I’m what they’re missing, I’m why they listen<br />I’m the heart police dawg, I’m cardiac-arresting<br />The best thing and you’re just microphone-testing<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Hook - Djinee]</span><br />Are we safe right here?<br />You better run fi cover, na we dey right here<br />Hey! Where you dey when we dey chop kuli-kuli<br />Dey sell kpoli-kpoli, you dey form holy-holy<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Repeat Hook]</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[M. I.]</span><br />Don’t try me oh<br />C. City wan’ eye me oh<br />And I’m rated highly oh<br />Heh! They call me M.I.<br />Listen y’all, yo! Mo gbono feli feli, I’m spitting like Machiavelli<br />I’m always inside your telly, your lyrics are smelly-smelly<br />I’m chilling in Pelly Pelly, I’m chilli inside your belly<br />Rappers are really silly, you rappers Milli Vanilli<br />But nuffin’ do me because I dey rhyme yo<br />Nothing’s gonna rule me because I dey shine yo, shine yo<br />I know I’m so fine yo, I’ll blind y’all with each rhyme yo<br />I move like a rhino, until we sitting on top, sitting spitting on top<br />Rappers spitting, they should stop<br />It’s real when I drop, your sh*t is gonna flop<br />You kickin’ so sloppy, getting spanked by your Papi<br />And you should know my P, they call me M.I., M.I., see<br />I’m rocking M.I. - M.I.C. and my flow is so deadly<br />Whiskolo whiska, the incredible Mister<br />The top on the list-a, he’s voted like Next-a<br />Loved by your sister, he maybe even kissed her<br />The brand new experience like Vista<br />Ebariba sanbori bobo<br />The ladies going loco when they hear his vocal<br />Rap’s in a choke-hold<br />Other rappers local, they rap with a vocorder<br />I’m the koko<br />Other rappers so-called, I’m medicine for the game like I’m Procold<br />You can’t deny, I give them what them wanting<br />And if you’re still sitting down, you’re on a long thing<br />And if there’s ever been a rap this fly<br />Yo, it hasn’t been done by another M.I.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Djinee - Freestyle Pidgin Rap]</span><br />Hey! Hey! Why you dey run where you dey run, you think say you get liver<br />You come dey form like say you be that Arnold Schwarzenegger<br />Hey! You go talk the one you dey today<br />Today, today we go run you down you no know where you dey<br />Heh! We dey kill them, M.I. you dey treat them<br />Show them say this hip-hop music dey your system<br />Teach them, school them, if them f**k up, cane them<br />Oh! Them no know say, them no know say<br />You be Pyeri boy, I be B-side boy<br />We do run things eh! We dey run things oh!<br />Hey oh! Hey! Hey! Ihe ne me! Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh<br />Pack your load go, pack your load go<br />M.I. don come here hey!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[M. I.]</span><br />Yo! Djinee in the house ladies and gentlemen<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Djinee]</span><br />We go run you down in your area<br />Think am oh!<br />Hey yo! We go run you down<br />Your Mama, your Papa<br />(Scoffs)<br />Na we dey right here oh<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[M. I.]</span><br />Yo! And it’s a wrap y’all…<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lyrics © M.I. & Chocolate City Music 2008</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">PS</span>: The <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Safe </span>video was directed by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mex </span>of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pixel Chaos</span>. Interestingly, it also contains subtle references to a few other music videos. Quick examples: the background shown when MI says “Whiskolo Whiska” (the title of a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Durella </span>song) is a replica of the bar backdrop featured in the video for <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Shayo</span>, another song by Durella. Also certain digital effects used here are exactly the same in style with the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gbenga Salu</span> - directed <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Ten-Ten</span> (embedded in the previous post).<br />Most music video connoisseurs will recognize Mex as the director of the smashin’ high-tech video <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Dangerous </span>in which <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dipp </span>features M.I.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">PPS:</span> For those of you who have been good enough to stick to the end, here’s a news leak of a little something-something I’m tentatively working on.<br />It’s a feature called “<span style="font-weight: bold;">TRAQ ANALYSIS</span>” which is a blow-by-blow breakdown of these lyrics, their origins and references. Be on the look-out cos the TRAQ ANALYSIS of these smoking hot lyrics will explode anytime soon on <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://esquire-spokenword.blogspot.com/">the Spoken Word blog</a> which is currently undergoing a resurrection.<br />Watch out!<br /><br />PEACE!Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-82878898266626146132009-06-08T19:22:00.005+01:002009-06-25T17:07:12.347+01:00Still Up This June……over the next few weeks, I’ll be posting lyrics from <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://miishiphop.blogspot.com/">M.I.</a>’s <span style="font-weight: bold;">HHWA 2009</span> award-winning <a style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://medianemesis.blogspot.com/2009/03/mission-impossible-for-mr-incredible.html">Talk About It</a> album (now available on<span style="font-weight: bold;"> <a href="http://www.apple.com/search/ipoditunes/?q=m.i+talk+about+it">iTunes</a></span>) which I can’t still get enough of. Sadly I can’t lay hands on his <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Illegal Music Mixtape</span> so I’m still stuck with the debut album.<br /><br />I’m still waiting to hear from <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bobbytaylor.ca/">Bobby Taylor</a> on how to get the sophomore album and I’m seriously hoping <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://dantesblog-musings.blogspot.com/">Dante</a> can help me out on this one. For now all I can say is watch out for the lyrics to <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Safe </span>(yes, you heard me right) and several other tracks.<br /><br />Still speaking of <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Safe</span>, its music video just dropped and though I’m yet to see it, Lord knows when it’s going to grace TV. The video had been in the works for a while now (the guys at <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.notjustok.com/">NotJustOK</a> brought the Making to my attention first) and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.sturvs.com/">Sturvs.com</a> confirmed the video debut. These online music sources are definitely da BOMB! Thanks a million guys!!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Plus Mo’ Hits And Ten Ten</span><br />On another note, my review of <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.myspace.com/wandecoal">Wande Coal</a>’s album is almost done and I’ll put that up once I’ve applied finishing touches. And for dessert, you can check out the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gbenga Salu</span>-directed video to the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mo’ Hits All Stars</span> single <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Ten-Ten</span> off the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">M2M</span> album plus I’ve even thrown in the lyrics close to the bottom of this post.<br /><br />Their two bonus singles on <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">M2M </span>are a sure sign that the Mo’Hits crew are working on a new project and for their sakes I hope it’s better than their previous <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">CV </span>album.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">PS:</span> Finally, a question that has been bugging my mind: has anyone noticed the very low profiles that<span style="font-weight: bold;"> D’Banj</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kelly Hansome</span> have been keeping recently from their respective record labels’ activities? What’s up with that, huh?<br /><br />Have a swell week!<br /><br />PEACE!<br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AvfY3Kor6vY&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AvfY3Kor6vY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Track: Ten Ten</span> (Bonus Track from the Album “<span style="font-weight: bold;">Mushin2Mo’ Hits</span>”)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Artistes: Mo’ Hits All Stars</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Transcribed by: Naughty Eyes</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Intro - Wande Coal]</span><br />Every time I see … (<span style="font-weight: bold;">echo</span>) you girly<br />Every time I see you girly<br />Mo’ Hits! Don Jazzy again!<br />Every time I see you girly<br />Hey! Don Jazzy again!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Wande Coal]</span><br />Every time I see you girl, you dey turn me on<br />If I no fit get you girl, I no go carry on<br />Pass me the paper, pass the crayon<br />Make I put your sexy body in-a there on<br />Girl, you’re one in a million<br />The only one fish in my aquarium<br />Baby girl, don’t you think that I’m very young<br />Age no be nothing but a number<br />Cos I’m-a keep, keep lovin’ you girl<br />Never, no skip, skip lovin’ you girl<br />Don’t wanna be like other guys wey dey take advantage just dey…<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Chorus]</span><br />Use you play (ten-ten)<br />Everyday (ten-ten)<br />Yesterday (ten-ten)<br />My love no be ten-ten<br />I no be small pickin oh<br />Trust me I no go use you play (ten-ten)<br />Everyday (ten-ten)<br />Yesterday (ten-ten)<br />My love no be ten-ten<br />I no be small pickin oh (x 2)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Dr. Sid]</span><br />Every time I see you girl, see you girl<br />You give me everything that I like<br />If it’s wrong to be loving you girl, loving you girl<br />Then I don’t wanna be right, eh<br />Cos you’re my generator when they take light<br />I go dey shout: “Up NEPA!” if you say you’ll be my wife<br />Na you dey bring joy to my life<br />If you offer me a chance you know I no go think am twice<br />Cos the boys dey wish for your loving<br />If it’s me you’re giving your loving<br />I’ll never be that guy who tries to take advantage to dey…<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Repeat Chorus</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[K-Switch]</span><br />B-b-bend down!<br />See, what you want girl, albeit it be drop-top<br />And a penthouse just to keep you on top<br />Bangles ‘pon da wrist them look like handcuff<br />Me money pile up from here to Bangkok<br />(Ladies!) you a fi need the man that strong like Hancock<br />By your side, at your back and even on top<br />Girl you look nice and your style is so top<br />(And me can’t shout) but me money can talk<br />When we walk, by your side me chest me pump up<br />When you go down on me, me always jump up<br />Salvatore, Ferragamo, Gucci, Louis Vuitton<br />That’s why me a fi sing this song<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Repeat Chorus</span><br /><br />(D’Prince is here!)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[D’Prince]</span><br />What’s D’Prince got to do just to get with you<br />Don’t necessarily mean I wanna sleep with you<br />I’m in need of a Princess and I think it’s you<br />Hmm… hmm… hmm… hmm… hmm… hmm… hmm…<br />I don’t need to ask my friends what they think of you<br />I see my future wife when I look at you<br />See I love you from your head to your Jimmy Choo’s<br />I’ma kiss you even if you’ve got the flu<br />See I’ve got what it takes to make your life easy<br />You know what it is, the Prince of ephizzie<br />Never gonna see me flirting on TV, believe me<br />I’m not deceiving<br />I’m never gonna…<br />Never gonna…<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Repeat Chorus X 2</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Instruments till Fade…</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lyrics © Mo’ Hits All Stars & Mo’ Hits Records 2008</span>Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-9181414800294888482009-05-25T18:39:00.005+01:002009-05-25T20:00:42.361+01:00Hiatus Interruptus…<div><div><div><div><div>... which if my Catechism Latin serves me well, should stand for “a break in the Break” - or basically, “stop sitting down on your ass and get back to work, you” - and not the other kind of interruptus some of y’all were thinking it was.<br /><br />And to think I was actually going to call this post <strong><em>“Return of the Mac”</em></strong> until I realised I didn’t have one… A Mac that is…<br /><br />Don’t know how many noticed but things have been <strong>MAD/MENTAL/CRAZY</strong> of late on my blogs so much so that I was forced to put everything on lock-down. I wasn’t even going to discuss it, I just wanted to leave quietly but a whole lot of drama has gone on behind the scenes. Suffice it to say, I’ve re-opened for business and I’m still hanging around. I <strong>was down</strong> but <strong>definitely not out</strong>.<br /><br />Second long story short, the love of my life a.k.a. my PC crashed many weeks back meaning I’ve been unable to do updates or a whole lot of other meaningful stuff for a while. It drove me crazy but she’s in a partially fair state of health now. What really annoyed me was that despite the on-going recession and lack of salaried employment, I’ve had to shelve out a lot of money for her resuscitation. Honestly, you don’t want to know how much I spent, unless - that is - you intend to help me out with a refund or an external Hard Disk to recover my backup.<br /><br />My friend <a href="http://sosowoomie.blogspot.com/"><strong>Woomie</strong></a> has been telepathically beating me up to update so… I just had to do this: <strong>GOSH!!! I HAVE MISSED YOU GUYS!!!</strong><br /><br />Of course I’ve been managing to do blog paroles but it’s a whole different thing altogether having to type out each URL instead of consulting my <strong>Links/Bookmarks</strong>. And worse, I couldn’t save anything for offline reading which I really love doing, but what pissed me off was queuing up with all those Y.Y. boys <a href="http://all4words.blogspot.com/2009/03/so-i-havent-had-my-lappie-with-me-for.html"><strong>Rayo once talked about </strong></a>and jostling to use lousy Ice Age café PCs packed chockfull of viruses and outdated plug-ins.<br /><br />Anyways, I’m back… and hmm… where do I start? Let me just roam along on this one writing it up as I go.<br /><br /><strong>LEFT 2 WRITE…</strong><br />Speaking of writing, I’ve got loads to do. First, the concluding parts of my other blog posts are still waiting to be written and I just hope the sequels are any bit as good when I get to post them by next week. (By the way, someone left a comment saying I reminded her of <a href="http://carlang.blogspot.com/"><strong>Carlang</strong></a>. You guys just keep astounding me. That’s the greatest compliment I’ve received so far. Thanks <a href="http://miz-cynic.blogspot.com/"><strong>Miz-Cynic</strong></a>!)<br /><br />Then there’s a review of <a href="http://www.myspace.com/wandecoal"><strong>Wande Coal</strong></a>’s <strong><em>Mushin2Mo’ Hits</em></strong> album and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/kefeemusic"><strong>Kefee</strong></a>’s <strong><em>A Piece of Me</em></strong> to tackle and I’m also trying my hand at a Book Review. After that I’ll have to script a multi-part serialization x-raying the Nigerian music industry partly in view of <a href="http://lindaikeji.blogspot.com/2009/05/banned-in-nigeria.html"><strong>the current NBC ban</strong> </a>on certain music videos plus a critical look at my favourite entertainment medium: the TV.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339829321207960434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 204px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 230px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/ShriedvQ03I/AAAAAAAAAZU/TMIvQgJ_UVc/s320/n13876225907_2640643_6960100.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="http://www.star-nigeria.com/"><strong>Star Quest</strong></a> went by during my absence but I think I can still cook up something on that. Then one of my best Dance reality shows, <a href="http://www.mgstreetdanceafrica.com/"><strong>Malta Guinness Street Dance Africa</strong></a> has begun hitting the silver screen already. I’ve got to say this here: Naija peeps are <strong>definitely talented</strong> when it comes to <strong>all sorts of dancing</strong>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.projectfamewestafrica.com/"><strong>Project Fame West Africa</strong></a> comes up in a short bit and I intend to stay glued to that but sadly I’ll be missing <a href="http://www.kokomansion.tv/"><strong>Koko Mansion</strong></a> since the reality show’s exclusive to <strong>HiTV</strong> and honestly, not even <strong>D’Banj</strong> justifies a cable subscription in these trying economic times. I just hope they maintain a good web presence so I can follow it up online or even better, license other TV stations to show the delayed-broadcast editions (hope Tony Subair, <a href="http://www.mohitsrecords.com/"><strong>Don Jazzy</strong></a> and the Koko Master himself are listening).<br /><br />Lastly on entertainment, the <a href="http://www.hiphopworldawards.com/"><strong>2009 Hip Hop World Awards</strong></a> came up on Saturday, 16th May with the nominees trying to grab our attention beforehand via their blogs and FB status <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/Shrhi9fM1VI/AAAAAAAAAZE/yoCudW8VpaM/s1600-h/HHWA2009C.bmp"></a>messages. One mild surprise was <strong><em>Omawumi</em></strong> carting away the <strong>Next Rated</strong> and <strong>Best Female Vocalist</strong> awards leaving behind acts like <strong><em>Djinee</em></strong>, <strong><em>Niki Laoye </em></strong>and <strong><em>Wajeh</em></strong>. For a full list of the Award winners and celeb pictures, you can check out <a href="http://lindaikeji.blogspot.com/"><strong>Linda Ikeji</strong></a>’s blog while <a href="http://speechgirlbucknor.blogspot.com/"><strong>Tosyn Bucknor</strong></a>’s and <a href="http://bankyw.blogspot.com/"><strong>Banky W</strong></a>’s gave some very interesting Behind-the-Scene gists. One thing that really stumped me was that the HHWA website didn’t have <strong>any</strong> of the above information on its webpages until way <strong>AFTER</strong> the bloggers had put up theirs!!! <strong>Very BIG banana peel</strong>…<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/ShrhiQPwX-I/AAAAAAAAAY0/rlKF1kh0-Yk/s1600-h/HHWA2009.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339828286793998306" style="WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/ShrhiQPwX-I/AAAAAAAAAY0/rlKF1kh0-Yk/s320/HHWA2009.bmp" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/ShrhipojF1I/AAAAAAAAAY8/I3YPjbbSEcA/s1600-h/HHWA2009B.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339828293608871762" style="WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/ShrhipojF1I/AAAAAAAAAY8/I3YPjbbSEcA/s320/HHWA2009B.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><em>HHWA photos courtesy LindaIkeji.blogspot.com and WeRunThings.net<br /></em><br /><strong>Plus Some Random Blogville/FB Stuvvs</strong><br />Ok, quite a lot has been going on in my absence but let me mention a few that pained me like shege. First on my list, what’s up with <a href="http://theartofmusing.blogspot.com/"><strong>Doug’s blog</strong></a>? Got a notification that he’d updated but when I eventually checked it out, <strong>poof!</strong> The blog had disappeared into virtual smoke! Wetin dey? Is it what I’m thinking? If anyone gets in touch, please tell him to holler ASAP, will ya? And <a href="http://dbthinks.wordpress.com/"><strong>DB</strong></a>, can you please be a good boy and explain the whereabouts of your previously padlocked post?<br /><br />Oh, then some good news: our <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/01706626040613004291"><strong>Laide</strong></a>’s got <a href="http://madeinnaija.blogspot.com/2009/05/fun-weekend-and-main-squeeze.html"><strong>a boyfriend</strong></a>! Bad news: <strong>It isn’t me</strong>. I swear, that post broke my heart to pieces then gathered the pieces and smashed them to even smaller pieces, I was so sad I didn’t eat for <strong>all of 3 hours</strong>. Nevertheless, I’m really glad for her, honest. Same goes for <a href="http://www.verastic.com/"><strong>Vera</strong></a>. Just two things for me to do now: (1) re-focus my glasses and (2) go cast my net elsewhere…<br /><br />Is it me or does it seem like a cliquish thing is going around Blogville? I haven’t really been able to savour the full flavour of <a href="http://theafricanwomen.blogspot.com/"><strong>The African Women blog</strong> </a>(no thanks to dumb Lagos ISPs) but recently I stumbled upon another group of African bloggers doing their thing literally via movie reviews. Would have loved to join but I’ve got a lot on my plate already…<br /><br />Now to the really happier bits, I enjoyed reading <a href="http://genderandme.blogspot.com/2009/05/interview-thursday-mysterious-guest.html"><strong>Rita’s interview with StandTall</strong></a>. I was actually planning to kick-start an Interview segment on my blog by having a chat with our Activist but the gentleman in me let Rita snag it. Yeah, right… More interviews are still in the pipeline nonetheless, so do watch out for that maybe next month.<br /><br />Blogville aside, I attended the kick-off of the most blogged about literary event, <strong>The 9 Writers Book Tour</strong> at <strong>WA 7</strong> and I must say I was mighty impressed (even better, the event started and ended on time too). You writers are such smart lot! To show how affected I was, I bought a book - definitely helped by the fact that the authoress was good-looking. Borrowing <a href="http://seye.blogspot.com/"><strong>Seye</strong></a>’s lingo, I also <strong>un-met</strong> Rayo there since she and none of the bloggers I knew eventually showed up. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/04945151718090681280"><strong>Dante</strong></a> was present but somehow we didn’t meet either. You can read up <a href="http://dantesblog-musings.blogspot.com/2009/05/what-eventful-week.html"><strong>his reportage of the book tour here</strong></a>.<br /><br />I’m eagerly anticipating my next Arts meet but another event I’m also looking forward to will hold this time via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/"><strong>Facebook</strong></a>. It’s called <strong>The Drive</strong> and though the destination details are sketchy, it’s basically a road adventure holding on May 29th. Now it’s been a long time since I had adventure, I’m sincerely praying I’ll be around for that one. As for the <strong>Sundays At The Bay</strong> event, Laide’s chronicle of the April edition, especially the boat capsizing bit has succeeded in “drowning” my enthusiasm. If you use FB, I’m sure you can search for details of both events on the site.<br /><br />And speaking of Facebook, I’m seriously contemplating its importance to me right now. I seem to be spending too much time on it and moreover, nowadays every teenager, Y.Y. boy and their dog seem to be signing up and popping me with their Friend Requests. Imagine wanting to be my “friend” just because we share the same very common last name? On the flip side, I got into a lyrical battle with someone just because I said <a href="http://stormnigeria.com/music/artist_bio.php?artist=1"><strong>Sasha</strong></a>’s sexy and he disagreed. Anyway, I verbally assaulted the guy real bad and won but it’s not as if I’m proud of it seeing as he has to go and majorly diss my FB profile picture. But hey, I never said I was an Adonis, right?<br /><br />So how’s this for rambling? I’ve got to stop now… Have a gazillion comments to drop plus my blog rounds to resume, certain strong blogging resolutions to be made, a couple of CVs and e-mails to send, stuff to reply to and then Facebook…<br /><br />So to summarise, even though I didn’t really go anywhere, <strong>IT FEELS GOOD TO BE BACK!!!</strong><br /><br />Gosh!!! I’ve missed you guys! Did I say that before? </div></div></div></div></div>Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-84107022748990127412009-04-15T18:42:00.007+01:002009-04-27T17:22:22.248+01:00B & P 10: Aging Presenters, Music Blogs & Definitions<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/SeYl48DtqmI/AAAAAAAAAYc/VWRUuGgg99I/s1600-h/kenny-ogungbe.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324985269536795234" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 216px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 283px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/SeYl48DtqmI/AAAAAAAAAYc/VWRUuGgg99I/s320/kenny-ogungbe.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Hollywood, Ko… True Love, Ni… (in mixed English)</span><br />This is <a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211">Naughty Eyes</a> reporting live from the Hollywood Hills in California… OK, let me cut out the crap. I am really in Lagos (I’m loving this entertainment capital of Naija sha. With a well-positioned TV antenna, a generator and a gossipy neighbourhood, who really needs cable TV?)<br />So why did I start off with the California bit? Well, I saw an edition of Kenny and Dayo’s <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-STYLE: italic">Primetime Africa</span> show on TV recently where the (aging) presenters decided to showcase the video of Kelly Hansome’s <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-STYLE: italic">True Love</span>. Contrary to certain opinions, me and Kelly Bros no get wahala. Na Keke and D-1 dey vex me this time.<br />According to the duo, the said video was shot quote, in the Hollywood Hills in California and features the beautiful Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke, unquote. Na so I just balance well-well hoping to see my ex-fantasy babe play love with KH on TV. Instead Keke and D-1 just fall my hand seriously.<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_mKjNyfLKBM&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_mKjNyfLKBM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br />Guys! C’mon!! Since when did shooting a video somewhere in Enugu or wherever and adding external video clips showing aerial views of Hollywood equals to shooting the music video in Hollywood? Even me wey never go Film school sef sabi the editing trick them use for the video. Stop playing with our intelligence abeg!<br />To even spoil matters more, the much-touted Stephanie Okereke’s appearance consists of inserted footage from one of her recent movies, not that she featured in the music video per se! Nothing actually concerns her and Kelly Hansome in that video.<br />Ironically I’m really feeling Kelly Hansome on that track but to further add sand-sand to the garri, some people are accusing Kelly Boy of borrowing heavily from two of Tuface Idibia’s tracks: <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-STYLE: italic">True Love</span> and <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-STYLE: italic">If Love Is A Crime</span>. And annoyingly, KH never seems to be able to do a song without resisting the mention of Control Numbers in the lyrics.<br />To the Primetime “twins”, I did say this before: If your artiste doesn’t have enough money to shoot in the United States or UK or them no gree grant una visa, kindly try the cheaper South Africa option (you can ask Bigiano). This “Cut and Paste” no be am oh so you guys abeg, kindly drop the pretences and just let us enjoy good music videos, OK?<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">MI + HIPHOP = MUSIC</span><br />No, this isn’t Complex Algebra 101. It’s just an addition to the small but growing roll-call of A-list celeb Naija bloggers.<br />That’s right! MI a.k.a. Jude Abaga launched <a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="http://miishiphop.blogspot.com/">his blog</a> a while back and it really looks promising with the 411 on his interviews, magazine covers, future shows and album launches.<br />MI’s foray into blogging is yet another acknowledgement of the fact that entertainers nowadays need to connect with their fans one-on-one and not just be content with album launches, shows and Radio and magazine interviews.<br />Here’s hoping that he has the momentum to keep up with his blogging even after his miishiphop.com website is launched which he says will come fully on-stream anytime soon.<br />Speaking of his albums, expect as many lyrics to his <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-STYLE: italic">Talk About It</span> album as you want (better yet, request any of them and I’ll put it up for you) and a review of <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-STYLE: italic">Illegal Music</span> once I can lay my hands on it. You can click on the link above to scope the blog out or check out our new “Groupie Love Section” blogroll on the right.<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">NotJustOK</span><br />The definition of “NotJustOK” on <a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="http://www.notjustok.com/">their blog</a> says it all and these guys sure are nothing close to the ordinary. Co-run by Mola G and Ovie O. a.k.a. *O.O*, this Typepad-hosted blog (as far as I can tell) showcases the newest joints from artistes mostly of Nigerian origin and it’s not just about the songs either because you even get to see album covers, artistes’ wallpapers and photos and watch the latest videos as soon as they drop!<br />How these guys get their stuff hot off the press and manage to update everyday really beats my imagination and on the strength of this alone they deserved to have won at the NBAs if it had a purely music blog category. Methinks they ought to run a cable channel of their own or something!<br />They also have a Facebook presence too so if you’re an FB fan, you can chill out with these guys there.<br />One trial will surely convince you and after that you’ll never settle for anything that’s <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">JustOK</span>…<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Something To Add To Your Dictionary</span><br />It’s official! I’m bored… Here are the latest entries in the Blogville Dictionary of Online Ninglish (pirated copy)<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">1. ne-mes-me-rize:</span><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Main Entry:</span> nemesmerize<br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Function:</span> transitive verb<br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Inflected Form:</span> - ized; -iz-ing<br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Derived From:</span> charizing [Origin: <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Temite </span>(I think…)]<br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Date</span>: 2008<br /><br />Definition: 1. to subject to nemesmerism<br />2. nemesmerism - to give exclusive mention to a blog, blogger, media, event or extra fly website on the Media Nemesis blog<br /><br />Application: If I grant exclusive mention to you in a post, then consider yourself nemesmerized!<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">2. LMYO</span> (or any other such derivations):<br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Main Entry:</span> LMYO<br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Function:</span> verb<br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Inflected Form:</span> ROTFLMYO; ROTFLMYOPIMP<br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Derived From:</span> Woomie’s comments [Origin: <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Qube </span>(I think…)]<br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Date:</span> 2009<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Definition</span>: 1. L(aughing) M(y) Y(ansh) O(ff)<br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Application</span>: (Commenting after reading this hilarious post) ROTFLMYOPIMPKTFWTFME<br /><br />Ok parry people, it’s time to go. In the words of a certain Ure’s estranged husband, “I sign out now!” as I go looking for something more serious to blog about.<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">XOXO</span> (whatever that means…)<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">PS:</span> Special shout outs to <a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="http://olowo.blogspot.com/">Olowo </a>(for giving me the 411 to the M.I. blog via her “Followers” section) and to <a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="http://www.solomonsydelle.com/">SSD </a>(for the NotJustOK connection through her “Nigeria vs. The African Continent” music series). It’s remarkable the ways we run into some very magnificent blogs through other bloggers, don’t you think?<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">PPS:</span> (Ever expanding) list of bloggers who previously had no idea what “PS” means: <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Afrobabe</span> and <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Buttercup</span>… At least they were gracious enough to admit it! By the way, Afrobabe’s terrorist post cracked me up like mad especially her efforts at dodging MI5. Who would have thought that behind all that sexiness lay a natural comedienne!<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">PPPS:</span> I going to give 5 million Pounds sterling (Biafran) to whosoever can tell me the meaning of <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">ROTFLMYOPIMPKTFWTFME</span>. And yes, <a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="http://ladyguide.blogspot.com/">LG</a>, you may use a Lifeline…Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-3613019668966296172009-04-10T17:11:00.004+01:002009-04-10T17:19:54.466+01:00My Life’s Soundtrack - Play Ball<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/Sd9wF_o9MeI/AAAAAAAAAX8/MUKalLmOf-4/s1600-h/premier-league-badge.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/Sd9wF_o9MeI/AAAAAAAAAX8/MUKalLmOf-4/s320/premier-league-badge.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323096532860088802" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">No, it’s not what you think. I am actually so not feeling the E.P.L. As a matter of fact, Lord knows I wouldn’t give a hoot if all the EPL teams were to morph into Agriculture clubs what with the way certain adult males (and females nowadays) run around shouting “Up Blues!” “Red Devils!” “You’ll never walk alone!” like demented kids championing their kindergarten sports houses.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">However in this unique wonderful track - which is my current ringtone, by the way - the talented musician Faze compares his feelings for a girl with the current fan craze for international football. With its distinctive Pidgin English lyrics, this song is the most perfect blend of Highlife horns, Reggae / Dancehall beats and Calypso-influenced steel drums I’ve ever heard.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">Faze is just too much! Too bad he didn’t mention Enyimba FC though…</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Track</span>: Play Ball (from the Album “Originality”)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Artiste</span>: Faze<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Transcribed </span>by: Naughty Eyes<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Intro]</span><br />J. Sleek. (Hey!)<br />She dey play ball oh! (Hey!)<br />And she dey score goal oh!<br />For my heart-y oh!<br />And she dey give them kolo (echo)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Verse 1</span><br />(Gunners) Na you be my Arsenal for life oh<br />My true love no be joke, you be my wife oh<br />(Barca) Barcelona, you too tight oh<br />Etoo be Number 1, my left and right oh<br />(Man U.) If you be Man U., I go marry you<br />You be Red Devil, that’s why I gbadun you<br />(Chelsea) Chelsea, I too cherish you<br />(Up Blues, Up Blues!) You dey play no be small, I dey feel you<br />If you be Marseille oh, I say you dey play well<br />If she be Bayern Munich, I say you too unique<br />If she be PSG, Roma, Bonn and Lyon<br />You dey play well oh<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Chorus]</span><br />She dey play ball oh!<br />For my heart-y oh!<br />She dey score goal oh!<br />For my heart-y oh!<br />She dey give them kolo (echo)<br />She dey dribble them oh!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Verse 2]</span><br />If you be Liver… (Liverpool), Pires you dey give me goose pimples<br />(You dey give me liver)<br />Juventus, you be Champion, lai-lai, you no go lose<br />(You dey make them shiver)<br />If you be Real Madrid, I say you too real<br />If she be AC Milan, you’re my Number 1 fan<br />If she be Inter Milan, baby I’m your main man<br />She dey play ball oh, you dey play ball oh<br />Newcastle, no ball without you<br />If she be Portsmouth oh, I say you get mouth<br />If she be Bolton oh, if she be Everton oh, and Tottenham oh<br />She dey tor-tory me oh (Ehn!)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Repeat Chorus</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Bridge]</span><br />Omo, na red card oh / omo, na yellow card oh / Referee, no do us ojoro /<br />I say na penalty oh / I say na offside oh / na Hand of God oh /<br />I say na free kick oh / E go knack goal oh / I say na corner kick oh /<br />I say na half time oh / I say na over the bar oh /<br />Na so! Oya, kick am! Play am! Score am!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Repeat Chorus</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Bridge 2]</span><br />Oya, kick the ball, nod the ball, chest the ball (Sangalo!)<br />Ok, kick the ball, nod the ball, trap the ball (Sangalo!)<br />Oya, kick the ball, nod the ball, chest the ball (Sangalo!)<br />Kick the ball, nod the ball, trap the ball (Sangalo!)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">[Whistle to signal end of Game…]</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lyrics © 2008 Faze & Independent Entertainment</span>Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-7159798417155861722009-03-24T18:26:00.007+01:002009-04-02T03:17:49.689+01:00Mission Impossible For Mr. Incredible?<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/Scke-51d5RI/AAAAAAAAAXk/Gg3TISPnkpk/s1600-h/6a00d8341c48ed53ef01127902e88b28a4-800wi.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316814901113382162" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/Scke-51d5RI/AAAAAAAAAXk/Gg3TISPnkpk/s320/6a00d8341c48ed53ef01127902e88b28a4-800wi.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><span style="color:#000099;">Album Review</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong><br /><strong>Artiste:</strong> M.I.<br /><strong>Album:</strong> Talk About It (64 mins 23 secs)<br /><strong>Producers:</strong> Audu Maikori (Executive Producer),<br />Jude “MI” Abaga, Jesse “Jesse Jagz” Abaga, Kraft<br /><strong>Label:</strong> <a href="http://www.chocolatecitymusic.com/"><strong>Chocolate City Music</strong></a><br /><strong>Released:</strong> December 2008<br /><strong>Reviewed:</strong> 20th December 2008<br /><br /><strong>The Intro:</strong> December 16th, 2008. <strong>Location:</strong> Ile-Ife, Osun State. These weren’t exactly the friendliest of times to be walking around a town that had experienced multiple bank robberies barely 24 hours ago. To make matters worse, this writer had on an all-black attire and carried a knapsack. Several policemen looked at him suspiciously as he trudged the streets asking questions. The Mission? To get a copy of the recently released <strong>Talk About It</strong> CD.<br /><br />Those happened to be the circumstances under which I went looking for <a href="http://miishiphop.blogspot.com/"><strong>M.I.</strong></a> a.k.a. Jude Abaga’s over-hyped and highly anticipated album. Unfortunately, it almost turned out to be a Mission Impossible most likely because Osun State had absolutely no part in the album anticipation whatsoever. After walking up and down Ife I could only find one stained copy of the album and you can trust my Ibo cronies! The guy, banking on my desperation and tiredness, sold it for me for N150 instead of the regular 100 bucks! (The CD is now readily available in almost every part of the country).<br /><br />The cover design aside (which by the way, was unimpressive probably because I’d seen a very artsy pre-release version); in popped the CD as I awaited Naija’s self-proclaimed lyrical messiah to take me to the Afro/Hip-Hop promised land. One quick spin and I must say I was fairly disappointed at first.<br /><br />Ok, hold up! Before you M.I. fans tear me apart, hear me out. For one, <strong><em>Talk About It</em></strong> is an 18-tracker album made up of 13 full tracks and 5 skits inclusive of Thank You’s. FIVE skits! Hmmm… That number of intervals in a CD can - if not well handled - turn into a distraction rather than an interesting diversion.<br /><br />The first, <strong><em>An Outrageous Intro Starring The President</em></strong> can be roughly termed pre-election Arnold Schwarzenegger meets post-election Yar’ Adua. Some people might find the commando-President dialogue amusing but it does step a bit too close to overkill (no pun intended). A slight correction too…Did the album drop on the December 1 launch date or September 1 as the Intro says?<br /><br />After that comes <em><strong>Anoti</strong></em>, MI’s lyrical proclamation featuring Gabriel on the Yoruba-influenced hook. It’s obvious that Anoti, which some say contains lyrics from <strong><em>Feel E</em></strong> - another MI track - has a hook meant to appeal to South-Western listeners whose followership can actually make or break an album (some other artistes like Timaya on the other hand didn’t include Yoruba on their sold-out debut albums). One good point: I like the “Anoti, Anoti” chant in the song even without knowing its meaning.<br /><br />MI also commands ALL the respect I can give him here especially towards the end of each verse when he spits out his attributes <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twista"><strong>Twista</strong></a>-style. His soft-spoken lyrical flow makes this Mister Incredible, Most Immaculate Mic Inspector, MC Interrogator, Music Innovator, Mankind Illustrator knock me out flat with his rapid fire yet ice-cold wordplay.<br /><br />The <strong><em>L Boogie skit</em></strong> that comes next is unnecessary except that it probably ushers in the beat for Track 4, <strong><em>Short Black Guy</em></strong>. (And meanwhile, who really is<strong> L Boogie</strong>? A Nigerian male Lauryn Hill?) SBG which is rendered in a mellow, almost whisper-mode still delivers the cold style MI has successfully made his.<br /><br />Pype, notorious on Sasha’s <em><strong>Strong Thing</strong></em> single teams up with the son of the Evangelist on <strong><em>Teaser</em></strong>, a song with a lively beat. Another favourite of mine, my only beef with Teaser stems from the fact that the instrumentals and Pype’s patois delivery sometimes overlap MI’s rap lines making them difficult for me at least to grasp. A very small price to pay for a great song though.<br /><br /><strong><em>Talk About It</em></strong> which happens to be the title track of the CD is basically MI’s crusade against The System. Featuring Leony, repeated syllables at the end of the bars, a silly-sounding yet delightful hook and a very professional bangin’ instrumental, this song achieves its aim as a title track as Jude “talks about it”, critically drawing our attention to the current corrupt nature of things. As Jude himself says, we dey feel you, guy!<br /><br />But the real attention-grabber is the diss track, <strong><em>Safe</em></strong>. Apart from the subtle and sometimes open lyrical bashing he gives certain MC’s by borrowing, incorporating and working their lines into his lyrics, even the hook of this song can be interpreted as a subtle diss. Just hide the album cover and ask anyone around listening to guess who featured on the hook and 9 times out of 10, you’ll get the answer “Tuface”. Wrong! Djinee’s impersonation of Tuface in the hook and adlibs seems as if to rub in the fact that Tuface’s freelance style doesn’t quite require talent.<br /><br />The skit before track 9 (<strong><em>Blaze</em></strong>) tagged <strong><em>Random Guy Buying Blaze From Dodgy Guy</em></strong> is avoidable still and its novelty wears off quickly. Enough said.<em><strong> Blaze</strong></em> itself features MI, his brother Jesse Jagz (another very good lyricist), Ice Prince and the female rapper, Blaise. The rap lines are way tight as usual but putting Blaise’s line towards the end with the tempo slowed down weakens the strength of her delivery and makes her inclusion unfortunately, look like an afterthought. Throwing her smack dab in the middle of the lyrical battle would have enforced her standing as a rapper equal with her male contemporaries instead of the condescending effect achieved by her seemingly slowed-down lines.<br /><br />On <strong><em>Area</em></strong>, MI features his 9th guest artiste, YQ. This song, despite its fine points, does sound “commercial” - a CD track filler. <em><strong>Fast Money, Fast Cars</strong></em> which comes next chronicles the life of a high-class street-walker and features a complex beat courtesy of Kraft (Mode 9’s sidekick?) and yet another Yoruba-influenced hook by Wizkid. MI’s message in the lyrics comes across very clearly even through the forest of name-dropping. As he says towards the end, “Ashawo na ashawo no matter what you drive / You can spend your life to get money / But you can’t spend money to buy life”. Of all the songs in this CD, this one hits home hardest.<br /><br /><strong><em>A Short Discussion On The Situation of Things By Two Yoruba Women</em></strong> is exactly that. The title of this skit apart from being the longest says it all actually. This by far is the best skit and despite the fact that the entire conversation is carried out in Yoruba, one still gets the sense of what is being said. Moreover, it works very well as an Intro to Money, MI’s reflections on his growing-up experiences and his efforts to make that stash. The million dollar rhetorical question asked in the simple hook is a question everyone asks almost every day: Where money dey go?<br /><br />My undisputed fav song in the entire album is <strong><em>Forever</em></strong>, a love track complete with smooth, silky blends of Hip-hop and R&B vocals with an engaging drum-centric instrumental. I could write a whole review of this song alone but I won’t. It’s my BEST, period!<br /><br />After that comes the predictable religious tribute <strong><em>Jehovah</em></strong> though there’s nothing typical about this starting from the beautiful recitation of Psalm 23 in the beginning, MI’s flow and the Eben and Lindsey chorus. Jehovah apart from the sincerity and depth in the message still goes to show that religious isn’t necessarily synonymous with dull. MI would mos’ def succeed as a Gospel-rap artiste if he fully toed that line.<br /><br />Depth and sincerity are also evident in <strong><em>Hustle</em></strong>, a clarion call of sorts to all hustlers to “run for us, run” and even though it means getting that H-1 visa, he still urges them to eventually return because “if you don’t come back, what good have you done?” The only thing wrong with this song is its position in the playlist as it seems a bit misplaced (to my musical ear) sitting just after <strong><em>Jehovah</em></strong>. I can’t really tell what it is but the continuity effect in the CD gets lost here somehow. Well, if you have a problem with that, just use your shuffle button.<br /><br />Then the <strong><em>Thank You’s and Ova Ish…</em></strong> I don’t know about you but I always let this play to the end like as if it was a full track of its own. The instrumental to “Jehovah” and the way MI takes time out to thank everybody (well, almost) while still introducing two more of his future musical projects does it for me. Novel. The way I listen to it continuously, you’d think I was expecting him to thank me on the track!<br /><br />And finally, <strong><em>Crowd Mentality</em></strong>. Most people use this track as a pointer to who MI is. When I heard MI was releasing a CD, I actually said, “Oh, isn’t he that guy who sang “Crowd Mentality”? What can I say about this track that hasn’t been said already? If you’re still unsure, you can even check out <a href="http://medianemesis.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-lifes-soundtrack-crowd-mentality.html"><strong>the dopest lyrics ever here</strong></a>. If Hip-hop was a national anthem, this track is definitely one of its stanzas. I would still buy the CD even if this was the only song on it.<br /><br />As an aside, it’s quite interesting the descriptive way M.I. captions his skits but my media player/MP3 converter didn’t find the lengthy full-sentence filenames funny. Never since Mya’s <strong><em>If You Died I Wouldn’t Cry (‘Cos I Never Loved You Anyway)</em></strong> have I seen song titles this long. Had to re-name one of them, “A Short Discussion” before my converter would have anything to do with it...<br /><br />After the hour-plus experience that is <strong><em>Talk About It</em></strong>, is this album really worth talking to people about? I’ve got just one thing to say: What kind of question is that anyway?<br /><br />If you are into Hip-hop and still haven’t gotten it, then you must have been drinking some cheap stuvvs. So what if this review pointed out a few flaws? If I had to appraise all the fine points of this album, each song would be a whole new post of its own. After this CD, I’m totally convinced I’ll be buying his “Illegal Music” and “One” projects whenever they drop.<br /><br />Remember that Media player/MP3 converter I talked about earlier? I used it to convert my own copy of this album for my PC, my phone and my media player meaning that no matter where I am, anytime of the day, MI’s tracks keep blasting in my ears. I’ve got lots of music but only one other CD has that distinction.<br /><br />MI’s got it down cold! This album is dope! This Abaga’s album fully deserves a 9 out of 10. Now go talk about it.<br /><br />This review is done… One!<br /><br /><strong>Additional Resources:</strong><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/pyeriboy">www.myspace.com/pyeriboy</a><br /><a href="http://www.chocolatecitymusic.com/">http://www.chocolatecitymusic.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.miishiphop.blogspot.com/">www.miishiphop.blogspot.com</a>Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-55767007231749840502009-03-22T19:20:00.004+01:002009-04-02T04:40:07.701+01:00Esquire's dish<span style="font-family:verdana;color:#000000;"><em>I’m in trouble! Ye! Mogbe o! </em></span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="COLOR: rgb(153,153,255)"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Public service announcement</span>: Due to the large amount of questions thrown at esquire, he has suffered a cardiac arrest. </span></em></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><em><span style="color:#000000;"></span></em></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="COLOR: rgb(153,153,255)"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#000000;"><em>Well, I almost did (suffer a heart attack). Do you blame me? How am I supposed to answer all those questions? I have never been so questioned in my life! It’s like being on the hot seat, a really hot one this time around!</em></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><em><span style="color:#000000;"></span></em></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="COLOR: rgb(153,153,255)"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#000000;"><em>Well, after drinking like 20 cups, sorry, jugs of water, I managed to recuperate myself. As a sharp boy, I have decided to pull a smart one on ya’ll. The answer to all (yes, all) your questions are: ALL OF THE ABOVE! </em></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><em><span style="color:#000000;"></span></em></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="COLOR: rgb(153,153,255)"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#000000;"><em>There. I’m done. Or are you still reading? Which kain trouble be this na? NE, you’re a fool for this one! I’m never going to forgive you! Just when I thought of going on a hiatus, you decided you will fast-forward it by linking me with this ish. </em></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><em><span style="color:#000000;"></span></em></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="COLOR: rgb(153,153,255)"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em><span style="color:#000000;">Anyways, what’s a man to do than to be a man? I have decided to stand up to the challenge and answer your questions, though it may not be as witty as that of those two. (Yes, those two! They pulled a conspiracy stunt on me and left me to bear my cross all along) I’m not use to writing stylishly or in a way that will make ya’ll laugh and I know I’ve been doing a bad job already on this post but please bear with me.</span> </em></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Buttercup</span>: (1) What prompted you guys to, uh, join forces? (2) Did you meet on blogville? (3) Are y'all in relationships at the moment?</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="COLOR: rgb(255,102,102)"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Esquire</span>: (1) Its joblessness! Or what do you think will make three young vibrant minds to come together and rant about the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 /><st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">Nigeria</st1:country-region></st1:place> media they so know nothing about? Its joblessness! That, or they are just trying to be relevant! Who cares about what they say? The <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">Nigeria</st1:country-region></st1:place> media will do what they like, however they like. Is it today that people start to talk? They are just singing “le fenu so” for us. Whew! I’m crazy right? Yeah, I know! It’s just the way I now feel about it all. Sorry if I bored you. (2) Yeah, we meet on blogville or rather he discovered me and just decided to stick with me for no reason that I can see! He’s the brother I wish I had on blogville. (3) No. Only Wo answered this question correctly, NE was just blabbering about his being single. I said no because only I and NE talk regularly and I’ve met him twice. Wo and I only talked on the phone once and that was the end, like it never happened. She’s ignoring me, I’m ignoring her. Simple. </span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">LG</span>: Happy blog-versary! The funny thing is mine’s also this month so that makes us ….?</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="COLOR: rgb(255,102,102)"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Esquire</span>: Ajo lepo niyen! (Translation: we are joined together then). Lol! </span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">AlooFar</span>: How would you like to save the world?</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="COLOR: rgb(255,102,102)"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Esquire</span>: I be Superman? I begi! On a more serious note, it’s not possible to save the world. That is like the only thing that is not possible in this world! Yes, to save it! Even God Himself cannot save us. We are His greatest mystery. He still can’t believe He created us. He is still experimenting with us; marveling at our twists and turns everyday; wondering what other foolish thing we can do. But he is the all-knowing God. He had predicted we could go out of hand, that’s why he planned a rescue mission for mankind – Annihilation! </span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Danny Bagucci</span>: What one thing do you think if you changed about your world would make the most difference?</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="COLOR: rgb(255,102,102)"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Esquire</span>: JAMB question! Answer: My social status. I like myself, I like who I be. I like how/who God created me. I am a humble and nice person, self-gratifications apart. I would remain the same if I am a little richer than this. </span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Seye</span>: (1) I see you have deleted a question. Was it a bad question? (2) If you had one wish…I WISH! What would it be? (3) What exactly keeps you going in the blog-o-cycle?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="COLOR: rgb(255,102,102)"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Esquire</span>: (2) I wish I had super-powers, all sort of super-powers you could ever think of. It’ll be fun! (3) What got me started in the first place. I like writing. I like seeing my writings published. It gives me joy. Even if y’all don’t read or leave comments on my blog, I just like to publish my thoughts. </span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Solomon Sydelle</span>: SERIOUS question… Shortbread or Okin Biscuit?</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="COLOR: rgb(255,102,102)"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Esquire</span>: I remember OKIN biscuit. Back in the days, when I was primary school, OKIN was the favorite. We were still eating OKIN during early high school days until Haansbro came with their kill-all-classics brand. So, OKIN is out of it, I’ll just settle with Shortbread. </span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Laide “Ex-schoolnerd”</span>: Don’t know what to ask… here goes nothing. Are you happy?</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="COLOR: rgb(255,102,102)"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Esquire</span>: At the moment, yes. That’s because I am writing this.</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">SpicyTee</span>: (1) How old are you? (2) What are you wearing now? (3) What makes you tick? (4) Why do you write so lengthy? (5) Where is the party?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:verdana;">PS: No story oh….</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#ff6666;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Esquire</span>: (1) A lil above franchise (2) Shorts or as we call it here, boxers (3) Another JAMB question. You know what JAMB questions are? They are questions only JAMB can answer by themselves! Can you please define ‘tick’? (4) NE answered this suitably (5) www.medianemesis.blogspot.com</span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="COLOR: rgb(255,102,102)"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Ps: your questions are quirky.</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Vera</span>: (1) What is the inspiration for your name? (2) Describe a beautiful woman. What would she look like? What would she act like? What would she sound like? (3) What would you rather have: a big wedding & a short honeymoon OR a small wedding & lengthy honeymoon? (4) Who do you like better: Beyonce or Jennifer Hudson?</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="COLOR: rgb(255,102,102)"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Esquire</span>: (1) I adopted Esquire because I like its semantic form. However, esquire describes me - a gentleman. (2) My favorite question! A beautiful woman is one who has all the right features, in the right places, at the right proportion. Forget virtues, I’m down for looks... and features! If you are beautiful, you are beautiful. You can’t fake it. (3) It’s all-of-the-above for this question jare. I want both big wedding and lengthy honeymoon. We’ll be gone till November baby! (4) Beyonce… because I have a crush on her! Add Mary J. Blige and <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">Ashanti</st1:country-region></st1:place> and Alicia Keys to the list. But sentiments apart, like Wo said, Beyonce and Jenny aint mates, even Rihanna can’t be ranked next to B. </span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Rayo</span>: Have you had or do you have serious blog crushes? Name them please…?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#ff6666;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Esquire:</span> Woomie O! It’s official! Do you blame me? You shouldn’t! I’m 19, she is 19. I’m single, she is ….? We are both the youngest doing this (or so I think). It’s only logical to be …? I didn’t say anything o, before you start getting ideas. But it’s just what it is – a non-serious blog crush (if there is anything like that).</span> </span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Esquire</span>: Questions please. </span></span><o:p><br /></o:p><o:p><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(153,153,255)"><span style="color:#000000;"><em></em></span></span></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(153,153,255)"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Since there's no more questions, I'm out!</em></span> </span></span></o:p></p>iEsquirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153961371606408931noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-23715078204497253032009-03-20T19:04:00.005+01:002009-06-17T20:08:08.255+01:00Oya, Make We Answer…<span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Or rather, make me and </span><a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-STYLE: italic" href="http://sosowoomie.blogspot.com/">Woomie </a><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">answer first. Albeit almost a week late!</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">My, my, my… We asked for it, didn’t we? Good thing you guys didn’t seize the opportunity to hammer us with some really probing questions oh… I was mighty scared thinking someone would ask those going-red-in-the-face type questions (note to self: next time don’t promise to answer <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">anything</span>)</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Thanks to those of you who did ask (special shout out <a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/00182390815082496865">Buttercup</a>! Little did I imagine we’d start receiving questions even <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">before </span>the Anniversary) and like they say opportunity does come but once so if you didn’t take the chance to ask for our photographs, well what can I say…</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Obviously, in line with the current re-branding exercise, my two partners-in-crime seem to have re-branded their tickle buttons, making them difficult to find so anyways, I’ll put up our answers first then <a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/14153961371606408931">Esquire </a>will come in later with his so do check back for updates.</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">I did promise we’d answer honestly so without much ado, let the Interrogation, sorry questioning begin!</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Buttercup:</span> (1) What prompted you guys to, uh, join forces? (2) Did you meet on blogville? (3) Are y'all in relationships at the moment?<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">NE:</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)"> (1) Uh, to form Voltron? Ok, just kidding… Actually, I invited Woomie to join because in my opinion she has a great personality plus she’s also a great writer and she expressed her views concerning TV so well in a comment she wrote. Esquire on the other hand has the same qualities and is very good when it comes to music.</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">(2) Yes, we all met on Blogville though I’ve also met Woomie once and Esquire twice in real life and they’re so, so nice! I don’t regret I did one bit.</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">(3) I speak for myself on this one. Sadly, no I’m chronically single. I’m still searching frantically but no one dey give me face so I just dey maintain. If it goes for anything sha, I do have MASSIVE crushes on certain female bloggers though…<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Woomie:</span> (4) Am I in a relationship with Jon Xaiver? Nah. Come to think of it sef, Jon, why haven't you 'toasted' me??? lol. I have met him only once, but then there're phone conversations once in a while. We have what I call a 'healthy' friendship.</span><br /></span><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">LG:</span> Happy blog-versary! The funny thing is mine’s also this month so that makes us ….?<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">NE:</span> Simple… That makes us (you and me) ONE! ***wink, wink***</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">AlooFar: </span>How would you like to save the world?<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Woomie:</span> From what? eh!@? From what? Aloofar??? From runaway bloggers like you??? Please Please Please, I'm still not talking to you. Come back!!! Or at least explain why you're leaving. </span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">NE:</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)"> Actually, not very much thank you! Ok, I could spout lines about how through super-heroism or ecological protection or by loving the world one person at time I could achieve world salvation but honestly, that’s so not true. Moreover, the Son of God actually did a better job of it than I could ever try to…</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Danny Bagucci:</span> What one thing do you think if you changed about your world would make the most difference?<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">NE:</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)"> Truly? My low self-esteem. If I had learnt to believe in myself a whole lot more when I was younger, I’m sure my world would have been a whole lot different by now.<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">Woomie: </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">Danny, I thought real hard about this question. What would matter most is if the way people see me changed, first they see me as a person, then as a woman. If I changed into a man, it would make a major difference.</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">Note: I haven't considered this craziness...ever! Women R.O.C.K.!!!</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Seye:</span> (1) I see you have deleted a question. Was it a bad question? (2) If you had one wish…I WISH! What would it be? (3) What exactly keeps you going in the blog-o-cycle?<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">NE:</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)"> (1) I NEVER delete comments except the spam ones. Guess someone sent in a question twice and probably deleted the comment themselves…</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">(2) Ha! Been answering this one since I read fairy tales as a kid. Simple… I’d wish for uncountable wishes! However free, fast, unlimited internet access does come close.</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">(3) I’m not sure what keeps me in the blog-o-cycle, actually. I think of throwing in the towel countless times especially when I write something serious and get no comments but occasionally, when I look at my Feedjit feed it’s reassuring to know someone out there is reading. That must be it.<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Woomie:</span> (2) I would wish for a million more wishes, one wish doesn't cover everything I want, for myself and the people I care about. But if that was impossible I'll just wish for God to take away all the evil in the world.<br />(3) Blogville is the one place where I've found real people, down to earth, generous-with-sincere-advice kinda people. People care in blogville, even if they don't, at least they pretend to and it's what matters. The anonymity intrigues me. There's you and Jon Xaiver and Buttercup and Afrobabe miles apart, yet we can talk and share ideas and laugh and cry together and just be ourselves. I can be anything I want to be here in blogville and no one sits in total judgment of me, when something good or bad happens, I want to rush and tell my people here, when I want to laugh I know where to go. It's the circle of friends that we have here, the sincerity and the surprise that it's even possible that keeps me going.</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">We've got some wonderful people here.</span><br /></span><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Solomon Sydelle:</span> SERIOUS question… Shortbread or Okin Biscuit?<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">Woomie: </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">Mehn! Solomonsydelle, you've got the wierdest question. Okin (four corner) anyday anytime. They stopped selling it around and I miss it a lot.</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">NE:</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)"> SERIOUS answer… Shortbread. Believe me, I’ve eaten enough Okin to last a lifetime. But seriously, Madam Solo, you astound me! You KNOW Okin???</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Laide “Ex-schoolnerd”:</span> Don’t know what to ask… here goes nothing. Are you happy?<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">NE:</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)"> No. Reason? I know I have the potential to be the Best in everything yet I hardly do anything to tap that potential. It kills me inside everyday. That’s just one reason.<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">Woomie:</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)"> I cannot say I'm sad, that would be ungrateful of me. But I definitely could be happier. There are so many voids to fill, so many places to go, so many things to do, a million and one unspoken words. I could be happier, but I am grateful for life(in the true meaning of the word), for laughter, for my job, for one or two friends, for my family...I am happy about these things. I am happy.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">SpicyTee:</span> (1) How old are you? (2) What are you wearing now? (3) What makes you tick? (4) Why do you write so lengthy? (5) Where is the party?<br />PS: No story oh….<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">NE:</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)"> (1) Football age: 29</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">(2) Shorts only. It’s 4:22 am right now yet the Lagos temperature is HOT!</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">(3) I dunno… I guess I could say God, love, meeting people, the belief that I’m unique, my innate potentials, etc, etc</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">(4) Expression. Or even better, Wealth of Expression. I don’t belong to the one-sentence-on-your-Facebook-wall Brigade and I believe some things are best expressed in a free-flowing lines. It’s just like a good book or movie you sit down with despite the length. I still have to learn how to summarise though… Would you like to teach me? **wink, wink**</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">(5) Blogville Hall (next door to Planet One) he he!!!</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">PS: 5 questions yet no story?<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">Woomie: </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">(1) I’ll be twenty years young on the fourth of July.</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">(2) A pink shirt and a pencil skirt. I’m at work.</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">(4)Eeerm…this’s Xaiver’s question, not mine.</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">(5) The party is over luv!!!</span><br /></span><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Vera: </span>(1) What is the inspiration for your name? (2) Describe a beautiful woman. What would she look like? What would she act like? What would she sound like? (3) What would you rather have: a big wedding & a short honeymoon OR a small wedding & lengthy honeymoon? (4) Who do you like better: Beyonce or Jennifer Hudson?<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">Woomie:</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)"> (2) I think physical beauty is overrated. I don’t care about the hips, the hair or the skin. I care about the mind…I love a beautiful mind.</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">(3) A small wedding and a lenghty honeymoon mehn!!!...a lifelong honeymoon actually.</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">(4) I like Beyonce better...she is a D.I.V.A. and Jenny is too, but she and Beyonce ain't mates mehn!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">NE:</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)"> (1) LOOOOONG story. Anyway, here goes… The “4 Eyes” moniker stuck on me ever since I started wearing glasses and since I have multiple personalities, I assigned an “eye” to each one. Weird huh? Well, once while commenting on a photo of a Naija celebrity in which one of her nipples was very visible, I started with the words: “I spy with my Naughty Eye, something starting with ‘N’” and from there, the four N eyes were born.</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">The rest are nicknamed Natty, Nutty and Nemesis but I prefer just the Naughty one nowadays.</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">(2) A beautiful woman is just that: beautiful. Not merely physical, mark you (not that I would mind that) but I do actually love a beautiful brain and character more. So she doesn’t have to look beautiful, she should act decent (with a dash of the devil sprinkled in sometimes) and as for her speech, so long as she can keep me otherwise occupied, she can say whatever she likes…</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">(3) Well, how about a very small wedding and a life-long honeymoon? Ah! Woomie, I chose my answer first oh!!!</span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">(4) Ain’t really got much “like” for celebs but after watching <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Dreamgirls </span>I think I prefer Jennifer Hudson better (also I seem to be having something for big-bodied women nowadays). The celeb I like best though goes by the name of Vera.</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Rayo:</span> Have you had or do you have serious blog crushes? Name them please…?<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">NE:</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)"> YES! Names? In no particular order: SpicyTee, LG, Woomie, Vera, Ex-schoolnerd, Bombchell, Fantasy Queen, Badderchic, Bumight, Lil’ Woman, Buttercup, Funmi Iyanda, Afrobabe, Princesa, et cetera, et cetera and you too, Rayo dear… Need I say more?<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">Woomie:</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)"> When I was new in blogville...I had a crush on<span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)"> </span></span>The Whisperer<span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">. I hope he never reads this...it was he who encouraged me to start blogging. But that's all it was sha.</span><br /></span><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">PS: </span>Well, well… This was fun and I’m already looking forward to our second blog-versary. Here’s hoping ALL you guys will still be around then so we can do this again.<br /><br />Take care and have a GREAT weekend!<br /><br />Peace!Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-77592808361415029192009-03-08T18:07:00.004+01:002009-03-08T19:26:36.803+01:00It’s Question Time: On The Eight of March…<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/SbQEDvHNF2I/AAAAAAAAAW4/6C5ZG9MTIOE/s1600-h/Popping%20Champagne%20cork.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310874322809460578" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 258px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/SbQEDvHNF2I/AAAAAAAAAW4/6C5ZG9MTIOE/s320/Popping%2520Champagne%2520cork.jpg" border="0" /></a> …roughly 365 days ago, I put up my very first post on this blog! Yay!!!! Today is actually my very first blog-versary (or whatever they call it) so I’m raving <strong>MAD</strong> as in <strong>STARK BONKERS</strong> at the moment!!! For someone who never celebrates anniversaries, I don’t know why this one has been shacking me pass <a href="http://ladyguide.blogspot.com/"><strong>LG</strong></a> and ogogoro combined for the past 2 WEEKS!!!<br /><br />No, it wasn’t my first foray into blogging (I had actually started a personal blog sometime earlier which I later scrapped - then started again, then scrapped) and my profile reads I joined Blogger in February 2008, meaning that for the first few weeks I thought and thought and thought of what my first salvo on this blog would be.<br /><br />I did have <a href="http://medianemesis.blogspot.com/2008/03/sashas-first-lady.html"><strong>the Sasha album review</strong></a> already laced out but I felt it would be bad form jumping the gun like that so what did my crazy ass do? I went ahead to do <a href="http://medianemesis.blogspot.com/2008/03/welcome-to-media-nemesis.html"><strong>an imaginary interview with myself!</strong></a><br /><br />Looking back at those early posts, the zero comments (I almost cried when I got the very first one) and the philosophies and ideals I started off with, it sometimes shames me to see how differently I’ve evolved in just a year, I don’t know why…<br /><br />Anyway, towards the end of that post, I wrote that anyone who had any serious questions to ask could mail me via any of my two e-mail addresses but that’s so old-school now. And so in line with a new way of marking anniversaries that will soon be the norm as practiced by <a href="http://fieryandsweet.blogspot.com/"><strong>Charizard </strong></a>and of late, <a href="http://www.verastic.com/"><strong>Vera</strong></a> here’s what I’m going to do.<br /><br />I’m giving any blogger who’s interested anyway, the chance to leave comments asking me <strong>any question</strong> (and I mean <strong>any</strong>, not even one that’s remotely serious) on <strong>anything</strong> you’ve ever wanted to ask me and I promise to answer them as honestly as I possibly can. Moreover, since my questioners might actually be few, there’s no actual limit at all to the number of questions you can ask.<br /><br />Here’s also another really sweet part: You don’t have to ask only I, Naughty Eyes, the questions. Yes! You can ask the entire Editorial Team (that’s including <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/14153961371606408931"><strong>Esquire</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/06384459071706007890"><strong>Woomie O!</strong></a>) any questions and they too will be sure to answer them (I’ll force them to if they don’t… I know all their tickle buttons!)<br /><br />So here’s hoping you join us in making our day extra-special by asking any really funny, witty or I-just-want-to-know questions you can come up with and I tell you, we can’t wait to start typing the juicy answers!<br /><br />I’ll let this run for a week then I hope to put up the answers in my next post coming up on the 16th. Meanwhile, I’ve got a poolside party to attend with all my female blog crushes so you can bribe me if you want to make the ever-expanding guest list. (OK, I’ll even invite some correct guys too…)<br /><br /><strong>PS:</strong> By the way, still copying Vera’s tradition, I will be accepting flowers, cakes, love letters, perfumes and cards so do feel free to give them to me in person or via my e-mail addresses (both of them do work but Yahoo keeps transferring all my cakes to the Spam Bin). All other congratulatory messages should be aired on the TV or Radio!<br /><br />Gotta bounce now…<br /><br /><strong>Today’s a WONDERFUL day for us. We hope it is the same for you too…</strong>Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-8704109876695164272009-03-03T06:16:00.003+01:002009-03-03T06:29:59.904+01:00Religious Stupidity And Other Such (Newspaper) Utterances<span style="font-style: italic;">In one of the opening scenes of <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rock_%28film%29">The Rock</a>, one of my all-time favourite movies, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolas_Cage">Nicholas Cage</a>’s character, Dr. Stanley Goodspeed takes a day off work, sits down at home with a guitar and contemplates the justification of raising -- not to talk of having -- children in such an evil world.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">You can’t blame him really for having such “un-African” thoughts. A short while ago, he just frantically defused a chemical weapon that almost claimed not just his life but those of his colleagues as well. The bomb in question came disguised as, of all things, a baby doll.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Recently, while going through <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/">The Guardian Newspapers</a> of Tuesday, February 24th, I have thought these same thoughts. Is this the kind of Nigerian society I would like to raise my future kids to see?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Violence Escalates In Bauchi, CAN seeks emergency rule</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/SazAJ2imOII/AAAAAAAAAWo/v6O866qReXI/s1600-h/sc.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/SazAJ2imOII/AAAAAAAAAWo/v6O866qReXI/s320/sc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308829336254953602" border="0" /></a>Admittedly, I had no previous idea that there was on-going<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/editorial_opinion/article01//indexn2_html?pdate=020309&ptitle=The%20Bauchi%20religious%20conflict"> sectarian violence in Bauchi State</a> not to mention the fact that it went on for 2 days before making the papers. Equally annoying (to me at least) was also the fact that there was no official Federal Government pronouncement on the issue. It was as if what was going on in Bauchi wasn’t happening at all.<br /><br />Once again, commonsense became a non-existent commodity as my dear brothers and sisters went on rampage killing, maiming and destroying the toil and sweat of their fellow common men all in the name of religion and a church’s parking space during a Friday Jumat service.<br /><br />My fellow country-people, where are our senses? When will we learn that the only ones we hurt when we carry out murder and arson in the name of the Almighty are we ourselves? Time after time, the leaders of different religious sects come out publicly to tell us that none of their tenets endorse such incessant cycles of violence and yet none can explain to us how come they are incapable of restraining their followers from taking the laws into their own hands.<br /><br />When you burn your pensioner neighbour’s house built at the expense of the sweat of his 35 years of meritorious service or you kill the akara seller’s 25-year old son all in the name of exacting revenge for your Creator whose Commandments explicitly forbid the very act, I can then only wonder as to the wisdom of these our counterfeit religiosities or the sanity of we its followers.<br /><br />Equally frightening was CAN’s proposed bill to the National Assembly that Nigerians aged 21 and above be granted the legality of obtaining weapons for defense against violent attacks by miscreants. My people, in these days when my dear country is unsure of who defines a miscreant or what constitutes self-defense, does it make any sense to further give insanity a license?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">It is shocking, says PDP</span><br />The shock in question in this instance arising from the fact that the political party lost its governorship seat in Ondo State to Dr. Olusegun Mimiko in an Appeal Court judgment. Normally, I am not one to trade issues on politics but a statement credited to PDP’s national publicity Secretary, Prof. Rufai Ahmed Alkali, does make for interesting reading. While commenting on the issue, Alkali has this to say, and I quote:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">“While our faith in the judiciary remains unwavering, we are deeply concerned with the trend of judgments, some of which breed unnecessary tension and instability. It is our belief that the uncertainties that characterize some of these judgments do not augur well for the sustenance of our democracy.”</span><br /><br />Correct me if I’m wrong but is Prof. Alkali implying that the judiciary ought to rule in favour of a governorship aspirant whose party was accused of corrupt electoral practices just so as to avoid breeding “unnecessary tension and instability” as Alkali puts it?<br /><br />Between me and Prof. Alkali, one of us seems to be getting our Law Logic 101 mixed-up because I fail to see how an Appeal Court overturning a fraudulent decision to favour the people’s choice in Ondo and other states with disputed election results “doesn’t augur well for the sustenance of democracy”.<br /><br />Is Alkali thus suggesting that by allowing governors who rig elections to hold on to illegal mandates, our fledgling nascent democracy (a term I dislike) is further nurtured and strengthened? One would have thought that the imposition of a corrupt governorship candidate is the very thing that “breeds unnecessary tension” and definitely does not “augur well for the sustenance of democracy”.<br /><br />I think it’s high time PDP and all other political parties as well realize that it isn’t the number of governorship seats they win that matter but how well their elected governors represent the interests of the common man they all swore to serve and protect on their Swearing-In days. And how transparent the process that got them there was in the first place…<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Akpabio seeks capital punishment for kidnappers</span><br />Akwa Ibom State Governor, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Godswill Akpabio</span> stated during the child dedication of his Special Assistant on Projects Monitoring that plans are underway by his state government to send a bill that makes kidnapping <span style="font-weight: bold;">punishable by death</span> for passage into law.<br /><br />I have just one thing to say to this and it’s no different from what I said on the proposed self-defense bill: given our tendency for adjusting Dictionary definitions to suit our meanings, who then gets to define the meaning of the word kidnapping?<br /><br />Not surprising in a nation whose Police is yet to give proper definitions to the terms: <span style="font-weight: bold;">bail</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">rape</span>. Or what should constitute your vehicle particulars…<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vision 2020 still a mirage, says governor</span><br />Yet another statement from a Governor, this time Anambra State’s <span style="font-weight: bold;">Peter Obi</span> who said this while delivering a lecture at NIPSS Kuru. Inasmuch as I agree with Obi’s utterances concerning the futility in the 2020 dream especially due to the lack of implementation of any of its policies, I find an excerpt from Gov. Obi’s lecture to be very revealing.<br /><br />While comparing Ghana and Nigeria, Obi said that recently, there was a public outcry in Ghana over that country’s Speaker’s planned $16, 000 - funded, 3-weeks holiday which compelled the Speaker to return the money. Now here’s the interesting part:<br /><br />Obi said, “If it were in Nigeria, nobody would raise any alarm. <span style="font-weight: bold;">In fact, it was not even up to the amount of money Nigeria(n) public servants give to their girlfriends.</span>”<br /><br />Kindly notice that the emphasis on part of the above quote is mine. I’m not so sure about the “raising an alarm” bit of it but I have no doubt in my mind that Obi should be familiar with the implications of the “girlfriend allowance” part of his statement seeing that as one of Nigeria’s topmost public servants, he also belongs to the group he just so self-righteously fingered…<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">In Conclusion...</span><br />While many may not share my views on the above, I do feel apprehensive about these examples of rudder-lessness we continuously display for our children to copy through our utterances and actions -- or the lack thereof. Are these highlighted statements above the issues I would want my kids to keep in mind whenever they sing that part of the national anthem where it says: “The labours of our heroes past shall never be in vain”?<br /><br />Constantly I ask myself the same question they shall ask of us then: what “labours”? What are we doing now to make this country one which they can boast of and say they are “Proudly Nigerian” then?<br /><br />On a lighter note, it wasn’t all Doomsday material in the papers. There were the Art pages partly focusing on the Society of Nigeria Artists’ elections beginning on page 116, a piece on the dignity of the courts written by Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN (no other) and two rather remarkable Letters to the Editor on page 20. Both concerned past military leaders but the more interesting one was Nkeiruka Abanna’s “Letter to Gen. Murtala Muhammed” which had this rather thought-provoking statement concerning the Nigerian Youth:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">“The youth, whether learned or not have lost their psyche, evolving into criminals smarter than any security operatives, taking crime to the next level while mothers wonder if these criminals trying to out-do each other lived in their wombs for nine months”</span><br /><br />One moot point the above statement did miss was that the mothers (surprisingly) still tie the lace and wear the gele these criminals buy, abi? Thought for another post…<br /><br />Also of note was the Rotary Club of Lagos’ donation of free medical check-up to 500 people, the kick-off of Brazil’s Carnival by quote, dancers and drum bands marching behind topless, sequined beauties, unquote and the beginning of the Lenten period marked by Ash Wednesday.<br /><br />And not forgetting my current area of specialization, the Vacancies…Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-69335980626969959712009-02-18T09:38:00.008+01:002009-02-23T19:20:33.612+01:00B & P 9: Paparazzi vs. Glitterati, Onyeka Onwenu and Tantalize-hers<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/SZvOijbW1FI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/4qHdGwuVOOQ/s1600-h/wunmi.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304060079179748434" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; width: 214px; height: 320px;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2DnHxYDXEKU/SZvOijbW1FI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/4qHdGwuVOOQ/s320/wunmi.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong>Between Niyi, Linda, Dele & Omowunmi</strong> <div>When the paparazzi fight the glitterati, you can be sure that what gets thrown around won’t be confetti. Blogville is becoming an <strong>extremely fascinating</strong> neighbourhood just like our own backyards and sometimes it’s very interesting to look out of our kitchen windows to see which neighbours are fighting.</div><div><br />Where am I headed this time? Well, those of you who visit <a href="http://niyitabiti.blogspot.com/"><strong>Niyi Tabiti’s blog</strong> </a>(GREAT blog by the way) and <strong><a href="http://www.lindaikeji.blogspot.com/">Linda Ikeji’s</a></strong> (GREAT chick by the way) would have noticed the quick war of words that went on last week. They’ve both resolved the issue now and I know its stale gist but no-one ever tires of hearing the story of a big fight, abi?<br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div>For those of you who don’t know, trouble started when Niyi granted an interview to a young dude during The Future Awards event who claimed he and <strong>Omowunmi Akinnifesi</strong> (everybody sabi her now? Na she dey picture) were getting married soon. Omowunmi (the real Omo-sexy in my opinion) when asked by Mr. Paparazzi, didn’t say anything to support or refute the claim so chikena! He went ahead to publish his story. And that’s when the dam bust!</div><div><br /></div><div>Enter Linda, who then jumps into the fight with a post in which (in Niyi’s opinion) she lampoons the entire Nigerian entertainment media. Niyi, quick to the trigger, returned the service with a full backhand in a reply post which chronicled one of his experiences as Linda’s publicist and how several celebrities have denied relationships that turned into… ahem… deeper relationships and marriages. (He also gave us an insight into where Linda’s flat is located and what she does there! LOL!!!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, all the parties have now settled, we now know <strong>Dele Fasan</strong> was an engagement-impostor and Omowunmi is still single (YIPEEE!!!!).<br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div>Personally, I feel there is a teeny-weeny little bit more to this story oh! My smallest toe (my gossip alarm) is tingling seriously! Then, I also want to know where that Dele Fasan of a guy is hiding now. Some people might be targeting the guy for some serious brushing but personally I think we all need to buy him a round of beer. After all it’s not easy to become an instant celebrity in Nigeria just like that. <strong>We too plenty…</strong></div><div><br />If I was him, no shaking me for do the same thing. From now on, I am going to start targeting celebrities to marry on the Red Carpet like no man business. Oya! Onyeka Onwenu, Eucharia Anunobi, Empress Njamah and (my personal, full-breasted favourite) <strong>Mercy Johnson</strong>, where una dey?</div><div><br /><strong>Speaking of Onyeka Onwenu…</strong></div><div>I saw her anchoring <a href="http://www.ng.zain.com/en/"><strong>Zain</strong></a>’s latest Talent Reality TV show, <strong>“Don’t Forget The Lyrics!” </strong>(yes, yet another one…Sigh…). For those of you who never watched Black & White television back in the days, Onyeka Onwenu (who’s also referred to as “The Elegant Stallion” - before anyone accuses me of having a dirty mind, I didn’t coin that!) is a songstress-extraordinaire whose hit love-song “<strong><em>You and I</em></strong>” was probably the reason some of you were born in the first place. Not too long ago she decided to hitch her train with Nollywood, appearing in flicks and now she’s a TV host.</div><div><br />The babe-woman was totally smashing in the skinny jeans and blouse she wore during the Ibadan screening of the talent show that set off her pear-shaped figure so well even my sister complimented her (ladies, beware my sister’s tongue). Surprising because Ms. O’s old enough to be something close to my mother’s younger sister’s age (but abeg, since when did it become a crime to admire better thing/person?) I wonder where that fashion article I read somewhere got the idea that skinny jeans is a no-no for senior babes because it made them look like O.B.Y. (Old But Young)?</div><div><br />On the flip side, Zain’s “Don’t Forget The Lyrics!” is a reality show that doesn’t necessarily judge the voice of the contestants (for a change) but how well they can remember the lyrics of popular tracks in the music category of their choice (see more details below). </div><div><br /></div><div><strong>Gongo Aso @ The Ibadan Screening</strong></div><div>What was the most popular track chosen for contestants at the Ibadan screening? Yep! You guessed right… It was 9ice’s <strong><em>Gongo Aso</em></strong>. The performances were entertaining but I wondered why the choice of that very popular song for the contestants. Is there any Yoruba guy out there that honestly doesn’t know the lyrics to that song? Come to think of it, even Ibo guys know it as well (as for Aboki them, me I no know o!)</div><div><br />It was 9ice (pun intended) seeing the lyrics of the song scroll on the screen though especially one very tricky part I’ve been wounding lyrically for some time now. How could I have guessed that what he was actually singing was “Moet nlo, Hennessey nlo, Bacardi nlo, ohhhhh!!!?” Zain, thank you jare! While we’re at it, can I have the lyrics to “<strong>4Kasibe</strong>” too? Too hard? OK, what of Femi Kuti’s “<strong>Bang, Bang Bang</strong>”? Or Zulezoo’s “<strong>Kerewa</strong>”?</div><div><br />Ehen, back to the gist. My best performance? It was by one guy like that (I always forget guys’ names) who combined 9ice’s lyrics with Klint Da Drunk’s dance steps to produce a new style. Even Onyeka had to dub him “Klint Da 9ice”!</div><div><br />And ahem… ahem… Naija gals are very, very fine o! I mean, check out the fine Ibo babe with the dyed hair and killer glasses whose name is the title of an oldtime highlife track (<strong>Osondiowendi</strong>). The Asa-wannabe who said she performs at the Premier Hotel, Ibadan told everyone Asa was her role model and yet managed to fluff the second verse of “Jailer”. Or is the chick that did a duet with Onyeka? Abeg, if anybody knows <strong>Busola</strong> who is a student in Ibadan and who appeared on the Zain show, please tell her I’ll pay 50K sharp-sharp just to get her number. Her face, her voice, her smile, her white blouse with green patterns, her formings sef, all na die! That girl drove me NUTS, men!!!</div><div><br />Interestingly, a third girl, <strong>Tega</strong> said she studies Wildlife in Ibadan (GROWLLLLLL!!!) And by the way, can someone explain to me how come I can remember all the girl’s names?</div><div><br /><strong>And 14th February passes…</strong></div><div>Finally! The dreaded day of love has gone by leaving a few earthquakes behind. (Hint: Afrobabe went from “It’s complicated” to being “Single”. Don’t ask me how or why but the news made me a bit happy sha!).<br /><br /></div><div></div><div>Interestingly, the day was celebrated in Osogbo, the Osun state capital, a little bit differently this year. The difference? Well a new outlet of the <strong>Tantalizers Fast Food</strong> franchise opened in Osogbo some time shortly before Lovers’ Day. Smart idea on the part of the restaurateurs - at least they launched just in time to catch the love-is-in-the-air market.</div><div><br />Apart from a few other smaller outlets, Tantalizers’ launch brings to two the number of places you can take your sugar-mummies and sugar-daddies to (did I neglect the kids? Sorry…). Mr. Biggs, which has been operating alone for quite a while now, was the first. </div><div><br />Now before those reading this think I have shares in both outlets or that this is a paid advert, no you’re wrong on both counts (I actually don’t like fast-food by the way, I think it’s way too over-priced).</div><div><br />I only mention it in passing because the word “Tantalizers” has now been added to the Osogbo people’s Lexicon of Forming. Heard one girl ask another one as she got on a bike where she was going to when that day of all days was Valentine’s Day.</div><div><br />The responder didn’t hesitate to tell her questioner (loud enough so we all could hear) that she was going to check out the latest fast-food joint.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div>She called it “Vulcanizers”!!!</div><div><br />Remain posted…</div><div><br />Peace!</div><div><br /><strong>Photo Credits:</strong> Omowunmi Akinnifesi/Niyi Tabiti (<strong><a href="http://niyitabiti.blogspot.com/">Niyi Tabiti’s blog</a></strong>)</div>Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-21132233357844519932009-02-14T08:00:00.003+01:002009-03-03T04:54:41.305+01:00Two Birthdays, A Wedding & A Soundtrack<em>Love is truly in the air, at least for two very wonderful people. Somewhere in Rumu-Okoro, Port Harcourt, my main homeboy,<strong> W.O</strong>. is about now exchanging wedding vows with his heartthrob,</em><strong> R.</strong><em> as they finally become man and wife on the 14th February, 2009. Sorry guys! I really wish I could be there but since c’est ne pas possible so I’m dedicating My Life’s Soundtrack below to you two. Happy Married Life!<br />Also, Special, Special shout outs to two bloggers who turn plus one today! The first is a beautiful banker who writes her opinions about life, sex, relationships and how to dredd your hair. The second is a lanky guy who posted a coupla risqué pictures on his blog recently, who is a real Master of dry wit and monosyllabic comments and whose profile borrows from a Jonathan Swift character.<br />Best Birthday Wishes to two of Blogville’s finest: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/09411168029384140846"><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,255)">Spicytee</span></strong></a></em><em> </em><em>of <a href="http://spicycafe.blogspot.com/"><strong>Spicy Café</strong></a> (Go shorty! It’s your Birthday!) and <span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,255)"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/08885085905043779320"><strong>AlooFar</strong></a></span> of <strong><a href="http://aloofaa.blogspot.com/">Aloof and Far</a></strong>. I did want to do a proper tribute for both of them but I hope you guys will bear with me. Kindly take the track below, focus on the first two lines of Verse 2, delete anything inappropriate and insert ““Birthday” wherever you see “Valentine’s Day”…</em><br /><br /><strong>Track: Valentine’s Day (from the Album “Originality”)<br />Artiste: Faze<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153)">Transcribed by: Naughty Eyes</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>[Intro]</strong><br />Faze, Spankie…<br /><br /><strong>[Verse 1]</strong><br />The time has come to show the one that you care for<br />That you’re going nowhere and no love can compare<br />To the one that you both share<br />Take her hand, tell her the way you feel<br />Take his hand, promise you’ll never leave<br />It’s your special lovely Val-ey day<br /><br /><strong>[Chorus]</strong><br />Val-ey Day!<br />It’s Valentine’s Day, oh yeah<br />Valentine’s Day!<br />It’s Valentine’s Day, oh yeah!<br />V - You’re venerable to me<br />A - My angel girl can’t you see<br />L - You’re lovely, you’re all I need<br />E - My Empress, girl you’re complete<br />N -You’re natural and beautiful<br />T - You’re tender girl, you’re so simple<br />I - You’re innocent<br />N - My Number 1<br />E - My everything…<br /><br /><strong>[Verse 2]</strong><br />Today is a day to remember, it feels like a holiday<br />It comes once in a year, take your time ‘cos it’s rare<br />Show the one that you care for that you’ll always be there<br />Take her hand, show her the way you feel<br />Take his hand, promise you’ll never leave<br />It’s your special lovely Val-ey day<br /><br /><strong>Repeat Chorus</strong><br /><br /><strong>[Bridge]</strong><br />So tender baby, you are my lover<br />Ladies, ladies!<br />All I need, you’re complete<br />Oh!<br />So tender baby, you are my lover<br />Take her hand, tell her the way you feel<br />Take his hand, promise you’ll never leave him<br />It’s your lovely day, your Val-ey day<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Repeat Chorus</span><br /><br />It’s your lovely day, a day to remember<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Lyrics © 2008 Faze & Independent Entertainment</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">PS:</span> This geek is still trying to figure out how to embed the song into the post. So <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">NOT</span> funny…Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799403957844016163.post-50259932067941103372009-02-13T18:24:00.002+01:002009-02-13T18:30:29.616+01:00I Am Indeed Grateful……to everyone who took out time to express concerns over my last post. The reactions via comments, e-mail, FB and good old SMS have been really touching. Now I am certain there is indeed love in Blogville (of the platonic, erotic, agape and fantasy kinds, of course).<br /><br />There’s also a group I’m grateful to. They are called the nay-sayers. If for nothing, their views have spurred me on to keep searching for a much better job. It would indeed give me immeasurable joy just to look for an opportunity to tell them “I told you so”. (Special shout-out to my neighbour who came to tell me he wants to apply for the job I just quit. Thanks for the insensitivity).<br /><br />They have also taught me a lesson: Sometimes bad news is best shared with only those who will most obviously eventually get to know of the drama or those who bother to ask. Honestly, I could have done without some opinions.<br /><br />Yeah, I know, I know… I haven’t updated any of my “plenty” blogs in quite a while and as you can guess, this isn’t a proper post, just an on-the-spur-of-the-moment thing. I am still operating in zombie-mode at present but I’ll soon be back to becoming my normal annoying self, digging through your archives, putting up serious/scatter-brained posts and leaving witty comments on all your blogs and FB walls.<br /><br />Now this: I didn’t intend to indulge in name-dropping at first but I’ve decided to show my gratitude to a few special bloggers this way:<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Afrobabe</span></strong>, thanks for commenting on my “plenty” blogs. Reading your comments, now I am so glad I chose you for wife (What?!! You didn’t know?)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">Bumight</span></strong>, remember that part of our vow where it says “For better, for worse”? I was actually considering taking over FBA’s job you know, but the sheer number of applicants scared me quite a bit because my CV might get lost in the multitude. But who knows, maybe if there’s an opening in the Park for an eye-glass-wearing tout, I too can tender my own “garage money”! LOL!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">DB</span></strong>, (man are you always online?) you dropped your comments even before I finished editing the post! Thanks for the love and support, bro. And your e-mail…<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">SSD</span></strong>, you correct jo! Lawyer, babe, wife, activist, patriot, agony aunt, oyibo, Nigerian… I don’t even know what to call you sef. Doug wasn’t kidding when he called you A-W-E-S-O-M-E! Thanks oh! If not for your “ogogoro” suggestion, I don’t think I’d have had the “liver” to go ahead (LOL). Now I know why TE, TK, Bomboy and Mr. SSD love you so much (they personally told me) *wink, wink*<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">LG</span></strong> bey-bey! No vex! I been dey plan BIG for you this Valentine but devil don spoil plans for my pocket. Anyway, you fit come around make we manage soak garri and tapioca that day. We fit even go Chinedu house go watch Naija movie sef, after all him get Tiger generator. Thanks babe *chops LG’s knuckle*<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">~ Sirius ~</span></strong> hmmm… Seriously, looks like you’ve been tracking Afrobabe all over my blogs o! Anyway, thanks sis! I know I haven’t been blog-visiting and commenting like I ought to but I will change soon, promise. (By the way, did I ever tell you I like the profile pix?)<br /><br />And for all those wonderful, wonderful people I neglected to mention please, vex-eth not. I decided to save the best for last. Here it is:<br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">THANKS!!!!!!!!</span></span></strong><br /><br />I hope to be back to regular scheduled programming by next week.<br /><br />Peace!Sisem E. Naidemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171603996320057211noreply@blogger.com3