Lagos (My early life habitat, the city that never sleeps)

Lagos,
They call you Eko
but I know you as Lasgidi
I also know you as Lasgidi
habitation to many Lagosians
Nigeria’s nerve centre
home to our National Theatre.

Lasgidi,
There is only one Lasgidi
with streets kinked like oesophagus
yet,many surge towards you
you hold every tribe like glue
you are well known like flu.

I am a Nigerian.

I am a Nigerian.

I am one in five Africans.

I am one in 8 Black people, anywhere in the world.

My roots lie in the dusty Sahel of the North; in the rich rainforest of the East;

In the Savannah plains of the West; in the oil filled swamps of the Delta;

In the warmth of our villages and in the vibrance of our cities.

My strength flows from the waters of the Niger and the Benue.

My joy springs from the rush of the Gurara falls and the natural wonders of Yankari.

Nigeria is my rock.

Nigeria is my hope.

Nigeria is my home.

I am the voice of over two hundred tribes speaking over three hundred languages.

I am the laughter of the world’s happiest people.

I am your neighbor.

I am your friend.

I am a daughter, sister, teacher, queen.

I am my brother’s keeper.

I am a sage of ancient civilization.

I am a child of one of the youngest nations on earth.

I am the beauty.

I am the sound.

I am the vision.

I am the spirit.

I am the passion.

I am the soul of a continent.

I am a Nigerian.

JINGLE BELL - Tunde Ednut Ft. Iceprince, JJC, Lynxxx, Davido. (NEW VIDEO!!!)

Some people in the Christmas mood already? YES!!! This is some new shiznit oo. For this song alone, I am considering going to Naija this Christmas (Yes, I do have an open ticket). Tunde Ednut is well on point, Ice Prince looks like he is super excited for Christmas (kinda like me at the moment) and his rap in yoruba man. JJC!!! hmm, that dance I gbadun am sha o, making me wanna display my moves, eh? Davido- I envy those his dimples much. He has a nice voice too. Lastly, my guy Lynxxx. Shett, if there's ever a case of me lusting after a guy seriously, this is it. WHAT??? The guy is just sexiness personified. His voice, swag, stature and calm demeanor as far as physical attributes go is the epitome of a perfect man for me. Just me and my thoughts again. Ciao.

Local Naija babe.

What is the Conclusive Value of a Penny?

Most times when I am deep in thoughts, probably dashing along the memory lane, somebody cuts across my path of reminiscence and asks, "A Penny for your Thoughts?". I have heard that idiom more than I care to count. Just to keep myself thinking, I ask myself, wtf? Are my thoughts so inexpensive? Its definitely going to take a lot more than a penny to share my real thoughts with anyone. Its definitely going to take a whole lot more than a simple penny to confess to my parents that the boy who lives across the street is not really my lab partner in Chemistry lab or to tell my best friend that I had a crush on her boyfriend before she came and stole him away. We're going to have negotiate some more on the appropriate price for my thoughts.

Now let's delve into the world of Mathematics and Economics. In 1988, the value of Naira to Dollar was N0.8 to $1 which can also be translated as N0.8 to 100 pennies and so N0.008 for my thoughts . The Naira is currently at N158 to $1 which makes it N1.58. You want me to sell my thoughts for N1.58? Nah, I don't think so.

In conclusion....jeez, I know I'm digressing but my next door neighbor has to be a freaking Law & Order die hard fan. She has been watching the popular crime series constantly for the past 1 week. I have the mind to get mad at her but when I think of House, Criminal minds and Hawaii five 0, I decide to let my anger lie low. Back to my conclusion, the idiom has to be amended and open to the different currency values of this world and blend in with their inflations. This world is global and hence a currency value cannot be expected to remain stable. Just my thought.

Local Naija babe.

The Twist and Turns of Fate.

For the past few days, I have been listening to Naeto C’s Share my Blessings non-stop.  Swear down, this is his best track in his sophomore album “Super C Season.” after Ten over Ten. The lyrics are so deep that I found myself thinking about the reality of life. Naeto C tries to purge his emotions and uses this song as a medium through which he can achieve catharsis.

First day of the year, my best friend died in a car crash/couple of months before that, I survived in a car crash/now that’s the irony of life/And she was good enough to be a wife/I only cry once a year, but that year I cried thrice/So dear friend, let me give you an advice/keep your loved ones close cos they won’t live 2ce/I should have told her how I felt but I couldn’t be precise/I didn’t reply her emails/Even though she broke down her feelings in detail/I was busy dealing with all sorts of females/Now it’s hard for me to even open up my gmail…

The lyrics were copied and pasted because I’m a lazy person. I didn’t want to type ‘em all. I fully comprehend the message he is trying to pass across. Often times, we find it difficult to tell the people, the very people we love how we feel about them. Then, in a tragic twist of fate, the person is no more. I once went to a funeral of some old guy (I didn’t know him, I just found myself at his funeral) and his son was reading his obituary and he said “I love you papa, I’m sorry I did what I did to you. I pray for your forgiveness.” And I thought to myself, “It’s too late. The time for I’m sorry and I love you has passed.” The heart no longer beats and the ears hear no more.

So people, whatever animosity or hurt you feel towards anyone, please please please, put it aside. It does not even change the past. Get on with the future so that there will be no cause for regrets. Big ups to Naeto C. He just made me have a rethink and I’m on my way to make up with the friends I’ve been holding grudges against. Ciao.


Local Naija babe