Top 10 Nigerian/ Naija Songs 2011 : Tag!

#12 THE 20/80 RULE!

#11 The We're a Culture; Not a Costume" vs Halloween Fun

The campaign, "We're a culture, not a costume," features students of different races holding pictures of costumes of racial or ethnic stereotypes: a geisha, a suicide bomber, a Native American, a "Mexican on a donkey," a person with their skin painted black and a metal grill in their mouth.Brainchild of Students Teaching About Racism in Society, the campaign drew international media attention, generated intense online debate and perhaps most telling, it became the object of several Internet spoofs.

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#10 The Real Reason for Gadhafi's Elimination

When Moammar Gadhafi was pronounced dead by CNN yesterday morning October 20, 2011 I was somewhat emotionless. I didn’t really have an opinion about Gadhafi. All I truly knew about the man was that he was dictator for over 40 years in the country of Lybia in the continent of Africa. (Had to put “Africa” just in case Michelle Bachmann is reading & forgets again that Lybia is in Africa…but anyways) I also recognized that many U.S presidents that invited him to the white house included President Obama and did not seem to have a problem with his power against his people of Lybia. Then one day “all of a sudden” … somehow, we’re hearing reports on TV that this horrific dictator has been “killing his people” and needs to be removed from power. The Fuck? Didn’t we have this same issue with Saddam Hussein a decade ago?


BUT GUESS WHAT? I came across a report that suggests other reasons for the sudden take down of Gadhafi.

The video states the suspicion of what the real purpose might have been for the elimination of this 40 years plus dictator. A few individuals in the international political world believe it is about oil, but others are convinced the attack in Libya is primary about Gaddafi's plan to introduce the gold dinar, a single African currency made from gold, a true sharing of the wealth within the continent…something the power nations don’t have in comparison to Africa.


This seems to be legitimate reasons why Gadhafi was taken out of power. Something that could have promoted Africa in the international world and hinder the power nations is always a primary reason for the elimination of that said encourage(r). The power Countries, United States, United Kingdom, and Israel etc cannot deal extreme progress in Africa that can change the powers of the world. If Africa even seems close to being a contender in the international world in regards to power it obviously seems like it can threaten the USA and Britain.


How unfortunate is that…..Yet surprisingly expected. The USA preaches about trying to change the progress of Africa and its nations in a positive way, but now we see its only to a certain extent. In other word… 

“Oh Africa, we want you to be able to feed and provide for your people domestically, but when it comes to a international stage of powers you cannot be included …because its all about the USA and UK, we run this..but we’re still going to need your natural resources to accommodate us.. ok? Cool.”

I would love to go into the potentiality of what Africa and the many nations will eventually be capable of, but that’s a whole ‘nother story and blog post.


One day… Africa will shock the world.

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#6 Republican's Elimination of Young Voters

This is probably the most hilarious and saddest thing I've witnessed all day. Many republican lawmakers in southern states & Wisconsin are now in demand of changing voting laws, implementing voter ID laws and assuming that young people shouldn’t be able to vote because they are usually "liberal supporters" and don't have property or pay property taxes.

Steven Colbert presented on his show a safeguard against voter fraud and ensuring that only the right people get elected, Republican lawmakers pass laws requiring voters to show government-issued photo IDs. Student ID aren't allowed, and if you dont have a government ID you can use your passport. Also it was also noted by a New Hampshire House Speaker William O'Brien. O’Brien believes that young people usually vote “liberal” and they don’t know any better and shouldn’t have the right to vote period. What he wants to do is  proposed updates to New Hampshire voting laws, including a bill barring election day registration and one requiring students to declare residency prior to elections if they intend on voting in their college towns. Many critics feel that the new laws target college students a concern that was heightened when footage showing O'Brien accusing students of "voting with their feelings" went viral.

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Colbert also discusses how many fox news commentators as well as their hosts criticized young people on their voting choices indirectly criticizing their choice is massively supporting now President Obama in the 2008 presidential election. I suppose this is their own personal way of lobbying lawmakers of conservative states to try to execute laws that would make it difficult and time consuming for young people to vote e/g resemblance of poll taxing, pretty much discouraging them from putting the effort in voting for their pick.

Its odd isn’t it? 

The presidential election is around the corner and now these conservative host and radio host such as Rush Drugster Limbaugh are trying to encourage madness in fear of President Obama getting reelected or any other liberal/Democrat politician in any political ticket being elected to any governmental office. The desperation of heartless agenda is starting to surface and get messy.

Any objective person with a coherent mind would be able to see through their shenanigans and overcome it. 

A Hot mess indeed lol.

#6 Rick Perry Insanity

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For anyone to actually consider Rick Perry as a potential contender in the presidential race in 2012 is extremely hysterical in my view. This is a man who wanted TX to secede from the union right after President Obama was sworn in as president. How can anyone elect a man as president of the UNITED States but yrs before wanted nothing to do with being "UNITED"... a man with a track record of only continuing policies on former TX governor G.W. Bush. A republican like many running with no policy position. Lets not forget that Texas has some of the lowest high school graduation rates and highest poverty rates in the country... 3 words. Give it up.

#5 Ya'll NEED TO CHILL.

Hi again, its been a minute. I haven’t written anything and honestly it was because I had nothing to write about. Everything I thought about writing about I thought everyone was already doing that. The “tot mom” Casey Anthony case of her being acquitted and everyone being shocked and confused by the verdict except myself in all honesty. I felt the verdict was substantial because the prosecution didn’t have enough evidence and persuasion to accuse her. They should have tried to convict her on manslaughter or negligence; at least she would have gotten a great deal of jail time.

I also didn’t want to discuss the planking epidemic that has invaded the internet world. This is something that has had a fair share of criticism and humor. I see no fucking big deal with it. Regardless of the so call racial stamina that comes along with planking from the “slavery days” the shit is funny. I haven’t participated in it, but it doesn’t affect me one bit.

I swear people just get upset about crap that doesn’t pertain to them. We stress ourselves over things that will still be there when we wake up in the morning, and will be there when we close our eyes when we go to sleep. If we cannot control certain situation, there is no need to make it your obligation to make it the number 1 issue in your life. It’s not that serious.

I recently discovered this song called “Party Rock Anthem” from LMFAO and yah that song has been out a min, sue me. But it expresses what we all deserve “Everybody just have a good time, we gon make you lose your mind” … AKA. Chill the fuck out.

….thats all I have for today.

#4 New York Passes Same Sex Marriage

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the state's marriage equality bill hours after it passed the Republican-controlled Senate on Friday night, making it the sixth state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage.

Cuomo signed the bill into law after the legislature cleared the way to legalize same-sex marriage with a 33-to-29 vote, the first time a state Senate with a Republican majority has approved such a bill.

The new law, which will allow same-sex couples in New York to marry within 30 days, drew a sharp rebuke from opponents, who spent millions to try to defeat the measure.

 IN MY OPINION... 

This is awesome news for NY. I'm ecstatic and proud of how far NY have come in this current situation. I'm still surprised that California is still not able to commit to this and its usually known that California is the most progressive state in the United States, but it seems to be a different case in these past few years. 

Its so funny because when I posted this last night on my facebook page, I did get a couple of backlash. And honestly if you're one of those people who feel like GAY marriage is going to affect your lifestyle in anyway, then I seriously think there is something wrong with your psychological thinking. Its one thing to disagree with it, but the negative connotations taken against it can be left in the dust. Just STFU and let these people celebrate their lifestyle. 

 Congrats to NEW YORK!

#3 Nigerian Music Madness

I guess I can finally say "ITS ABOUT DAMN TIME" that Nigerian music can now be enjoyed by me. I grew up in the States majority of my life, so  hiphop, neo soul, r&b & pop was my type of music. Nas, India Arie, Talib, Jean Grae, Beyonce, Jill scott, Lauryen Hill, Dwele, The Roots, Foreign Exchange, Little Brother, etc (I bet half of yall reading this don't know 70% of the people I just named.. smh mainstream ass folks.)

Don't get me wrong, I still grew up listening to many Nigerian music from my parents time, Fela Kuti, Prince Nico Mbarga, Sonny Okosun, etc, but I always felt I was forced to listen to it, and forced to enjoy it because my parents did. It was the same type of music at all the social events that we were "forced to go to" and it was the same music my parents danced to at home. So my love for it wasn't the same love my parents had for it, and I just never got interested in listening to that type of music by choice PERIOD.

ANYBOO lets get to the POINT..

I'm not all that new to the current revelation of "banging" Nigerian Music produced in the past few years. Thankfully I got to know enough Nigerians who introduced me to popular youthful Nigerian music, from P-square, Brasket, MI, D Banj, 2face, to Wizkid. I'm still a little "iffy" about some of the songs I've heard. I'm a big music person & I know what sounds dope. But I still feel the Naija nation of pop style music still needs alot of work, and this Auto tone shit needs to end today. This style of music is toooooo YOUNG to be dealing with auto tone. No offense to Wiz Kid and a couple other artists (JOE EL), but some of ya'll need to just stop singing. If you NEED auto tune to sound good then WTF are you doing in the music business?!

I'm subscribed to LiberalMusicTV on youtube and everyday they post new music videos from new incoming artists. 80% of them are trash. (I'm sorry I had to say it.)
There was one SPECIFIC one I listened to last week called Marllen Ft Rafiya the beat was cool and the message in the song was positive, but the singers were horrid and the video was just THE most confusing crap I've ever seen in my life. Women dressed as Avatars... No DIRECTION AT ALL.
DONT GET ME WRONG... 
I'm not trashing the Nigerian Music Industry at all, because that would just be silly. There are alot of artist doing great work (Nateo C) who have the talent, but I don't want them to be overshadowed by trash. Simple as that.
Get rid of talent-less artist who depend on computerized crap to help them sell records and find real talent. I know a couple in Houston right now who are getting no love.
I'm done with my rant for today.
Cedes
-SMAP

#2 Condi Rice My IDEAL Loner

I was having a conversation with a couple friends with this exact same topic. Condoleezza Rice. I'm sure you all know her. The former and first woman Secretary of State, and probably one of the most successful African American woman in this country today, referring to the United States.

But heres something that is never really noted in the public about her.
She has never been married.
She has no kids...
Shes alone.
Piers Morgan interviewed the former Secretary of State earlier this year and asked her questions on marriage and she said she has come close to marriage, but didn't really answer upon how many times she did. Besides not really being politically on the same side, I see alot of myself in her. A love for politics, music and sports, an objective woman who has reached probably ever goal she imagined (something I aspire too). A woman with so much success, with no one to enjoy it with on an intimate level.

I joked that she probably has mistresses, or whatever the men version of it is called: Men "companions" who satisfies her sexual needs. But regardless of how she finds intimate pleasures, I wonder sometimes if this is my faith. Seems to me like a bitter sweet situation. A predicament I hope I never end up in, but a situation I could envision any woman fearful of commitment, or a woman unable to fulfill the needs of what a relationship should represent.
We'll see.