BLACK, WHITE, MANDELA

In the Studio with my copy of 'A Long Walk To Freedom'

There are only a few people that get the kind of honour Mr. Nelson Mandela is getting today. Having his birthday recognized by the United Nations--over 190 nations--and if you look at his life closely you'd realize he truly deserves it.

Rolihlahla was the tribal name given to Nelson at his birth. His father was a respected chief of Tembu, a black African group in south Africa. He attended the University college at Fort Hare--one of the few colleges that accepted black students at the time--and during his third year, his passion for justice was shown when he stood up against the school authority because they took away all powers from the Students Representative council for no reason. Well, he was later suspended because of his protest! But this was the earliest sign of his equality/anti-apartheid activism that later became his life goal.

DR. ELECHI AMADI AND I

I interviewed Dr. Elechi Amadi for this year's writers day, and it was a pleasure and honour.

Dr. Elechi Amadi is one of the most versatile human beings you'd ever meet. He's an educator, he has served in the military, the civil service, and has written so many bestsellers that many people couldn't even pick a favourite that day on the show (Midday Dialogue).

We talked about issues related to writing, writers, and his own unique writing process. It was fun, I'm looking forward to talking with him sometime again 

MILLISCENT'S TWO-CHILD POLICY

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I see her every morning; holding two little girls; one girl in her left and the other one in her right hand; screaming for three other girls trying to cross the road in front of her, and she has another three month old girl tied to her back. She's always sweating as she struggles with this battalion of six girls to her small roadside shop everyday. Ooops! I forgot to tell you, she has baby bump! Yeap, she's pregnant again

I know you are furious right now, but hold on. . .before you shoot her with an AK-47, let me share her predicament with you. She got married 9 years ago, and right now she has six girls and is pregnant with one extra--which might eventually be a girl. Why has she been reduced to a baby making factory you might ask? Well, her husband and mother in-law needs a boy! One that'll be strong and fit to inherit the father's property and keep the family name.

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY; HOME OF BOXERS

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These are the guys we should have taken to the Olympics! Seriously we'd have gotten all the gold medals  I was doing the Midday dialogue on Tuesday when news broke of the 'free for all' fight that happened at the Rivers state house of assembly.

Nigeria Info Fm is known for bringing first-hand information, so in cause of the show we contacted the two sides involved in the clash, and I interviewed them Live on air for the audience to hear for themselves what these factions had to say, and I'd like to say I was really disappointed with how events turned out. 'Pro Amaechi vs Anti Amaechi Law makers (Lol). Funny factions I must say!

COMING SOON TO BOOKSTORES NEAR YOU

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Hey guys! I'm writing a book  i'm actually writing books, but there's a particular one that is already at the final stages of its writing process. But before I tell you more about it, let's talk a bit about writing and writers.

I love reading a lot; I love the intellectual challenge it gives, and that is why I've been doing it since childhood. Some of my favourite authors are; Amanda Quick, Michael ferns, John Grisham, Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, Elechi Amadi . . .just to name a few. I also love Chimamanda Adichie! 

GREEN PASSPORT VS BLUE PASSPORT

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Yesterday was America's birthday, Ahh! Lots of fireworks and celebration. Well, America is 237 years old, really old if you ask me. . .but she's still healthy and strong to care for her 50 states, and even breast feed a host of other nations abroad. Someone even said, after mother earth, mother America is the next big mama we have (lol), No wonder many people want to go there to live the American dream.

IS IT YOUR BUSINESS?

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I really envy them you know? And Forbes magazine doesn't help matters either, they keep telling us of their billion dollar homes, brand new yacht, and charity organizations. Sometimes you even wish you were their child or relative(hahaha) hey, don't get me wrong, I love my parents  But the aura that follows business success and all these big billionaires is really cool, and it's something everyone wants to be part of.

DEAR BISHOP

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I still can't understand what I heard about you, and it was even harder to understand the explanation you gave. You're supposed to be behind the pulpit not behind bars, and you should be facing your congregation not the press? So what happened? Please I really want to know.

Because, hearing about you reminded me of the dirty scandals rocking the Anglican and catholic churches in Europe. Ugly stories of a bishop/priest molesting a child just has a way of spoiling one's day. Considering the fact that we all(most of us,that is) run to the church for refuge and repentance. So where do we run to now? Do you think parents will still be comfortable sending their children to church for choir practice? Huh?