tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post116117099200884080..comments2023-07-20T09:06:52.338+01:00Comments on Funmi Iyanda: One quick story of our times and climes.Funmi Iyandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13943233329336056807noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-1162677087842199032006-11-04T21:51:00.000+00:002006-11-04T21:51:00.000+00:00Err, I just want to thank that anonymous no. infin...Err, I just want to thank that anonymous no. infinity for pointing out that finger pointing is quite unproductive yielding no results.<BR/>I really want to believe actually I am well aware most people that could afford that concert well deserved that lil treat they entitled themselves to.<BR/>Also, just cause they went to a highly overpriced event does not directly insinuate they have no Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-1162357131315219832006-11-01T04:58:00.000+00:002006-11-01T04:58:00.000+00:00hello,funmi,i think you should know that women now...hello,funmi,i think you should know that women now at days get themselves into rape situations.they want it so badly but keep fronting as if they don't want it.i'll later tell you all i know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-1162049429324390352006-10-28T16:30:00.000+01:002006-10-28T16:30:00.000+01:00My heart breaks each time i see this little childr...My heart breaks each time i see this little children begging. Really it would have been better if half of the money spent on the concert was used to at least send these little ones to a school, or even help start a small business for their parents so the kids wouldn't ave to beg. God help us!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-1162049314871609342006-10-28T16:28:00.000+01:002006-10-28T16:28:00.000+01:00I knw how it feels. But do u knw one day after i g...I knw how it feels. But do u knw one day after i gave one of those kids money he ran to give his father who was sitting uselessly at one corner. I ave spotted their fathers pushing them to go and beg...and i wonder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-1161949950227492062006-10-27T12:52:00.000+01:002006-10-27T12:52:00.000+01:00Hey no bad feelings just want to know how much u h...Hey no bad feelings just want to know how much u have donated nd how many decorations to save thet much.direct my ques to him.<BR/>anyway maybe the show for naija celebs should be for thet amount will u go.<BR/>to the same mail addyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-1161871380006105782006-10-26T15:03:00.000+01:002006-10-26T15:03:00.000+01:00I was at that THIS DAY concert, and far from being...I was at that THIS DAY concert, and far from being a politician, Im an independent interior designer, who took out of my savings because I wanted to see some of my musical admirees perform.<BR/>While i understand your need to play social crusader, I think you might have been a bit unfair. <BR/>Concerts are expensive all over the world, and there will always be people who cant afford them (i.e theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-1161372641226321932006-10-20T20:30:00.000+01:002006-10-20T20:30:00.000+01:00God save this country. If only THISDAY will use th...God save this country. If only THISDAY will use the proceeds of that thier concert to rock these kids' lives, then people like me will forgive them. I bet funmi agrees with me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-1161334592345017132006-10-20T09:56:00.000+01:002006-10-20T09:56:00.000+01:00it is just so sad and one wonders all d time ,wha...it is just so sad and one wonders all d time ,what is the government doing?I mean the governor sees these beggars everyday,is he not moved to do something abt the plight of these pple.I can imagine how that boy felt when he was given N500.If i loose N500 i wouldnt even notice and one young boy is prostrating because of it.It is good that people give these destitutes money but it is not a lastingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-1161265352161928002006-10-19T14:42:00.000+01:002006-10-19T14:42:00.000+01:00am happy your friend was able to touch that boy li...am happy your friend was able to touch that boy life a lot of nigerians dont see things from your friend's view. the 500 your friend gave the boy in some nigerian homes is what is given to a primary school student for break money. well thats life i hope people can come to this site and get touched by your stories inorder to touch someone's life. "kudos to you"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-1161207093860479162006-10-18T22:31:00.000+01:002006-10-18T22:31:00.000+01:00My goodness!! I think about this thing everyday!!!...My goodness!! I think about this thing everyday!!! Can nothing be done? What do I pay all this tax for if they cannot take care of the needy? <BR/><BR/>There is peace in the land, but these children are living in war-like situations. Scavenging, begging, paying with their young bodies. Lord knows what else. Our future leaders are on the street. <BR/><BR/>I actually wrote something about it in theIn my head and around mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013160510388092321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-1161189361742975352006-10-18T17:36:00.000+01:002006-10-18T17:36:00.000+01:00That was really sad. I still can not believe that ...That was really sad. I still can not believe that people paid that much to see Beyonce and co perform. Its a sad country our country, but you gotta love it regardless. <BR/>You are really doing a good work. Keeop it up and may God give you strength to carry out His works.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-1161187379063103652006-10-18T17:02:00.000+01:002006-10-18T17:02:00.000+01:00Selah!May we become a society where the few who ar...Selah!<BR/><BR/>May we become a society where the few who are passionate about change keep doing until the virus of change catch up with a critical mass. <BR/><BR/>How does one get to be a part of the audience on your show?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-1161180825728891622006-10-18T15:13:00.000+01:002006-10-18T15:13:00.000+01:00God I just couldn't help but cry too as I read the...God I just couldn't help but cry too as I read the concluding part of that piece. Well like I would say, it isnt everybody that God has given the mind and I mean that good mind to spend on the needy and Funmi please tell your friend "God Bless him" for me and may God replenish his pockets in Jesus name Amen. Keep the fire burning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com