tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post4646511926763948818..comments2023-07-20T09:06:52.338+01:00Comments on Funmi Iyanda: Angry black femaleFunmi Iyandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13943233329336056807noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-17881344360404154152007-12-11T03:47:00.000+00:002007-12-11T03:47:00.000+00:00Sad as all these may be, unfortunately we need to ...Sad as all these may be, unfortunately we need to do something different in order to get a different result. Insanity is simply doing the same thing but expecting a different result. <BR/><BR/>Focus on the issue at hand (lawlessness) instead of just cussing on this blog. Funmi was very straight to the point with no cussing, that's the way to do this. The bible says: 'Be ye angry and sin not'. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-55817580362444513072007-09-13T11:12:00.000+01:002007-09-13T11:12:00.000+01:00Well, once again our Nation has left me speechless...Well, once again our Nation has left me speechless. I have long given up on the double standards of many of the BIG churches in Nigeria, from the Pastors fathering illegitimate children, wearing the latest suits, shoes and italian silk ties - whilst they drive past beggin children in their hummer-mobiles or flying over in their personal jets!!!!!! So women cant wear trousers, for fear of being Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-63631105030360283442007-09-10T01:11:00.000+01:002007-09-10T01:11:00.000+01:00Right... 'Nigerian young men and women have readil...Right... <BR/><BR/>'Nigerian young men and women have readily adopted the so-called moral relativism arguments of the Liberals in the West'<BR/><BR/>Forgive me, but this is utter bull****. You talk like Nigeria has a strong moral compass, and each person isn't greedy, selfish, and as ungodlike as it's possible to be while pretending to be the opposite.<BR/><BR/>It's funny how everyone seems to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-8352327405249388852007-08-24T05:50:00.000+01:002007-08-24T05:50:00.000+01:00Its rather sad that Nigerian young men and women h...Its rather sad that Nigerian young men and women have readily adopted the so-called moral relativism arguments of the Liberals in the West. I strongly believe that Nigerian governments, religious , Educational organizations as well as traditional institutions should step up to check these dangerous trends before its too late. Hence, we will find ourselves in the same precarious positions of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-60204284227645873252007-08-14T22:50:00.000+01:002007-08-14T22:50:00.000+01:00I agree with your quote from Chimamanda - in this ...I agree with your quote from Chimamanda - in this case, your anger is every bit justified. It's painful to stick up for our country among such strong worldwide skepticism and snobbery, only to find that the reality of its existence falls short. And I can't believe the churches are endorsing that women-are-the-cause-of-crime nonsense. I'm tempted to do a loud hisssss....but I shall go off and prayEmzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027842550781893295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-26627605435302012762007-08-13T23:15:00.000+01:002007-08-13T23:15:00.000+01:00@ all, lets just say we are not going to lie down ...@ all, lets just say we are not going to lie down and take it.Funmi Iyandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943233329336056807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-28443243009418057142007-08-13T13:50:00.000+01:002007-08-13T13:50:00.000+01:00always believed that wen i reaches rock bottom, th...always believed that wen i reaches rock bottom, the only place left 2 go is up. we've degenerated to this level of chaos for us not just 2 take a good hard look at ourselves, but d take action and enforce d necessary change we so much desire. but i truly believe that d change must start 4rm each individual. <BR/>funmi, i truly commend d stuff ur made of. each day ur in ur face & can do attitude afrochichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14833802878237880189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-12032851384902392342007-08-13T13:27:00.000+01:002007-08-13T13:27:00.000+01:00The ABUSE of religion, not religion itself is the ...The ABUSE of religion, not religion itself is the problem. <BR/>SassyCassieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-22139525095271980652007-08-13T13:15:00.000+01:002007-08-13T13:15:00.000+01:00What do i say at this point, rape in clubs and res...What do i say at this point, rape in clubs and restuarants by robbers and arrests and intimidation by the Police on the streets/roads. My goodness where are we expected to feel safe and have a little peace. What is going on in Lagos/Nigeria is it that truly insanity has taken over?Asabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06459265179696625305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-19812682123375227012007-08-13T12:56:00.000+01:002007-08-13T12:56:00.000+01:00hi funmi, i'm equally as pissed off as you (exc...hi funmi,<BR/> i'm equally as pissed off as you (excuse my french), what of people who have hiv via other means asides sex. are they going to check the lecturers too, the vc....<BR/>they want to make an attempt to frustrate our young adults. is a university for children or adults. can't a 26 years old undergraduate decide to be pregnant? are they going to check the sexual activity of every Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-45214702323513358702007-08-13T08:36:00.000+01:002007-08-13T08:36:00.000+01:00Why are people waiting for RCCG or whatever the he...Why are people waiting for RCCG or whatever the heck the name of that org is ....<BR/><BR/>Why wait till winter?. This is london, there'd be people wearing trousers now!. <BR/>Point out the hypocisy NOW!soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035447940907993185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-82283225890826526482007-08-13T08:34:00.000+01:002007-08-13T08:34:00.000+01:00Religion will be the death of us in Naija.The busi...Religion will be the death of us in Naija.<BR/><BR/>The business of religion is baout control and fear and by God! do Nigerians know how to wield it.<BR/><BR/>But here's the scary thing, the fact that armed robbery can happen in major places and these places can buy the silence of newspapers.. doesn't that tell you something?<BR/><BR/>What the heck is blogging for if not for things like that?.<BRsoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035447940907993185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-85380924811058491992007-08-13T00:23:00.000+01:002007-08-13T00:23:00.000+01:00CATWALQ ACADEMIE II HAS BEEN POSTED....CATWALQ ACADEMIE II HAS BEEN POSTED....Ms. Catwalqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506293561878301421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-53353997851180903522007-08-12T15:15:00.000+01:002007-08-12T15:15:00.000+01:00Nigeria just amazes me when i think i have seen it...Nigeria just amazes me when i think i have seen it and heard it all Nigeria never ever fails me with utter nonsence!<BR/><BR/>Just Imagine arresting women because they are wearing jeans???? What is Our Country turning into<BR/><BR/>I have soo much to say on this issue but i will leave it for my letters!<BR/><BR/>God help us!<BR/><BR/>Ciao..xxAbujaBabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531388196119693283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-25083879907009693252007-08-12T13:46:00.000+01:002007-08-12T13:46:00.000+01:00my sister, abeg take it easy. infact just laff bec...my sister, abeg take it easy. infact just laff because if u dont laff when BS happens 2 u in this country hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm somebody will just run mad. i've had crazy experiences with the police and atimes m just like God det try o. As in just take it easy. we will survive and truly things will change, they have 2 get better and we would definitely achieve our potentials because there are Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-65736172645430309772007-08-12T13:36:00.000+01:002007-08-12T13:36:00.000+01:00What? Now I am the angry black female...A universi...What? Now I am the angry black female...A university carrying out madatory HIV tests on pupils without parents consent,arresting women on jeans (shit I'm coming home in december) top clubs and hotels being robbed and kept out of the news.all otter rubbish..@ the anon who talked about the RCCG in London and the winter. was there last "show" they did and it wasn't only jeans it was jeans on spag Afrobabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01418456633732918114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-33641534388707817292007-08-12T12:44:00.000+01:002007-08-12T12:44:00.000+01:00Funmi, please don't despair or become bitter. It's...Funmi, please don't despair or become bitter. It's hard to witness everything going on around you with any measure of equanimity but we have to fight back, and to do so we must keep a cool head and not alienate those who can help. The newspaper editors are vital in this battle - if we can get them to publish some of the emails you get. <BR/>I have been asking myself the question: with the amount Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-74679079432087475872007-08-12T09:32:00.000+01:002007-08-12T09:32:00.000+01:00Its shocking to read about the kind of stories abo...Its shocking to read about the kind of stories about nigeria.Is lagos trying to introduce sharia to the south-west?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-60973527658788215742007-08-12T06:13:00.000+01:002007-08-12T06:13:00.000+01:00It's true. There are many forces; inherent and out...It's true. There are many forces; inherent and outside causing our lack of progress as a country. This new development seems so blatant, i can hardly belive it's true. As per RCCG, i'lld rather wait to know the reason behind the order (if there ever was one). It seems impropable that RCCG would give such an order.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-52556903208758982582007-08-11T22:02:00.000+01:002007-08-11T22:02:00.000+01:00GOD WILL JUDGE!that is alli can say!GOD WILL JUDGE!that is alli can say!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-45613603684608344042007-08-11T16:42:00.000+01:002007-08-11T16:42:00.000+01:00I have sent my letter, and wld join the protest if...I have sent my letter, and wld join the protest if letters do not yield any results. This one fight, we MUST win. adiok ano mmo.For the love of mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13099341538591761136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-48471405045628528842007-08-11T14:10:00.000+01:002007-08-11T14:10:00.000+01:00i just weep for naija! instead of the police pursi...i just weep for naija! instead of the police pursing crime they are wasting time harrassing poor helpless females! haba! don't they even watch crime fiction eg CSI to see what their job entails?!!<BR/>if they want to turn lagos to a sharia state they should say!!! infact am ranting my heart's out writing this.. as if material(trousers) are the cause of their trouble or RCCG prefer their Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-68672530356155427162007-08-11T10:54:00.000+01:002007-08-11T10:54:00.000+01:00@ adviceAs much as i agree that we need intellectu...@ advice<BR/>As much as i agree that we need intellectually sound and forward looking officials ASAP.<BR/>I will not agree that a country as great as our country be reduced to a dump,haba and yes ur son can live to his full potential in Nigeria, lets not over react, yes things are bad, but believe me i weep at the condition of Naija in diaspora,especially the kids. In Nigeria they still ve a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-21155434658021827752007-08-11T10:26:00.000+01:002007-08-11T10:26:00.000+01:00Redeemed is not the largest church in Nigeria. Get...Redeemed is not the largest church in Nigeria. Get your facts right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-25477911293015893512007-08-11T01:13:00.000+01:002007-08-11T01:13:00.000+01:00Funmi I was in 9ja last month and the stories of r...Funmi I was in 9ja last month and the stories of robbery incidents I heard were uncountable I couldn't really hang out. I stay outside Lagos (Ikd too be precise all I did was just romance my bottles of red wine at home. As all d places I go to have been visited by awon "broda Ahmed" (armed robbers). One day i notced that d boys dat usually hang around the junction of my street were no longer Iyaetohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230824369329650634noreply@blogger.com