tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post6928460403066258266..comments2023-07-20T09:06:52.338+01:00Comments on Funmi Iyanda: Hired, Tired or Fired?Funmi Iyandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13943233329336056807noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-10981002718770261692008-04-13T20:54:00.000+01:002008-04-13T20:54:00.000+01:00Honestly, I couldn't even finish reading the 'revi...Honestly, I couldn't even finish reading the 'review' - it was just so BADLY written. A person who can't even put thoughts down coherently surely can't expect me to take his/her criticisms seriously. Yuck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-56881075552100636732008-04-07T23:52:00.000+01:002008-04-07T23:52:00.000+01:00The writer of that article seems to have a lot of ...The writer of that article seems to have a lot of beef with Nigerians and particularly Nollywood.<BR/>Now comparing Tu Face to 50 cents is just a no, no. Tu face is the MAN!!!<BR/><BR/>Andd I like Shobanjo a LOT, even more than I like Donald Trump.O.A.Eddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942746402166742957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-59981379103905252032008-04-06T06:30:00.000+01:002008-04-06T06:30:00.000+01:00unfortunately th review is spot on. after watching...unfortunately th review is spot on. after watching a fe episodes i got just the same impression. it seemed terribly fake and put on to meSugabellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17943638849867603413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-54457676257291876092008-04-03T18:49:00.000+01:002008-04-03T18:49:00.000+01:00there are alot of things i would have loved to say...there are alot of things i would have loved to say but i just changed my mind.anywais I must add trump is a better boss than shobanjo...he does have a commandin fluency n projects more seriousness than shobanjo.He know better how to get the attention of the viewers....all d shots of his symbol of wealth are not for nothing!he's got that charisma n persona but kudos to shobanjo,his tasks are home wellsbabahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16701697944208685461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-28489106577498209212008-04-03T18:07:00.000+01:002008-04-03T18:07:00.000+01:00@adeola, a friend once told me never explain, "you...@adeola, a friend once told me never explain, "your friends don't need it, you enemies wont believe you". l believe you;-).<BR/><BR/>@all, l MUST see the show period.Funmi Iyandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943233329336056807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-9657493621699905172008-04-03T15:16:00.000+01:002008-04-03T15:16:00.000+01:00What is he talking about??? Although I haven't wat...What is he talking about??? Although I haven't watched Apprentice Africa it is so clear to me that he's biased and not well informed. I have been a fan of Donald Trump version of "The Apprentice" since it started showing and I clearly remember that there was an episode meeting "Snoop" - yes "Snoop Doggy Dog" was a reward- so what's wrong with meeting Tuface?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-33855435347736933882008-04-03T14:48:00.000+01:002008-04-03T14:48:00.000+01:00omo anonymous,u are really taking this issue serio...omo anonymous,u are really taking this issue seriously oo...I think i would reread the article and come back to give an indepth analysis....but one thing for sure is the writer is bais(though I think there's some spec of truth in what he has written)wellsbabahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16701697944208685461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-77853162110127190622008-04-03T12:08:00.000+01:002008-04-03T12:08:00.000+01:00I only caught the show once or twice and so far so...I only caught the show once or twice and so far so good its not bad.Habeebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214884220185401231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-22211262679733885212008-04-03T09:17:00.000+01:002008-04-03T09:17:00.000+01:00Hi Funmi,I read the review the day it was publishe...Hi Funmi,<BR/>I read the review the day it was published. First and foremost notice that is done in a trading (investment) magazine. It is really biased! Africa is not america! Simple and short. everyone has his own view about how the program should go but the guys have done a good job. I keep a blog onthe show here <A HREF="http://the-apprentice-africa.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Appprentice Apmishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00505642225027684120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-65707806119930367522008-04-02T22:49:00.001+01:002008-04-02T22:49:00.001+01:00The review though thinly veiled in truth is obviou...The review though thinly veiled in truth is obviously biased. Comparing any African country to the United States is counter-productive and daft, so also comparing the original version of The Apprentice and it's African counterparts. There is NOTHING wrong with having indigenous African elements to the show. That's where I always disagree with my east African brethren, STOP TRYING TO COPY THE WESTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-58020310765072192842008-04-02T22:49:00.000+01:002008-04-02T22:49:00.000+01:00The review though thinly veiled in truth is obviou...The review though thinly veiled in truth is obviously biased. Comparing any African country to the United States is counter-productive and daft, so also comparing the original version of The Apprentice and it's African counterparts. There is NOTHING wrong with having indigenous African elements to the show. That's where I always disagree with my east African brethren, STOP TRYING TO COPY THE WESTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-57946939412126909902008-04-02T22:13:00.000+01:002008-04-02T22:13:00.000+01:00I strongly disagree with the writer. I think he is...I strongly disagree with the writer. I think he is overly and unecessarily critical. I have watched every single episode and I have thoroughly enjoyed them as much as I enjoy watching apprentice with donald trump and alan sugar. <BR/><BR/>How can he say the contestants do not take the show seriously citing what Omar said as an example? Anyone who watched that episode would know and agree that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-21633199283430384192008-04-02T22:06:00.000+01:002008-04-02T22:06:00.000+01:00First off, is this a reutable publication? I tried...First off, is this a reutable publication? I tried to look up info about TradingMarkets under "About Us", but there's nothing there. Not to mention that the article has no byline. Hmmm. Finally, just as with most if not all Naija publications, i see the copy editor is either lazy, doesnt know what he ought to do, or is simply non-existent.<BR/><BR/>Having said that, i really can't comment on the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-55438499999594143682008-04-02T21:21:00.000+01:002008-04-02T21:21:00.000+01:00you can catch the recaps from the show's website o...you can catch the recaps from the show's website or thru bellanaija's page i think...<BR/><BR/>i dont think i'm being thin skinned about it, so not sure about the counterproductive-ness angle...i was skeptical about the show myself till i watched a recap(the football selling one) with my husband and we were pleasantly impressed.<BR/><BR/>u def. hit the nail on the head when u said u cld read Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-68266030086093303542008-04-02T19:42:00.000+01:002008-04-02T19:42:00.000+01:00nomatter what comment auntie funmi you gotta see i...nomatter what comment auntie funmi you gotta see it for urself but well,I think the writer does have some beef though he's got a couple of points but he did exaggerate!wellsbabahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16701697944208685461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-53606530181856123702008-04-02T18:40:00.000+01:002008-04-02T18:40:00.000+01:00I haven't seen the apprentice but this review cert...I haven't seen the apprentice but this review certainly sounds like the writer is simply bitter.<BR/>Too bad, Nigeria is the one hosting it, he should jump.<BR/>And why does he keep referring to Nollywood, yes most of our movies are cheap flicks, but Nollywood still leads Africa in film.<BR/>South Africa is busy shooting films that show Africa as a suffering nation cos they know that's what the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-79271676655139887202008-04-02T18:20:00.000+01:002008-04-02T18:20:00.000+01:00@judithadeola anonymous;-), l have been trying to...@judithadeola anonymous;-), l have been trying to catch Apprentice but not been able to, worse case scenario, l will get the producers (friends of mine) to send me a copy. I do not have to watch the show to post a review on it, it is not my opinion. As a media professional, l know that good reviews do not necessarily equal viewership. Being thin skinned about criticism no matter how unfair is Funmi Iyandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943233329336056807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-86227488152989705102008-04-02T15:37:00.000+01:002008-04-02T15:37:00.000+01:00I wish you had watched at least an episode of appr...I wish you had watched at least an episode of appretince b4 you gave unnecesary press to this obvously biased and unobjective write up... i cant say that i'm surprised cos what i can read in the tone of the writer is 'oh god, why is it in nigeria instead of S or kenya?'<BR/>He says the show is held with contempt by its cntestants? yeah the ones who get booted out!! Mr world bank consultant and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35104533.post-65362860172125155262008-04-02T13:40:00.000+01:002008-04-02T13:40:00.000+01:00well i think the write up is glaring prejudiced wi...well i think the write up is glaring prejudiced with the description of lagos alone. I love watching Apprentice African because the challenges and taske are the usual challenges every business / entrepreneur suffers in aafrica. Biodun Shobanjo is the best boss i've seen so far and being far from arrogant, he acts the way a mentor should. Its advisable for the writer to turn off the television Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com