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professional writer Emmanuel F. Shonibare
a great pal as soon as instructed me, 'guy makes money' however, I of path argued otherwise. 'What a part of the 'jungle' are you from, I jokingly requested? He replied with a smooth smile however, remained quiet. I left him thinking how 'silly' and 'unrealistic' he honestly became, to have such notion. Coincidentally, there may be a especially contrary model of my buddy's belief again from wherein I come. There is a famous saying in Nigeria, 'cash makes a person'. My buddy happened to be German and me, seemingly, the 'coolest' issue to ever show up to Africa (or so we are made to believe), a Nigerian. With a lot willpower, satisfaction, guts-feeling and self-notion, I dare to say, i am proudly Nigerian!
Statistically, objectively and realistically talking, there may be power in numbers. The strength in numerical advantage will increase the probabilities of probably purpose which, is continually extra than that of a likely reason. Notably talking, the truth of 'performance' with less numbers can in no way be disregarded. A exquisite example and testimony to this are superb feats of 'Alexander the splendid'. His conquests and victories had been executed with a completely strategic, green, and effective method. He changed into typically outnumbered by means of enemies on a ratio of 3:1 however although, he never misplaced a unmarried conflict for the duration of his lifetime. So what does it represent? Does 'greater' always suggest 'better'? Is China necessarily more superior than their rival neighbor, Japan? Properly, i'll go away that that allows you to ponder.
In a damaged and derailed systems like maximum 0.33 international countries where literally, the entirety 'works' and technically at the identical time, nothing 'works', does presumed numerical advantage count number? For the purpose of this article, i'll awareness mainly on Nigeria as a feasible difficulty count number. Nigeria, a state of almost or possibly, over 2 hundred million humans with probably the maximum corrupt minds, demeanor and specially, mentality. One of the maximum knowledgeable globally yet, 'mentally terrible with difficult to understand mindsets'. The majority's mind-set is corrupt with sentimental norms and epileptic virtues and values therefore, their leadership and authorities will become the most comfort and easy targets to characteristic blame. Possibly, blame 'neo-colonialism'? Reasonably-priced shot, attempt once more!
A state that reveres corruption and its vices, in which human beings condone immorality and adulates nonentities. A country in which respected media platforms (reporters and Bloggers) comfortably reward and revere 'Thieves', 'Thugs', 'Hoodlums', 'Murderers' and immoral practices at a charge. A kingdom where hard-work is shamed and undermined, wherein ingenuity and honesty are taken into consideration weaknesses.
A state that elected to office, an accused murderer in detention. A state where 'unwell-gotten' wealth is glorified, gratified and glamorized; in which, 'monks' best educate and hold forth 'the way to get wealthy' doctrines. A state wherein 'clergymen' are 'mini-gods' in their own minds and rights therefore being worshiped thereby, extorting, exploiting and mind-washing their contributors. A state this is greatly spiritual especially as a result of economic worry. They trust strongly in mundane 'prophecies' than God, Bible and Quran.
The very popular English proverb, "necessity as the mother of invention" seems to have important exceptions from an African kingdom's context and pretext. In Nigeria and majority of African countries, "necessity appears to breed worry, bribery, mediocrity, corruption, foolishness, stupidity et al." Majority of us are products of a contaminated device (when you consider that independence) or possibly a clumsy of a qualitative moral historical past. I refuse to allot blame to not simply the leaders but, all people as we've been raised and bred inside the cocoon of biased realizations, bigotry and epileptic view of reality and commonplace sense. A state of over or almost 2 hundred million human beings could not improvise options to fundamental infrastructures the 'leaders' denied its people.
A seventeenth century French philosopher, Joseph de Maistre as soon as said, "every state receives the authorities they deserve". Given that independence, Nigeria and most of her African counterparts have been vastly 'a success' at breeding 'leaders' with rusty ideas and corrupt mindsets, leaders with the worst viable perception of life. Of course, those 'leaders' are not foreigners however, residents of the land. For the past 60 years, this has been the tales of almost every African kingdom and everyone still blames the 'leaders' for their predicaments. Possibly, could the French truth seeker be right? Aren't these 'leaders' reflective of the authentic image and demeanor of their population?
Does a 'Gandhi', 'Mandela' or 'Lincoln', ever exist some of the two hundred million 'Mùmús' in Nigeria? Wherein are the innovative minds? Formal education isn't always enough... Is 'Revolution' the solution or Mediocrity hold its rule? Might also God bless the 'Helpless and Hopeless'! Proudly Nigerian!
'Mùmú' is a colloquial and informal slang for being 'gullible'.
It's time for all and every Nigerian to trade their mentality closer to progressiveness and abandon some of these regressive strategies and procedures it truly is never worked seeing that accomplishing independence.
It's time for every Nigerian and African likewise to venture the 'popularity quo' of corruption, financial problem, tribalism, neocolonialism and many different elements deterrent to consistent increase and improvement in their international locations.
professional writer Emmanuel F. Shonibare
a great pal as soon as instructed me, 'guy makes money' however, I of path argued otherwise. 'What a part of the 'jungle' are you from, I jokingly requested? He replied with a smooth smile however, remained quiet. I left him thinking how 'silly' and 'unrealistic' he honestly became, to have such notion. Coincidentally, there may be a especially contrary model of my buddy's belief again from wherein I come. There is a famous saying in Nigeria, 'cash makes a person'. My buddy happened to be German and me, seemingly, the 'coolest' issue to ever show up to Africa (or so we are made to believe), a Nigerian. With a lot willpower, satisfaction, guts-feeling and self-notion, I dare to say, i am proudly Nigerian!
Statistically, objectively and realistically talking, there may be power in numbers. The strength in numerical advantage will increase the probabilities of probably purpose which, is continually extra than that of a likely reason. Notably talking, the truth of 'performance' with less numbers can in no way be disregarded. A exquisite example and testimony to this are superb feats of 'Alexander the splendid'. His conquests and victories had been executed with a completely strategic, green, and effective method. He changed into typically outnumbered by means of enemies on a ratio of 3:1 however although, he never misplaced a unmarried conflict for the duration of his lifetime. So what does it represent? Does 'greater' always suggest 'better'? Is China necessarily more superior than their rival neighbor, Japan? Properly, i'll go away that that allows you to ponder.
In a damaged and derailed systems like maximum 0.33 international countries where literally, the entirety 'works' and technically at the identical time, nothing 'works', does presumed numerical advantage count number? For the purpose of this article, i'll awareness mainly on Nigeria as a feasible difficulty count number. Nigeria, a state of almost or possibly, over 2 hundred million humans with probably the maximum corrupt minds, demeanor and specially, mentality. One of the maximum knowledgeable globally yet, 'mentally terrible with difficult to understand mindsets'. The majority's mind-set is corrupt with sentimental norms and epileptic virtues and values therefore, their leadership and authorities will become the most comfort and easy targets to characteristic blame. Possibly, blame 'neo-colonialism'? Reasonably-priced shot, attempt once more!
A state that reveres corruption and its vices, in which human beings condone immorality and adulates nonentities. A country in which respected media platforms (reporters and Bloggers) comfortably reward and revere 'Thieves', 'Thugs', 'Hoodlums', 'Murderers' and immoral practices at a charge. A kingdom where hard-work is shamed and undermined, wherein ingenuity and honesty are taken into consideration weaknesses.
A state that elected to office, an accused murderer in detention. A state where 'unwell-gotten' wealth is glorified, gratified and glamorized; in which, 'monks' best educate and hold forth 'the way to get wealthy' doctrines. A state wherein 'clergymen' are 'mini-gods' in their own minds and rights therefore being worshiped thereby, extorting, exploiting and mind-washing their contributors. A state this is greatly spiritual especially as a result of economic worry. They trust strongly in mundane 'prophecies' than God, Bible and Quran.
The very popular English proverb, "necessity as the mother of invention" seems to have important exceptions from an African kingdom's context and pretext. In Nigeria and majority of African countries, "necessity appears to breed worry, bribery, mediocrity, corruption, foolishness, stupidity et al." Majority of us are products of a contaminated device (when you consider that independence) or possibly a clumsy of a qualitative moral historical past. I refuse to allot blame to not simply the leaders but, all people as we've been raised and bred inside the cocoon of biased realizations, bigotry and epileptic view of reality and commonplace sense. A state of over or almost 2 hundred million human beings could not improvise options to fundamental infrastructures the 'leaders' denied its people.
A seventeenth century French philosopher, Joseph de Maistre as soon as said, "every state receives the authorities they deserve". Given that independence, Nigeria and most of her African counterparts have been vastly 'a success' at breeding 'leaders' with rusty ideas and corrupt mindsets, leaders with the worst viable perception of life. Of course, those 'leaders' are not foreigners however, residents of the land. For the past 60 years, this has been the tales of almost every African kingdom and everyone still blames the 'leaders' for their predicaments. Possibly, could the French truth seeker be right? Aren't these 'leaders' reflective of the authentic image and demeanor of their population?
Does a 'Gandhi', 'Mandela' or 'Lincoln', ever exist some of the two hundred million 'Mùmús' in Nigeria? Wherein are the innovative minds? Formal education isn't always enough... Is 'Revolution' the solution or Mediocrity hold its rule? Might also God bless the 'Helpless and Hopeless'! Proudly Nigerian!
'Mùmú' is a colloquial and informal slang for being 'gullible'.
It's time for all and every Nigerian to trade their mentality closer to progressiveness and abandon some of these regressive strategies and procedures it truly is never worked seeing that accomplishing independence.
It's time for every Nigerian and African likewise to venture the 'popularity quo' of corruption, financial problem, tribalism, neocolonialism and many different elements deterrent to consistent increase and improvement in their international locations.
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