MY COUNTRY

My country where abnormality has become norma 

My country where tomorrow never comes for the leaders of tomorrow 

My country where hope of the masses is always shattered 

My country where few people determine the lives of majority 

My country where the really important things are left for the less important ones

My country where the political class enjoys the wealth of the nation in expense of the masses

My country where the chances of survival is very slim talkless of to succeed

My country where those in the corridors of power never left, instead it rotated amongst  them and there relations

My country where prices of goods and services rises and never comes down 

My country where the previous government is often better than the present one

MOHBAD'S DEATH

 

Mohbad's Death

Death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba will reveal the evil behind most of the Nigeria record labels.

The glory and destiny of the promising lad was cut short due to the selfish motive of some wicked and cruel individuals. This must not slide.

The constituted authorities must seek the cause of the death of Mohbad and every soul found guilty of the Oladimeji's death must be brought to book, no matter the status.

JUSTICE MUST PREVAIL FOR MOHBAD!!!

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo's Arrogance

 

Former president, chief Olusegun Obasanjo's arrogance to the council of obas in Oke-Ogun, Oyo State is uncalled for. 

It is quite shameful to see an elder statesman like Obasanjo embarrassed traditional rulers. What message is he passing to the world about the Yoruba monarchs.

Meanwhile, some set of people says the monarchs placed themselves in ridicule since they've sold their rights as God's Representatives on earth by lobbying around politicians.

However, to me, no matter the circumstance surounding the situation should make anyone disrespect the royalties because they occupy sacred position and they're ordained by God Almighty.

More so, culture and tradition must be valued.

Therefore, it is highly necessary for Obasanjo to apologize through public means as he disregarded the kings publicly .

I rest..... 

FRANÇE IMPERIALISM ON AFRICA

*AGREEMENT SIGNED BY EACH OF THE 14 FRANCOPHONE AFRICAN COUNTRIES WITH IMPERIALIST FRANCE🇫🇷*

  

After independence, 14 French-speaking countries signed 11 agreements with France which are as follows : 

*AGREEMENT n⁰1:*

THE COLONIAL DEBT TO REPAY THE BENEFITS OF COLONIZATION.

That is to say that the newly independent states must reimburse the cost of the infrastructures built by France during the colonization. 

We are always looking for the details of the costs, the evaluation of the benefits and the payment conditions imposed by France on African countries.

*AGREEMENT N⁰ 2 :*

THE AUTOMATIC CONFISCATION OF NATIONAL FINANCIAL RESERVES.

That is to say that African countries must deposit their financial reserves with the Banque de France. Thus, France has been "guarding" the financial reserves of fourteen African countries since 1961: Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

Thus, the governance of monetary policies remains asynchronous and incomplete due to the fact that it is managed directly by the French government, without any link with the financial authorities of countries such as ECOWAS or CEMAC. 

Thus, due to the conditions that bind the banks of the 14 countries of the CFA economic and financial zones, they are obliged to keep 65% of their foreign exchange reserves in an operations account maintained by the French Treasury, as well as an additional 20% in order to cover "financial risks". 

In addition, the banks of the CFA zones impose a credit limit on each member country, equivalent to 20% of state revenues in the current budget year, although the BEAC or the BCEAO have higher withdrawal possibilities from the French Treasury. These withdrawals must first be the subject of the agreement of the French Treasury. 

The final decision therefore rests with the French Treasury, which has itself invested the reserves of African countries on the Paris stock exchange.

In other words, 85% of African financial reserves are deposited in an operation account controlled by the French administration. 

The two banks in the CFA zone are African by their names, but do not decide any of the monetary policies by themselves. 

The worst thing is that the countries themselves do not even know how much of their financial reserves are due to them. 

*AGREEMENT n⁰3 :*

THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL ON ANY RAW OR NATURAL RESOURCE DISCOVERED IN THE COUNTRY.

That is to say that France has the first right to purchase the natural resources of the land of its former colonies. It is only after France has said: "I am not interested", that African countries are allowed to look for other partners.

*AGREEMENT n⁰4 :*

PRIORITY TO FRENCH INTERESTS AND COMPANIES IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND PUBLIC TENDERS.

In the awarding of public contracts, French companies have priority over tenders. Even if African countries can get better value for money elsewhere.

As a result, in most of the former French colonies, all the economic levers of the countries are in the hands of French expatriates. In Côte d'Ivoire, for example, French companies own and control all major public services including water, electricity, telephone, air transport, ports and major banks. It is the same in trade, construction and agriculture.

*AGREEMENT n⁰5 :*

EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO PROVIDE MILITARY EQUIPMENT AND TRAIN MILITARY OFFICERS OF THE COLONIES.

Thanks to a sophisticated system of scholarships, grants, and the "defense agreements" attached to the colonial pact, Africans must send their senior officers for training in France and are obliged to provide themselves with military equipment with France. 

*AGREEMENT n⁰6 :*

THE RIGHT FOR FRANCE TO DEPLOY TROOPS AND INTERVENE MILITARILY IN THE COUNTRY TO DEFEND ITS INTERESTS.

Under the so-called "defense agreements" attached to the colonial pact, France has the right to intervene militarily in African countries, and also to permanently station troops in military bases and installations, entirely managed by the French.

*AGREEMENT n⁰7 :*

THE OBLIGATION TO MAKE FRENCH THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE COUNTRY AND THE LANGUAGE FOR EDUCATION.

An organization for the French language and the dissemination of French culture has even been created. It is called the "Francophonie" and has several satellite organizations. These organizations are affiliated to and controlled by the French Minister of Foreign Affairs.

*AGREEMENT n⁰8 :*

THE OBLIGATION TO USE THE CFA FRANC (FRANC OF THE FRENCH COLONIES IN AFRICA).*

Although this system is not shared by the European Union, the French colonies are forced to use the FCFA exclusively.  

*AGREEMENT n⁰9 :*

THE OBLIGATION TO SEND TO FRANCE, AN ANNUAL BALANCE SHEET AND A REPORT ON THE STATE OF RESERVES. NO REPORT, NO MONEY. 

That is to say that the director of the central banks of the former colonies presents the said report at the annual meetings of the Ministers of Finance on the former colonies. This report is then compiled by the Banque de France and the French Treasury.

*AGREEMENT n⁰10 :* 

RENOUNCE ANY MILITARY ALLIANCE WITH OTHER COUNTRIES, UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY FRANCE.

Most of these countries only have military alliances with their ex-colonizers simply because France forbade them any other military alliance.

*AGREEMENT n⁰11 :*

THE OBLIGATION TO ALLY WITH FRANCE IN THE EVENT OF WAR OR A GLOBAL CRISIS.

More than a million African soldiers fought for the defeat of Nazism and fascism during the Second World War. Now that France is militarily linked to the European Union, NATO and the United States, Africa will de facto be committed to the side of France in the event of the 3rd World War. 

Dear fellow Africans, eleven (11) agreements are still in force between France and the 14 countries of the CFA zone, and no French media or their so-called African specialists will ever talk about these sinister agreements that have been imposed on the African countries of the CFA zone.

Dear compatriots, that is why we do not stop denouncing this colonization which has now been practiced since 1960, by interposed persons, that is to say by leaders of their choices whom they support and whom they protect by imposing dictatorship on them in front of their own peoples. 

What interests us today among these eleven agreements is the tenth (n⁰ 10) which says that the 14 countries of the CFA zone through the agreement, are not authorized to have a military alliance with other countries and are also not authorized to buy military equipment in another European country without the authorization of France,

that is why Mali has been blocked until today. But the situation has been unblocked, Mali can now freely cooperate with all the countries of the planet without asking France for permission. 

*DEAR COMPATRIOTS, IN VIEW OF ALL THESE MORAL, PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SCAMS, THE NEW AFRICAN GENERATION MUST DO ITS PART TO RESTORE THE NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF OUR CONTINENT IN ORDER TO LEAVE A WORTHY LEGACY TO FUTURE GENERATIONS.*

*GRAH KOSSI-KOSSI.*

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Did You Know?

Did Yorubas originate from Ancient Egypt?

According to Samuel Johnson's book "The History of the Yorubas from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate" published in 1921, there is strong evidence to suggest that the Yorubas originated from the East. Their habits, manners, customs, and other cultural aspects all support this theory.

Furthermore, Johnson ;a renowned historian argues that the Yorubas emigrated from Upper Egypt to Ife, which is supported by the existence of sculptures known as the "Ife Marbles." These sculptures, attributed to the early ancestors of the Yoruba people, exhibit Egyptian characteristics and can still be observed in Ife.

In addition to cultural and archaeological evidence, linguistic similarities between the Yoruba and ancient Egyptian languages also provide support for a connection between the two peoples. According to Ferdinand de Saussure, linguistic evidence is a reliable indicator of cultural contact between different groups. The Yoruboid (Yoruba) people, as claimed by Saussure in his book "The General History of Africa" (1972), were one of the largest inhabitants of Egypt. By examining the ancient Egyptian language and comparing it to Yoruba, more than 500 vocabularies can be deduced, excluding Greco-Roman and Arab influences.

Over 1,000 ancient Egyptian words are found in Igbo language and are still in use today. Ancient Igbo people are the ancestors of ancient Egyptians.

Here are a few examples of linguistic similarities between ancient Egyptian words and their corresponding Yoruba counterparts:

Wu (Rise) - Wu (Rise)

Ere (Python) - Ere (Python)

Horise (a great god) - Orise (a great god)

Ged (to chant) - Igede/Ogede (chant)

Sueq (a fool) - Suegbe (a fool)

Ta (sell) - Ta (sell or offer)

Enru (fear) - Eru (fear)

Kun or gun (brave) - Ekun (brave)

Ma or mi (to breathe) - Mi (to breathe)

Khu (to kill) - Ku (die)

Hika (evil) - Ika (evil)

Edjo (cobra) - Ejo (snakes)

Horiwo (head) - Oriwo (head)

AK (male) - Ako (male)

Mu (water) - Mu (drink water)

Do (river) - Odo (river)

Aru (mouth) - Arun (mouth) (Ilaje dialect)

Ash (invocation) - Ase (invocation)

Po (many) - Po (many/cheap)

Budo (dwelling place) - Bu do (dwelling place)

These linguistic resemblances further support the notion that Yoruba words bear similarities to ancient Egyptian words and provide further support for the historical and cultural connections between the Yoruba people and ancient Egypt.

 Scholars have also noted that certain Yoruba subgroups from the eastern region, such as the Itsekiri, Ilaje, Ijebu, and Onoara, exhibit a closer linguistic connection to Egypt than the groups from Oyo or Ife. These eastern blocs can be seen as phonetic variations of the more fluid Yoruba language spoken in Oyo.

For instance, Bolaji Idowu suggests that the word "Oritese" originated from the Itsekiri-Owo axis within the eastern Yoruba kingdom. This word "Oritese" closely resembles the Egyptian term "Horise," both of which referred to significant water deities before evolving into celestial or heavenly divinities. Furthermore, both words share the same etymological origins, as "Hori" or "Ori" means "head" in both Yoruba and Egyptian cultures.

The abundance of these linguistic similarities cannot be dismissed as mere coincidence, indicating a historical connection between the Yoruba and Egyptians.

Exploring Artistic Legacies: A Comparative Study of Yoruba and Ancient Egyptian Creativity

The Yoruba people are renowned for their rich artistic heritage, which encompasses various forms of visual and performing arts. Their artistic creativity is deeply rooted in their cultural and spiritual beliefs, serving as a means of expression, communication, and preservation of their history and traditions. When comparing the artistic standards of the Yoruba with ancient Egypt, both civilizations demonstrate remarkable achievements in the field of art.

One notable aspect of Yoruba artistic creativity is their mastery of sculpting and carving. The Yoruba are renowned for their intricate woodcarvings, stone sculptures, and bronze castings. These artworks often depict human figures, deities, and mythical creatures, displaying a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. The Yoruba sculptures are characterized by their realistic and expressive features, capturing the essence of the subject matter.

Similarly, ancient Egypt holds a significant place in the history of art, particularly for its monumental sculptures and elaborate tomb paintings. Egyptian art emphasized formalism and idealized representations, often portraying pharaohs, gods, and goddesses. The sculptures, such as the iconic Great Sphinx and colossal statues of pharaohs, exemplify the Egyptians' skill in stone carving and their ability to create grand and awe-inspiring artworks.

In terms of artistic standards, both the Yoruba and ancient Egyptians demonstrate a high level of technical expertise and a sophisticated understanding of aesthetics. Both civilizations valued the representation of the human form, striving for accuracy and symbolism in their artistic creations. Moreover, both cultures employed art as a means of expressing religious beliefs, with sculptures and paintings serving as conduits for spiritual worship and storytelling.

While there are similarities in artistic standards, it is important to note some distinctive characteristics of Yoruba art. The Yoruba place great importance on the spiritual and ritual significance of their artworks. Sculptures and masks are often used in religious ceremonies and festivals to connect with deities and ancestors. Additionally, Yoruba art is renowned for its use of vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and symbolism, which reflect the cosmology and mythology of the Yoruba worldview.

On the other hand, ancient Egyptian art, while also imbued with religious symbolism, was more focused on permanence and the afterlife. Egyptian tomb paintings, hieroglyphic inscriptions, and elaborate burial rituals served to ensure the deceased's journey to the afterlife and eternal preservation.

Indeed, the artistic creativity of the Yoruba people is notable for its diverse forms, technical mastery, and spiritual significance. When compared to the artistic standards of ancient Egypt, both civilizations display exceptional achievements in art, particularly in sculpture and representation of the human form. While sharing similarities in technical skill and religious symbolism, the Yoruba art stands out with its emphasis on vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and cultural significance. The artistic heritage of both the Yoruba and ancient Egyptians continues to captivate and inspire people around the world, showcasing the enduring power of human creativity.

Source:Native Narrator

 

Fuel Subsidy: Making Sense of the Real Enemy

Many people do not understand the politics behind fuel subsidy and its dangers to the development and growth of Nigeria.

The intention of the government to subsidise petrol was simply to make the product affordable for Nigerians and make life easier. So, the average price of petrol in the world can be as high as N590, however, the Nigerian Government will subsidise the product and fix price at N185 bringing total amount of subsidy per litre to N405.

The average consumption of litres of petrol in Nigeria per day is 60 million litres. However, Marketers of the product loads as much as 100 million litres and above per day.

This means the Nigerian Government is expected to pay as much as N405 × 100,000,000 (litres) as subsidy per day to the Marketers of the product to keep prices at N185 for instance. This brings the amounts to N40.5 billion daily and about N1.2 trillion monthly. Kindly take note that this amount can either decrease or increase following prices of petrol at the international market.

So, just try to wrap your head around it and know what Nigeria expends on fuel subsidy alone in a year - obviously some billions of dollars.

Here's the irony of whole arrangement

1. Petroleum Marketers (major petrol dealers with tank farms) usually divert larger quantity of the subsidised petrol to neighbouring countries to resell at the international market price. So, they make same amount of money the Nigerian Government has paid on the subsidised petrol at the neighbouring countries.

2. This makes the product relatively scarce in Nigeria as the left over becomes lower than the daily consumption in the country. The implication is that petrol stations will be selling fairly higher than the fixed price of N185 (some sells N190, N205, N225, N250 and so on depending on the area). And during peak periods of scarcity, which are also engineered by the marketers, Nigerians still buy same subsidised petrol for as high as N400, N500 and even N800 as the case was in first quarter of this year while sleeping in filling stations. Again, marketers make double.

3. Marketers also import above the daily consumption of 60 million litres as seen above and still force the federal government to pay subsidy on the excesses, which are usually part of what they smuggle to neighbouring countries. Again, marketers dupe Nigeria.

4. This entire scenario makes a mess of the good intention of the Nigerian government to make petrol affordable for Nigerians.

5. This scarcity and high cost of the product despite subsidy leads to arbitrar increase in the cost of living. Transportation for instance, goes up crazily.

Moves to Remove Subsidy & Reactions 

Therefore, successive federal governments having seen the outright abuse of the subsidy policy have always tried to cancel the policy so that market forces can determine the cost of petrol. 

More so, the huge amount of money paid into the pockets of Marketers can be channeled to other meaningful venture such as infrastructural development, agriculture, social security, technology, health, etc.

However, whenever the move to remove subsidy is made, the Marketers are quick to shutdown their filling stations and deprive Nigerians access to the already subsidised fuel in their possession. This leads to instant scarcity regime and hardship (like we are already witnessing).

And while the marketers make more money on one hand, they force and instigate Nigerians against the federal government with the hardship created on the other hand. 

Then, the innocent Nigerians who do not understand the politics behind subsidy go on strike, protest, attack the government and force her to continue the subsidy regime. We pay more for our ignorance at the long run.

The marketers are happy; they remain the top billionaires in Africa. Everyone loves them, wish to be like them, and celebrate them. Whereas the federal government count her losses, takes the insults, bears the bad name and pity uninformed/suffering Nigerians like you and me.

Will you support Tinubu to break this cartel, this subsidy syndicate and give us freedom or you will remain adamant and spread the hate?

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Warrior Queens of Dahomey

{Photo Credits: Famous Narratives}

💪𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝘿𝙖𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙮: 𝙐𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙒𝙝𝙤 𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨🏹⚔️

The Dahomey Amazons fought with many different kingdoms, including the Oyo Empire, the Bariba Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Porto-Novo. They were victorious in most of their battles, and their reputation for ferocity and skill made them a powerful force to be reckoned with.

The Dahomey Amazons were a female warrior corps of the Kingdom of Dahomey (now Benin). They were founded in the 17th century and disbanded in 1904. 

The Amazons were a highly trained and disciplined fighting force, and they played a significant role in the military campaigns of Dahomey. They were also known for their fierceness and their loyalty to the king.

The Amazons fought in many wars, including the Dahomey-Oyo War (1729-1734), the Dahomey-Bariba War (1885-1889), and the Dahomey-Porto-Novo War (1892-1893). 

They were victorious in most of these wars, and their reputation for ferocity and skill made them a powerful force to be reckoned with.

The Amazons were disbanded in 1904 after Dahomey was conquered by France. However, their legacy continues to inspire people around the world. 

They are a symbol of female strength and empowerment, and they continue to be a source of pride for the people of Benin.

Here are some of the battles that the Dahomey Amazons fought in and their results:

👉Dahomey-Oyo War (1729-1734): Dahomey victory

👉Dahomey-Bariba War (1885-1889): Dahomey victory

👉Dahomey-Porto-Novo War (1892-1893): Dahomey victory

The Dahomey Amazons were a formidable fighting force that played a significant role in the history of Dahomey. They were victorious in most of their battles, and their reputation for ferocity and skill made them a powerful force to be reckoned with.

Source: Famous Narratives.