Hello my friends,
I know you've all been waiting earnestly to read more about my experiences on the road from Ghana through Togo to Benin. Well i would say the Ecowas immunity where people traveling from one country to the other in West Africa hustle free is just on paper but not practiced on our west African borders.
The journey from the harbor area of Togo to the border between Togo and Benin was uneventful. Many times, there were nostalgic feelings of my beloved Ghana rushing through me. The architectural advancement Ghana has made in buildings made it more endearing. In Togo, most of the buildings or settlements along the coast looks dilapidated and the sea has eroded most of the fittings on the buildings. It is also better not to mention the filth along the road. Lots of litter everywhere. After some forty- five minutes drive, we left the coastal area to my relief. You know, i have a phobia for water and a violent one like the sea is something i try to avoid anytime. I know i can never survive in countries like the USA, with their constant battling with the horrifying Hurricanes, hahahahahahahaha.
Finally, we were on the highway with lots of greenly view to refresh and calm my nerves. I must say, that the road was a smooth one devoid of potholes which is a normal case with most roads in Ghana. The tall sugar-cane vegetation flanking both sides of the road made me want to ask the driver to stop so i can have one but the thought of being confronted by the owner in the French language deterred me. Its amazing how the telecommunication business has caught up with this part of the continent. MTN, a mobile communication provider has left no stone unturned as like their catch phrase "every where you go", you would find their billboards everywhere along the road to Benin. Well we arrived at the border between Togo and Benin around 2.30pm and very hungry. What do we eat? Hmmmmmm.
After greasing the palms of the Officials (Douane) at the border, we were allowed to cross into the Benin side of the border. Well, don't look surprised, in fact wipe that questioning look off your face because if you do not give out that money you aren't going nowhere. That's the unwritten law.
Anyways, i have to run, i will bring you the concluding part pretty soon. Till then be safe and stay blessed.
Friday, 9 September 2011
HOT FOOTBALLERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello everyone,
I just chanced upon this photograph and i thought i have to share it with you all.
Our Nollywood "STARS" over the weekend had a football match with their counterparts in the music industry to honor the late Christy Essien- Igbokwe at the Teslim Balogun stadium at Surulere, Lagos- Nigeria. the match was tagged "Match of the Stars"
Check out the players in their jerseys.
GOD BLESS HER SOUL!!!!
Hello my dearies,
I dont know the kind of wind that is blowing on our West African part of the continent. The entertainment industry has been hit again with another death. How sad it is that we are losing our veteran "STARS" so early in life. Just a couple of months ago, we lost a great actor Mr Sam Loco and now another one has to follow.
Nigerian film industry has lost another Nollywood veteran, Mrs Geraldine Ekeocha. The actress died yesterday after a fibroid operation in a hospital in Enugu Nigeria. Geraldine Ekeocha has acted in over 80 Nollywood movies including Heavy storm, tears in Marriage and many more. The news of the death was confirmed by actress Tonto Dikeh.
On a more general note however, what do you think about fibroid and its treatment? As more and more of my mothers, wives and sisters keep succumbing under this unfortunate medical problem, should it not be elevated and given a higher priority in educating and finding better solution?
May you find a resting place in the arms of your beloved Maker.
Saturday, 27 August 2011
I Am Back With A Bang!!!!!!
It's amazing how i have lost the exuberance to write or am i just being lazy? Well its been a long time since i actually wrote on my own blog. A lot of issues has come and gone, you know in Ghana, especially on the political front, there's always a new issue or topic to read about and these topics make headlines for about a week and something new comes up again, we then go on and on with this new one till another comes up. Hahahahahah, Ghana is an interesting country to live in, and i just love my country. In 2007, i tried travelling to the Republic of Benin by road through the eastern corridor thus the Aflao border. It was quite an experience, the problems started from the Ghana- Togo border but being who i am, i went through the border without much hustling like most Ghanaian or other travelers do. Hmmmm, after leaving the outskirts of Lome, the capital of Togo, we were hit with a winding vehicular traffic. Time was 10:30 am. It was one frustrating period i had to endure and till date i have not been involved in that kind of traffic ever again, Phew, i can never wish my worse enemy to go through such an experience, the problem was rectified after some 2hrs and off we went towards the border between Togo and Benin.You can imagine my frustration by now because the trip was meant to be a return trip and as at 3pm, we were not yet in Benin. Hmmmmmm, i have to pause here and continue later as my Chicken Groundnut soup which is still on the fire is begging for attention. Please do stick with me as i come your way later with the rest of my experience when i traveled to our neighboring french speaking countries.
Saturday, 4 June 2011
Nollywood Celebs dressed for lunch with President!!!!!!!!!!
Lunch with the president is a rarity and was indeed an honored invitation for the Nollywood stars to meet, dine and share for the president’s inaugural celebrations. Below is the array of stars and how they looked for the lunch date.
Genny's got a crash on these Hunks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Genevieve has been in the news recently with comments about the type of men she admires, her immediate plans with career, and quelling rumors about the supposed image of her daughter who happened to be her friend on twitter.
In a short interview granted New African Women Magazine, Genevieve quipped in a few more details in response to the casual questions by NAW:
NAW Mag – “You’ve been linked romantically to several people, are there any wedding bells in the future?”
In a short interview granted New African Women Magazine, Genevieve quipped in a few more details in response to the casual questions by NAW:
NAW Mag – “You’ve been linked romantically to several people, are there any wedding bells in the future?”
Genevieve – “Yes, I am dating. But there won’t be any chiming of any wedding bells, although I want to get married. I am looking for someone who can keep me excited because I get easily bored. I need someone who is there to support me, who is confident. Anyone who’s with me needs to be confident. I haven’t got time to be massaging any man’s ego. My ideal man is someone with a Johnny Depp personality and with Boris Kodjo’s lips (laughs).” She said.
“Me I want a man with Vin Diesel’s voice, Vin Diesel’s body, Vin Diesel’s lips, Vin Diesel’s personality, Vin Diesel’s…I want Vin Diesel period! lol”
But seriously, is Genevieve probably chipping in the bits and pieces of clues regarding finally revealing her intimate life that has so been closely guarded so well in the past?
Richard Mofe Damijo talks Family, Career and Legacy
Richard Mofe Damijo is arguably the best actor in Nollywood, probably the best Africa has ever produced. But with all those in the movie career, very little is known about his personal life. In the brand new issue of Genevieve Magazine for the month of June, Richard more popularly known as RMD provided an exclusive into his life.
In the late 80s, he was one of Nigeria’s biggest rising stars. The first actor to be paid a million naira for a movie role, he starred in several award-winning roles and soon became a household name as Segun Kadiri in the popular soap, Checkmate. So when Richard Mofe Damijo checked out of his movie career to study for another university degree, you could almost hear the hearts of his fanbase breaking as one. Worse still, when he returned to Nigeria, it wasn’t to take up a script, but an appointment with the Delta state government, first as the Special Adviser on Culture and Entertainment, now as the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism. From movies to politics, RMD has seen it all and lived more lives than most, from experiencing teenage pregnancy to surviving the tragic scandal surrounding the death of his first wife, MEE. But what can compare to his journey as a father? From a reluctant young dad, to a dedicated family man, RMD has now arrived at a place where he is able to say family comes first and know exactly what that means.
Friday, 3 June 2011
ENVELOPES AND STAMPS
A woman was working in a post Office in California . One day she licked the envelopes and postage stamps instead of using a sponge. That very day the lady found a cut on her tongue. A week later, she noticed anabnormal swelling of her tongue.
She went to the doctor, and they found nothing wrong..
Her tongue was not sore or anything.. A couple
of days later, her tongue started to swell more, and it began
to get really sore, so sore, that she could not eat. She
went back to the hospital, and demanded something be done.
The doctor took an x-ray of her tongue and noticed a
lump. He prepared her for minor surgery. When
The doctor cut her tongue open, a live cockroach crawled out!!!!
There were cockroach eggs on the seal of the
Envelope. The egg was able to hatch inside of
her tongue, because of her saliva, which was warm and moist.....
This is a true story reported on CNN!
Andy Hume wrote: Hey, I used to work in an envelope
factory. You wouldn't believe the....things that float around in
those gum applicator trays. I haven't licked
an envelope for years!'
I used to work for a print shop(32 years ago), and we
were told NEVER to lick the envelopes. I never understood
why until I had to go into storage and pull out 2500
envelopes that were already printed and saw several squads
of cockroaches roaming around inside a couple of
boxes with eggs everywhere. They eat the glue on the envelopes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL
This week we celebrate a special birthday. Monica Lewinsky turns 50.Can you believe it ?It seems like only yesterday,she was crawling around the White House on her hands and knees,Putting everything in her mouth !They grow up so fast, don't they?
Thursday, 19 May 2011
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
BLESSED WITH A NEW DAY!!!!!!!!!!!
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Life is all about doing things that make you as an individual happy, so i think i have played the role that most people wants me to play to make them happy but a new day has come now and i am definitely going after my happiness.
I have a meeting later on in the afternoon and i pray you all say a little prayer for me so it turns out successful.
HAVE A GREAT DAY Y'ALL!!!!
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
VERY HAPPY!!!!!!!!!
I just cant believe how well things or situations in my life are going. I have decided to go back to the things i love doing, so far my life is taking shape and i am very grateful to no other than the Living God i serve. God i lift your name up high, ooh You are the God who always listens to our innermost desires and fulfills them.
I know you will make me shine again, I am just keeping my fingers crossed till i finish my schooling and all the other things i crave for will come to pass.
I know you will make me shine again, I am just keeping my fingers crossed till i finish my schooling and all the other things i crave for will come to pass.
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