BENIN TRIP- PART II

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.

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.