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Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by YeyeGbami: 2:05pm On May 30, 2022 |
WibusJaga: 3 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Dawn91(m): 2:06pm On May 30, 2022 |
azpekuliar: Omo rada rada |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Dawn91(m): 2:07pm On May 30, 2022 |
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Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by kolnel: 2:07pm On May 30, 2022 |
lol People can say whatever they like. Yankee has changed my life for the better. Life is how you see it. A lot of people are successful in Naija. Yankee gives everyone equal opportunities. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by tunapawizzy: 2:08pm On May 30, 2022 |
All I can say is that I forgive her because she's a kid. I don't think anyone will tell u come to America because it's all rosy, come to the US because your effort will be rewarded. If you think success will be handed to you, then you are setting yourself up 3 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by AfonjaNaBastard(f): 2:09pm On May 30, 2022 |
IPIGMODS: 30k amala and ewedu stipend collector wey dey Ogbomoso for Oyo State still wan talk. Who dash monkey banana? |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by nabeelbabs: 2:11pm On May 30, 2022 |
Replies on this page are saddening and funny as well I just shake my head cus i know shes telling nothing but the truth. Alot of people think its all rainbows outside Nigeria, they think immediately you "Japa" you make it. This is a common stupid silly throught from people who never traveled abroad. Yes of course there are opportunities out their but is not always. Dont be surprised you will be a victim of racial profiling and discrimination, check the rates of unemployment of African American in the us you'll be shocked. Even if you lucky to get a job, taxes, rent, bills will leave you drained. Only then you will realize working there is slavery. Except if your parents are wealthy, influential, have good connects OR God decides its your destiny to make it outside, But for a poor or local man to "japa" , you will live abroad for 50 years, come back with nothing to show. Its what we say in hausa "ka sake reshe ka kamo ganye" 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by onadana: 2:13pm On May 30, 2022 |
MadamVanessa: She is talking nonsense.America no good you no gree come back. 2 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by joelag: 2:13pm On May 30, 2022 |
Na small pikin mentality dey worry am... The parents might be thanking God for what happened to their lives for leaving Nigeria. 2 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by abbey621(m): 2:13pm On May 30, 2022 |
She spoke her truth but she's misguided. Firstly, her problem is not America but the failings of her parents. They failed to educate her on the challenges she would face moving to an unknown land with no support. They failed to prepare adequately by having at least one year's worth of finances to take care of housing, feeding etc. Finally, they failed to research properly as Chicago is one of the deadliest places you can live in the USA, it is not cheap, it is not safe so why move there? The write up also makes no sense as the title alleges racism but the write up merely mentions it. She's a victim of stupidity and unfortunately the American dream does not protect one from stupidity. American dream still remains a dream, it is up to you to make it a reality. Nobody said there won't be challenges or obstacles but how you deal with them is what determines if you live the dream or you experience the nightmare! 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by lionlee216(m): 2:13pm On May 30, 2022 |
I'm from ibadan, Oyo state and I live on the South side of Chicago too and doing well for myself by God's Grace . so many Nigerians that live here too. I have only in my 5 years durjng my stay here heard gunshot one time. I live in a decent neighborhood on the Southside. All other Nigerians I know live in decent neighborhood. So I don't get all the stories flying arround. I laughed when people say Chicago is very dangerous and I see someone recommending Baltimore MD. Believe all what media says at your own peril Shalom! 10 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Originalsly: 2:14pm On May 30, 2022 |
Again?.... this was posted recently. |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Folorunsho15: 2:14pm On May 30, 2022 |
I'll say this, if you're here in Nigeria, you have a laptop and internet connection and can't make something out of your life then you're one lazy bum because there are just too many opportunities online where you can earn in dollars and live a very good life here. Most are lazy and will blame the system for everything. I agree the country isn't okay at all with our economy and all but that doesn't mean you can't make something of yourself because for me opportunities abound too much in this so called zoo by you people. The more the problem of a nation, the more the opportunities there in only if you can seize it but I'm sure many won't like what I've posted, they'd rather be wasting there time on the internet doing things that aren't productive. Smh 3 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by PrincessofDSS(f): 2:15pm On May 30, 2022 |
Oh well, Tell us about the Nigerian nightmare since the American dreams was not what you expected Cute Clown 3 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by ThePlugg(m): 2:16pm On May 30, 2022 |
Na small pikin shaa...I no reason am |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Nobody: 2:16pm On May 30, 2022 |
Ishilove: That's the fault of her parents and not America. They are economic migrants disguised as asylum seekers whose aim was to beat the system. Why the hell did she think an asylum seeker with no documentation will live like an Angelina Jolie? 9 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by IPIGMODS: 2:16pm On May 30, 2022 |
AfonjaNaBastard: In fact I'm dreaming of some real authentic amala and Ewedu right now with some real Naija organic goat meat like the kind that you can only get in IBADAN. I'm proud of my heritage any day any time. We don't throw our heritage away and try to be who we are not. Proud OMO YORUBA HERE. Deal with it. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by AngelicBeing: 2:16pm On May 30, 2022 |
MadamVanessa:Gbamsulotely |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by thegreencoal: 2:16pm On May 30, 2022 |
[quote author=Ishilove post=113308654][/quote] Mumu! Why you no relocate go Sokoto, Iran or Bangladesh. Quite an ingrate! 2 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by francismob: 2:17pm On May 30, 2022 |
99% of Nigerians that comments here on topic like this have no first hand experience whatsoever to be living where majority don't love you. If war breaks out in any western country and you of African descent that is when you know your worth and your true status. Living in the west is just like you being acting movie all your live cos in actual fact. 2 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Egypt209: 2:17pm On May 30, 2022 |
This is the kind of person that said Ibadan is a city because of the thousands of red roof mud house bungalows that dotted the landscape. Even coming to lived in lagos from Ibadan is a big task that some can't withstand it but has to relocate back to Ibadan, talk more of Southern nowhere! If your dad and mom are smart enough to research where they're going to, they won't need to be working 2pm to 1am the following just to make a living. If they've used same amount of time to do cocoa farming or open amala joint along that lagos express after the roundabout, I'm sure life would've been better because the korepe Nissan drivers that'll come to eat there don't own guns. Let's even talk about you a bit. You lived in that kind place and doesn't care to hustle and visit other states, make friends etc, but telling us you're still going back there to establish as if it's your ancestral land. My advice to you incase you're reading this, pls don't even think of coming back because the Ibadan you left is no longer the one you'll meet. The Adedibus, Akalas, etc has changed the formula since you left. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by DannyFX2638: 2:17pm On May 30, 2022 |
lionlee216:Long time baba.. be like them release you today oo |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Shikena(m): 2:18pm On May 30, 2022 |
Why would they think it's all rosy abroad? Everybody I know abroad always make it a point that it's not easy out there. On what basis are people thinking it's easy? It was not based on what the actual people on ground tell them. Those thinking it's easy are looking at people who have weathered the initial storm abroad and are comfortable enough to come back home and invest, which is hardly the case with anyone who has barely spent 5 years abroad and with no clear path to success. There was a thread on Nairaland several years ago on this where folks moving abroad were advised to relax, pick a clear path (via education, training, vocation etc) and work diligently until they are certified/licensed. The system will always reward you. Some get to America and start chasing small money without any long term plan, get carried away then they get stuck and after more than 10 years of seeing others who are focused leave them behind they start wishing they never left Nigeria. By the way, African American unemployment rate is currently placed between 5.9% and 6.5%. Where is the shock? That means if you have 100 African Americans, at least 93 are employed. Be assured that the rate is way better for Nigerian immigrants. nabeelbabs: 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Funflipper: 2:20pm On May 30, 2022 |
Zekrayer: I tire o, citing chicago as if America is just chicago. 6 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Artiiclebeast: 2:21pm On May 30, 2022 |
mickyeddi: Quit that crap and only say what you know. Cut it, I say. Are there no gun or knife violence in Canada or the Scandinavians? 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by goody234: 2:21pm On May 30, 2022 |
ugonna1054: No mind them nigerians will be begging money off you like entitled idiots ..if only they knew how hard people work ...LEARN TO SAY NO!! 4 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by crackhouse(m): 2:21pm On May 30, 2022 |
But I can see you are chilling with Obamas so what da hell are u talking about? 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Kenikristian: 2:27pm On May 30, 2022 |
Those of bashing her should at least understand the point she's trying to make. Most of us have that same notion of America, a place beautiful and peaceful. She's merely saying that what she saw isn't what she imagined. She's no way saying that Nigeria is better or that she intends coming back to Nigeria. She's saying that the situation of things on ground dose not reconcile with her imagination 5 Likes |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Elidrisy20: 2:28pm On May 30, 2022 |
Folorunsho15:continue enjoying yourself, there's nothing to enjoy in naija 1 Like |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by somehow: 2:28pm On May 30, 2022 |
There are 47.5 million people living below global poverty line in the United state of America out of 330 million people. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by Ibraheemmawa(m): 2:30pm On May 30, 2022 |
[quote author=Ishilove post=113308654][/quote]who I dey even see with her sef no be Obama and him wife?You're ungrateful sold if the picture am seeing is true. 1 Like |
Re: The American Dream: A Mirage; Only Racism, Poverty & Gun Violence Are Realities by lionlee216(m): 2:30pm On May 30, 2022 |
DannyFX2638: Boss, na so. I have always wanted to continue my thread BUT the picture qualities on my phone is always above 4MB or close to and nairaland allows maximum of 4MB. So it kind of slow me down as I have many things to upload 1 Like |
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