Crime / Re: Four Nigerian Students In Canada Wanted For $2 Million Dollar Romance Scam by Veliaka90: 2:10pm On Apr 17, 2020 |
Hoodbilonia: Canada would soon ban naija from coming to their country. Even though i do street. QBut i still get good heart. Last last na benz I can't wait to hear the good news of you rotting in prison. |
Politics / Re: Some Legislators Refusing Screening At Airport – FG by Veliaka90: 1:27pm On Mar 23, 2020 |
Arrogant parasites who are part of the reason why this country is shit.
I can't wait for the day these bastards get stoned for their incompetence. They think the masses will take their bullshit forever. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: Sanusi Lamido: I Can Return As Emir, If I Wish (Video) by Veliaka90: 5:37pm On Mar 14, 2020 |
Sanusi 2023 is happening and i honestly don't mind it. |
Politics / Re: Insecurity: Buhari’s Understanding Of Hard Work By Oke Umurhohwo by Veliaka90: 10:12am On Feb 10, 2020 |
I don't care if this guy has the purest mind in the universe, he is simply incompetent.
I am not one that thinks GEJ was the best thing since sliced bread(or the lame PDP vs APC nonsense) this administration simply lacks the capability to solve the problems the country is facing. No one is asking for an overnight solution - but we need to see progress and a pathway to solving these issues. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: Amotekun: South East Governors To Create Regional Security Outfit by Veliaka90: 9:23am On Feb 10, 2020 |
Funkeshuga: [s][/s]
another unscrupulous element from south yeast
your leader sold you out during ya Biafra myth, make your youths to swim in erosion, sent your coward leader on exile twice, write newspaper to appeal to your Fulani lord
I don't know that audacity you've to be calling a tribe you stylishly beg to take a lead before your action, cowards?
you need Jesus to reason like a human, your psychology had failed u Someone clearly doesn't understand sarcasm... |
Politics / Re: Sanwo-Olu And Politics Of Okada Ban by Veliaka90: 9:12am On Feb 10, 2020 |
Sanwo-Olu is a clown for banning Keke Napep as well.
We all know MC Olumo or whatever the Bleep his name is has him by the balls. |
Politics / Re: Amotekun: South East Governors To Create Regional Security Outfit by Veliaka90: 9:08am On Feb 10, 2020 |
Ekene diri chineke!!! So these South East Governors are not as foolish as i thought?? Wonderful!!
Funny how we needed the "cowardly" SW to lead way. |
Politics / Re: Nairaland Says No To Secessionists by Veliaka90: 9:04am On Feb 10, 2020 |
Nigeria's problem is poor leadership. Simple as that.
The clamor for secession by certain people is mostly because they are mad at not being the dominant group. I am Igbo. I am yet to see anything that shows the north is the reason for the lack of progress in South East as a whole. The North are not the ones who vote in the dross we've had as Governors since 99. I am sick and tired of the useless leaders we've had hide under the skirts of ndi hausa/fulani like they have also not be incompetent as well. The Nigerian elites have destroyed the country and have us guys fighting among each other. Some igbo folks need to stop this holier than thou attitude!! We all know how we mistreated SS folks in the old eastern region. None of the big 3 tribes are blameless in the mess Nigeria is at the moment. 2 Likes |
Culture / Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by Veliaka90: 8:46am On Feb 10, 2020 |
Okpa042: There is a huge chasm between African-Americans and African immigrants in the United States. That chasm has widened over the years. It has caused deep animosity between many African-Americans and their African immigrant cousins.
The chasm has prevented African-Americans from participating in the current economic boom in Africa and it has shut many African immigrants out of opportunities for economic advancement here in the United States.
The problem stems from deep misconceptions, sometimes fueled by the U.S. media. Astonishingly, many African-Americans believe that Africans are backward and primitive. Some make crude jokes about Africans or do not acknowledge the great contribution Africa has made to the world.
For their part, many African immigrants buy into the erroneous notion that African-Americans are lazy and violent.
They do not appreciate the great sacrifice African-Americans made, through advocating for their civil rights, to lay the foundation for Africans to be able to come to the United States and live in a country where both blacks and whites have equal rights, at least in theory if not always in practice.
The different experiences of the two groups
To understand the deep division that exists between African Americans and Africans, one first has to examine the background of the two groups.
Before migrating to the United States, most Africans have typically dealt with white Americans who went to Africa as Peace Corps volunteers, missionaries, doctors or teachers. These Americans acted as mentors and guardians to the Africans and developed positive relationships with them.
When they come to the United States, it has been my experience that Africans can easily identify with white Americans because they understand each other. Before migrating to the United States, the majority of Africans have had little to no direct negative experiences with whites. They simply do not hate them.
On the other hand, most African-Americans grew up in black neighborhoods where they learned from older generations the history of slavery and the cruelty it inflicted on the black race. Furthermore, they have usually experienced firsthand and in their communities the legacies of racism that still exist in the United States.
With this background, many African-Americans are not generally predisposed to trust white Americans, and they look down on those African immigrants who express respect or admiration for white Americans.
How they react to racism and discrimination
A fundamental difference between African Americans and African immigrants is the way they react to racism and discrimination.
African Americans usually see racism as the main cause of poverty among their people. They are also quick to point out instances of perceived racism, even in circumstances where it is ambiguous, unclear or more complex than simple racial bigotry or discrimination.
A classic example is the currently large African-American population in prison. Most African-Americans feel that the only reason there are so many African Americans incarcerated is their race. They blame police discrimination and lawmakers who make laws weighted to punish blacks.
For Africans, after suffering many years in civil wars, military coups and other problems, they are happy to be in a country that offers them freedom. They are ready to integrate into the American culture without getting involved in the lingering racial conflicts. They do not typically get involved in the ongoing civil rights struggle – and that has angered many African-Americans.
How they react to adversity
Perhaps the greatest difference I have seen between African immigrants and African-Americans is how they react to adversity.
Most African immigrants to the United States came here for economic advancement. They do not have any political agenda. They are willing to take any job and do not blame the “system” when they fail in their endeavors.
Most African immigrants to the United States often live in mixed neighborhoods instead of black neighborhoods and they easily integrate. African immigrants know who they are. They are not easily offended when someone tries to put them down. They know where they come from and why they are here.
For African-Americans, there is often a tendency to blame slavery for most of the problems they face today. For instance, when African American students fail in school, some educators blame slavery and do not look for other factors.
However, the time has come for African Americans to realize that while racism still persists, the best thing they can do for their children is to teach them to take full responsibility for their actions. Fathers need to take care of their children and young women need to stay in school instead of having children.
It is only when black people, be they from Africa or America, unite to instill discipline and respect for each other that the chasm that has divided us will narrow. Then we can finally work together to remove poverty from our people both here in the United States and Africa.
Source: https://www.theglobalist.com/african-americans-african-immigrants-differ/ Well said. Foolish Nigerians will humble themselves by force with the new anti immigration rhetoric sweeping around the west. The funny thing is the same comedians calling black americans "lazy" and suffering from a victimhood mentality are the ones that cry about being dominated by the north. The Giant Disgrace Of Africa....that is what Nigeria is. 5 Likes |