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Names of Animals in Igbo Language

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 THE NAMES OF ANIMALS IN IGBO LANGUAGE (NA ASỤSỤ IGBO) Eagle [Ugo]  Thanks to one of my mom's numerous whatsapp broadcast messages; I got hold of this piece. hahaha. Truthfully I don't know all, but most though. ;) Feel free to leave names of those you think aren't mentioned. thanks. 1) Goat -   Ewu [Male : Mkpi] [Female: Nne Ewu] 2) Fowl -  Okuko [Male: Oke Ọkpa] [ Female: Nnekwu] 3) Guinea Fowl -   Ọgazị 4) Chicken -   Nwa  Ọkụkọ 5) Turkey -  Tolotolo/Torotoro 6) Duck -   Obogwuma/Obogwu 7) Pigeon -   Nduru/Nduli 8.) Ostrich -   Enyi Nnunu 9) Antelope -  Mgbada 10) Deer -     Ene

Nobody Cares More About You Than You

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California. The joy I feel right now, knows no bound. I did every single thing I planned on doing. I went for an Afrobeat concert last Friday in LA, I spring-cleaned my closet, I took loads of pictures at a place I have never been before, I got my individual braids; finally! ...and then i got all my home works  out of the freaking way! Life is so freaking coooool! SMH.. If only. Too bad that all happened in an alternative universe, where every single thing you set out to do actually pulls through with no hiccups. Lord! how I wish I could get my shitty one week back!!!!!

Theme Analysis of "The Cider House Rules"

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The movie's theme explores "humanity and rules". It explains how human beings responds when given a set of rules. These rules are laid out to govern people's actions. The acceptance and non-acceptance of these rules come with responsibilities and making choices.    Metaphorically, the title "The Cider House Rules" implies "the rules of the society". The cider house deals with processing of apples into Apple cider. Thematically, this refers to nurturing and caring for children to be fit for the society. As seen when Mr. Rose

How It Feels To Be Nigerian

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   As I pondered on what the future held for my dear country Nigeria, curiosity hit me. "what is the original meaning of the phrase 'Third world country'?". Then I checked; dictionary.com defined the phrase as an underdeveloped country with widespread poverty.  I just asked myself,  when are we ever going to get out of that label "third world country"? when are we ever going to reach our full potential? These and many more questions that I  ask myself almost on a daily basis, yet with no tangible answer. Years and years have gone by, yet no change. Nigerian situation, it's like that of the people of Israelites before they crossed the blue sea.  The obstacle being the blue sea. Now the only

Jidenna - Bambi

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Guys! guys!! c'mon! Jidenna is on Jidenna Level. lol. He is really talented, plus he has a  passion for what he does. when you add talent and passion together, you get a phenomenal result. Mind blowing combo on the menu, lol. That highlife