And about sacrifices…

"All sacrifices are made in blood

A constant battle between a self (the conscious)

And another self (the subconscious)

A war of choices

That can only yield a VICTOR

And a totally subdued VANQUISHED. "

*circa 2004

 

NB: If you are looking for a good book to read (for the weekend maybe), try Kelly Link's short story collection "Stranger Things Happen".

It's available as a free download under a Creative Commons license. Link here: http://www.lcrw.net/kellylink/sth/index.htm

Have superb weekend peeps, meanwhile WRT will be covering the British Council WAPI Event tomorrow, here in there Lagos office.

Hope to meet plenty plenty bloggers there.

 

 

 

Ignorance Alert

I haven't read a book in what seems like ages; Actually, I haven't read a book since I relocated back to Lagos last year. At a point, I psyched myself that all the blogs that I visit (daily) kinda make up for this hiatus. I argued with that inner self that the traditional book/publishing thing has shifted on its pivot and the web is the 'IN' thing. Thinking about it, I learn so much and get so inspired from visiting various blogs and websites; What's more? There is a whole lot of quality Nigerian content on the web these days. Thanks to the various bloggers that put their spine into the process.

What can rival the creative abilities of a blog like UnNaked's, The last king of Scotland's to the point music/album reviews (fridays are great again), Guerreira Nigeriana's classroom (I always thought she was a professor), Desperate Lady's constant drama (still looking for the right man, dear?), James Tubman, Onydchic, Jeremy Weate's blog, Afroliciousbabe (to open her blog for office na die) and so many more (too numerous to mention).

I read Decipher by Stel Pavlou sometime in the past and fell in love with it. I borrowed it from a friend and had to give it back. I have been searching for where to buy a copy since then. I tried buying it online and got bounced because of the Nigerian shipping address, I even wrote to the author but no luck. If anyone knows where/how I can get a copy, please let me know. I'll be sooooooo grateful.

Been so busy putting finishing touches to the: www.werunthings.com website. We are searching for creative collaborations on the www.werunthings.com thing; if you think we can work together, please feel free to contact me via: contribute@werunthings.com . Basically, we are into showcasing exceptional Nigerian creativity (via interviews, reviews, events coverage, motion, pictures, words etc). The plan to is to introduce and develop more interesting modules as time goes on; Right now, it's a not for profit thingy and we advise all our contributors to keep their day jobs (man must wack, peeps).

Upcoming Event: Top shelf entertainment and media personalities (Fred Amata, Fathia Balogun, OC, Kween, Basketmouth, Koffi, Yinka Davies, Ruggedman, owen gee, Funsho Adeolu,Princess, Gordons, AY, Obiwon, Teju Babyface, Kwame,Gbenga Adeyinka D 1st, Kate Henshaw, Siju Alabi, etc, ) are to participate in a novelty football match to raise funds for the motherless babies. The event, titled Galaxians Play for Charity is to hold at the Astro Soccer Pitch, Ikoyi in the city of Lagos on the 27th April, 2008.

Visit this website to learn more about the event:

http://werunthings.com/events/?p=3

Back from the dead…

Hmmmn. So, I've been away for a while. Thanks to a couple of unprecedented issues. The 4^th of April was my birthday; imagine all the possibilities of grooving that day (cakes and drinks happened at the office and I had visions of %'s after work; plus 'Kiki was supposed to sleep over for the first time; Oh! 'Kiki.), 'cos it was a Friday after a hectic week. Nah, I didn't groove. Came down with some bad ass cold, which turned into stress induced/laden fever. I struggled through it, and like an average Nigerian, went and got some pills from some Chemist dude to help battle the cold. By Sunday evening, I was just a few bicycle lapses away from death (according to the doctor).

So, with dying a big option; my big sister dragged me by the ears to the General Hospital Emergency Section on Sunday evening {Oh, yes…I found out big sisters are allowed to do that}. 8.30 pm and business was booming. The patients' wards were full and the corridors had to be utilized too. Please, understand this: it was the emergency section of Lagos Island General Hospital and I was scared shitless {so much blood, drips, catheters and some kain other contraptions everywhere}. For every second that passed, the idea, the presence and the VERY essence of 'God' just kept crossing my mind. I can't go into the details so I don't mess with some people's senses.

Ironically, while I was waiting for the Doctor to 'sort' me out, and thinking very hard about all the distractions in life and how important doctors are; I heard the very familiar tune from the television show: Who wants to be a millionaire. The sound was coming from a patients' ward upstairs, and it was coupled with the 'oohs' and 'aahs' that follow guesses and near misses of both contestants and viewers. Na wa o, I thought, well, as far as there is life…there is definitely hope. The doctor finally made it over to me and when I tried explaining my condition to him, he burst out laughing {I guess I was using too much blogger lingo}. He was sure I had to be admitted but the nurses couldn't find a bed for me. "Well, you'll have to take this injection and buy this drugs, ehn, pallie…and promise me you'll live. Haba! You are young nah". That is exactly how he put it. My sister was not pleased with that kinda talk but I could relate. I took my injections, bought the drugs from the pharmacy and I lived.

 

NB. Been working on a couple of stories that I could publish here. A friend saw them and thinks I can blow them into full blown movies. I'm still thinking. I have been silently involved on an interview/entertainment event thing with some of my friends. The maiden edition has been published and they interviewed Denrele Edun. You all know that woman-ish/girl-ish guy on teevee. Here's the link. http://www.werunthings.com