over my absence. So much has happened locally and internationally over
that period but two significant things come to mind.
The first is the recently concluded soccer World Cup hosted by Africa
through South Africa. We must as Africans take the full credit and pat
ourselves back for a show well done. Incredible we hosted it without
few hitches and the show went well. A few strikes here and there and
some journalists robbed but their valuables were recovered. Don't know
when we will host again as a continent but the memories and especially
that Jabulani ball will live long. Holland and Argentina will be back.
Now apart from Ghana whom I must say represented us well save for the
hurriedly taken spot kick by Asamoah Gyan (not forgetting Uruguay's
Luis Suarez) the rest of the African teams were an embarrassment. What
happened to Cameroon, Nigeria, Cote d Ivoire, Algeria and of course
hosts South Africa (they actually tried by beating France)? Where were
Etoo, Song, Yakubu (who can forget that miss?), Odemwinge, Kanu,
Drogba, Toures', Kalou, Pienaar, Tshabalala, Chachou, etc? I felt
cheated and robbed as the stars we eagerly awaited to see shine never
appeared at all. My o my they were bad bad bad. They need to apologise
to all those who watch and adore them when they play for their club
sides. It seems the national sides for them are not serious issues. No
more Naija movies or songs for a while.
Now matters local and the referendum is here with us again. At least
the month of soccer made time go fast as the politicos traversed the
country spreading their message on how each and everyone understands
or misunderstands the current and proposed constitution. One thing for
sure in my house bananas, oranges and water melons have been banned
till August 4. And this includes offertory which is suspended till the
4th as well. In terms of clothes only blue, grey, black, yellow, pink,
indigo, violet, maroon and turqoise coloured will be worn. White is
also acceptable too.
My proposal which I will champion after the referendum is we must put
a zero value on land so as to reduce competition for land. In Angola
the whole country has one title deed and all land belongs to the
state. It is then loaned out to people or groups for development
purposes for the benefit of the people and the state. One thing I will
welcome is Dual Citizenship. I look forward to taking up Brazilian,
Cuban, Jamaican and Australian citizenship for a number of reasons.
Final message is I wish the Prime Minister Raila Odinga a speedy
recovery, and encourage President Kibaki to continue with zeal he has
shown in the last few months and congratulate Chirau Ali Mwakwere for
his recent victory. We await with baited breath for what Mwakwere has
in store for us as for sure we know he will definitely surprise us.
Dzipapa Dzipapa Dzipapa!
Have a great week :)
In regards to Chirau Mwakwere - he already has began surprising us. He is under investigation for hate speech at a yes campaign....he just can't avoid controversy. Personally, Chirau Mwakwere = trash. I fail to understand how the people of Matuga constituency voted for him.
ReplyDeleteThe W.C was super awesome but you forgot Paul the octopus - he played a very big part in making many happy and miserable. Ghana did Africa proud and hope to see them in 2014 in Brasil.
In regards to the referendum aiii.....wacha hiyo. No comment
"In Angola the whole country has one title deed and all land belongs to the state. Hiyo ni ngumu sana - cannot happen here with all the fat cats...capitalism and communism cannot go had in hand...just a thought.