tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post2916391847853278453..comments2023-06-14T09:47:19.626-05:00Comments on The Relentless Builder: Misprints of a Recipe | Featured Artiste: SamsongAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741175042414216760noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-27125645737888913822011-11-27T19:24:13.886-06:002011-11-27T19:24:13.886-06:00First off, I want to apologize for just responding...First off, I want to apologize for just responding to your comment. Apparently, Disqus did not publish your comment when you posted it and I was just able to get it published today. Abeg no vex!<br /><br />Cheap talk is right on point. I don't know if politicians assume that Nigerians are gullible or clueless (or both), with all the empty promises they make while campaigning (and afterwards). It's like they read from the same script everytime. Sadly, like you said, until education is given a priority, I don't see a solid future for the Nigerian child. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by :-)The Relentless Builderhttp://relentlessbuilder.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-68742156807389950652011-11-26T23:12:37.271-06:002011-11-26T23:12:37.271-06:00Oh Renny, thou art a life saver indeed! Finally a ...Oh Renny, thou art a life saver indeed! Finally a translation! Apart from the few Igbo words that just about everyone knows e.g Chineke, I really did not know what the lyrics meant. So thank you so much for taking the time to translate. It doesn't matter that you don't know some words (you know a lot more than I do sha) because you gave me the gist of the song :-) And yes o, they better not take away our languages. I suspect we have to be more proactive with ensuring that o...Several of our languages are already more or less extinct, sadly. <br /><br />LOL @ nominating me! *curtsies and bows* Thanks o jare for the nomination. Unfortunately, I don't think I am cut out for politics, so I will have to find another way of making an impact :D But thanks for the suggestion :-) When leaders have a different mindset, you tend to see it reflected in their approach to issues. So you're right - those in power don't value education (at least not for "other people's children") and the whole country is paying for it.The Relentless Builderhttp://relentlessbuilder.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-41137050485743194962011-11-26T23:06:19.659-06:002011-11-26T23:06:19.659-06:00Abeg Renny no vex for Disqus o! It usually behaves...Abeg Renny no vex for Disqus o! It usually behaves itself ... usually *bad side eye to Disqus*The Relentless Builderhttp://relentlessbuilder.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-52137286133626729292011-11-26T23:05:31.721-06:002011-11-26T23:05:31.721-06:00Yes o, that statement sums it all up nicely, doesn...Yes o, that statement sums it all up nicely, doesn't it? It seems like we don't have a culture of following through on goals we have set. So simple, yet so difficult :-(The Relentless Builderhttp://relentlessbuilder.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-17881028749518313082011-11-26T23:00:36.213-06:002011-11-26T23:00:36.213-06:00Mikey Mike, I totally understand as per being occu...Mikey Mike, I totally understand as per being occupied. I know you have a life outside of blogsville now :D Thanks for visiting anyhow. And yes, there is work to be done. A total overhaul might be necessary, but making necessary adjustments to the current system or even trying to make the current system work "as is" should be among the first steps.<br /><br />Don't be a stranger now :-)The Relentless Builderhttp://relentlessbuilder.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-85622322762976441642011-11-26T22:56:11.521-06:002011-11-26T22:56:11.521-06:00Yup! Grating on one's nerves puts it very ligh...Yup! Grating on one's nerves puts it very lightly honestly. But it's a problem and the solution seems so obvious ... that's part of the frustration. You don't need to be a genius to figure out what to do. The "Gospel on de Beatz" repitition .... Arrgh! Surely, there MUST be a better way!<br /><br />It's always my pleasure (seriously) to introduce new artistes to you (and others). Please sample to your heart's content! As for Thanksgiving, thank God it went well. As far as overstuffing my face, let's just say I will be "walking it off" in the days to come. Oh the joy!The Relentless Builderhttp://relentlessbuilder.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-9208675558384414852011-11-26T08:14:12.013-06:002011-11-26T08:14:12.013-06:00Let me pretend like I know Igbo very well and try ...Let me pretend like I know Igbo very well and try to translate the song for you...<br /><br />'Obi na-ato'm'<br />My heart is rejoicing (or sweeting me, to be precise ;))<br /><br />'Mma mma Chineke na-eme'm mara mara mara mara eh'<br />God's goodness is making me extremely happy (I really don't know what that last part -mara mara- means cos I've never heard those words before, so unless I'm not hearing it right, that's just my guess) <br /><br />I really should have paid more attention in Igbo class. Speaking of Education, whatever they do, they shouldn't take away our Nigerian languages abeg! On a more serious note, unfortunately I don't think much will change until those in power truly realise the importance of Education. We need someone with a different mindset and it doesn't have to be the president- an Education minister will do- Relentless, I nominate you!urenna ebillahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-14303347435245395902011-11-24T19:14:16.115-06:002011-11-24T19:14:16.115-06:00"But then again, Nigeria's problem is not..."But then again, Nigeria's problem is not just coming up with a plan that<br /> works, but actually IMPLEMENTING / EXECUTING and MAINTAINING that plan" - that statement right there my dear says it all- the problem isn't with the plan, it's with implementation and enforcement.9jaFOODienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-50809235921433490162011-11-24T17:01:32.444-06:002011-11-24T17:01:32.444-06:00Relentless my padi. Just breezed in o and I saw yo...Relentless my padi. Just breezed in o and I saw your post. (been terribly ocupied :-( )We sure have a lot to work on as regards education. It's not just an infrasructure or subsidizing issue. The whole system needs revamping.mikesfrequencyhttp://mikesfrequency.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-72684301358468305832011-11-24T15:23:22.170-06:002011-11-24T15:23:22.170-06:00Like you rightly said our problem is not one of po...Like you rightly said our problem is not one of policy or plan but our inability to see things through. Until education is well funded and targeted to areas where it is needed, then the Nigerian child will sadly remain the victim. At the moment, all we have is cheap talk and money lining up the pockets of politicians.Naija4Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535768349773752809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007262862160462114.post-7851027093888104072011-11-24T11:11:00.456-06:002011-11-24T11:11:00.456-06:00Don't even get me started on the Nigerian prob...Don't even get me started on the Nigerian problem, that is a topic that always grates on my nerves..as for Samsong, i agree with your assessment of the song, he has a nice voice and all, but that girl repeating the gospel on the mix thing no ..lol.....thanks for taking the time to find new artists and post i enjoying the sampling...and happy thanksgiving..try not to over stuff your face :)Jemimahttp://jemima-joyofmyworld.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com