As an African American I often advise some of my people who are interested in their roots and history to pick a country/culture in West Africa and learn about it rather than spending money on genetic tests and genealogy/family history to determine what ethnic group there ancestors came from. As there ancestors likely came from more than a dozen ethnic groups in all of the countries of West Africa.
I myself chose Nigeria and will be traveling to Nigeria within an year. Most likely to Abuja(friend lives there) and Calabar (some of my ancestors were from this slave port). Do you guys have any suggestions on where one should stay, visit, stay away from, etc...? All suggestions will be greatly appreciated as it will enhance this spiritual and educational journey for me.
Posted: at 25-10-2009 05:42 AM (14 years ago) | Newbie
beautylol at 26-10-2009 02:13 PM (14 years ago) (f)
wen u go 2 nigeria fam u nid 2 b reely wise. if u r presently 90 percent wise mke sure u r 150 percent wiser if possible cause many pple will pretend 2 b ur frnd. s b careful and dis is coming 4rom da heart. but God b wiv u
Posted: at 26-10-2009 02:13 PM (14 years ago) | Newbie
RosemaryI at 27-10-2009 02:54 PM (14 years ago) (f)
if you really want to come then you're welcome, don't listen to anybody's negative impression abt your country. atleast it's where i live and i'm doing just fine. yes i'll do my masters abroad but i'll definitely come back 2 my country to give what i've archived. that's why i'm me and you'll have to be you.
Posted: at 27-10-2009 02:54 PM (14 years ago) | Upcoming
Loooool.... thank Jah u ain't white.... i fink the militant won't get note of u easily... hehehe and don't try going to Lagos..if u do...u might bow down with your cellular... heheheh
Posted: at 27-10-2009 08:50 PM (14 years ago) | Hero
aceyshari at 28-10-2009 12:46 AM (14 years ago) (f)
some of you Nigerians are very good at airing ur dirty laundry in public and being negative, to my dear friend konadub, Nigeria's a beautiful place when u mingle with the right crowd, Abuja'a a good start and clabar as well, but u can tell your friends to take you to other great states and learn different cultures, there's a whole lot you can achieve from your future visit. evrywhere you go, you've got to be wise,there's crime everywhere even in America cos i live there too and wud go to Nigeria as many times as i can, its so much fun with the people.have loads of fun.cheers
Posted: at 28-10-2009 12:46 AM (14 years ago) | Newbie
Some of you just display your backwardness, and myopic views without restriction. Not to talk about sentences packed with grammatic flaws, that become more notiecable when some one is seeking for genuine help through this forum. Konadub you are wellcome when ever you come. Nigeria is not at all as bad as what you have been seeing and hearing from the media. It is also not a spectacular place, just have an open mind, we have our problems just like every other country in the world does. Come with an open mind, and you may just end up seeing what a lot of us cannot see. Best of luck.
Posted: at 1-11-2009 02:14 PM (14 years ago) | Newbie
queentrice at 2-11-2009 03:26 AM (14 years ago) (f)
Quote from: elusakin on 27-10-2009 01:43 AM
Joker! if you're looking for your root, it's in the amazon, not Africa, not my dear country, GREEN WHITE GREEN.
Punk!
you know what, its people like you, that is why african americans can careless about finding their roots. because of dumb people like you saying dumb shit like that.
Posted: at 2-11-2009 03:26 AM (14 years ago) | Newbie
First.. thank u for choosing a gr8 nation like 9ija, good choice. i will show u around next time im passing by.. and i promise to take u go Sani Abacha Joint make u enjoy point and kill fish with gordon spark.
DirtyKid is a Happy Kid !!.....FATHER !! I've cast my bread on the waters long time ago. Now it's time 4u to return it, well buttered !!
Posted: at 6-11-2009 06:39 PM (14 years ago) | Hero
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