aUtisTic gEniUs

i find this really inspirational. The caption speaks for itself...

dEaR dRake: cELeBriTy sTatus iS NoT a MasTeR kEy... (VIDEO)

apparently being a celebrity no longer means all access. Drake found out the hard way that he isnt at the top yet. watch him getting denied access to the miama heats locker room, also notice all the other unpopular pple strolling past into the same locker room.

f*&k oUr fANs!!! - Game of Thrones

when George R. R. Martin (GRRM), the primary writer of Game of Thrones decided to kill the entire 'story valuable' cast of Game of Thrones, he must have been under the influence of some premium product, or at least thats what i think cause it made absolutely no sense, so much so that even Ryan seacrest went after him in an interview to find out why. and Yeah thats an unapologetic spoiler for all y'all who haven't seen the latest season of GoT. Despite all we have done as fans to make the show so popular as seen in the analysis below from social baker, its pretty obvious the writer doesn't give a rat's ass about the viewers. 

Ok lets say we gave GRRM the benefit of doubt and say he was trying to clear a path for the emergence of the Dragon Queen in the next season the extreme gore experienced only comparable to the worthless blood letting available in Spartacus was absolutely unnecessary especially not at the hands of an almost unknown entity in the series. That said, GRRM i hope you never see another supply of what ever you smoked before ruining this season of GoT for us.

mY nOt bEing pRo-gay is iGNoRanT???

at moments like this i care very little for being politically correct!  what is it about the world and forcing general beliefs down people's throats in the name of being politically correct? Decades ago it was sacrilegious to even bring up the issue of  homosexuality let alone gay rights. The very fact that gay rights is now front and centre is evidence of how far we have come as humans. This is the 2nd time ever i am putting forward my opinion on this issue... The tweet from Kobe Bryant below is behind my agitation: My understanding & belief in the order God established at creation is not a Display of ignorance.

As much the world says Gay rights must be taken seriously, i am of the opinion that despite my tolerance of-  and a conscious choice to co-exist with the gay movement i should reserve the right to my opinion on the distastefulness of homosexual behavior, just as long as i don't encroach on anyone's right to freedom. I am a christian and in very clear terms my christian doctrine is anti-gay. The same doctrine also preaches tolerance towards all. So if i have a made a conscious effort on my own to live peaceably with the gay movement don't take advantage of my meekness and Lord BS over me. If it were so right, why would people have to hide for years ; or why does a decision to 'come out' have to feel both physically and professionally suicidal to those who 'come out'? Think about it! while the world finds more politically correct ways to pervert the world at the end of the day the ultimate race towards eternal life is an individual one.

~g.d

nEw mUsiC frOm mRWaLz...

niGGa mOmENts & tHe LaGos LiFE

if you ever got a chance to see the hit TV animation #Boondocks, you might be familiar with the term 'nigga moment'. The urban dictionary defines this term as "A moment where ignorance overwhelms the logic of an otherwise rational negro man".
Like it or not at some point in our lives we all have had nigga moments. Nigga moments are unpredictable, an incident as mild as bumping into someone can quickly involve guns, but quickly, they devolve into a mild annoying situation. Nigga moments always end up badly.

A couple of weeks ago i had a nigga moment- blow out with the CSO of a certain Carbonated Soft drinks  depot at Marina (although no guns were involved).  It all happened so fast but in all honesty in my mind i felt like killing him, over a simple misunderstanding over the legibility of my name and address in a register. so what exactly is the point of bringing this stuff up?? 

The key ingredient of any Nigga Moment is -PRIDE. That world famous phrase: 'do you know who i am?' which so easily rolls off our lips in that intense moment of provocation is responsible for deaths on our campuses, loss of jobs, bloody noses and much more. What amazes me most is how it can be so hard to take full control  of our emotions when faced with direct provocation.
Lately the weather in Lagos in the last few weeks at least has been terribly hot, mix that with ample traffic, impatience and pride and its a surprise we haven't even had a riot in the last 2weeks.

The greatest battle any man can ever fight is the battle of the mind. I'm not even going to pretend to know how to avoid such moments but one  thing i know for sure is "silence never offends anyone". As you get back to work today, and sit in that traffic, management/ staff meetings weigh the consequence of your every thought, words and actions. Some say under intense provocation counting from 1-10 before reacting helps well i say whatever works for you but one thing i know for sure is this: 'if the pain of the consequences of your actions out weigh the pain of present provocation, WALK AWAY'

have a spectacular week.

~g.d

...tHe 'bLadErunneR' & thE buLLEt iN thE cHamBRe

The sad part about living your life in the limelight is that: the general perception of guilt, before an actual conviction is the norm. The media ever so hungry for the viewers attention would stop at absolutely nothing to be first on the scene, first to report, all in a bid to keep us from using the channel dial on our TV Remotes.

Early today the record setting double amputee Oscar Pistorius was charged with the Murder of his super model girlfriend whom he allegedly shot four times through a bathroom door, but of course this is no longer news. what may be news however is that in the short period prior to the London Olympics and now, Oscar, asides from setting a record as the first double amputee to run at the olympic and paralympics  has amassed for himself a great deal of fortune by way of corporate endorsement deals. With Endorsements from Nike, British Telecomms, Oakley Sunglasses, Thiery Mugler Fragrances, etc. The blade runner without a doubt has done quite well for him self. A while back Nike began running ads with the catch phrase: ' I am the bullet in the Chamber' which serendipitously bears a striking ressemblance to his current predicament considering he shot his girlfriend with a pistol. What really happened however in that house, time will tell. #SAD

As we have come to understand, most Brands do not possess the kind of agility some 'people brands' like Chris Brown may possess to bounce back strong after getting rocked by scandal, so you can understand why corporate brands get jittery  when scandals surround their endorsement deals. As of today Nike pulled the ads and other brands are lining up and stay alert to protect their brands via dissociation from the blade runner. In all if Oscar Pistorius is indeed convicted, he stands a chance of not only loosing tens of millions in dollar earnings but possibly his freedom for life.

aNd wE sTaRt bAck @ oNE...

well its a freaking new year! and for most its time for a fresh start. New year resolutions promises, promises and more promises... but then at the end of the day a change in attitude generally has nothing to do with the number of promises we  make at the beginning of every year. It makes perfect sense to set and write down goals for the year ahead but with those goals should also come fresh approaches/attitudes to our challenges after all Its only a fool that keeps doing the same thing and expects better results. so as you fine tune those resolutions and goals remember its beyond just writing or wishing, we all have to find a deeper source of motivation to keep pushing for these goals to be realised. For me its a chance to re-ignite your interest in my pieces by taking a whole new approach. Have a spectacular 2013!

~g.d

mArk rOBeR's aNiMated t-SHiRts

this has to be my first cool geek post ever. i realise that majority of my readers never celebrate Halloween, but i couldn't help this post. For one i appreciate the creative thinking behind Mark Rober's halloween tshirt designs. TF! is Mark Rober?? you ask well, apparently he is a NASA engineer, one of the people responsible for managing the rover on the Mars exploration project. He developed this idea of duct taping iphones and ipads to the back of tshirts to animate images designs on them. Check out this video.

kELEchi aMadi oBi oN nDani

spectacular photographer and co-founder of Mania Magazine shares his passion for the arts in this interview.

Electronics Manufacturer & Retail Giant Dajcom Limited set to celebrate 10th Anniversary in Grand style.

With one of the largest retail networks in the West African sub region and modern manufacturing technology at its disposal, there is no doubt that the Electronics giant Dajcom Limited has clearly carved its niche in the electronics and home appliances sector. Dajcom which launched the first Flat Panel TV Assembly Line in West Africa in 2010 is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The event which is scheduled to hold in September 2012 is an EXCLUSIVE invite only gala which is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on attendees.

Established in 2002, Dajcom Limited specializes in the manufacturing and trading of various consumer electronics and home appliances. The company also has strategic partnerships with various international brands which include Chigo Air Conditioners, SAMSUNG Electronics, Moulinex and Tefal Small Domestic Appliances and Rowenta Personal Care products.In the words of its chief Executive: “We are driven by a genuine desire to make a substantial impact in the growth and development of the local economy. Our goal is to become synonymous with quality products and service and to maintain our leadership in the country’s electronics sector”.

Dajcom in its 10 year existence in Nigeria may have surpassed its mission to be the dominant player in the West African electronics industry but continues to deliver the newest and best quality products available as well as offering the best After Sales services.

As a build up to the 10th anniversary celebration, Dajcom will engage in extensive giveaways of its finest products through its social interactive platforms on Twitter- @dajcom and Facebook pages-facebook.com/Dajcom and in the media precisely in the week leading to its 10th Anniversary gala event. Further information can be found about Dajcom’s product range at the company website www.dajcom.com and all its social media platforms.

dArE-siSi eKo viDEo..

this video has been in circulation for a couple of weeks, well i just saw it 'LASTMAN things' i am particularly impressed though with the creative blend of african prints and colors. i think its about time we got out of the business of chroma shoots.

dONjAzzY's eNigMa- nDani

QuiCk fiX mUsiC

a few weeks ago a middle aged man i had the privilege to sit with mentioned something that kinda pricked my conscience. He said and i quote: "for some reason Tuface Idibia is the only saving grace and hope the Nigerian music has internationally" In my 'mind's eye', it looked like he obviously must have been ignorant of all the international record deals signed by some other Nigerian acts like Dbanj, wizkid among others... so this morning i attempted a mental check of the average Nigerian songs that would truly stand the test of time and remain ever green, initially i drew i drew blanks until i was able to come up with a few songs from about 4 or 5 artistes then the real meaning of that statement hit me, it was never really about how much money the commercial artistes made these days but the messages inherent in their music. How did we get this far? how did it become a crime to produce good music with a message in it? when did our priorities shift to boobby and baka sizes??

we dont make ever green music anymore, its not news anyways but some how we still find contemporary Nigerians artistes who make hits from remixes of much older Nigerian songs. My question now is this, 20-30yrs from now what songs will our grand children have to remake?  is it the kasapreko and bobby themed songs that always manage to escape NBC bans?

i realise most of our artistes figured a way milk the cow that is the music industry, but like always the cow can only live for so long, what happens when it dies? Nigerians have a common trait no matter what part of the world they find themselves  and that is our general ability to adapt to situations and places. At the end of the day we are all short term traders always only thinking about the now so i wouldnt blame nobody for not caring about posterity.

bAskEtbALL- D' tiGeR's oLympiC sPirit

Tony Skinn, the Nigerian point guard who went to George Mason University, wound up in a hospital, having surgery for a torn quadriceps Monday. 

 

LONDON — The buzzer sounded the end of the fairy tale, and the Nigerian team limped off the court in slow motion, unwilling, unable to let go. As they filed into the tunnel, the crowd stood in unison and cheered the team they call D’Tigers.

D’Tigers lost against on Monday, this time to France, standing ovation notwithstanding. To their list of firsts — first Olympics appearance, first Olympics victory — they had added something less historic: their first Olympic exit.

The run ended with the point guard in the hospital, with Sunday’s leading scorer nursing a broken toe, with only eight players healthy enough to practice. It ended with another comeback against a France team stocked with N.B.A. players. It ended with another round of questions about what it meant, a basketball team from Nigeria here in the Olympics. 

Afterward, not even the D’Tigers could make sense of the events of the past six weeks. On one hand, with a roster cobbled together at the last minute, they toppled established international teams — Lithuania, Greece and the Dominican Republic — just to qualify. It was not hyperbole to say they inspired a nation. 

On the other, they finished Olympic group play with a 1-4 record, lost to the United States by a whopping 83 points and endured racist chants and a rash of injuries. Disappointment mixed with pride.

“People think that was the goal for us, to get here,” forward Derrick Obasohan said. “It wasn’t. Coach said we were the first African team to win an Olympic game. We earned respect, but. ...” 

His voice trailed off. The man Obasohan called Coach, Ayodele Bakare, sat nearby. He looked tired, his eyes bloodshot, his shoulders slumped. He spent the morning at a hospital with Tony Skinn, the guard who led George Mason on that magical N.C.A.A. tournament run in 2006.

Skinn had surgery for a torn quadriceps on Monday, his teammates said. It surprised no one that Bakare went to see him.

For weeks, he and his staff performed so many jobs they forgot where one ended and another one began.

Bakare, the coach of the Ebun Comets in Nigeria’s professional league, constructed the roster on the fly. He built the team around Ike Diogu, a former Arizona State star, and Al-Farouq Aminu, a forward for the New Orleans Hornets. Bakare managed to find 10 players with college basketball experience to fill the roster out. 

He later traded his general manager cap for his coach’s one, and after less than a month of practices, Bakare took that makeshift team to Venezuela, where, Diogu said, “we were just supposed to come in and get blown out.” Only D’Tigers stunned three opponents.

Diogu said the local crowd embraced the Nigerians, and although Diogu heard from his brother about celebrations in Nigeria, reality awaited, so many tasks and not a single person with experience to perform them.

Bakare had to arrange travel plans for his team. He even booked the flights. He found gyms for practices. He helped those without insurance to obtain it. He did so in a country fraught with political infighting, even for its sports teams. He and his players alluded to the politics Monday but declined to go into specifics. 

“I don’t think a lot of people realize all the stuff that we really had to go through,” Diogu said. “If people really knew the true story, it would be an accomplishment in itself, just us making it here.”

Only Nigeria did not simply show up for its first contest and ask for autographs from its opposition. In the first game, D’Tigers defeated Tunisia, jumping ahead early and holding on late.

A country in turmoil rallied around the team that had been introduced six weeks earlier. Bakare’s voice mail filled.

Hiccups followed. A fan from Lithuania was fined for making Nazi gestures and yelling monkey chants during a Lithuanian victory. The United States scored 156 points against D’Tigers, the most ever in an Olympic game.

Yet Nigeria refused to yield. It stormed back against France on Monday, behind 35 points from Chamberlain Oguchi, he of the broken toe. Bakare said that as D’Tigers tied the game late in the fourth quarter, he wanted to yell, in reference to the United States coach, Mike Krzyzewski: “Bring on Coach K! We want a rematch! Tonight!”

Afterward, unbroken, Bakare and his players dared to dream. This summer, the run, allowed them that.

They noted the injuries that plagued them, the way the roster thinned. They talked about the limited time they spent together, how, come the African championships next summer, much more could be accomplished. Bakare guaranteed Nigeria would improve more than any Olympic team over the next four years.

“You haven’t seen the last of Team Nigeria,” Obasohan said.

Players and coaches decided Monday to leave the cosmic questions, the what it meant, for later. Most planned to visit Skinn at the hospital, then scatter back across the world.

Bakare called the reaction in Nigeria uplifting, but said he received negative phone calls, too. Diogu hoped his play over the past six weeks had earned him another shot at the N.B.A. Obasohan wanted to return to his 3-month-old son, Darren, before he returned to Spain in one week for another season.

The three of them sat in a circle, in the near empty news conference room, as if competing to look most tired. The experience that inspired others had drained the men involved. Bakare even said he would consider stepping down as the coach, perhaps in 30 days.

“Nigeria basketball has come of age,” he said. “Nigeria basketball doesn’t need me anymore.”

His players quickly dismissed that notion. Bakare, their coach, general manager, insurance agent and travel secretary, embodied what D’Tigers became over the past six weeks. Not simply a basketball team. A historic one.

courtesy of the New York Times

eAt LOiuS VuittoN toAst...

how crazy does the love  for fashion get. what we have 'raichere' is a bread toaster that brands your toast with the LV insignia.