Tales of Nigeria-Biafra War

“To make Nigeria one is a task that must be done” he lowered his gaze, and tears slipped out of his left eye, I saw my father fighting to stop either the tears or the tales of a deadly civil war that claimed the life of his best friends.
He pointed at an old radio, which shows the words he said were from there,
He looked up to the sky, and the agony in his eyes explained how bullets flew.
there were killers, there were rapists, i could still see some bullet wounds healed but memorable.
though i wanted to hear the story, yet i could not bear the sight of my Fathers tears.
Oh yea war!
stay away from my people
stay away from Nigeria
stay away from Africa
and let my father's tears come with a smile of the achievements of his children
and not in any more remembrance of the lost world
a period of ignorance and pride
a time we are not ever going to see again
yes, TO MAKE NIGERIA ONE IS A TASK THAT MUST BE DONE
but not in violence and war
for we do not kill who we protect
we do not uproot a vine we water
a story i was supposed to tell
but sorry my father didn't say all
(This is to inform you all that i am conducting a research on Nigeria-Biafra war, talking to eye witnesses and retired soldiers, using the details to do a screenplay. we need good cinema films, it starts with this screenplay. to collaborate or produce this work, contact me)

Ugwuja George Odinakachi
+2348038843041

Letter to Laurent Gbabgo of Cote D'ivoire

Unbehalf of African Youths, under strong influence of the peaceful objectives of different youth bodies I currently serve and those I have represented. I write to show concern over the present political crises that developed from the last Cote D’lvoire’s presidential election. We have listened to your appeals and that of Dramane Quatarra, we have reviewed the words of your counsel and your critiques.

With the virtue of democratic authority invested in the youths, I wish to plead that you must step down for the Sake of our continent Africa. Here in Africa, we do not wish to embrace only, the sciences and technologies of the developed nations rather, we also wish to adopt their democratic structure of governance to enable us attain the same level of development as they have done. Without doubt, the United Nations has recognized Quattara as the winner of the election. Judging from the conclusions of the UN and other internationally acclaimed democrats, we do wish that you will step down.

It’s true that at your level of power and experience, you cannot compromise your rights and privileges but we do hope that your ego should be compromised for our sake. Over 250 people are dead already and poverty is returning to our land. If you cannot compromise the seat for the conclusion of the UN, then it must be for the sake of these poor citizens that are dying. We have your name labeled in the strong book of history of African leadership but do not wish to include it on the names of those that caused war and deaths of Africans

Moreover, I use this medium to plead to you and every other African leader, to embrace democracy and always consider the rights of the citizens first. We the upcoming leaders are regretting the fact that you people have not developed the platform of Equity and development for us but at one hand, we plead that everything maybe taken away before our regime but let peace be left for us.

With peace, we shall rebuild the broken empires of Africa,

With peace, we shall compete in technology and philosophy,

With peace, we  shall rise up, not just as people, but as a continent, to achieve our lasting victory, against war,terror, constant bridge in democracy and we shall remember that someone like you have compromised your feelings to see us rise

One love Africa

On behalf of African Youths

Yours sincerely

Ugwuja George

Climate Change In Nigeria

From desertification and drought in the north to gully erosion and flooding in the south, Nigerians are witnessing first hand effects of climate change on their socio-economic life.

Concern about food security is accentuated by knowledge that few countries in the world are less prepared for climate change than Nigeria. There is no adaptation plan, no government capacity to tap into international climate financing mechanisms, and very low public awareness of the risks.

The Nigerian people themselves face a geographical pincer threat from desertification in the north and coastal erosion in the south. Through a combination of overgrazing, abuse of woodland for fuel and increasingly unreliable rainfall, an estimated rate of 600 meters per annum. Over 55 million people in 10 northern states could be affected.

By contrast, rising sea levels threaten Nigeria’s coastal regions. The Niger Delta may be the source of oil wealth but its low-lying terrain crises-crossed with waterways makes it extremely vulnerable to flooding. 

The protective mangroves of this coastline have been largely lost to human intervention. Half of the 15 million population of the city of Lagos lives less than six feet above sea level, including the wealthiest areas of Victoria Island.

In the north, relatively modest techniques are likely to be appropriate to adapt to desertification. Such measures will include tree planting, the use of alternative fuels such as biogas, water harvesting and improved soil management.

 I am initiating an entrepreneurial adaptation Strategy and Plan of Action this initiative must stand though it is bound to take time to become fully operational. Why should we watch Nigeria tropical forest decimate by 97%,                                         

 Why should we allow our country’s broader forest which earlier covered over 12% in 2005, being depleted at a rate of 3.3% per annum? The main cause is the demand for wood fuel. In the absence of affordable alternatives, charcoal is popular even in the cities, boosting its uncontrolled production.

Nigeria, like other African nations which are at the receiving end of the effects of the global climate change, is counting its losses from the impact of the phenomenon.

Climate change has affected farming activities with loss of crops, farmlands and income as a result of either excessive rain which leads to flooding or harsh climatic condition,

Nigeria and other African countries must develop work able strategies for post Copenhagen challenges that would include developing appropriate technology to cope with effects of climate change.

Should we fold our hands and watch the Sahara take over the north, or the gully erosions devour our southern habitants?

'There has to be more efforts and policies towards adaptation, special areas of mitigation, technology and clean energy for industrialization. We need to do what is within our means, while at the same time look forward to what the West will offer. Let us be carefully, send in your views as we combat the return of Sahara and the bully gully.

Rhythms in Africa

I am just coming out from the studio, everywhere is  hot, wondering if my car Aircondition can be as good as this studio's. are you wondering if i'm doing a  song?..oh..no you are wrong, i'm just having a private guiter training which i hope to use for leisure, maybe with my wife and children, later in life when i have one.

An idea struck me when i was tapping the last strings, to tell you little about Tunes in Africa...from my bakery..ofcourse from my bakery, the documentary of not just the origin of genres but the significance of the rhythms....the moods of ancient composers and offcourse alot of culture.  Georgeostories has solid documentary production mindset and would like to collaborate with funding agencies worldwide to produce this documentary for the pleasure of a curious Cinema family...they all want to see it.

In Africa, Egypt has long been a cultural focus of the Arab world, while remembrance of the rhythms of sub Saharan Africa, in Particular, West Africa, was transmitted through the Atlantic slave trade to modern samba, blues, Jazz, Reggae, Hip hop, and rock. The 1950s through the 1970s saw a conglomeration of these various styles with popularization of Afrobeat and Highlife music. Modern music of the continent includes the highly complex choral singing of southern Africa and the dance rhythms of the musical genre of soukous, dominated by the music of the democratic republic of Congo. Indigenous musical and dance styles are of the North Africa and Southern Africa. Arab influences are visible in North African Music and dance and, in Southern Africa, Western influences are apparent due to colonization. there are lots of footages and lots more to be esterblished using our latest HD production equipments. for further enquiries on this, call Ugwuja George Odinakachi +2348038843041

Birds are here in Africa

Screenplay Marketplace in Africa
Type:     Documentary
Title:     Birds are here in Africa
Lenght:  Feature
 
We are looking for sponsorship from Documentary Funding Agencies, Production Companies, Individuals to fund the first ever documentary about African Birds and their relationship with their environment and Men.
for further enqiries, contact georgeostories@gmail.com  +2348038843041

we want to look out for the Southern black tit in the trees, and the brightly coloured Crested barbet. Groundscraper thrushes criss-cross the ground looking for insects, and listen for the song of the White-browed robin-chat and the noisy clattering call of the Crested francolin.

The crater, the result of a huge meteor impact millions of years ago, lies in the middle of the nature reserve and is easily accessible. But we are here with our 5D MARK 11 just for the birds, not the geology, so get your Telephoto ready and get exploring.

Always keep your eyes open for raptors, because African birds are known for that. There's a breeding pair of African Hawk-eagles, while Gabar goshawks and Little sparrowhawks dart between the trees. As owls are nocturnal, you probably won't see the Barn owl and the Southern White-faced Scops-owl, but you may well hear the tiny Pearl-spotted owlet screeching during the day.

we will begin our birding around the offices and museum, and look out for the Southern black tit in the trees, and the brightly coloured Crested barbet. Groundscraper thrushes criss-cross the ground looking for insects, and listen for the song of the White-browed robin-chat and the noisy clattering call of the Crested francolin.

Off to the river now, and, if we're lucky today, we may see one of South Africa's most brilliantly coloured and striking birds – the Crimson-breasted shrike. You may also hear the 'victor, victor' call of the Greater honeyguide. Look out too for an assortment of waxbills – the Blue, Common and Violet-eared.

On the river banks also look out for bird parties – you could spot anything from a Long-billed crombec or Striped cuckoo, to a Spotted flycatcher. Remember though that cuckoos are here only in the summer.

On the river itself you can find herons, crakes and, in the swampy areas, that most elusive and sought-after avian of all birders – the Red-chested flufftail.. if you love adventure so much, then you could join me for the shoots .when you come to Africa,  i will take you down the jungle forests where wild birds roar like the male hungry Kenyan lion...see you when you come.

Origin of the name “AFRICA”

The passion to know more about Africa is a great passion for History, I owe you no apology if I decide not to tell you my story, but just like dozens of my international readers will always say, they need something direct from my Bakery…ok, today I will tell you the origin of that name AFRICA.

Afri was the name of several people who dwelt in North Africa near Carthage. Their name is usually connected with Phoenician afar, “dust”, but a 1981 theory has asserted that it stems from a berber word ifri or ifran meaning “cave”, in reference to cave dwellers, AFRICA or Ifri or Afer is a name of Banu Ifran from Algeria and Tripolitania (Berber Tribe of Yafran)

Under Roman rule, cathage became the capital of Africa Province, which also includes the coastal part of modern Libya. The roman suffix “ca” denotes “country or land”. The later Muslim Kingdom of Ifriqiya, modern-day Tunisia, also preserved a form of the name.

Nevertheless, the job of my story bakery is to get the ingredients of nothing, putting it together under my candle light, I get something for you…no doubt…

Other etymologies that have been postulated for the ancient “Africa” have something you may need to know

The 1^st century Jewish historian flavius Josephus (ant. 1.15) asserted that it was named for Epher, grandson of Abraham according to Gen 25:4, whose descendants, he claimed had invaded Lybia.

Latin word aprica meaning  "sunny" as mentioned by isidore of seville in Etymologiae XIV.5.2.

The greek word aphrike, meaning "without cold" this was proposed by historian Leo Africanus (14881554), who suggested the greek word Phrike (meaning "cold and horror") combined with the primitive prefix "a" thus indicating a land free of cold and horror.

 i'm really giving you hot stories from my bakery and it's a gift from my kind heart. i believe Africa is History itself... yes...yes..

massey, in 1981, derived an etymology from the egyptian af-rui-ka, "to turn toward the opening of the Ka". the Ka is the energetic double of every person and the opening of the Ka" refers to a womb or birthplace. Africa would be, for the Egyptians "the birthplace"

Yes, i support that philosophy, it a birth place for heroes like the Lion king George, that's me.. what do you think of Africa as a birthplace?

Another hypothesis was proposed by michele fruyt in revue de philologie, i came across this one recently..50.1976:221-238, linking the latin word with africus "south wind", which would be umbrian origin and mean originally "rainy wind"
Hei, i'm going back to my Den to rule over my empire, just keep coming around here for subsequent packages of my African stories..