True G.O.O.D: Ad

Is it me or the month is flying by so fast  like it’s on steroids. Today I was just surfing internet je je li because I was bored after class when I came across these campaign ads. I must say I was impressed.  It is good to see how politics is changing in Nigeria. Maybe not in the core areas we need but at least these political machines are trying to appeal to the voters. Even if they are going to manipulate the elections they have to put up a show they won. It is almost becoming a thing of the past where politicians just go about calling each other names and reinstating Awolowo words (Southwest politicians). With no further ado, here they are:

This first one is very appealing to me, thumbs up to the director of this advertisement. The main purpose is to connect GEJ to the people. Make us feel he is actually human like us. This is what they call the American Dream in the U.S. He tells his life story from poverty to presidency.  It is the belief that a success story is achievable in Nigeria. It is a statement to the average Nigerian that “he is the being there done that kind of candidate” in terms of poverty and hardship. The use of the kids is eye catching too. Good job to the united Nigeria group.

Nuhu Ribadu for President 2011.  While the campaign advertisement of  GEJ seemed to have been channeled mainly for the average Nigerian Ribadu ad crossed across from elementary school kids to office workers to mechanics and okada riders. The song reminds me of Super Sports.  Maybe it is time we stood up for Nigeria finally. Maybe it is time we all go out to vote on April 9. Nuhu Ribadu’s campaign since he declared to run as being centered on a New Nigeria.  He has a blueprint on his website and the ad here also is on that general theme. It is a good ad overall and the song sticks too.

What do y'all think? I sincerely apologize to the other Presidential candidates and their party. I tried to find a good video for them but none was really worth it.   Maybe this would give a nudge to their media coordinators.   If anyone as a good one please feel free to leave the link. Thank you.

Who Born the Maga: Vision 2015

When John F. Kennedy was assassinated in November of 1963 the United States mourned. Lyndon Johnson his vice President became President on board of Air Force 1 less than three hours after JFK passed. President Johnson went on to finish JKF’s term. In 1964 he ran for office and he won. LBJ however didn’t win a reelection. LBJ withdrew from the race! His foreign policy and the war in Vietnam affected his popularity. Can you see where am going with this? Alright I will make it clearer. On May 5, 2010 President Yar’Adua died in Aso Rock after returning from a medical trip in Saudi Arabia. On May 6, 2010 President Jonathan was sworn in to complete his boss’ term. Haven said that you might think am advocating GEJ to be president. You are dead wrong!

Before JFK took office in the States, he was preceded by a two-term Republican President; Dwight Eisenhower. In Nigeria, President Yar’Adua was preceded by a two-term PDP president; Chief Obasanjo. During his tenure in office between 1999 and 2007 his party had a majority in the National Assembly. That means that he could have passed any legislation with no difficulty whatsoever. I would leave the details of that administration to the experts. However like any administration Obasanjo’s tenure has a basket full of criticism.

                        

When Yar’Adua became President little was known about his deputy on a national scale. Every political position he ever took was achieved on the mandate of a boss. Dramatically after the death of Mr. Yar’Adua many Nigeria started beating the drum that the name of the new president will be bring good fortune to Nigeria. GEJ suddenly became the right man for the job. That is just absolutely ridiculous. I wonder why he didn’t run in 2007. I guess this absurd notion gingered the president ego. He declared to run for office. This is his first ever. Now that is where I have a problem.

Mr. President wants to rule Nigeria in his own right. He has promised not to seek a reelection in 2015. Nigerians are easy believers. Mr. President I personally do not understand how you would complete your campaign promises in 4 years considering they are the same your party promised through 1999- 2010. As I said earlier, PDP have had a majority in the National Assembly since 1999. In the forth coming election, the opposition parties are not smiling. The chances of PDP winning absolute majority is slim. So Mr. President the task would be more difficult taking that fact into consideration.

In true democracies around the world, the presidency often rotates. This makes for fresh ideas to come into government. GEJ has promised to deliver what the PDP has failed to do in 11 years in 4 years. I do not see it happening. Do you? Egypt with 80 million people generate 25,000 Giga watts of power; and South Africa with a population of 35 million generate 40,000 megawatts while Nigeria with a population over 150 million people, can only generate 3,000 megawatts of power.

The point am trying to make is simple. In soccer a coach subs an underperforming player for someone on the bench even if was to be his best. Alright that might not apply to politics.lol. Nigerians should seek what is right for once. What does a candidate’s name have to do with governance? Nigerians have tried the ruling party since 1999. Are we satisfied? No. Is there enough public goods? No. Are we performing at our optimum? No. Is there enough employments for our annual University graduates? NO. Is there constant power and security? NO. Nigerians do we have a choice? Yes! Let’s make a change. We owe it to our generation.

True G.O.O.D: Election Theme

You know the saying “some songs just pop up to define ones mood”? It’s true. I have listened to a few songs in the past couple of days. These songs are perfect and on point for this season; election season.
Different issues have been unfolding since the New Year within and between Political Parties. I guess it’s not yet time for this candidates (especially Presidential) to start talking to us. All the songs have so much to do with Nigeria. I bet it’s a good way our musicians can ask questions without any fear of arrest or harassment. Without no further a due here are my picks.

This is from 2baba’s 2006 Grass to Grace Album. The song speaks for itself. Political candidates, not peculiar to Nigeria, make several promises during campaigns. However, not all of them keep to their words; in this case Nigeria is a big example. It’s as if they no know shame. Every election, they come out again to perform the same act. Are we going to be fooled again?

E Be Like Say by 2face




This is a strong one. 9ice and Asa speak some bitter truth on this track. 9ice challenges the youth for not speaking and fighting against our struggling system while the elders are too greedy to speak out against it. They make nostalgic preferences to early years after independence. Is it too late now? I hope not.

Pete Pete by 9ice ft. Asa


I was surprised when I heard this on Wande Coal’s debut Album. Just like the previous song he makes preferences to the early 60s. He makes some sad comments about the reality today.

Se na like this by Wande Coal


I added this to the list because this is what our government as turned must of our youth into; common criminals. Let us forget about the “tosh” names “yahoo boys” or “magas”. Employment is always on the list of serious political candidates in the West. How many jobs did the last administration create? How many did the previous create? How many are the present political candidates proposing to create? All this questions should be asked. It’s a shame! Did you hear about the real estate Nigerian fraudster at large in the U.S? Enough said.

Maga No Need Pay by Banky W, Bez, Cobhams, MI, Modele, Omawumi, Rooftop MCs, Wordsmith

Sound Sultan is one of my favorites. He is one of the consistent artists I know that speak about real issue; from government to society. On this song, he addresses the failure of the administration. Proposed constant electricity project by 2010 failed. Would that be the same by the end of 2015?

2010 by Sound Sultan

Asa on her debut Album had a lot of dope songs. Fire on the mountain is one. There is really fire on the mountain for Nigeria. Let us face it. You all have heard about Tunisia and Egypt. April election is the decisive moment. I hope we quench the fire. Get Daddy Showky.lol

Fire On The Mountain by Asa


The last on my list is eLDee’s One day. I have a dream in Nigeria. It’s a strong one. Hopefully the election in April favor the people and we can begin to write the history of our beloved country on the path of greatness and prosperity.

One day by eLDee

I am nervous about the election. Let us all go out and perform our civil duty. Each vote must count. It is our commonwealth! I believe in Nigeria. It’s not too late to get to work people.