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Unfortunately, that generation, instead of helping save Nigeria, adopted the 'if you can't beat them, join them' attitude. Corruption was helped to flourish, drug trafficking became a Nigerian thing as every young man at the time wanted quick money and drugs provided an easy way to get it. As a result, like one of Nigeria's foremost musicians Banky W, said in his response to Dr. Reuben Abati's piece; "We (now) want to travel (to visit other countries) but previous generations messed up so they won't give us visas."
Advance fee Fraud was born and even celebrated in that generation with chieftaincy titles and Honorary Doctorate Degrees, being dished out everywhere. Thus, whatever the so called 'Yahoo-Yahoo' boys are doing today can never be compared to how much the original '419' kingpins did in the 80's and early 90's.
But there should be no need for all this generational battle. One of the positives from Dr. Abati's article is the fact that he at least got us all talking. It showed that people in this generation can actually come together and speak with one voice. It also brought up the need to speak up about the inadequacies of our generation and the music industry. Let no one lose sight of the fact that Dr. Abati may have had a few valid points even if not very well put across.
Finally, I will always be a fan of Dr. Abati, his principles and writing. I am not about to change just because of one article. I know for sure that he is not scared of change because he does like the face of change in the modern world; Barack Obama. But that should not mean that all his views will be accepted all the time. He still is an icon for a lot of us in the media and will continue to be.
Rest in Peace Michael Jackson
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Is "Dr." Abati a medical doctor? The last time I read his bio, he is a journalist. Only in Nigeria is every dick and harry referred to as a Dr., an Egnr., a Barrister, SAN, Chief, Asiwaju, Turaki, Alhaji…even a mere Mr. will still have an Esqr, at the end of his name. Like Michael Jackson's Kaddafi’s epaulets and glitter, an honorary degree in Nigeria has becomes an official appellation appended to the honoree to be worn as a pendant - a la (Dr.) Turai YarAdua. I guess every Nigerian Jim and Jill's egos need to be massaged to feel a sense of importance - I think there is a name for that complex. What's the word...?
One cannot but shed tears for the ups and downs of this gifted man. Does his medical history include a visit or two to a "Shrink?"
May the soul of Michael Joseph Jackson rest in peace. I do appreciate his immense talents and contributions to his genre of music and to the arts, but one thing I wouldn't forget easily, is his fruitless attempts to become white, which was utterly stupid.
That's why Reuben Abati shouldn't be crucified because that's the way a lot of us are - we try so hard to be who we are not to the detriment of our real selves, and more often than not we lose our identity and then finally die being neither ourselves or the person we tried to be.
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Oga sir, It is with great pleasure I address your ignorance. Beginning of the case, Michael Jackson was diagnosed with vitiligo and lupus. Vitiligo is clearly is a chronic disorder that causes depigmentation in patches of skin. It occurs when the melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation which are derived from the neural crest, die or are unable to function. To treat these conditions, Michael Jackson used Solaquin, Tretinoin and Benoquin. He also had hydroxychloroquine injected directly into his scalp regularly. The treatments he used for his condition further lightened his skin tone, and with the application of pancake makeup to even out his skin tone, he could appear very pale. As you can see my friend it was not a conscious effort to want to go white. Thank You.
Nigerians still mourn the world greatest.All radio stations are still on for the king of pop.May his soul rest in peace.
There will NEVER be another Michael Jackson - NEVER. What the people of Africa and the rest of the World now need to do is to pray for his lovely sould to rest in Peace forever. This Beautiful Brother Soul should always be remember in a best possible ways. We all in this world have made mistakes; and some have made worst mistakes than others. What the world need to remember is that: this brother gave out all his best, provided and did more good than most people in higher positions. Therefore, let remember him for his hard work, his loyal to the suffering of many people, his sincerity; but most of all, the beauty in him. He is/ was/ and always a beautiful soul. Michael, Your soul will continue to rest in peace and the world will NEVER forget your greatness, and of who you are. May the Lord bless your soul as you left us all in tears wondering why you left so early.
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