It’s the age of Smartphones. Phones are now powerful handheld computers with apps for almost every thing you can think of. With a phone now, you can do more than just make calls, receive calls and send text messages. Now we can communicate via video; access our email; access the Internet; make purchases; manage bank accounts; take pictures and do many other activities on our phones.
But long before technology became this advanced, we had simple mobile phones that couldn’t do this much.
Today, I had a nice flash back moment when I saw someone with a Nokia 3330 at a store. Do you remember that phone? It was the IN THING then! Big, thick phone with a green screen and black characters {oh yes, I had one too} 🙂 . I remember that phone fell down from my hand several times and yet, it never disappointed. Shortly after that, I had a Motorola phone too, can’t remember the model.
We’ve really come a long way in GSM technology worldwide and in Nigeria too. Its nice to know we are advancing in that front. But today, I’d like us to take our thoughts back to those days when mobile phones were still new in Nigeria. What was the first mobile phone you had? Do you have any fond memories of using a mobile phone those early days?
While growing up as a teenager and post-teenage years in the Secondary School and University, I must have heard these words a million times. This was the most common pick up line guys used to get the attention of girls and till date, it is still the most annoying!
Even when it was obvious they had never seen me (or any of my girlfriends) before, they always said “Excuse me, you look familiar” just to get our attention. My girlfriends and I always had a good laugh about it.
Over the years, I got to hear more hilarious pick up lines and some really creepy ones too and I’m in the mood for sharing them today.
Here are some:
Your Dad must be a terrorist because he made a bomb
If I was a fly, I’d land on you first because you’re the shit
Excuse me, can you give me directions to your house
Oh, excuse me, but I think you dropped something (then he hands her a piece of paper with his phone number and ‘please call me’ written on it)
My love for you is like diarrhoea, I just can’t keep it in
If you were a fruit, you’d be a fineapple
*Side note to guys: You really need to find more creative and confident ways to chat a lady up to get her attention and respect. Some of the pick up lines I hear these days are just crazy.
So SL Fabz, lets have fun this afternoon recalling some of the best and worst pick up lines you know. Tell us the best and worst pick up line a guy has ever said to you or you’ve ever said to a girl. This should be fun.
It is so so sad to hear that another Nollywood actor has passed on.
Report says Clem Onyeka was killed after being hit by a stray bullet while returning from a movie location yesterday. The bullet was shot by robbers targeting a bullion van in Asaba after raiding a bank along Summit express. The actor got caught in a cross fire between the police and armed robbers who just to raid a bank in Asaba along Summit Expres.
He was only 37 years old, brutally cut short in his prime.
His death brings to the fore the need to improve our security and regard for lives in Nigeria. We can’t continue to loose our loved ones like this.
May his soul rest in peace and I pray God comforts his family during this difficult time.
Jack Ma is the founder of Alibaba, an e-commerce business.
Hear him:
People lose out in life because of these 4 reasons:
Being myopic to opportunity
Looking down on opportunities
Lacking understanding
Failing to act quickly enough
You are poor, because you have no ambition.
Ambition is living a life of great ideals; a magnificent goal in life that must be realised.
In this world, there are things that are deemed unfathomable, but there is nothing in this world that cannot be done. The depth of one’s ambition determines the potential of one’ future.
The movie, Dry, deals with some very crucial issues that we must address as a society:
The #childnotbride is still a cause we must continue to pursue. Let the girl child be a child and pursue the things children dream about like an education, and building their interests, discovering themselves.
Domestic violence is a silent killer and we must begin to tell women that it is safe to take action to protect themselves and family from abuse
VVF: I have been part of the process of restoring new lives to women suffering from VVF. It is a common problem especially in the North and with Dry we get to see the stigmatization that comes with it.
We are counting down to the premiere of #themoviedry
DRY has been in the work for over three years. I’m excited because I put my all into it. VVF is an issue I am very passionate about and I have witnessed real-life situations of victims and the stigmatization from society. I present DRY because these lonely voices of young girls and women suffering this ailment need to be launched so as to effect healing and inspiration.
Here’s the press release:
An inspired true story of Zara and Halima two souls faced with the living conditions of child brides in West Africa.
Nollywood A-List Actress, director and producer Stephanie Linus has wrapped up production for her new film “DRY” from her production company Next Page Productions. Written, produced and directed by Stephanie Linus, the film is an inspired true story based on a young girl Stephanie met in Nigeria many years ago, Aisha.
According to Stephanie, “DRY journeys into heart-wrenching details of a culture not too many film dare to explore. The issue might seem controversial, but if it will set one girl free and open the minds of the people, and also instruct different bodies and individuals to take action, then the movie would have served its purpose.”
The movie follows a trail of Zara’s (played by Stephanie Linus) trip to Africa, her constant turmoil as a result of inexplicable horrors from her child hood, her experiences and heartaches while working with young girls suffering from complications from early child birth as child brides, against the backdrop of a rich African culture. It is full of intrigue, suspense, unbelievable surprises, the joy of reconciliation and the power of the human spirit that is guaranteed to captivate and engage movie enthusiast.
The film stars: Darwin Shaw as Dr. Alex, the legendary Liz Benson Ameye as the Matron, Bill McNamara as Dr. Brown, and Introducing Zubaida Ibrahim Fagge as Halima the teenager who had to endure a life not designed for a child: to be married to a man who was more than four times her age. The production of this film was supported by the Office of the special adviser to the president on MDGs Nigeria, Aberystwyth University Wales, Diamond Bank, Foundation for ethnic integration and harmony in Nigeria (FEHN), Office of the first lady of Ebonyi state, Mikano, Masters Energy and more.
The movie trailer for DRY can be watched through this link- http://youtu.be/soXkS9BnKu0
Also starring in the film are Olu Jacobs, Tijani Faraga, Hauwa Maina, Rahama Hassan, Rekiya Attah, Hakeem Hassan and Afamefuna Klint Igwemba (aka Klint da drunk)
The production’s creative team includes director of photography, Angel Barroeta, Executive producer, Linus Idahosa, co-produced by Jane Lawalata with Akanimo Odon and Murtza Ali Ghaznavi as line producers and Chinedu Omorie as 1st AD.
Moviegoers can follow the film on the official movie site at www.themoviedry.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/themoviedry or on Twitter @Drythemovie
Photos from the film can be downloaded at Bit.ly.com/TheMovieDry on Thursday, September 4th at 6AM Eastern Standard Time.
Yes! September is dedicated to Sickle Cell Anaemia; and I’ll love all SL Fabz to support anyone around you suffering from sickle cell, by first learning more about the ailment***
About Sickle Cell Disease
Among those with SCD, their red blood cells become hard and sticky and look like a C-shaped farm tool called a “sickle”. The sickle-shaped cells die early, which causes a constant shortage of red blood cells. When a person doesn’t have enough red blood cells, they have a condition called anemia. Also, when these misshaped blood cells travel through small blood vessels, they can get stuck and clog the blood flow. Whenever this happens, it results in severe pain and organ damage and can cause serious infections.
People with SCD can live productive lives and enjoy most of the activities that people without SCD do. These are some things that people with SCD can do to stay as healthy as possible:
•Get regular checkups. Regular health checkups with a primary care doctor can help prevent some serious problems.
•Prevent infections. Common illnesses, like influenza quickly can become dangerous for a child with SCD. The best defense is to take simple steps to help prevent infections. See tips to help avoid getting an infection.
•Learn healthy habits. People with SCD should drink 8 to 10 glasses of water every day and eat healthy food. They also should try not to get too hot, too cold, or too tired.
•Look for clinical studies. New clinical research studies are happening all the time to find better treatments and, hopefully, a cure for SCD. People who take part in these studies might have access to new medicines and treatments.
•Get support. People with SCD should find a patient support group or other organization in the community that can provide information, assistance, and support.