I got my first request a few days ago to do a blog about African humor. :)
What is African humor? Well, it's humor (lol, I know that's lame) but in a way that Africans understand it. It's funny once you catch on to the meanings of the joke; however the humor goes away once you have to explain everything.
Trying to explain "African humor" to non-Africans is a bit of a challenge. When I was in high school, I used to have two sets of friends: the Africans and the non-Africans. It seemed as if the two would never mix. But when my African friends made "African" jokes, I would laugh and laugh and laugh! My non-African friends would just stare--they never really understood the humor. As I mentioned before, after I explained the joke, they would still get it but it just wouldn't be as funny anymore.
To some people, African humor may be offensive. I think of any examples, but if I do I will post it. But any humor is meant to poke fun at something and not to be offensive; otherwise all humor would be offensive.
Anyway, humor is humor no matter how you put it!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Movie Reviews!! Ladies' Men/Lady's Gang
Okay, so I have another review to do. This review is on Ladies' Men and Lady's Gang. These movies star Mercy Johnson, Funke Akindele, Chigozie Atuanya, and Queen Nwaokye.
Ladies' Men starts off as some type of group session (it's kind of difficult to get it at first until you watch a bit into the movie). The group leader discusses the different types of men that women date: the pervert, the workaholic, the pushover, the player, the "mama's boy", and the abuser/dictator. These women maintain these relationships for whatever personal reasons: hopes that things will get better, thinking the man may change, thinking they can change the man, or any other reason. The men seem to believe that these women will always love them regardless of how he treats her and regardless of what the condition of the relationship is.
Let me describe each of the types of men in my understanding: the pervert was really a pervert in all sense. He didn't have any regard or remorse about always wanting to stick his "thing" in something. The only reason I really hated the pervert was that he made the movie really GRAPHIC. I hated that and I feel that it took away from the movie. The producers of this movie could have done a better job in toning down the sex.
The workaholic was one of my favorites because he was really dedicated to his job. HOWEVER, this really took away from his relationship with his girlfriend and made him insensitive to her feelings. I feel that he cheated her out of his time by becoming overly obsessed with work. In Lady's Gang, he does explain why he works so much. It is understandable at that point, but still not a good enough reason not to make time for his girlfriend.
The pushover to me really wasn't a pushover. He was a man willing to do anything to please his woman. I absolutely loved this guy! I was very surprised that his girlfriend despised him for being so into her. He was my type of guy.
The player was so smooth! He knew how to get his girlfriend to melt all over him, yet he was seeing other women left and right. He was also a bit of a deceiver (at least that's my perception). He wasn't a bit remorseful of the way he treated his girlfriend...that is until a twist evolved.
The "mama's boy" was ranked close to the bottom for me. He was cute and I loved the fact that he was close to his mom; but he's too old to be sucking breast! No woman would appreciate him constantly seeking his mother's consent for EVERYTHING. What he failed to realize is that he can't marry his mother and one day he'll have to detach himself from her.
Last but not least is the abuser/dictator. Honestly, it's hard for me to leave an opinion on this one. I hate that he was abusing his girlfriend and bossing her around, but in some twisted sense you could tell he loved her.
Throughout Ladies' Men, you are able to closely watch each and every relationship unfold. You feel for each of the women as they invest all their emotions into the relationship. Neither party is a real "fit" for the other but attempts to make it so. After some time, everyone realizes that oil and water just don't mix.
This leads into Lady's Gang. Lady's Gang really mixes up the story. After all the hookups and breakups, everyone ironically meets at a beach resort for vacation. Old flames reunite, people change, and some just same the same. Lady's Gang demonstrates how people's old traits still may tip off into new relationships. These old traits attract the same type of men (or women) into these people's lives. But as the movie continues, you see how the remixed couples are a perfect fit.
If I were to rate this movie, I would give it a "B+". I loved how in depth it was about relationships. I learned so much about how men and women relate in different types of relationships. The story unfolds nicely and I love how Lady's Gang mixes things up. What I didn't like was all the sex in Ladies' Men. I thought it was disgusting and it took away from the movie.
Please leave your comments and tell me what you think. If there are any subjects that you would like for me to blog about concerning anything (especially anything Nigerian) feel free to let me know!
If you are interested in watching Ladies' Men and Lady's Gang, go to www.youtube.com/user/NollywoodLove
Thanks for reading!!
Ladies' Men starts off as some type of group session (it's kind of difficult to get it at first until you watch a bit into the movie). The group leader discusses the different types of men that women date: the pervert, the workaholic, the pushover, the player, the "mama's boy", and the abuser/dictator. These women maintain these relationships for whatever personal reasons: hopes that things will get better, thinking the man may change, thinking they can change the man, or any other reason. The men seem to believe that these women will always love them regardless of how he treats her and regardless of what the condition of the relationship is.
Let me describe each of the types of men in my understanding: the pervert was really a pervert in all sense. He didn't have any regard or remorse about always wanting to stick his "thing" in something. The only reason I really hated the pervert was that he made the movie really GRAPHIC. I hated that and I feel that it took away from the movie. The producers of this movie could have done a better job in toning down the sex.
The workaholic was one of my favorites because he was really dedicated to his job. HOWEVER, this really took away from his relationship with his girlfriend and made him insensitive to her feelings. I feel that he cheated her out of his time by becoming overly obsessed with work. In Lady's Gang, he does explain why he works so much. It is understandable at that point, but still not a good enough reason not to make time for his girlfriend.
The pushover to me really wasn't a pushover. He was a man willing to do anything to please his woman. I absolutely loved this guy! I was very surprised that his girlfriend despised him for being so into her. He was my type of guy.
The player was so smooth! He knew how to get his girlfriend to melt all over him, yet he was seeing other women left and right. He was also a bit of a deceiver (at least that's my perception). He wasn't a bit remorseful of the way he treated his girlfriend...that is until a twist evolved.
The "mama's boy" was ranked close to the bottom for me. He was cute and I loved the fact that he was close to his mom; but he's too old to be sucking breast! No woman would appreciate him constantly seeking his mother's consent for EVERYTHING. What he failed to realize is that he can't marry his mother and one day he'll have to detach himself from her.
Last but not least is the abuser/dictator. Honestly, it's hard for me to leave an opinion on this one. I hate that he was abusing his girlfriend and bossing her around, but in some twisted sense you could tell he loved her.
Throughout Ladies' Men, you are able to closely watch each and every relationship unfold. You feel for each of the women as they invest all their emotions into the relationship. Neither party is a real "fit" for the other but attempts to make it so. After some time, everyone realizes that oil and water just don't mix.
This leads into Lady's Gang. Lady's Gang really mixes up the story. After all the hookups and breakups, everyone ironically meets at a beach resort for vacation. Old flames reunite, people change, and some just same the same. Lady's Gang demonstrates how people's old traits still may tip off into new relationships. These old traits attract the same type of men (or women) into these people's lives. But as the movie continues, you see how the remixed couples are a perfect fit.
If I were to rate this movie, I would give it a "B+". I loved how in depth it was about relationships. I learned so much about how men and women relate in different types of relationships. The story unfolds nicely and I love how Lady's Gang mixes things up. What I didn't like was all the sex in Ladies' Men. I thought it was disgusting and it took away from the movie.
Please leave your comments and tell me what you think. If there are any subjects that you would like for me to blog about concerning anything (especially anything Nigerian) feel free to let me know!
If you are interested in watching Ladies' Men and Lady's Gang, go to www.youtube.com/user/NollywoodLove
Thanks for reading!!
Movie Reviews! Blackberry Babes
Okay, so I have decided to movie reviews (but not only that) on my blog. My first Nollywood movie review is on Blackberry Babes. This movie stars Oge Okoye, Tonto Dikeh, Mary Remy, and Muna Obiekwe.
The movie is about a clique of college girls (Oge Okoye, Tonto Dikeh) who all own Blackberry phones and also use them to scam people out of money. The only way to be part of this clique is to own a Blackberry. Keisha (Mary Remy) does all she can to join this elite group of girls. The movie continues to show all Keisha's efforts to join the group until she "mysteriously" ends up with a Blackberry. These girls continue to attempt to dominate each other by buying the newest and lastest models of Blackberry phones through boyfriends and sugardaddies.
If I were to rate this movie, I would give it a "B+". I think it was very humours movie and something to make you laugh. The plot was a bit weak; I felt that the story really wasn't going anywhere or had any intention. Was I supposed to learn something? Understand a particular message? I can't say that any of this happened. I did laugh throughout the movie and thought it was funny to see each character go through his or her own little adventure.
Please post your comments on this blog. If you are interested in watching the movie, go to www.youtube.com/user/NollywoodLove
Thanks for reading!
The movie is about a clique of college girls (Oge Okoye, Tonto Dikeh) who all own Blackberry phones and also use them to scam people out of money. The only way to be part of this clique is to own a Blackberry. Keisha (Mary Remy) does all she can to join this elite group of girls. The movie continues to show all Keisha's efforts to join the group until she "mysteriously" ends up with a Blackberry. These girls continue to attempt to dominate each other by buying the newest and lastest models of Blackberry phones through boyfriends and sugardaddies.
If I were to rate this movie, I would give it a "B+". I think it was very humours movie and something to make you laugh. The plot was a bit weak; I felt that the story really wasn't going anywhere or had any intention. Was I supposed to learn something? Understand a particular message? I can't say that any of this happened. I did laugh throughout the movie and thought it was funny to see each character go through his or her own little adventure.
Please post your comments on this blog. If you are interested in watching the movie, go to www.youtube.com/user/NollywoodLove
Thanks for reading!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Ashley Nwosu--A Nollywood Legend
Okay, I know about a week late on this news but I decided to blog about it anyway.
For all our Nollywood fans, most of us would be familar with Mr. Ashley Nwosu. He was an extrodinary actor who played a variety of roles. I've personally watched many of his films.
Then...it hit me...he died last week on the 21st of April of liver failure. I was beyond shocked
and stunned to hear this. My first blog is dedicated to him. He was good at what he did and was well respected. Even though I don't know him personally, I really felt like I did through his movies. I pray that his soul rests in eternal peace.
For more information go to: http://www.modernghana.com/ and http://www.insidenollywood.com/
For all our Nollywood fans, most of us would be familar with Mr. Ashley Nwosu. He was an extrodinary actor who played a variety of roles. I've personally watched many of his films.
Then...it hit me...he died last week on the 21st of April of liver failure. I was beyond shocked
and stunned to hear this. My first blog is dedicated to him. He was good at what he did and was well respected. Even though I don't know him personally, I really felt like I did through his movies. I pray that his soul rests in eternal peace.
For more information go to: http://www.modernghana.com/ and http://www.insidenollywood.com/
Found a topic to blog about!!!
Okay, so I know that it's been a while since I've updated my blog; I've been trying to think about to blog about (plus I've been busy with school). So, I've decided to blog about....NOLLYWOOD!!! I am Nigerian-American and absolutely LOVE Nigerian movies and entertainment, so that's what I'm going to write about!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Busy Busy Busy!!!
I'm still very busy with school, but I will check in with you all as much as I can. Help me to decide what I should blog about!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Still New!
Hey, Family! I'm still very new at blogging so you must forgive me for lagging behind (plus I'm in nursing school and really have not time for anything else!). I hope everyone is having a blessed week!
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