I want to thank all of you that thanked God with me in your comments on my last post. May God’s blessings continue to follow you and your loved ones everywhere you go..
My brother is doing very well. The dude is one of the nicest people I know though he knows how to get under my skin sometimes. I kept thinking to myself, Who was going to get under my skin if anything had happened to him? I appreciate life more than ever now and I thank God for life.
Meanwhile, I find myself calling ‘Jehova!’ more often than not these days. If I am in a bus and it makes an abrupt stop, this lady would call ‘Jehova!’ Watching Lagos ‘okada’ riders in action hasn’t made it easy not to. The peculiar thing is the way I say it though; in this ‘well rounded Igbotic’ accent! I just completely forget where I am and say it the way my grandmother would. I guess I am yet to get over the shock completely. But I will get there. And I do need to stop stunning people when I do that. It is unbecoming.
I did weep a little when I heard of Odumegwu Ojukwu’s death. My mum used to sing us war songs that they sang during the Biafran war. She was a child then but was old enough to know how this man was respected. Some were songs in praise of the war lord. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Click here to read a short article about him.
Wishing you all a great week ahead.
Lily Johnson
I'm glad to hear that your brother is doing better, Lily! :)
ReplyDeleteRIP Ojukwu. His death has made me realise I need to read Chimamanda's copy of 'Half of a yellow sun' dulling in my book bag. I need to understand and appreciate Biafra better. We do our parents and the soldiers and those who died an injustice when we forget.
ReplyDeleteDo you just say 'Jehovah' or 'Jehovah Nissi'. Ms Scaredy-cat!
Good to know your brother is doing very well. As for the Jehova part, the shock will soon wear off. Lol @ saying it the way your grandma would.
ReplyDeleteR.I.P Ojukwu.
@Erica: Thanks luv.
ReplyDelete@Ginger: Maybe i should read the book too. I just say Jehova o! Lolz. Ojukwu was a force i tell you. My mum has told us stories of the war many times.
@Che: I know it would. Trust me, you would really laugh if you hear me say it. May Ojukwu rest in peace.
It is well with ur bro,
ReplyDeleteWhat really makes Ojukwu a hero? I'm trying to understand...
Glad your bro is okay, darling!
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Hello Lily !! i'm so glad for you and for your brother ! it s a good new !
ReplyDelete@Afronuts: Well, Ojukwu was an Igbo leader. You might not like that his vision caused a war but the Igbos do see him as a man of honor. Thanks.
ReplyDelete@CC: Thanks luv!
@Jerry: Thanks A lot.
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