Before and since the death of ken saro wiwa in November 1995(In 1990, Saro-Wiwa started to dedicate himself to the amelioration of the problems of the oil producing regions of the Niger Delta. Focusing on his homeland, Ogoni, he launched a non-violent movement for social and ecological justice. In this role he attacked the oil companies and the Nigerian government accusing them of waging an ecological war against the Ogoni and precipitating the genocide of the Ogoni people. He was so effective, that by 1993 the oil companies had to pull out of Ogoni. This cost him his life).
The Niger delta has been experiencing political, economic and environmental disenfranchisement. Abject poverty,Gas flaring, Oil spillage, Pollution of Farm land and water are what the people get in return.
Oil bunkering and general instability in the region compound energy problems abroad,reducing also the supply and driving up the cost of oil in global markets.Neither the government nor the oil companies have adequately addressed environmental problems such as gas flaring and oil spills. The Nigerian government has not provided adequate security to communities in the Niger Delta. With few exceptions, the government has allowed gangs and militias, some of which are funded by local politicians and party officials, to run rampant. Violence between rival gangs—particularly in the aftermath of the 2003 and 2007 elections—has resulted in the deaths of dozens of innocent civilians.
NIGERIA is currently the fourth largest supplier of OIL to the UNITED STATES. In march alone the US imported 1.154 million barrels per day from NIGERIA.
The MOSOP(movement of the ogoni people) is one of the first groups that stood up against the Nigerian government and regional oil companies such as SHELL or NNPC to increase local control over their resources.
since then other organizations have been inspired to stand up and and protest. I as a civilian born and raised in the Niger delta of nigeria together with the "remember saro-wiwa" organization stand to raise awareness on what is happening in my country. and to stress what role our corrupt political leaders, the west including the US AND UK plays in our present state and condition
i want to convince our fellow Nigerians about our responsibilities starting with the man selling oranges on the streets up to the big men that take advantage of the poor and uneducated by using them for their self benefit and then fill their pockets with the money gained from another mans blood or sufferings,eventually run to the church on sunday and say he serves God and that he is Bornagain;"NOTICE ME OR I QUENCH"
We ought to practice what we preach:Together we stand, divided we fall" NIAJA NA ONLY WE GO FIT SAVE OURSELVES OH....NOBODY ELSE. Not to forget the international community also has a stake in helping to resolve this conflict: the problems in the Niger Delta also destabilize global markets, especially as the price of oil continues to rise.
Stand up against ; Corruption, against in justice, against Bribery and Hypocrisy.......RAISE UR VOICES NOW. THANKYOU! LOVE:NNEKA EGBUNA.
„Sunday Times “Victim of Truth is as good as The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill..”
„Blues & Soul “Soul queen in the making”
„Notion “An intelligent album with influences that reflect her Nigerian roots and well as her time in the Western world.”
„Touch “Nneka’s debut album is nearly as cool as her hair-do!”
Born in Nigeria, Nneka relocated some 10,000 miles to Hamburg, Germany, at the age of nineteen to pursue a career in singing along side a degree in Anthropology. Having landed in the German port, the singer hooked up with DJ and Hip-Hop beatmaker DJ Farhot and ever since, their strong musical relationship has been the backbone of Nneka’s success. Her influences reflect her younger days in Nigeria as well as her time in the Western world. The distance she has travels shines through in her voice as does her diverse musical influences. She cites famous compatriot Fela Kuti and legend Bob Marley as well as contemporary rappers Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Mobb Deep and Lauryn Hill as key influences in her pursuit of musical recognition.
After finishing her debut EP “The Uncomfortable Truth” she toured Europe, commencing a long live schedule, performing to up to 6000 people at her later gigs, this young talent supported the likes of Femi Kuti, Seeed, Sean Paul and Gnarls Barkley. Performing all over Europe, from her adopted hometown of Hamburg to Holloway Prison in London.
Nneka’s album “Victim Of Truth” was released in September 2006 to rave reviews from the music press. The songs on the album provide a range of sounds from deep soulful ballads like ‘Confession’ to funky Hip-Hop tracks like ‘Stand Strong’ to ‘Changes’, which is a modern reinvention of the 90s UK soul sound.
Despite her Nigerian background, Nneka’s sound is strongly connected with her European journey.
“The way they dress, the way they carry themselves, their religion. So many things that are important to me are not important to them. For two years I was overwhelmed.”
This difference in ethical outlook comes to the fore in her music, with her social responsibility to her homeland of Nigeria laying heavy on her mind.
“I get inspired when I take a severe look at the things going on in our world today; especially in my country. How people live, suffer and endure pain, politics and religion, when I see all that man has evoked and created out of self-centeredness and devotion to material things”.
Nneka’s voice strikes an eerie balance between rage and pain which mirror’s the abrasion of two continents, Europe and Africa, within Nneka’s life so far. Nneka reiterates her humility in the face of her musical talents.
“I do not see myself as a performer but as somebody who shares her heartfelt feelings with others. I have fortunately, by the grace of God, the opportunity to sing my message to you on stage.”
Hello NNEKA, Thank you for your hand in friendship, and support as we continue to fight against child abuse. have a fabulous week OUR FAITH
Our faith in God is easy when the Water's round are stilled When The voyage undertaken finds Our dreams and hopes fulfilled. But holding on to God is hard When wrestling with your doubt, And when the storms are fiercest, And our boat is tossed about It's then our faith is shaken, When the Master's sound asleep, Not knowing we are sinking, and The water's around are deep. We wonder then how He,Who's Lord Of all the land and sea, Could seem to be unaware Of our catastrophe. It's when our faith seems weakest, God Will calm the sea and soul, And when we are most broken that He'll touch, and make us whole. Amen
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES ABUNDANTLY.
