[Moma]

(01-17-2012 08:19 PM)scotian Wrote:  

Great report Moma! +1

I've worked and studied with quite a few Nigerians over the years and pretty much all of them advise against going there for tourist related activities, most recommend going to Ghana. Also, it seems that most Africans I meet have fairly low opinions of Nigerians, many call them scammers and con artists!

On paper, Nigeria could be an African SUPERPOWER: 170 million people, lots of oil revenue, English speaking, etc. But corruption is so big there and theres a lot of ethnic tensions (tribal and religious), too bad this country squanders a lot of its wealth.

Have any of you ever watched Nigerian movies? My buddy brought some back from Port Harcourt once (he works offshore there), they're hilarious low budget B movies!

Yea Ghana would be a good bet for those who want to experience West Africa without the trauma. I compare Ghana to Canada and Nigeria to America.

In fact, many Nigerians go to Ghana for a five day vacation to unwind and relax.

Regarding the Nigerian movies, I have a whole bag full of them. One guy left a whole bunch with me before he moved back to Nigeria. I hardly watch them but sometimes if there is a lizard over that has an interest in Africa, I break out a few to warm her up.