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Remembering Ken Saro-Wiwa: The Special Ritual of November 10

  Books / Writings Culture Society Remembering Ken Saro-Wiwa:  The Special Ritual of November 10  Since 1995, in Nigeria and other parts of the world where a cluster of the Ogoni people of Nigeria have migrated to, every eve of November 10 a ritual rite is organized to honor the spirit of slain  writer  and environmentalist,  Ken Saro-Wiwa , and his fallen comrades. Ken and his colleagues were killed by hanging on November 10, 1995, in the Port Harcourt Maximum Security Prison. Photo: Source Open Country PIN IT The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), which he founded, advocated for a de-continuation of oil exploration in Ogoniland. Through MOSOP, Ken Saro-Wiwa conducted a nonviolent campaign against the environmental degradation of Ogoniland and its waters by the operations of the country’s multinational petroleum industry. This was necessitated after several oil spills and little effort by the operating oil multinationals to address the ...
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The Real Black Billionaire Club: Crazy Rich Nigerians in Class A...

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Stuntman Jeremy Fry Confirms Everything We've Heard About Keanu Reeves Is True

A  stuntman  who has doubled for many  Hollywood  stars over the years has revealed some good news for us. It turns out that  Keanu Reeves  is actually the nicest guy in the business. It's not all an act, which is a relief to hear.  Everything we've heard about him is completely true. In fact, Keanu Reeves is the sort of guy who rents out the iconic Californian motorcycle track at Laguna Seca so that he, his stunt double, and his pals can mess about on motorcycles all day. That's according to stunt actor Jeremy Fry, anyway. Jeremy Fry. Credit: IMDb Fry - who has doubled up for Tom Felton, Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper during his career - has the enviable task of standing in for Keanu during many of the dangerous stunts in the  John Wick  movies.  He told   The Metro   that he's developed something of a bond with Reeves over the course of their work together. Fry explained: "He [Reeves] is a giver, he...

Prayers For Friend — In Pain, In Need, Happiness & Success

The only time you are a real friend is when you are concerned with your friend’s welfare. When his pain becomes your pain, his happiness your own happiness, his safety your top priority, and his success all that gets you excited, you will never think twice before saying a prayer or two for your friend. The length notwithstanding, what matters most is the sincerity of your intercession. The compilation of prayers for  your friend  below serves as a guide for you when you need to say some prayers for your dear one. Prayers For Your Friend’s Happiness 1:  It is my heart cry that you live in abundant happiness all the days of your life. You deserve to be happy. 2:  I pray for you this day, that your feet will take you to places where happiness and fulfilment dwell. May sadness and disaster be far from you. 3:  Today, may nothing annoying find its way into your life. May the good Lord make everything you do today to bring joy into your heart. 4: ...