The pictures from Washington DC are hypnotic. The excitement even on this side of the Atlantic is contagious. I know that my friends are putting together an exclusive party...to celebrate the inauguration. Others have told their young children to watch the great moment in the hope that they can remember it in 70 years or so when most of us will be gone. In the club where I had lunch earlier a notice in the hall said: "A large screen television has been moved into the outer morning room so that customers can watch the inauguration ofPresident Obama."
One of the greatest nation's on earth is in the process of demonstrating once again its extraordinary capacity for regeneration, renewal and reinvention. Obama is not my ideological cup of tea, scratch the surface and he's at core a leftie. But beyond ideology what a breath of fresh air he is right now.
Is the task he faces daunting? Of course. Is success guaranteed? Of course not. That shouldn't stop us enjoying today and recognising that it might not be the total disaster predicted by some. Goodness, he might turn out to be good at the job. Let's see.
Two further thoughts:
First, again America is proving the regenerative power of democracy. Do not listen to those who say that great country is finished - it is still the global centre of gravity. Yes, we tuned in in our millions to watch the rather sinister opening ceremony of the Olympics in China. But if you want something life affirming rooted in a belief in human dignity, give me America and an event such as the inauguration every time.
Second, the crisis we face is as much a psychological phenomenon as it is purely economic. We have lost basic confidence and faith in our powers of inventiveness and ingenuity. We in the West are in a hole and he wants to have a go at getting us out. Unless you have a better idea, it's probably worth letting him try.
Ok, everyone on FACEBOOK seem to be screaming OBAMA! OBAMA! OBAMA!...So i guess i can as well scream same here OBAMAAAAAAAA! rIGHT...
Here are few pictures from t Innaugration ...Enjoy
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US President Barack Obama speaks after being sworn in. |
Here are some pictures from the 2009 Future awards
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Barack Obama is swor
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The comperes. Onyinye Igwe and Dare Art Alade
Omobaba and Kenny Ogungbe
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
Ebuka and Noble Igwe
Ebuka and Lamide Akintobi
Ace comedian Ali baba
Hip on TV presenter and TFA nominee, Dayo
Isio Wanogho, Denrele and Tony
Isio and make up artist, Jerry Jideobi
Isio and make up artist, Jerry Jideobi
MI on stage
Denrele, Myself and Freeze of Coolfm. Freeze and my own Linda Ikeji presented the Award for Actor and Musician of the year. Denrele received on behalf of 9ice
Pix thanks to Adeyomoye oluseyi, Sola Kayode, Omobaba, Isio and Chude Jideonwo (& Linda Ikeji)
The Organisers of the Future Award 
Adebola, Chude and Emilia
For those who don’t know much about the guys behind this amazing concept, read about them below...
Chude Jideonwo (Creative Director-at-large)
Born in 1985, Chude has written for True Love Magazine, Thisday, The Guardian, Made, Big Brother Magazine, Leadership & Lifestyle and he has been editor to a number of magazines including Variety and Tour Nigeria. He also has a career on TV, having worked with Inside Out with Agatha, Let’s talk about it (MBI) and also New Dawn with Funmi Iyanda and briefly with Moments with Mo. His script writing credits include House 4 and the Academy and he has presented on the Sunday Show (NTA), and Patito’s Gang. He is presently presenter of rubbing minds on Channels TV
In 2007, Chude was selected as one of the 101 Young African Leaders by the African Business Forum. He also became arguably the youngest receiver of Nigeria’s most respected media award, Nigeria Media Merit Award, when he was announced as entertainment journalist of the year.
He was called to the Nigerian Bar in November 2007, after emerging as Best Student in Land Law from the University of Lagos, and is presently an Asst. Manager with a leading Nigerian airline.
Emilia Asim-Ita (Marketing Director)
Adebola Williams (Operations Director)
Born in 1986, he was consultant producer with the Canadian Broadcasting commission, and consultant producer with Lifestyles in Africa with Mnet. He was also Human Resource Consultant with the Close-up Salsa Challenge, as well as working briefly with the Apprentice Africa in publicity and was recently producer and content director of Amstel Malta Box Office reality TV show.
Producer of Rubbing Minds on channels TV, Adebola is also a public speaker who has spoken at the I AM Unique seminars, Top 100 Our Generation, amongst others.
In 2007, Chude was selected as one of the 101 Young African Leaders by the African Business Forum. He also became arguably the youngest receiver of Nigeria’s most respected media award, Nigeria Media Merit Award, when he was announced as entertainment journalist of the year.
He was called to the Nigerian Bar in November 2007, after emerging as Best Student in Land Law from the University of Lagos, and is presently an Asst. Manager with a leading Nigerian airline.
Emilia Asim-Ita (Marketing Director)
Born in 1987, Emilia continued her successful streak as the presenter of Youth Talk with Emilia on NTA Network and was also lifestyle Editor for Variety Magazine, Tour Nigeria and editor of Sleek magazine.
In 2007, she was selected as one of the 101 Young African Leaders by the African Business Forum in Ghana; she was also one of the 12 winners of the highly coveted Leap Africa Youth Leadership Awards.
A Mass Communications Student of the University of Lagos, who also anchored Sounds.com on Eko FM for a year, she was content director with Amstel Malta Box Office.
In 2007, she was selected as one of the 101 Young African Leaders by the African Business Forum in Ghana; she was also one of the 12 winners of the highly coveted Leap Africa Youth Leadership Awards.
A Mass Communications Student of the University of Lagos, who also anchored Sounds.com on Eko FM for a year, she was content director with Amstel Malta Box Office.
Adebola Williams (Operations Director)
Born in 1986, he was consultant producer with the Canadian Broadcasting commission, and consultant producer with Lifestyles in Africa with Mnet. He was also Human Resource Consultant with the Close-up Salsa Challenge, as well as working briefly with the Apprentice Africa in publicity and was recently producer and content director of Amstel Malta Box Office reality TV show.
Producer of Rubbing Minds on channels TV, Adebola is also a public speaker who has spoken at the I AM Unique seminars, Top 100 Our Generation, amongst others.
Hmnn, what can i say...its really very true that for every 18+ that decides to run away from the country, there is certainly double that number that stays behind to make our country a better place...I really feel so proud o be a young person at this time of my life and residing in a country like Naij.
Ok, folks, thats all for today...Meanwhile, am yet to get over the feelings of the success of Obama's innaugration...guess it some party for some of us...am doing some little party with a couple of friends...hey, if you happen to be in the neigbourhood, holla me and ou could join us for a time of your life.
Cheers!
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