Essays, Articles, Editorials, Papers, Poetry, and Other Written Works of Oliver O. Mbamara, Esq., at/for African Events

Essays, Articles, Editorials, Poetry, and Other Writings by Oliver O. Mbamara

Oliver Mbamara

A collection of Some writings by Oliver Mbamara published at Nigeriaworld.com

1	Nigeriaworld Feature Article - That blackout in America: A brief return to reality
	In the midst of the entire hullabaloo, I was amusingly entertained by the innocent but interesting reactions of many children to the blackout. Of course since they were born, these children never witnessed a complete dark night. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/082103.html Size - 13KB - 21 Aug 2003

2	Nigeriaworld Feature Article - Nostalgic virtues of the African Society: A proud viewpoint of a
	Each time I sit down and reflect on Africa and African culture, I feel an affectionate reassurance in its originality and authenticity. A sort of rejuvenation that goes to the root of my being. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/062503.html Size - 11KB - 15 Jul 2003

3	Nigeriaworld Feature Article - Nostalgic virtues of the African Society: A proud viewpoint of a
	Regardless, many of us remain resolute in our conviction to let the African in us dominate the Westerner in us, no matter how tough the endeavor. We remain alive and continue to identify with the virtues of our African heritage even if we do so nostalgically. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/071503.html Size - 13KB - 15 Jul 2003

4	Nigeriaworld Feature Article - Are we ashamed of Nigeria?
	Nigerians in Diaspora could do a lot to help matters even if they are not ready to return to Nigeria at the moment. Being proud of Nigeria and being a good ambassador of Nigeria anywhere the Nigerian finds himself in the world could go a long way to help. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/052803.html Size - 14KB - 28 May 2003

Nigeriaworld Feature Article - Is there a purpose to a diverse world?

If one takes a moment to examine all the recent crisis that have plagued and is still plaguing the world, one will find that most of such conflicts would have been avoided by the concession of ego to humility, ...the concession of vengeance to forgiveness, the concession of prejudice to understanding...
URL: http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/051403.html
Size - 14KB - 14 May 2003

6	Nigeriaworld Feature Article - Resurrection: When we wake
	And when the prince abandons his ego,; And in humility accepts his fallacies,; He unburdens his mind of its illusions; And open in him a room for revelation; Of that which has hitherto been in him. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/042103.html Size - 9KB - 21 Apr 2003

7	Nigeriaworld Letters & Viewpoints (Ever seen a '419' (scam) letter? I have received some)
	LETTERS & VIEWPOINTS Click Here Wednesday, May 8, 2002 Oliver Mbamara, Esq. OliverOscarM@aol.com New York, USA Ever seen a '419' (scam) letter? I... *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/letters/2002/may/082ltr.html Size - 15KB - 07 Apr 2003

8	Miss World 2002
	Home away from home, Nigeriaworld provides the largest index of Daily news updates, viewpoints, feature articles and essays on Nigeria, Africa and the world in general from a Nigerian perspective. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/spotlight/missworld2002.html Size - 49KB - 07 Apr 2003

9	Nigeriaworld Feature Article - On whose side is God?
	Perhaps, the question should actually be.... Does God take an interest in interfering with the workings of an infallible law that He has put in place to run the world? *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/040103.html Size - 10KB - 07 Apr 2003

10	Nigeriaworld Feature Article - Windows of heaven, at this Yuletide
	Depending on one's belief or consciousness, a joyful occasion or season could serve as a window of heaven, an opportunity to grasp and/or to glimpse that state of bliss, perhaps not permanently attained while on earth, but re-attained and re-won over and over again. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/122502.html Size - 11KB - 07 Apr 2003

11	Nigeriaworld Feature Article - Who will pray for this Country? (Poem)
	So now I wonder, If leaders and clerics, Discard their roles, And choose to join, The murderous crowd, Who will pray for this country? *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/112702.html Size - 8KB - 07 Apr 2003

12	Nigeriaworld Feature Article - The predicament of the Nigerian: A conflict of cultures
	It is a continuous battle trying to adapt to the foreign culture and society while at the same time striving to hold on to the traditional Nigerian within the individual. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/022703.html Size - 9KB - 07 Apr 2003

13	Nigeriaworld Feature Article - Are we fooling ourselves in our beliefs?
	If men purported to be ''men of God,'' ''lovers of God,'' and ''worshippers of God,'' burn down churches and mosques ''in the name of God,'' what is expected of atheists or non-believers? *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/121002.html Size - 9KB - 07 Apr 2003

14	Nigeriaworld Feature Article - David and Goliath (How Could The Mighty Fall?)
	That was in those days, but this story will always serve in many ways as both a reminder and some caution to us. Maybe those of us, who think we are too big and too strong to fall or to be defeated, are never too big or too strong, after all. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/112102.html Size - 11KB - 07 Apr 2003

15	Nigeriaworld Feature Article - Killing another: Is there a consequence?
	The culprit never gets away. Either the culprit is caught soon enough and made to face instant judgment, or the culprit would be hunted by the guilt of killing or causing the death of another. Like Lady Macbeth, the culprit will try in vain to wash off the stain of blood.... *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/110602.html Size - 13KB - 07 Apr 2003

16	Nigeriaworld Feature Article - Shall I weep for this country? (Poem)
	I shall neither weep nor shall I despair, But I shall smile at the sun today, For the little peace that we still enjoy, For the freedom to walk the streets, For the comfort of a quiet night sleep, And for the hope to live tomorrow. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/102202.html Size - 7KB - 07 Apr 2003

17	Nigeriaworld Feature Article - Freedom and the imposition of opinions
	Every individual consciousness is unique and ought to freely proceed in life at a pace suitable to that particular consciousness. To impose an opinion is like asking a child to run while he is still learning to walk. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/090902.html Size - 7KB - 07 Apr 2003

18	Nigeriaworld Feature Article - Trying times and renewal of consciousness
	It becomes pertinent for us to reexamine our beliefs in the face of today's world and ask ourselves - how reasonable is our belief, how strong is our faith, how certain are we of our purpose on earth, and how does our beliefs help in answering these questions? *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/091002.html Size - 7KB - 07 Apr 2003

19	Nigeriaworld Feature Article - Hoping on Hope (Nigeria at 42)
	Hope alone may not do the magic of revamping Nigeria, but 'to hope' is certainly more fruitful than 'to lose hope,' or to self-destruct. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/100502.html Size - 10KB - 07 Apr 2003

20	Nigeriaworld Feature Article - Lamentations of an African child
	And I was born again to live again, But there I was in the 'land of blacks' I had thought Chaka's time was past, And agonies of slavery gone with it, But I was wrong for the warlords came. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/080802.html Size - 6KB - 07 Apr 2003

21	Nigeriaworld Feature Article - Visitations of the Past (What the future may become)
	We are quick to forget the times in the past when we planted the seeds (in thoughts or acts) that come back to haunt our present. So, when we come up to an unwanted situation in life, we are quick to search for the cause in the present, forgetting the root and foundation we laid in the past. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/082402.html Size - 7KB - 07 Apr 2003

Nigeriaworld Feature Article - The love of life and fear of death

To some readers, I may simply be making an already obvious point, but the concern is that some of us who did not have English language as their first language have joined others in the conclusion that a person's integrity may be less if one's accent is different from the majority or if one's English contains some grammatical errors.
URL: http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/071802.html
Size - 7KB - 07 Apr 2003

Nigeriaworld Feature Article - English is not my First Language

24	Nigeriaworld Feature Article (Are you loving your child or raising a brat?)
	The idea of a ''Ghost Squad'' has all the elements of a realistic approach in the treatment of the malaise of corruption and irresponsibility that has plagued the Nigerian society. It addresses one of the main roots of the problem - lack of exemplary discipline and accountability.... *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/052402.html Size - 11KB - 07 Apr 2003

Nigeriaworld Feature Article (Are you loving your child or raising a brat?)

Children are no longer being taught to expect punishment for wrongdoing, or that certain things have to be tolerated in life. Children are being raised without being taught how to share their toys, their food, clothes, space, etc. Rather they now kill or commit suicide if things do not go their way.
URL: http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/053002.html
Size - 11KB - 07 Apr 2003

26	Nigeriaworld Feature Article (The Second Coming: An African explanation)
	...the early African political societies and the influence of such structures and governance on today's Africa might help us understand why it has not been easy for these African States to fully inculcate modern day western trends of politics, economy, and society. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/061802.html Size - 8KB - 07 Apr 2003

27	Nigeriaworld Feature Article (World Conference for Definition of Democracy & State of the World
	With world security on high alert, most world leaders believe that an ability to stop one leader from becoming too powerful remains a major means of checking dictatorial leadership, which is seen as the biggest threat to world security today. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/060602.html Size - 10KB - 07 Apr 2003

28	Nigeriaworld Feature Article ("Ghost Squad," How realistic?)
	The idea of a ''Ghost Squad'' has all the elements of a realistic approach in the treatment of the malaise of corruption and irresponsibility that has plagued the Nigerian society. It addresses one of the main roots of the problem - lack of exemplary discipline and accountability.... *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/050102.html Size - 10KB - 07 Apr 2003

29	Nigeriaworld Feature Article (The reconciliation of 'good' and 'evil')
	It is important to differentiate between the laws of society (which is not perfect) and the laws of God, which is impartial, infallible and non-partisan. Man can only impart the justice of man. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/041902.html Size - 11KB - 07 Apr 2003

30	Nigeriaworld Feature Article (Admonitions of wisdom and prophecies of hope: Remembering Bob Marl
	The idea of a ''Ghost Squad'' has all the elements of a realistic approach in the treatment of the malaise of corruption and irresponsibility that has plagued the Nigerian society. It addresses one of the main roots of the problem - lack of exemplary discipline and accountability.... *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/051402.html Size - 13KB - 07 Apr 2003

31	Nigeriaworld Feature Article (Reply to mother Africa, a letter to our ancestors)
	Dear Mother Africa, and you ancient ones,; I know you wonder how the fruits of your womb,; Have gone astray from all the culture you left behind,; And abandoned the principles that made them Africans. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/042402.html Size - 8KB - 07 Apr 2003

32	Nigeriaworld Feature Article (Lessons from leaders in Ghana and Mrs. Icheen)
	Rather than resorting to male chauvinism, let us recognize the improvements women could bring to leadership. Let us objectively look at the statistics obtainable from other societies where women have significant presence in leadership. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/041202.html Size - 11KB - 07 Apr 2003

Nigeriaworld Feature Article (Zimbabwe: Disagreeing with the West does not mean a support of Mr.

...it is obvious that the West did not just become aware of the abuses in Zimbabwe at the eve of the last election. Is it wrong then to ask, why the sudden outcry from the West? Is it merely a coincidence that the outcry of the West against Mugabe has been at its loudest since Mugabe engaged in a full-drive to recover lands from whites in Zimbabwe?
URL: http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/032502.html
Size - 12KB - 07 Apr 2003

34	Nigeriaworld Feature Article (In the spirit of the Supreme Court decision)
	Be that as it may, the Supreme Court of Nigeria will soon face its biggest challenge yet when the Sharia issue inevitably comes before their Lordships who in addition to their individual legal perspectives, share different religious and moral background. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/040502.html Size - 10KB - 07 Apr 2003

35	Nigeriaworld Feature Article (America's tribute in light: A lesson in attitude)
	Nigeria may not be rich with resources like America, but the attitude behind ideas like the 'Tribute in Light' or Super Bowl 2002, is worthy of emulation considering the psychological reward and relief they could bring to a hurting nation. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/031402.html Size - 11KB - 07 Apr 2003

36	Nigeriaworld Feature Article (Before we topple Mugabe: Let us read between the lines)
	African leaders and media must not be too quick in joining the bandwagon to decimate their own. It is important that Africans read between the lines. Today, it is Robert Mugabe and Zimbabwe, but tomorrow, it could be any other African nation or perhaps the entire African continent. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/031902.html Size - 13KB - 07 Apr 2003

37	Nigeriaworld Feature Article (Investing in Nigeria (and Africa): The security question)
	I have always encouraged Nigerians to go to (or visit) Nigeria so as to see how they can invest time, attention, and money in the country. However, since the heinous murder of Chief Bola Ige... I have ceased offering my little advice. The line has been drawn.... *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/030802.html Size - 15KB - 07 Apr 2003

38	Nigeriaworld Feature Article (We Will Live Again)
	This poem is dedicated to the courage of all those who have been affected in one-way or the other by the past and present tragic incidents that have dogged the country (Nigeria) in recent times. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/021102.html Size - 6KB - 07 Apr 2003

39	Nigeriaworld Feature Article (Of abusive language and unguarded utterances)
	The President may not have done the kind of job we expected of him, but using words like moron, stupid, etc. to qualify his intelligence or personality may not be the best way to get the best from him. To err is human and the man is a human. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/022602.html Size - 11KB - 07 Apr 2003

Nigeriaworld Feature Article (African crisis: The impact of religious and political extremism)

Take religious dogmas and dirty politics away from the equation, and you would have substantially taken away fanatic thinking and its havoc on the society. Do not get me wrong; I am not suggesting that religious and political beliefs be expunged from our society, but early African societies existed more peacefully....
URL: http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/030102.html
Size - 15KB - 07 Apr 2003

Nigeriaworld Feature Article (The Lagos explosions: Moral lessons and political questions)

Many Nigerians may have accepted the President’s (shut up!) explanation either because Nigerians are generally very forgiving or their psyches have been deadened by numerous events of similar nature. However, many Nigerians cannot help but ponder on the implications and questions latent in the President’s explanations.
URL: http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/021502.html
Size - 17KB - 07 Apr 2003

42	Nigeriaworld Feature Article (When situations go 'bad')
	As we already know, blames never achieve anything except the worsening of an already bad situation. In times of crisis, tempers are usually high and little provocations could trigger enormous fatal consequences. *URL:* http://nigeriaworld.com/feature/publication/mbamara/020802.html Size - 13KB - 07 Apr 2003

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