Random Post - Devalue the Naira or Deplete our foreign reserves?

So the IMF recently recommended that the naija government should devalue the naira some more, and make the economy more open in order to save the country. That's the only way we would be able to meet our fiscal budget without depleting our foreign reserves.  I personally think that's the worst advise ever! devalue what naira? The naira that currently is at 150/$1? That naira? God forbid! how dare they? They are advising the government - our government - to send our generation and generation of our children and children's children into future slavery? We should be revaluing the naira not devaluing it some more. Screw foreign reserves. I know that a country without foreign reserves is in big trouble because it won't be able to buy factors of production from other countries without selling its own factors for credit and so on. But hey that applies only to countries engaging in international trade. Now I suggest that Nigeria closes its borders to all international trade and rebuild our nation. Yea I know it would be hard considering that we import a lot of things, and we owe foreign countries lots of money but hey there is always a way. We can gradually start cutting down on trade by actually encouraging and working towards the growth of our local industries. Its not hidden knowledge that Nigerians are extremely talented. yea it would take a while but at least we would be working towards something positive. Shaa, It's just my suggestion. So what do y'al think? devalue the naira or deplete foreign reserves?

PS: This is just my suggestion, am not saying its the best suggestion but I figured this is the lesser evil compared to devaluing the naira. Would love to have some interesting opinions from you guys :)

oh yea, this is an old post, i just never published it till now lol

Turn Me On 1 and 2

My first post as a writer for this blog!
I was waiting for a movie that I'd seen that Yv hadn't already reviewed and I found one that I actually really liked.

Other than the name which I don't think has anything to do with the movie, Turn Me On was actually really good. It's the story of the Buckman family who have come to share their father's property after he dies. The children Tyler (John Dumelo) the lawyer, Kendell (Jackie Appiah) the fashion designer and Woody some kind of former footballer wannabe musician druggie (I'm not really clear on his job) all come in with their secrets and immediate needs for the money they expect to be getting. Enter Julia, their father's illegitimate child and their plans are thrown into disarray as deception, blackmail and greed take the front seat.

I really liked the pace of this movie; the flashbacks were short and to the point and everything came together at the right time. It was really interesting to see the unexpected plot twists and to find out where all the trouble for the first 3 children was coming from. Other than a few supporting characters, the acting was good. The movie didn't seem too long. I had to watch it in 2 different places so I'm not sure of the length but it really didn't feel like it was dragging on forever. One of my problems with it was that the one sex scene they had, I felt was unnecessary. It was tame compared to some of the other stuff they are bringing out now but I think it would have been better to not have it altogether. I swear I can't listen to another actress moan at nothing. I really liked the story though so I definitely recommend it. It was a really good movie.

Here's the trailer. It gives away a bit more than I think is necessary but you should still watch the movie to find out why exactly the father's estate/company being broke is the ultimate slap in the face. The movie is on arodrive (youtube too but it's not complete there).