I heard that the inauguration cost about N1bn so I eagerly awaited the live feed that was to be beamed all over the world. Afterall it was billed as THE party.
Shebi most of us saw the Obama inauguration so we've seen how it can be done. But we be Naija now! And we know how to throw a party, so of course our own must pass Obama own?!
Unfortunately that was not the case!
I couldn't believe what I was seeing (or trying to see as the live feed was sooooo bad! ) Now, bearing in mind this was the PRESIDENTIAL BALL, not a typical 'owambe' party, yet I swear you wouldn't have been able to tell the difference .
It looked rowdy, disorganised, boring and so not what you'd expect for a Presidential Ball. The camera's panned the crowd and the people looked like they had been forced to attend!
Victor Uwaifo provided some music and some of the guests danced but again most looked like they'd rather be anywhere but there!
Onyeka Onwenu took the very brave step of asking the President, his wife the VP and all others on stage to sing 'One Love'. Not as backup singers o! But right into the microphone. I'm sure they all have many talents but singing is definitely not one of them.
From the Eagle Square venue the celebrations then moved to another venue....where exactly I don't know because by then I had lost interest. To be fair maybe those who actually attended did enjoy themselves but that was hidden from my view when watching the TV.
Anyway sha, he's been sworn in, they have thrown the N1bn party.Now that that is out of their system let the work begin.
Don't mind me o, I'm just thinking aloud......
Its sad isn't it? When you think about the potential of Nigeria,its numerous resources and then you see things like this!
ReplyDeleteIm tired of complaining, if I cant change the rot in this country then, I'd better keep quiet!