Sunday, January 6, 2013
CHRONOLOGY
It’s not me, it’s you
It’s not you, It’s Me
It’s not them, It’s Us
It’s not us, It’s Them
It’s often not what’s in it, it’s often what we bring into it
Our experience.
The specifics that create our reality
The history
Our story
The emotional stains
The psychological effects of the chronology of this material manifestation
Playing the game played between beings
To win or not to win
The apathetic victimism
Examine your personality
Honestly
Examine your choices
Honestly
It’s YOU
Where are YOU
in this
Chronology?
namaste. axe.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Standing In The County Line
Check out my Op-Ed piece that was published on TheBillfold.com (http://thebillfold.com/2012/08/standing-in-the-county-line/). Enjoy!
Monday, February 6, 2012
Confirmation From A Friend
Today I received a message from a friend back in Nigeria who had just read my book (My Africa, My Africa) and he was telling me how much he enjoyed the book. He said, "The first page touched my heart" and went on to talk about how I spoke the truth about what's going on in Nigeria with the talented youth and how there is no cultivation on behalf of the government for these talented youth. First off I was really excited that someone that I had encountered on my journey really appreciated my story and the way I depicted the people and the country. Sometimes as an artist/writer you don't really know if your message is coming across the way you intended and he more than confirmed that I was dead on with the message I wanted to convey.
My friend is an aspiring maritime professional. After attaining his first degree in Maritime studies he is seeking employment in his industry and there are no jobs. He's also seeking to obtain a master's degree in the subject but has to go abroad to obtain the degree. For me this is the exact thing that is wrong with Nigeria today. If he is lucky enough to obtain a visa to go off to New York to obtain his Master's and find employment he will never return to Nigeria for anything other than a visit to his family. In hindsight a person instilled with nigerian cultural virtues has left nigeria to go and live a prosperous life and Nigeria as a country and a people have not benefited from this transaction. To me this is very similar to what is going on with the current oil subsidy crisis. A country rich in oil produces oil that goes off to enrich industries abroad and the people who live and are raised on these lands where the oil comes from receive nothing but high oil prices. A country that provides energy all over the world doesn't have regular energy itself. The oil companies such as Chevron have been spilling oil in my families native homeland in the Niger Delta for more than 60 years and there have been no political out cries from the Nigerian government to compensate these people.
I see a tremendous potential for the people of Nigeria if the few men with fat pockets see past the fleeting desires of wealth and think about the future of the children of Nigeria. Nigeria is a country full of resources and is being exploited by many international influences. I simply plead with the powers that be and ask, 'how much money do you need to make?'
'How many wives do you need?'
'How many cars can you drive?'
'Does the legacy of buying a bunch of things really matter more than the legacy of someone who gave a people opportunity?'
Book link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006EP1CMA
My friend is an aspiring maritime professional. After attaining his first degree in Maritime studies he is seeking employment in his industry and there are no jobs. He's also seeking to obtain a master's degree in the subject but has to go abroad to obtain the degree. For me this is the exact thing that is wrong with Nigeria today. If he is lucky enough to obtain a visa to go off to New York to obtain his Master's and find employment he will never return to Nigeria for anything other than a visit to his family. In hindsight a person instilled with nigerian cultural virtues has left nigeria to go and live a prosperous life and Nigeria as a country and a people have not benefited from this transaction. To me this is very similar to what is going on with the current oil subsidy crisis. A country rich in oil produces oil that goes off to enrich industries abroad and the people who live and are raised on these lands where the oil comes from receive nothing but high oil prices. A country that provides energy all over the world doesn't have regular energy itself. The oil companies such as Chevron have been spilling oil in my families native homeland in the Niger Delta for more than 60 years and there have been no political out cries from the Nigerian government to compensate these people.
I see a tremendous potential for the people of Nigeria if the few men with fat pockets see past the fleeting desires of wealth and think about the future of the children of Nigeria. Nigeria is a country full of resources and is being exploited by many international influences. I simply plead with the powers that be and ask, 'how much money do you need to make?'
'How many wives do you need?'
'How many cars can you drive?'
'Does the legacy of buying a bunch of things really matter more than the legacy of someone who gave a people opportunity?'
Book link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006EP1CMA
Saturday, December 17, 2011
My Africa, My Africa - Review
The 'My Africa, My Africa' Book release has been going great! It's only been a few weeks and the book has been received very well by thousands of people all over the world. Check out one of the reviews posted by a reader. (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006EP1CMA)
REVIEW:
Everyone's Africa!!, December 3, 2011
This is a coming of age story about a first generation African American caught between his American ambition and his creative African roots. The author opens the world to his journey which took place across continents, but more importantly across financial, cultural and emotional obstacles. You can't help but feel a bit envious of his self discovery, which exemplifies his true path that traverses between survival and spiritual freedom. He is very courageous in sharing his journey and life with his readers. Many people recently out of college don't have the gall to champion freedom, creativity, and self discovery as Wesey embodies. I recommend that everyone take a trip to Africa for a mere $3.99 and you may experience a psychedelic self discovery of your own.
REVIEW:
Everyone's Africa!!, December 3, 2011
This is a coming of age story about a first generation African American caught between his American ambition and his creative African roots. The author opens the world to his journey which took place across continents, but more importantly across financial, cultural and emotional obstacles. You can't help but feel a bit envious of his self discovery, which exemplifies his true path that traverses between survival and spiritual freedom. He is very courageous in sharing his journey and life with his readers. Many people recently out of college don't have the gall to champion freedom, creativity, and self discovery as Wesey embodies. I recommend that everyone take a trip to Africa for a mere $3.99 and you may experience a psychedelic self discovery of your own.
Monday, November 28, 2011
My Africa - Book Now Available
Thanks for all the support guys. The book is now available on Amazon. If you don't have a kindle you can download the free kindle app on your Blackberry, Ipad, Iphone, Android phone/tablet or PC. Enjoy! http://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Journey-Cultural-Exploration-ebook/dp/B006EP1CMA/ref=sr_1_11?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1322420574&sr=1-11
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