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 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.

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

My Africa, My Africa - Promotional video

My Africa, My Africa - Available 11/26

UNCOMFORTABLE

There's a theme in my life right now that has to do something with things that are uncomfortable. Have you every been in that situation where you start something maybe a movie, a yoga pose or a relationship perhaps and things get uncomfortable. What I mean by uncomfortable is that there's something about that yoga pose that is completely excruciating and maybe you should pull out. The movie starts too slow and you're wondering if this is worth your time. The relationship requires too much compromise and you're thinking you need to get out before your freedom is infringed upon too much.

But then something happens...in the middle of that yoga pose you focus on your breath and you find something in the middle of your breathing. You're in that movie and some small part of you connects with the story and says wait a minute lets see where this is going. After what seemed to be an uncomfortable date you're reflecting and you spot some room for personal growth for yourself. You discover yourself in a moment where you can be completely selfish but you start to realize you're depriving yourself of a great experience if you back out now. That moment, that painful moment in the yoga pose is precisely where the work is being done and if you follow your breathing you will get past the initial pain and find greater strength, flexibility and balance.

Just because that movie didn't start off like 'Saving Private Ryan' doesn't mean it can't be as good as 'The Fighter.' That weird awkward moment in the beginning of a relationship where two people seem to not be a fit may just be the nervous anxiety of two type A's feeling vulnerable yet intrigued for the first time in a long time. Getting past that and seeing how they can learn from each other might be the best thing they ever did.

Life is funny like that wouldn't ya say ;)

Namaste.

The Course

That which you encountered on the beginning of your trip was but a taste of what you will inherit if you stay the coarse

The Coarse

Those sinking hardships when you’re on your path to light and greatness

Passion will push you

Humility will steady you

Focus will breed you into an enlightened one

Ordained by experience and crowned by selfless fulfillment

Be at peace with your journey for all bad will have a lesson behind it and all good will be a reflection of your true self

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