The 419Positive Project is a search for
positive attributes of Nigerians and Nigeria.

And we want YOU to take part and Say Something Positive...

Archive for November, 2009

Welcome!

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Welcome to The 419Positive Project blog!..

This project has been a long time in the making.. We wanted everything to be just perfect.. The timing.. The national ambience..

We’ve faced many obstacles.. And learnt many lessons.. The greatest lesson being to quit waiting for the perfect conditions.. For each time our perfect timing approached, external forces unsettled the ambience of the nation..

Here’s our challenge:
How do we convince people to Say Something Positive about Nigerians or Nigeria when they are faced with the realities of bad governance, poor infrastructure and an uncertain future?..

We’ve struggled.. And many times, we lost hope.. However, we are confident that there’s more to Nigerians and Nigeria.. And we are hopeful that this journey will reward us with a renewed sense of ownership and civil responsibility..

We’re inviting you to take this journey with us..
Enjoy..

Nigeria in Pictures: Borgu Kingdom

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

UK-based photographer, Bukkie Opebiyi, shares some amazing pictures from her visit to the Borgu Kingdom of Niger State, North Central Nigeria..

At the end of the month-long muslim fasting period, the people of Borgu gather at the Emir’s palace to celebrate..
The Borgu area is also home to the hydroelectric power plant, Kainji Dam..

(Please note that all images are the property of the photographer)

Borgu ceremonial horseracing

Horse races are put on to entertain guests

Borgu horserider

Ornately decorated horses

Borgu Jakadia

The Jakadia (lady dressed in green) oversees the ladies-in-waiting

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The Emir’s guards stand out in their ceremonial red and whips

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