Mahiigaan;983751 wrote: I blame our nomadic tradition where every camel jockey thinks he is the blessed sole king of this Maryooley peninsula while he is, in reality, a miserable destitute creature. Unless we use our God given brain and embrace loyalty to our country and people without tribal predjudice, and embrace the notion that this country is shared by all of us, then we will be a once-have-been great people known as aborgines where we becme under the mercy of others. little do you know you are committing the greatest of treason! Xaaji dear foe, where have you been?

The guy is a joke!

And the prophecy lives!

^ Catching on to that American lingo it appears. Somewhat. I could use some panera bread or panda express care to dhl me saffy ?

Hola folks

^ where is keydmedia based btw??

^^ you haven't answered the question!

^^ hmmmmmm, this explains a lot...:rolleyes:

Tallaabo;983610 wrote: So Alpha's endless house parties and "close circle" gatherings for the hated "1%" of society failed to attract one of the most attractive and influential chicks in town??? Its a shame isn't it

^^ of course you do

Tallaabo;983545 wrote: I think he should use this artefact to get closer to the hot chick who runs Somaliland's department of antiquities;) Too late lady got a baby. But as one of my good friends use to say "so what I have a goldfish"..

guleed_ali;983419 wrote: My beef with Khorchide is that he's not looking at Islam holistically: "Khorchide: I have a different reading of the Koran. God is not an archaic tribal leader, he's not a dictator. Of the book's 114 suras, why do 113 of them begin with the phrase "In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful"? There has to be a reason for this. The Koranic God presents himself as a loving God. That's why the relationship between God and man is a bond of love similar to the one between a mother and child . I would like Muslims to emancipate themselves from the image of an archaic God that's being connoted in many mosques, in religious education or during courses of theological instruction." So the relationship between a child and a mother is always about love. What if the kid misbehaves is there no discipline involved? Secondly he says: Khorchide: Not just in Germany, and not just among youngsters, unfortunately. This is a highly simplified faith that presents God as nothing more than a bookkeeper or a judge, who calculates how often I've prayed. I can understand those who want to keep a kind of religious to-do list. But it's a pity. This kind of approach doesn't allow faith to move on from a highly elementary stage. It's more difficult to say: I would like to do something good for the sake of goodness; or I strive for internal perfection that finds its expression in good character traits and actions. Allah says in the Quran I created the jinn and humankind only that they might worship Me. 51:56 So wouldn't it be correct for a Muslim (Worshiper of Allah) to call others to worship Allah. I just did a quick search in the Quran for the word punishment (عذاب) and it showed up 21 times, I did a search for heavens (جنات) and it showed up 20 times. Allah is to be worshiped in between fear & hope (خوف و رجاء). When someone is down about something or a sin they committed inspire them with some the mercy of Allah. If someone is about to commit a sin or angry you strike the fear of Allah in them with the warning of Hell fire and defiance of Allah. This guy accuses people of taking a simplistic approach to define Islam when in fact it is he who is looking at one side of the equation rather than both. Finally, Khorchide says that because of the difficult archaic language in the Koran, "most Muslims don't concern themselves with the true essence of the Koran", which means that they base their faith on what they are told, "harking back to statements made by theologians in the ninth and tenth centuries" FLASE! They base it on the Arabic language that is studied today the same way it was studied by the Sahabah. Allah says in chapter 39 verse 28: قُرۡءَانًا عَرَبِيًّا غَيۡرَ ذِى عِوَجٍ۬ لَّعَلَّهُمۡ يَتَّقُونَ (٢٨) A Lecture in Arabic, containing no crookedness, that haply they may ward off (evil). (28) The Quran is perfection and it is the word of Allah. And the way to interpret the Quran is through the Messenger of Allah (Sallahalhu alihi wa salam) who it was revealed on and his companions. If he's talking about rulings and judgments then he better debate the people of Jurisprudence (الفقهاء) And hence the random akhi loooool!

I know an archaeologist in hargeisa perhaps I should send him your way though a commission is obviously due

I don't think Tallaabo appreciates you sharing his personal videos haatu

It is a clever play. Well done.

I agree with his stance on the 'liberal' muslims. they are just as manipulative and radical as the 'fundamentalist'

To those who r complaining get into film, encourage and support african and Somali film makers, write reviews, buy a damn camera.. survival of the fittest is the mantra of this industry. and perception is key. you expect the white folk to run a PR campaign for you? you know Somalia use to host international film festivals? when black coffee is added to milk, it is no longer black. and even when milk is added to black coffee it is no longer black as well! And its not because the milk is white, it is because you are not pouring it!!!! Bye

Oiler;983175 wrote: When topics are being discussed on public forums try to not personalize it, try to not make it about you (ex. I am phd student, the school you go to, how much you make, posting pictures of your family etc..) debate/discuss on issues without all that. And yes, I agree with you; it's matter of becoming a renter for life or getting a mortgage, because not too many people have large sum of money sitting around somewhere. lol

It appears slave movies have become a new hollywood trend

Nice What's the rent like

It appears there has been a settlement proposed as well as decent debate. The court kindly summons Nin-Yabaan for a few questions

^^ LOOL

Edit function wont work.. Well the essence of the article is the bolded part- “I can't wait for Somalia to stabilise in terms of peace. It is the next big market for our services.”

The Lavish Lifestyles of Kenya's Sexpreneurs- The Star From humble merry-go-round groups, commercial sex workers in Nairobi now run several restaurants, boutiques and matatu business As Kenya turns 50, commercial sex work is fast gaining ground. This has led to a high number of secret red-light districts across the country. The country is now graduating into a “reputable” sex destination in Africa, competing against bigger markets like Brazil and Thailand, according to sex workers interviewed. If regulated, this could be the difference in Kenya’s budget deficit with the potential of Sh100 billion in revenue, they say. The more reclusive a location the better the remuneration. Sarah Njuguna (not her real name), a retired commercial sex worker, runs several brothels in Mtwapa. During her days, she would make between Sh18,000 and Sh23,000 a night mostly from white tourists at the Coast. The romps secured her nights in all the plush five-star resorts and a high end status that most of the country’s citizenry envy. She boldly adorns tattoos across her exposed chest, arms, thighs and legs. She is full of tact, a principle for the trade. She claims to have enjoyed the sex, tastes of different wines, numerous dine offers, and the cruises throughout the pristine coastal areas. “I don’t regret my lifestyle,” she quips. An apprentice to sex work at 16, Njuguna explains that her mentor and friend Joan Wairimu (not her real name) succumbed to Aids a while back. Her words change to gasps and soon tears well up in her eyes. “Wairimu was a cherished pal,” she begins. “She would frequently visit our home in Karatina with goodies and had tales of far-fetched glories in Mombasa. I was enticed to follow suit and make it like she did.” Oblivious of what was in store for her, she followed Wairimu in an eight-hour journey to Mombasa. The reality soon dawned on her. She had all along seen her friend as a thriving Vitenge saleslady, but ended up in a lavish mansion that housed “human bats” - the sex workers. She reluctantly stayed there but gradually, her allowance from Wairimu decreased, and she had to fend for herself. She too became nocturnal. Her shopping bag livened up to revealing outfits. She regaled in the tunes of Wyclef Jean’s 'Sweetest Girl'. She was the jewel amongst men out for night life. This was at a cost that reveals the ugly face of the job. She was quickly pushing fellow night stalkers out of business and they were unpleased. She would have to undergo tooth surgery to fix two silver incisors after being mobbed by a pack of fellow sex workers. This served only to strengthen her soul and over the years she has amassed a fortune. A palatial home sits in her parents’ farm in her name. She is currently a real estate magnate, owning her own company. However, she is without a kid, a fate attributed to the countless abortions she had. Her affluence though reminds one of the benefits of commercial sex work. Wairimu’s story is repeated miles way on Argwings Kodhek in Nairobi’s Hurlingham Area, by Nina Mumbi (not her real name). She rented an apartment that houses a brothel serviced by foreign girls especially Somalis, Russians, Britons, Americans and Nigerians, some as young as 17 years. The fee is between Sh1,500 and Sh9,500. It has an affinity for high ranking government officials, reputable businessmen, and diplomats including their sons. Mumbi attributes her costly clientèle to networks, cartels, and the age of the girls. Most of them are lured by the young girls. Mumbi accumulates between Sh55,000 to Sh60,000 after expenses on a weekly basis. She too has narratives of bad ordeals. For instance, an enraged woman from across the road demands that Mumbi produce her husband. She further reveals that her spouse is a frequent guest at Mumbi’s brothel, has neglected his duties, denied her conjugal rights and does not take care of the family. Caught in the melee, with guards trying to calm the angry stranger, clients ship out to avoid being nabbed. Eventually, the man walks out, his face dark with guilt. I learn that Mumbi is the “godmother of prostitution” with rings that tie seats of power officials and the police. She has at times had to offer her body and bribes to avoid arrest. Elsewhere, Latema Road’s Somerset Building depicts a normal business premise. On the ground floor are shops, hotels and liquor stores. Pubs frequented by young people, mostly high school teenagers, line up first, second and third floors. Prostitution here is overt to the discretion of the police and county security officers. Alibanus is the property manager and collects room service payments and rent on behalf of Liz Ndunge (not her real name) alias “Mama Sweetie.” The charges are as low as Sh150 for sex and Sh150 for the room. In a jungle of Swahili and English, Zippy Ikurunze, a Congolese refugee, explains, “Mama (Ndunge) nachukua pesa ya commission kutoka kwa kila mmoja yetu (I will collect commission from each one of us).” She further reveals that Mama Sweetie recruits the girls herself to work and provides surveillance for the county askaris. The business here thrives on cheap services and Alibanusnotes in slang: “Naweza fungua biz yangu kama hii nikiwa na capital budda! (I would start such business if I had the capital).” He further confides that his boss operates several bank accounts under different names. Some brothels have now gone a step further and offer “instant phone call services” while others deliver services to any clients “door step”. This comes with an extra cost as it caters for their transportation and nonsexual services like conversation and massage. An interesting and turning twist are the commercial sex workers “chamas” or merry-go-rounds with elected officials. Members remit their dues at the end of their day – actually in the morning. There are penalties on those who don't pay. Most of these commercial sex workers are single mothers and some students trying to raise fees. One Juliana Wangui (not her real name), who supports an ailing husband, narrates how tough it is because the medical expenses are overwhelming. “I am in this because my husband is diabetic and we have got to take care of our two sons who are in high school, and a daughter who will be sitting for her exams in this year's KCPE,” she says. “If it was not for this chama I don't know how it would be for me and my family.” Does her husband know about this? “Yah! He knows but he is too sick, and he needs that money and so are the kids.” Each member of the merry-go-round takes part of the cash on a given month and the rest go into the group's account. Members are now exploring new market opportunities. One Violet Akinyi (not her real name), who recently returned from holiday in South Sudan, talks of her new area of operation and the much she banks. “I still remit my returns but then, I do it on monthly basis as it is costly to do it daily.” She goes ahead to joke amidst laughter. “I can't wait for Somalia to stabilise in terms of peace. It is the next big market for our services.” The groups also cater for medical emergencies, borrowing for family member expenditure and personal use. One such group has taken a loan and invested in matatus between Nairobi and Thika. “With our pulled up resources there was no better way to invest our hard-earned money than to invest in that lucrative business,” says Njoki Gicheru (not her real name), the group's financial secretary. Benefits trickle down to their family members and subsequently to the Kenyan economy. This has seen the emergence of small and medium enterprises such as M-Pesa outlets to boutiques run by current commercial sex workers. Members of the investment groups are beaten mercilessly when they refuse to pay up their loans. Officials say that there are no laws to protect sex workers, which forces them to take the law into their own hands. The sex workers are hopeful the country will “soon” realise how they oil the cogs of the economy. Last year, they led a demonstrations in Nairobi demanding that the government regulates and taxes them. http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-140738/lavish-lifestyles-kenyas-sexpreneurs

A recognized holiday.