It thought it was a joke until I realised that people love the blog more than I do.Initially, I thought I could just play with it until I saw the comments,text and phone calls.I thank all the people that have 'yabbed"me concerning the spelling and grammatical errors.That is why i am pleading that you pardon us for the 'englishes'(oyinbo re pe te)
Last night I had a meeting with four people who studied my blog.They all told me the same thing-Niyi "farabale' (I should be patient) when typing and I should read over and over again before posting.Secondly, I should change my style because the blog appeal is not local but universal.Alot of Nigerians abroad are reading and they may not be in tune the style.
I must thank Catherine Asigbe,the babe who told me that next week is my internet week.She said i need to have internet connection on my laptop.This would ensure that i don't have to rush to the stinking cafe down street.A place where you have all manners of people drinking (imagine in a cafe) and shouting because they have just chatted with their 'maga'.This morning, I am going to buy a land phone.Next week,i will pay N15,000 for internet connection.Now, I know that this blog thing is serious matter.
One thing about me is that I have never deleted any comment on this blog.That is the truth and nothing but the truth.I don't even know how to do that right now.Believe me, I realised quite late that even when you post a story,you can edit it later.Immediately,I post a story (I usually post in a hurry) , I read through and I found out there was a mistake,I see myself as a fool and thought there was nothing I could do again to correct it.I never knew I could edit and re-post.Last night, I got the tutorial.In fact, I also got to know how to check the traffic of readers that yesterday.
Linda Ikeji,my friend who introduced me to this 'blog' thing only thought me how to post.We had no time to check the other areas.Once again,I am very sorry for all this mistakes. Vera,I saw your comment on the blog and I must tell you that I was very impressed.You told me the truth.I would love to meet you one of these days.After reading some comments, one would go to bed having a nightmare.One would sleep and a bull will start pursuing him.Vera's own, just like that of many people was not a personal thing, it was straight to the point and constructive.
Why did I call these four people I told you earlier?Well, it was in a bid to forge ahead.I felt bad about the comments on the errors.Femi Ayinla told me last night that people want me to do the whole thing in a big form."They love what you are doing but they want you to be patient while posting the stories.Niyi,I have read you in the past and I believe you in you.Give more time to editing before doing your posting"He said
He also told me to get atleast a staff.He promised to give me money to pay the staff for the first month.While writing this piece, he told me the money is ready and someone should come and pick it.I am happy because I can now employ someone as online assistant.In a newspaper house,you have about three to four people editing and re-editing what must have been written by a reporter or an editor before it goes to printing press.The end product is just what you see out there.The big websites in the USA and others have people doing things for them and they have huge resources at their disposal.That is not an excuse for me.What your 'boy' needs for now are words of encouragement.There is no organization without problems at the starting point.
Please read this piece and tell me if I did not farabale' enough.Thank you and I promise from Saturday,this website will have a lovely post.I remember that I had done several PR jobs for corporate entities and individuals without such complaints.I told myself,i just have to give this thing more time.Please check the posts from tommorrow and you will will be glad.
All the people that have also commended me, I appreaciate your comments. If there is a mistake on this post please,use your biro and correct it.Eyin temi...encourage mi!
Thank you all!
Last night I had a meeting with four people who studied my blog.They all told me the same thing-Niyi "farabale' (I should be patient) when typing and I should read over and over again before posting.Secondly, I should change my style because the blog appeal is not local but universal.Alot of Nigerians abroad are reading and they may not be in tune the style.
I must thank Catherine Asigbe,the babe who told me that next week is my internet week.She said i need to have internet connection on my laptop.This would ensure that i don't have to rush to the stinking cafe down street.A place where you have all manners of people drinking (imagine in a cafe) and shouting because they have just chatted with their 'maga'.This morning, I am going to buy a land phone.Next week,i will pay N15,000 for internet connection.Now, I know that this blog thing is serious matter.
One thing about me is that I have never deleted any comment on this blog.That is the truth and nothing but the truth.I don't even know how to do that right now.Believe me, I realised quite late that even when you post a story,you can edit it later.Immediately,I post a story (I usually post in a hurry) , I read through and I found out there was a mistake,I see myself as a fool and thought there was nothing I could do again to correct it.I never knew I could edit and re-post.Last night, I got the tutorial.In fact, I also got to know how to check the traffic of readers that yesterday.
Linda Ikeji,my friend who introduced me to this 'blog' thing only thought me how to post.We had no time to check the other areas.Once again,I am very sorry for all this mistakes. Vera,I saw your comment on the blog and I must tell you that I was very impressed.You told me the truth.I would love to meet you one of these days.After reading some comments, one would go to bed having a nightmare.One would sleep and a bull will start pursuing him.Vera's own, just like that of many people was not a personal thing, it was straight to the point and constructive.
Why did I call these four people I told you earlier?Well, it was in a bid to forge ahead.I felt bad about the comments on the errors.Femi Ayinla told me last night that people want me to do the whole thing in a big form."They love what you are doing but they want you to be patient while posting the stories.Niyi,I have read you in the past and I believe you in you.Give more time to editing before doing your posting"He said
He also told me to get atleast a staff.He promised to give me money to pay the staff for the first month.While writing this piece, he told me the money is ready and someone should come and pick it.I am happy because I can now employ someone as online assistant.In a newspaper house,you have about three to four people editing and re-editing what must have been written by a reporter or an editor before it goes to printing press.The end product is just what you see out there.The big websites in the USA and others have people doing things for them and they have huge resources at their disposal.That is not an excuse for me.What your 'boy' needs for now are words of encouragement.There is no organization without problems at the starting point.
Please read this piece and tell me if I did not farabale' enough.Thank you and I promise from Saturday,this website will have a lovely post.I remember that I had done several PR jobs for corporate entities and individuals without such complaints.I told myself,i just have to give this thing more time.Please check the posts from tommorrow and you will will be glad.
All the people that have also commended me, I appreaciate your comments. If there is a mistake on this post please,use your biro and correct it.Eyin temi...encourage mi!
Thank you all!
I've read some of your stories off google, so i know you're not a "sheller" by nature, lol.
ReplyDeleteMuch much better, and its so nice of all the people helping. You're right, people or maybe i should speak myself, i can see this blog as the next big thing and i know that in due time, the number of hits on this blog would break records.
Keep it up Niyi, one things that's for sure is, a man with a vision cannot be stopped. Im your number 1 fan, its 9 in the morning, and im here already..i stalk your blog. Gbeborun wont kill me, Amen.
All the best bro, i'll send the link to more people...Ku ishe!
You should start a facebook group, or maybe i'll start one for you,lemme know what you think. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteI appeciate ur comment.Please help me start the face book group.I have heared but never done it before.
ReplyDeleteHey Niyi, not everyone correcting you is "yabbing" or dissing you. I was the one that left you the first comment on your "Feedbacks" post. I told you that the word, feedback, has no plural and that there are so many grammatical errors in all your posts. I even said that it wasn't a diss; just a correction.
ReplyDeleteI am Linda's good pal so i won't diss you when she was the one that introduced me to your blog.
Like i said, i appreciate your hard work, but find the grammatical errors a big put off. I am only being honest, so it's nothing personal.
I know you do all this alone, but so do other people that own blogs. I live in the UK and help is almost non existent, so a lot of us do everything alone.
It is good that you are now taking steps to correct this. I look forward to the new you as you've promised.
I have also cancelled all the errors on this post with a biro as requested (lol).
Good luck and take care dude.
Hey Niyi,
ReplyDeleteI have to say that I'm an avid reader of your blog! I read your blog everyday...its part of my work ritual! I have to read all the major Naija blogs before the end of my work day…and I can proudly say that your’s has been favorite listed among the rest! I live in NY, and I crave anything Nigerian. I’ve enjoyed all your posts, but I have a tiny request, could you please put up more pics? I like to keep up with what’s going on in Niaja…so the more pictures…the better! Keep doing what you do diligently and the sky will be your limit! I’ll be checking in everyday as usual!
thank you for what you wrote linda's friend.Your grammar too much but i thank you.Check the new posts.
ReplyDeleteKemdelicious i also appreaciate your comment,i will try to upload more pictures once i have access to my own internet service at home.You are too much!
Niyi, I don't usually leave comments on blogs but after reading your blog for sometime now, your honesty and genuine passion for what you do has pushed me to leave a comment. I must say that I’m proud of you as a fellow Nigerian. In fact you are not doing too badly...ok, fair enough there were some mistakes but.... can you point out any human being on this earth who doesn't make mistakes..eh? As 4 those who constantly criticize you, I encourage you to use their comments as a driving force to bring out the very best in you. It's amazing I’m leaving this comment as I only started reading blogs a few months back. I stumbled upon Linda Ikeji's blog when I was trying to search (google) for updates on my friend MBGN 2004 (Queen Anita Uwagbale). There was a particular story, which diverted my attention to your blog, and ever since I've been addicted to reading both you n Linda's blogs almost everyday...so most of that traffic you see my dear may be mine!!!! Anyway sha I live in London and miss home so much but reading you and Linda’s blog keeps me feeling closer to home. Keep up the good work my brother and very soon it will pay off ok. Take care.
ReplyDeleteNiyi, I don't usually leave comments on blogs but after reading your blog for sometime now, your honesty and genuine passion for what you do has pushed me to leave a comment. I must say that I’m proud of you as a fellow Nigerian. In fact you are not doing too badly...ok, fair enough there were some mistakes but.... can you point out any human being on this earth who doesn't make mistakes..eh? As 4 those who constantly criticize you, I encourage you to use their comments as a driving force to bring out the very best in you. It's amazing I’m leaving this comment as I only started reading blogs a few months back. I stumbled upon Linda Ikeji's blog when I was trying to search (google) for updates on my friend MBGN 2004 (Queen Anita Uwagbale). There was a particular story, which diverted my attention to your blog, and ever since I've been addicted to reading both you n Linda's blogs almost everyday...so most of that traffic you see my dear may be mine!!!! Anyway sha I live in London and miss home so much but reading you and Linda’s blog keeps me feeling closer to home. Keep up the good work my brother and very soon it will pay off ok. Take care.
ReplyDeletethanks for your note annoymous.I have met Anita Uwagbale too.I attended the Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria peagent where she was crowned.She also introduced Omowunmi Akinnifesi,the lady who eventually took over from her as MBGN.I interviewed her at White House,Ikeja in 2005.She is now married and according to what i heared,she lives abroad.
ReplyDeleteThey yabbed you no be small. LOL. But I love your blog. Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteAll these girls.... must they were oyibo clothing? It does not suit most of them.
ReplyDeleteWhy don't they stick to traditional clothes like buba and iro.
Na wah o! No wonder oyibo does not take us seriously, most of the time.
Oruko Jesu, Amin.
Apologising to ur audience as to insulting them is quite big of u. I understand the fact that u r writing from an internet cafe, like u fully noted "edit" before posting.
ReplyDeleteI know quite a few bloggers and they blog from their laptop in their bedroom..no assistants, some of them are even mothers with fulltime job.
So the fact that u dont get paid is not good enough. Stop making excuses just try to be the best and be nice to your readers, cos u need them.
All the best.
NIYI! In your last comment you said according to what you heared! Are you blind? Its heard, not heared! Ah ah! Your mistakes are too much jo!
ReplyDelete