Anti-Racism Concert Held

By Archie Bonka

In continuation of the Anti-Racism Day which was observed worldwide on March 21, the Far From Home Foundation on March 29 brought people together under one roof at NAPHÁZ, Budapest, to party away the sorrow associated with racism.

Although the event tagged Anti-Rassist Festival did not pull enough crowd, the few who attended were treated with different shows like singing and dancing which delighted the organiser.

Answering questions why she prefers musical concert to lectures and symposium in schools, colleges and universities, Obazeh Zsuzsanna said that she chose musical concert because it has a unique way of uniting different races. "I have just started the foundation," she explained, adding that she would definitely include lectures and symposium in the future.

Meanwhile, the audience said that they were satisfied with the performances exhibited by the groups. Ndombolo African Dancing Group, an all white girls, wooed the crowd with tribal dance from Senegal to the extent that they had to repeat at the audience request. Salsa Dancing Groupe also displayed the stuff they are made of under the blaring sound of Latino music.

Marian Mbaye, leader of the Ndombolo African Dancing Group, spoke about the reason why she chose African Dance instead of Ballet Dance. "I simply fell in love with African Dance and its affiliation while visiting Dakar, Senegal. The experience motivates me to establish this group and we have performed in various places in Hungary and outside".

The star of the night, Kandech Evelyne of the Mega Star fame also proved her mettle when she ignited the hall with her soulful voice that vibrated through the auditorium. Kandech thrilled the crowd with many songs including that of Nora Jones and classical Wild West.

IN Defence of the Judiciary in Nigeria: Over the Presidential Election Tribunal Election Pronouncement

By Lanre Ogundipe
Guest Writer

Lanre Ogundipe, former National President, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), says he felt constrained to give his voice to the on-going controversy surrounding the election petition tribunal pronouncement which upheld the presidency of Umaru Yar'Adua on Tuesday 26 th. Ogundipe, who is currently staying in Hungary, chides the critics of the tribunal for failing to understand the law, but instead engrossed in emotional vituperation which according to him, is a crime against the ethics of being an objective writer.click and read more

The Carpetbaggers

By Hakeem Babalola

When is Nigeria going to get rid of the carpetbaggers? Nigerians all over the world must not shy away from this question as the election petition tribunal upholds Yar'Adua's presidency. click and read more

Re: The Gambian godfather

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By Katalin

Hi Hakeem,

Yesterday I found some interesting news about Nigerians in your blog. I was really surprised about one of your article where you wrote about "Mr Dean"...... and about MY husband, Steve!

If I remember you well, we (Steve and me) met you also some times in the middle of 90's as well on Deák tér, Steve and me worked around that area and you passed there also and talked to us few words as well. It means that you also know my husband.:-)

So just to clarify the situation (as I feel it is important to do) that my husband NEVER left Hungary, we are living together very well - after 16 years - still in Budapest. I remember that Dean met us on the street some times ( at the beginning of 90's) and Steve told him some sad stories about the Foreigners' Police Office, but we succeeded with our Hungarian lawyer (and never with his help) to receive finally his permission to stay.

It is true that Steve has very few African contacts (due to limited time and family) so Dean has lack of information and lack of communication with Steve which created this confusion in his "storyline".

Sorry to say, but I am very disappointed to read a story with negative outcome about my husband (with full name!), as I am really very proud of him and about my life with him here in Hungary.

Therefore I kindly ask you to double check your stories before you publish it to many Nigerians in your blog, as Steve is the biggest success in MY life, and I do not want to read any false news about him/us (....and I am sure that we never gave any reason to do it...)

Sorry if I was a little bit impolite with my opinion/request above, but "Mr Dean" should remember better about the past or say nothing about people - with name - in case of missing information.

Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards,
Katalin the "Hungarian wife"

Thank You, Hakeem

An inspiring and thank you letter from a sister who lives in Canada but currently visited Hungary click and read more