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War of Words in Nadine's Short film, I Am Not Corrupt.

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About the Writer  Nadine Ibrahim is an award winning filmmaker and founder of Naila Media, based in Nigeria.  She is known for bringing people's ideas and stories to reality and also known for her work of art in solving societal issues using social commentary, some of which she portrayed in her previous short films such as "Tolu" and "Through Her Eyes". Her most recent work is not different from others. "I Am Not Corrupt" is Nadine’s recent film which goes even further into uncharted territory – Nigeria’s political scene. Introduction  In this short film, Nadine aim to point out the Nigeria’s political ecosystem seen from the lens of a politician (Mofe Duncan) and that of a market woman (Rita Edwards) representing the Nigerian citizen Synopsis I Am Not Corrupt: Nadine Ibrahim's Short Film Takes on Corruption in Nigeria  Starring Mofe Duncan and Rita Edwards, we listen in on a dialogue between a politician and a market woman who take turns accusing ...

THE JOURNEY OF AN ABIKU

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And here out of my abode, in search of tears I found her. They called her Mother.

IT'S DEADLY

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He finally got the admission after three trials Everyone was excited Father told him, remember the child of whom you are. Mother told him to be a good role model to his sibling. He left for school. Welcome to the SBM hostel, He was quick to make friends, They said to him, If you want to be part of us,you must do what we do He was timid because he was the mummy's boy. Felix says he should try it because there's no harm trying Ben says it's called highness Mike says it's sweet and good for the weak. It was strange at first, but he's now on top in the game. "Ken you have to reduce your intake, his friends advised " Guys, this thing is sweeter than what think" He became the master to his teacher; He is the talk of the school; The live of the party. In his third year, he became crazy and now lazy The school management couldn't cope with his lifestyle and condition. he was rusticated in the process His demand became much, bu...

NEGRO

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  Life is unfair, The thought is from here,

AN ANTIDOTE TO POVERTY

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Ise loogun ise Mura si ise ore mi Ise ni a fi n di eni giga This is a Yoruba poem I have grown up to learn

REMEMBRANCE

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Ha! I can't believe.