My life in UNN (University of Nigeria, Nsukka)

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University life (especially in Nigeria) is always very stressful. But nevertheless it's been good to me. And it feels great to be finally coming out. So I’m all gay and in the mood of toasting to success, while playing Kanye’s “Last call” in the background. While reading this, pop a bottle and get crunked with me. The bill’s on me (grins). Now prepare for a synopsis (smiles, project writing pays you know) on my life in the university (University of Nigeria Nsukka/UNN).

Finance/Resource Management: I’ve always been a one for all and all for one guy. But entering school very early money wasn’t a problem, as I didn’t socialize much, so didn’t spend much. But now that I can’t sit still I’ve had loads of down periods. But life goes on and somehow in the university I pulled through.

My Religious Life: I went to a seminary secondary school so I guess I had Jah on my mind when entering the university. But as time went on I started loosing my religion. But I still made it to church most of the times and I think I satisfied the NFCS (Nigerian Federation of Catholic Students) slogan: living the faith. Jesus walks man, and I walk with him. Ain’t that right Kanye?

Academics: my pops is a bookworm, my sis: Cle and bro: Ebx too. And so I’m academically tight myself. Graduated best in primary and secondary school, but lack of concentration and my last minute jacking culture did at the end get the best of me in my course: Economics/Political Science. Especially in Economics with all the maths involved. But anyways am a still cross that line even if it’s with a second class lower. I got plans for a second degree in computer science and this time I swear on Einstein’s grave (smiles) am a hit it big. Thank God age is very much on my side.

Student Union Politics: student union politics like Nigerian politics sure does stink. We got so many idiots coming out for elections who don’t know what the fuck is really expected of them. Most of them peeps just got ego problems. I guess we all wanna be big. I never was into politics on campus. The only post I held was as the Director of Socials in my town’s students union, and man was I good. I long for the day Nigerian and student union politics will be developed to the point coming out for elections demands so much of one character wise. Our politicians just gotta be sharp like the likes of Bush, Blair and John Kerry.

UNN as an Institution: man it ain’t no joke when peeps say UNN is living on it’s past glory. True to poor maintenance and management being our problem in Nigeria: UNN stinks! Well may be lack of finance is a cause. That’s why I do respect UNN first class products for sticking through all the shit and graduating well. It ain’t easy man.

My Social and Love Life: entering school very early (I’m the youngest in my class) I was socially fucked at first. But being a “soji guy” I finally came out on top and running things. Flexing in the Lion's den sure was worth the experience. With all the shows, parties and bonfires etc. And from flats and behind flats, to beach And Carolina, all Nsukka hotels and hot spots, Jives, Franco Republic and environs, up school Female and male hostels, SUB and environs, PAA, Arts Theater, CEC, Social Science Quadrangle, freedom square, hill top, Odim gate etc, UNN did really bubble. When I’m doing my thing: I keep it real. I picked up rapping while in the university and excelled to the point that my song was at one time a regular spin on campus radio. I got quite popular with it. Now I consider myself slicker than your average (Craig Davidly speaking you know, if you’re a girl anyway). One word on relationships: girl who demand so much of their guys financially are crazy. You’re both still dependent so be real. Also for guys: getting a girl ain’t all about money. It’s more about making her trust you and enjoy your company. Take me as an example; “I’m still slick with 50 kobo/I guess I’m the original shine shine bobo/” (smiles). Friends are life and life is friends, Love makes the world go round. You heard!

Life after University: on the real man I got cold feet about it. You know putting what you studied into practice and through it fending for yourself. But anyways it couldn’t be worse. Jah lives so it’s gon’ be alright. You got my back anyway, don’t you?


I finally participated in Rag Day...in my final year!!!

Comments (7)

my bros i hail you for this write up.for we young pros about to enter UNN thats an eye opener and a piece of advice for us.i pray jah sees us through,i wish you every good thing you wish yourself in life.Best of luck.............And heres a smile of success for you

I love this write-up but UNN is now better than before. if you are academic-conscious you'll hardly have time to go to all those places you mentioned. UNN is cool, is a den for the strong hearts.

well,i think you haven't been 2 UNN of late the school is something else now.God really blessed us with a God fearing man who turned the school 2 a paradise on earth moreso,academically UNN is marvellous so we expect every student 2 at least make a FIRST CLASS HONOUR at worst second class upper.

well,that`s u for real.
finance, sometimes finance do become prob for many.thank God 4u.
Religious activities do help at all grounds.and a big mistake
to backslide.it will affect all aspct of ur live.
standing firm in the midst of disquietness, mostly in our campuse gives u the ability to do ecellentely well.good 4u.
politice,i adore so much, but hate it when played bye men with corrupt consciece.
UNN is a stronge men school,just 4 those who are ready to study.
to be short,i love u and somthings u did keep cool.
bye

Your description of UNN is splended save for one thing. The lions den is neither filthy nor dirty. Making first class honours in the den should be the lot of all the lions and lionesses since the lecturers are up and doing in their duties. She is a citadel of learning and the envy of other varsities . Don't forget that it is the ONLY Nigerian varsity. It stands as the primus interpares.Think unn., think arts, think arts ...think,theatre/English..

Havn't been down there(Unn) still aspiring to gain admission into da"lions den" am slicker than slay! But when I make it to to da holy grail... I sure do know my way.

Havn't been down there(Unn) still aspiring to gain admission into da"lions den" am slicker than slay! But when I make it to to da holy grail... I sure do know my way.