Oladipo Ademola Esq

Yesterday evening, I decided to change my routine and took a stroll into the neighborhood. You know, enjoy the scenery. Took a while. On my way back, it was dark and suddenly it was dark. with the abrupt change of visibility came the familiar “Oh Nepa!”

As usual, PHCN has struck again. Counting, I think this was the sixth time it was happening today. Not strange anymore.

Suddenly again, visibility increased. Light is back, but this time, it came with noise. Lots of noise. Generators. Everywhere. Everybody had a generator. From extra small generators to extra large. Insane. Generators everywhere.

I reflected on the situation, when PHCN gives light, there is noise. When PHCN takes light, there is more noise. The initial noise comes from the speakers of those chinese electronics. Everybody can afford a hi-power sound system, as long as it plays. Loudly. Also, everybody can afford a generator, even if it is the small type.

All these made possible by the help of the chinese manufacturers. They are everywhere

There will be no activity on this blog for a while, moving my efforts over to Music Naija (http://musicnaija.net). Please come visit us.

In the market for an apartment. I need to move. Quickly.

I talked to a number of agents. Stating my request. I want a 2 bedroom flat, at a minimum. I won’t mind a mansion, provided I still pay the price of a flat. Studio flats (or self-contains as they are known here) are out of the question. I need space.

Heard numerous prices. 250,000 naira per annum for a 2 bedroom flat. Depending on the location, its expensive. For me. Out of range of my budget.

Saw a place today that fits into my budget. And it is quite close to my office. Splendid. Oh, but wait, I thing. It is on the first floor and there was to be another floor. Meaning, the “decking” is open. Heat.

Especially at night. I’ll have to get an AC, strong fans and a powerful generator. Apart from that, I like the apartment.