Mention it, and I’m sure that someone, somewhere is experiencing it. When I started the Verastically Speakin’ Talk Radio, I wanted to talk about everyday issues. One year later, I still want to talk about everyday issues. However, I also want to talk about everything else. Bring it on. I want to talk about it. I want to learn. I want us all to learn.
Below are some future shows that I need co-hosts for (and by co-hosts, I mean people who have experienced or are experiencing said issue):
1. Until Green Card Do Us Part: There are too many stories about a citizen marrying an out-of-status person, thinking it’s a real marriage, only to be dumped unceremoniously after said out-of-status person gets a green card. Whether you’re the dumper or the dumpee – wrong choice of words, maybe – I’d love to hear your side of the story >> radio@verastic.com
2. Yes, Nigerian Women Do Cheat: The title is pretty much self explanatory. As a woman, I love, almost more than anything else, to talk about how men cheat. But the reality is that we, too, cheat. If you’re a woman who has cheated, is cheating, or are planning to cheat (do people plan these things?), I’d love to hear your side of the story >> radio@verastic.com
3. Battle Of The In-Laws: Take it or leave it, in-laws can be mean and vindictive. And… they can break marriages — if you let them. If your marriage was broken or is about to be broken by vampire in-laws, tell me about it >> radio@verastic.com
4. Layaway Wife: Good wives are hard to find in America (or any country that is not in Africa), so men would rather get a wife in Nigeria and groom her until she’s ready… to be shipped to obodo oyibo. If you’re a man who laid your wife away in Nigeria, are currently laying her away, or if you’re a woman who was laid away or is currently being laid away, I’d love to hear from you >> radio@verastic.com
5. Of Demons And Of Demons: Has anyone ever wondered where there are more demons: Nigeria or America? I’ve wondered. I still don’t know the answer. What’s more potent? Juju or black magic? Vampires or witches? Please, don’t contact me if you’re a witch, a wizard, or a vampire. However, contact me if you have something knowledgeable to say on the issue >> radio@verastic.com
6. Originality: It may seem like all Nigerians work in the health, engineering, law, business, or social work field, but there are those who do uncommon jobs (ex: Barack Obama’s chest massager) I’d love to hear the uncommon job you do (and if you’re aware of a job opening to become Barack Obama’s personal massager, I’d lover the information, please) >> radio@verastic.com
7. My Tribe Is Better Than Yours: You may believe your tribe is better than everyone else’s. And that’s fine with me — as long as you come on air and talk to me about it — with proof to back up your claim, of course >> radio@verastic.com
8. Bad Career Wife: Is it actually possible to be a career woman AND a good wife, or are they mutually exclusive? Hey, don’t look at me. My career is only beginning. Oh, and I’m not married either >> radio@verastic.com
9. Personal Pesin: As much as we’d like to think it’s easy, it actually isn’t. Having a friend who is closer than a sister (or brother) is something that doesn’t come easy — especially among women. For this show, I’ll need two friends who have been friends for at least 8 years >> radio@verastic.com
10. Battle Of The Rings: Am I the only one who wants to know the significance of the engagement and promise rings? I know, I know. Their names are self explanatory. Well, not to me >> radio@verastic.com
11. The Silent Killer: That’s what they call heart disease. I’d appreciate a doctor (no, not a native one) telling us about heart disease. Most of us may be young, but it’s never too early to know how to take care of our hearts >> radio@verastic.com
Interesting stuff. Really cool.
Very interesting topics, I'm looking forward to them.
I am interested in hosting #2.
I am definitely interested in hearing about the rest. Especially #8.
Interesting topics, I'll get back to you.