Nigeria tops happiness survey

9yja · December 16th, 2007, 08:19 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3157570.stm
http://www.aneki.com/happiest_countries.html

Nigeria tops happiness survey

A new study of more than 65 countries published in the UK's New Scientist magazine suggests that the happiest people in the world live in Nigeria - and the least happy, in Romania.

People in Latin America, Western Europe and North America are happier than their counterparts in Eastern Europe and Russia.

Nigeria has the highest percentage of happy people followed by Mexico, Venezuela, El Salvador and Puerto Rico, while Russia, Armenia and Romania have the fewest.

But factors that make people happy may vary from one country to the next with personal success and self-expression being seen as the most important in the US, while in Japan, fulfilling the expectations of family and society is valued more highly.

The researchers for World Values Survey described the desire for material goods as "a happiness suppressant".

They say happiness levels have remained virtually the same in industrialised countries since World War II, although incomes have risen considerably.

The exception is Denmark, where people have become more satisfied with life over the last three decades.

The study was carried out in 1999-2001 and published for the first time by New Scientist this week.

Researchers believe the unchanging trend is linked to consumerism.

"New Zealand ranked 15 for overall satisfaction, the US 16th, Australia 20th and Britain 24th - although Australia beats the other three for day-to-day happiness," New Scientist says.

The survey is a worldwide investigation of socio-cultural and political change conducted about every four years by an international network of social scientists.

It includes questions about how happy people are and how satisfied they are with their lives.

Although such surveys are not new, they are being increasingly taken into account by policy makers, the magazine says.

9yja · December 16th, 2007, 08:28 PM

Wow....,it's great news for us.
I NEVER HEARD OF A SITUATION WHEREBY A NIGERIAN COMMIT SUICIDE.Nigerians would live their lives to the fullest.

9yja · December 16th, 2007, 09:01 PM

Abuja Carnival: Beyond the parade

By Maryanne JaYaWArdana

It was a beautiful thing, hundreds of Nigerians standing for the National Anthem, a few mouthing the last words: “One nation bound in freedom…peace and unity”. It is the closing ceremony of the Abuja Carnival, and not even the poor publicity could stop the crowd. Somehow,the word got round and families, couples, friends and colleagues all gathered to watch the display.
Beginning with Oyo State’s tortoise shaped float, it only got better.

The enthusiastic performers smiled and danced their way through the Eagle Square ground. It was a unique opportunity to see the visual representations of Nigeria’s multiple cultural identities.
The spectacular costumes revealed both the obsolete and up-to-date way of life in modern Nigeria;horsemen, hunters, warriors, farmers and traditional district heads paraded dressing to reflect their occupations.The FCT contingent paraded in more contemporary carnival.

Unfolding was a constellation of myth, folklore, history and tradition, flowing from one contingent to another their stories told in dance and traditional instrumentation accentuated by masquerades and other props.

Yet, as the crowd slowly dissipates, all that is left is the vague memory of the beauty of Nigeria’s culture, and the resilience of its people.

Lydon · December 17th, 2007, 12:12 AM

Awesome glad they're happy! Feel sorry for the Romanians hey O.O

nairoberry · December 17th, 2007, 05:03 AM

what????? hapiness list??!! what will i see next?? good to u r back Naija

DanteXavier · December 17th, 2007, 05:23 AM

Truly ironic...

Tbite · December 17th, 2007, 05:26 AM

Yeah it's quite true, people in developed countries are more prone to issues like depression, and dissatisfaction, simply because wealth does not translate to happiness. You have people in these countries, committing suicide, like nothing else, but every Nigerian strives to be happy.

I would be surprised if I was happier than someone in a rural town in Nigeria.

Lydon · December 17th, 2007, 03:10 PM

I think it also has to do with appreciating what you have. Most often people in developed countries don't realise how blessed they are to have what they have, when most Africans know this and take pride in and care for what they do have.

9yja · December 19th, 2007, 05:47 PM

50 Cent, Awilo, others to perform live at Kora award in Abuja

Written by Umoru Henry
Wednesday, 19 December 2007

Kora Music Award Limited has concluded arrangements to bring to Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, Hip-hop super star, 50 Cent, a very popular Zairian artist, Awilo Longomba and Nigeria ’s D’banj to perform live at the Kora All-Africa Music Awards. Addressing Journalists in Abuja yesterday, President, Kora International, Ernest Adjovi who noted that the event has been slated to hold Thursday, 20th of December 2007 at the International Conference Center, Abuja, said other artists short-listed to dazzle guests at the star-studded event are Sammy Okposo, Sunny Nneji both from Nigeria and V.I.P from Ghana among others.

According to him, KORA all-Africa Music Awards relocation launch, which is being held in Abuja for the first time forms part of the African Union Commission’s recommendation to see the awards ceremony revolve around countries all over the African continent and in the Diaspora “The first ten years were hosted by south Africa , from 1996 to 2005. After extensive negotiations with many parties the Kora Awards moved to Nigeria by invitation from the government”.

He said that the entire Kora Awards relocation launch in Abuja which will be screened live on AIT, just as he stressed that it be broadcast throughout Africa, America and Europe via satellite geared towards ensuring that African music lovers across the globe watch the show live.

December 16th, 2007, 08:19 PM	#1
9yja Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,195	Nigeria tops happiness survey http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3157570.stm http://www.aneki.com/happiest_countries.html Nigeria tops happiness survey A new study of more than 65 countries published in the UK's New Scientist magazine suggests that the happiest people in the world live in Nigeria - and the least happy, in Romania. People in Latin America, Western Europe and North America are happier than their counterparts in Eastern Europe and Russia. Nigeria has the highest percentage of happy people followed by Mexico, Venezuela, El Salvador and Puerto Rico, while Russia, Armenia and Romania have the fewest. But factors that make people happy may vary from one country to the next with personal success and self-expression being seen as the most important in the US, while in Japan, fulfilling the expectations of family and society is valued more highly. The researchers for World Values Survey described the desire for material goods as "a happiness suppressant". They say happiness levels have remained virtually the same in industrialised countries since World War II, although incomes have risen considerably. The exception is Denmark, where people have become more satisfied with life over the last three decades. The study was carried out in 1999-2001 and published for the first time by New Scientist this week. Researchers believe the unchanging trend is linked to consumerism. "New Zealand ranked 15 for overall satisfaction, the US 16th, Australia 20th and Britain 24th - although Australia beats the other three for day-to-day happiness," New Scientist says. The survey is a worldwide investigation of socio-cultural and political change conducted about every four years by an international network of social scientists. It includes questions about how happy people are and how satisfied they are with their lives. Although such surveys are not new, they are being increasingly taken into account by policy makers, the magazine says.

December 17th, 2007, 12:12 AM	#4
Lydon South Africa Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cape Town Posts: 4,673	Awesome glad they're happy! Feel sorry for the Romanians hey O.O __________________ Cape Town DISCUSSION * GALLERY * FIFA WC STADIUM MY JOHANNESBURG BLOG

December 17th, 2007, 05:26 AM	#7
Tbite Future Architect Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 4,895	Yeah it's quite true, people in developed countries are more prone to issues like depression, and dissatisfaction, simply because wealth does not translate to happiness. You have people in these countries, committing suicide, like nothing else, but every Nigerian strives to be happy. I would be surprised if I was happier than someone in a rural town in Nigeria. __________________ TBITE stands for; Thriving Better In Things Essential In Architecture we find a way of celebrating Humanity and of raising ourselves above the concerns of the matter of fact

December 17th, 2007, 03:10 PM	#8
Lydon South Africa Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cape Town Posts: 4,673	I think it also has to do with appreciating what you have. Most often people in developed countries don't realise how blessed they are to have what they have, when most Africans know this and take pride in and care for what they do have. __________________ Cape Town DISCUSSION * GALLERY * FIFA WC STADIUM MY JOHANNESBURG BLOG

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December 16th, 2007, 08:28 PM	#2
9yja Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,195	Wow....,it's great news for us. I NEVER HEARD OF A SITUATION WHEREBY A NIGERIAN COMMIT SUICIDE.Nigerians would live their lives to the fullest.

December 16th, 2007, 09:01 PM	#3
9yja Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,195	Abuja Carnival: Beyond the parade By Maryanne JaYaWArdana It was a beautiful thing, hundreds of Nigerians standing for the National Anthem, a few mouthing the last words: “One nation bound in freedom…peace and unity”. It is the closing ceremony of the Abuja Carnival, and not even the poor publicity could stop the crowd. Somehow,the word got round and families, couples, friends and colleagues all gathered to watch the display. Beginning with Oyo State’s tortoise shaped float, it only got better. The enthusiastic performers smiled and danced their way through the Eagle Square ground. It was a unique opportunity to see the visual representations of Nigeria’s multiple cultural identities. The spectacular costumes revealed both the obsolete and up-to-date way of life in modern Nigeria;horsemen, hunters, warriors, farmers and traditional district heads paraded dressing to reflect their occupations.The FCT contingent paraded in more contemporary carnival. Unfolding was a constellation of myth, folklore, history and tradition, flowing from one contingent to another their stories told in dance and traditional instrumentation accentuated by masquerades and other props. Yet, as the crowd slowly dissipates, all that is left is the vague memory of the beauty of Nigeria’s culture, and the resilience of its people.

December 17th, 2007, 05:03 AM	#5
nairoberry Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,105	what????? hapiness list??!! what will i see next?? good to u r back Naija

December 17th, 2007, 05:23 AM	#6
DanteXavier Ace Pilot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New England Posts: 2,788	Truly ironic...

December 19th, 2007, 05:47 PM	#9
9yja Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,195	50 Cent, Awilo, others to perform live at Kora award in Abuja Written by Umoru Henry Wednesday, 19 December 2007 Kora Music Award Limited has concluded arrangements to bring to Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, Hip-hop super star, 50 Cent, a very popular Zairian artist, Awilo Longomba and Nigeria ’s D’banj to perform live at the Kora All-Africa Music Awards. Addressing Journalists in Abuja yesterday, President, Kora International, Ernest Adjovi who noted that the event has been slated to hold Thursday, 20th of December 2007 at the International Conference Center, Abuja, said other artists short-listed to dazzle guests at the star-studded event are Sammy Okposo, Sunny Nneji both from Nigeria and V.I.P from Ghana among others. According to him, KORA all-Africa Music Awards relocation launch, which is being held in Abuja for the first time forms part of the African Union Commission’s recommendation to see the awards ceremony revolve around countries all over the African continent and in the Diaspora “The first ten years were hosted by south Africa , from 1996 to 2005. After extensive negotiations with many parties the Kora Awards moved to Nigeria by invitation from the government”. He said that the entire Kora Awards relocation launch in Abuja which will be screened live on AIT, just as he stressed that it be broadcast throughout Africa, America and Europe via satellite geared towards ensuring that African music lovers across the globe watch the show live.