I am very excited and overjoyed just posting this interview with Seun- the Nairaland creator and administrator. Why? You may wonder. His story depicts a 24-year old Nigerian who decided to cause a change rather than being influenced by a society surrounded with all manners of issues. Seun has become an icon of “anything is possible if you believe”. I rubbed minds with him, on himself, his dreams, his popular site that registers more than 56,000 Nigerians and friends of Nigerians and on issues surrounding unemployment in Nigeria. Â Please, read on 
1. May we know your full name?
ANSWER: Oluwaseun Osewa
2. May we meet you; primary, secondary, and university
background, where you come from, etc? ANSWER: I’m a capitalist, and I come from Nigeria.
3. Would you say your educational background influenced your
present dispositions?
ANSWER: No.
4. Who (anyone that influences you) would you regard as your
source of motivation?
ANSWER: Milton Friendman, the Nobel Prize winning economist. I admire his
well-researched views on the role of government, which is to maintain
law and order only.
5. What inspires you?
ANSWER: A strong desire to be financially independent and achieve good things
that will affect millions of people and last even after I’ve died of
old age.
6. When did the idea of Nairaland come to you?
ANSWER: I learnt that one could make money by starting a popular website and
placing adverts on it, but I couldn’t make my blog popular enough to
be profitable, so I decided to start various forums where people can
post on various topics that I have no personal interest in.
When the offtopic forum of my mobile phone forum proved popular, I
decided to start a new discussion forum named Nairaland which would
cover all topics that Nigerians care about. I was able to get enough
traffic on this new forum to earn a decent income.
7. What challenges did you face and kindly give strategies
adopted to overcome such challenges?
ANSWER: Spam and scammers are a constant nuisance on the forum. I try my best
to remove members who engage in such acts and their posts. I also
have private messaging disabled so spamming and scamming can’t be done
covertly.
Well-intentioned members who ignore the rules of the forum are also a
problem. I find that I have to ban them frequently to convince them
to either follow the rules or stay away.
The ‘best’ problem I experience as the administrator of Nairaland is
that sometimes, during peak periods, there’s so much traffic that my
web server can’t keep up. This is very frustrating because it
prevents further growth of the Nairaland Forum. After upgrading my
hosting plan once, I’ve resorted to constant modification of the
software behind the forum to make it fast enough to run under my
current hosting plan.
8. Before Nairaland, what other projects have you undertaken?
Would you say they were successful?
ANSWER: All my business projects before Nairaland were failures, except the
one that became Nairaland. My web hosting business failed after just
3 months because I ran out of money, while I couldn’t execute many
other projects I researched due to shyness and lack of capital. My
blogs and the mobile phone forum that preceded Nairaland were
successful but not profitable. However, it was on that foundation
that Nairaland was built.
9. Would you say your passion and strength as a programmer
helped you create a world-class forum that Nigerians can be proud of?
ANSWER: All the programming I do today involves modification of PHP scripts
and SQL queries. And you know what? As a programmer, I looked down
on both languages and ignored them! My programming experience wasn’t
very useful. Even if I wasn’t a programmer from the beginning, I’ll
have learnt just enough PHP and SQL to make Nairaland a reality. My
determination was and is much more important.
10. Nairaland has been a sort of refuge (information, knowledge
sharing, escapism, etc) to Nigerians especially Nigerians in diaspora.
Would you say you foresaw this when building this project?
ANSWER: Yes. Â Before starting Nairaland, I noticed that other Nigerian
websites had more Nigerians abroad than Nigerians at home as members.
In fact, I sought to reverse this trend, and to a certain extent I
succeeded. The country with the highest number of Nairaland visitors
at this time is Nigeria. Earlier this year, it was the USA, as it is
for most Nigerian websites.
11. I remember speaking with you five years ago and you spoke of
developing software that will beat Windows? Are you still holding that
vision?
ANSWER: No. It was a foolish vision. Linux has already beaten Windows and few
people care.
12. I also remembered how much you loved Linux that you refused
to install Windows in you computer. Do you still have that passion for
Linux?
ANSWER: Even though I still use Linux from the command line on my web server,
my desktop operating system is Windows. I want to experience the
Nairaland Forum the way others experience it, so when they have
problems I’ll be able to help them.
13. What has been your driving force?
ANSWER: Survival, a strong desire for independence, and a desire to be influential.
14. The job situation in Nigeria is getting worse and worse?
Secondary School Students are dreaming of universities and avoiding
polytechnics. There is a great imbalance in the system. Jobs are few
compared with the job seekers. Would you advocate entrepreneurship?
ANSWER: I always tell job seekers to create their own jobs, because nobody
owes them a job.
“Look for a painful problem that others are facing, and then devise a
way to make people pay you for the solution. Look for problems that
don’t require much capital to solve. In a developing country like
Nigeria, there are so many problems waiting to be solved. One man’s
problem is another man’s profit! Competition is often weak which
means you’ll make a lot of money. So what are you waiting for?”
Unemployment is a problem of highly regulated and unionized countries
where job creation is made difficult by politicians and labor leaders.
Nigerians should not be talking about unemployment at all. There are
so many obvious opportunities around us waiting to be exploited.
Being jobless in Nigeria is a big shame indeed.
15. Taking Nigeria into consideration, you have been successful
as an entrepreneur. What secrets (strategy) would you share with
would-be entrepreneurs?
ANSWER: With only one success so far, I am yet to prove myself. If I am able
to start 2 or 3 other business projects and they succeed, then I will
feel confident enough to teach others how to succeed (I’m currently
looking into movie production).
However, one thing I know is that as a businessman, you have not
failed until you run out of capital or give up on your business.
Hence, one should be very careful not to spend money unecessarily.
And one should keep trying until one succeeds.
16. Just one word, phrase, clause, sentence for youths in Nigeria
ANSWER: Create your own job today.
17. What’s the address of your website?
ANSWER: www.nairaland.com
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March 17, 2007 at 11:55 am (UTC 1)
Unfortunately, Nairaland is run by an illiterate (Seun), sole administrator.
Majority of the members are illiterate who are very ignorant. They share same views with Seun and they dislike educated people. Dull forum run by uneducated man and attended mainly by unintelligent jobless people.
Seun will ban you if he identifies you as being too popular, educated or intelligent. He will ban you if he feels you are gaining popularity in the forum. Not a good place for working class or highly educated people. Avoid Nairaland if you are educated and intelligent.
Like most online forums, Nairaland could be better managed and attract educated people if Seun would appoint 3-4 highly educated moderators among some of the few educated members such as ´McKren, Big B1, Iyke-D, LadyT´.
Seun is making no dime out of the forum as he claimes. It´s a 419 false claim that will get him nowhere. At most, he could be making 50 USD in 3 months via adverts by Nigerian standard. He would do better reselling hosting as he used to, if he has the funds.
If he is a programmer as he claims, he should by now have developed a forum software of his own rather than use a third party software developed by SMF (USA). A FORUM software is simple to develop and can be developed in less than 1-3 months depending on your programming experience.
I am a programmer, software developer and managing 2 own companies in Europe. I have been in the Internet business since 1997 and I think Seun is doing a little good job but he cannot succeed the way he is going about his little business with false claims, arrogance and complete lack of experience.
He should collaborate with educated people to run the forum and don’t exaggerate or falsify his successes. At this time he does not have many members as he claims but he may already experiencing cost problems due to bandwidth consumption. I can only forsee failure and closure as the members grow in future and he will be unable to cover the cost of hosting bandwidth.
I would have offered him a free hosting on my company server but he doesn´t deserve it as he continues to falsify his successes.
March 19, 2007 at 9:20 am (UTC 1)
Am I a strict admin? Yes.
But I don’t tell lies, because I’m principled.
I don’t post false traffic figures, or give any false info.
It’s unfortunate that people choose to believe
these anonymous liars and cowards.
March 19, 2007 at 9:42 am (UTC 1)
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:17:25 +0100
From: “Seun Osewa”
To: “coocoo bara”
Subject: Re: Please, delete my profile immediately
Hello Coocoo,
Thanks a million for your email. While you’re at it, you need to
revoke your citizenship of Nigeria because Obasanjo was criticized by
his political opponents.
Request denied.
Best Regards,
Seun Osewa.
On 3/19/07, coocoo bara wrote:
> Seun,
> Please, delete my profile immediately from your forum.
> I am disgusted reading the bad comments made about you and
Nairaland at the following sites:
> 1. http://www.dipotepede.org/2006/10/04/interview-with-the-nairaland-king/
> 2. http://www.traedays.com/blog/2005/05/breaking-news-trae_z-has-been-banned-from-nairaland/
> 3. http://azuka.zatechcorp.com/2006/05/31/nairaland-woes/#comment-4447
> 4. https://www2.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=23722797&postID=3393442379282297255
>
> You may wish to ban me or block my IP as I do not intend to return to your site again or recommend anyone.
>
> I´m gone for good!!!
>
> Coocoobara – UK (Member for only 2 days)
> coocoobara@yahoo.com
March 19, 2007 at 2:30 pm (UTC 1)
Seun,
Pls ignore them all. You don’t need to answer some people’s ignorance.
March 22, 2007 at 7:00 am (UTC 1)
Folks, shall we keep trading blames on ourselves…like OBJ/Atiku Saga….and make such escalate?
Well, I think d proferred lessons/corrections/adjustments can be taken…
Lets all be teachable, pls.
Haba, dissing ourselves won’t take us anywhere…biko, e jo, d’a Allah
1luv…
March 23, 2007 at 3:57 pm (UTC 1)
@Seun
You dont need to reply this dot net guy, he only wants to achieve stardom from your success. Ignore him, nikegenius had said it all. Those of us that patronise Nairaland, new what we gain from it and we know how successful it was. While we do not pretend not to know why he is attacking you, let us continue to celebrate the success of nairaland. And lest I forget, those interview are really thought provoking, except of course, and on a lighter note, i want you to take GOD seriously.
Thanks Uncle Dipe for the interview, please keep it up.
March 27, 2007 at 4:28 pm (UTC 1)
seun
I just dey feel u joo.
In fact, i am planning to place some advert on your site soon.
see ya.
March 29, 2007 at 10:05 pm (UTC 1)
Seun,
Personally i think you’re doing a good job with your site, maybe because i don’t have the kind of issues these people are having with you. While everyone should be allowed to express themselves, i think you should try to ignore these comments. Lest i forget, i’ve benefited a lot from the information gathered from the nairaland site. Little wonder you subscriber base just keeps increasing.
Stay cool my brother and keep up the good work.
April 19, 2007 at 2:25 pm (UTC 1)
We live in a thankless world. And it’s almost impossible to please some people. May I commend everyone who has had the vision to set up a platform like the one am using now. From dipotepede.org, nairaland.com, nairaland.net, to deoluyemi.com et al. Since man is inherently imperfect, every man-made system or operation cannot attain perfection- both in conduct and in elements.
Yet, should we spare the rod and spoil the child? Should we thank a dare-devil robber for doing charity without bringing him to book? It’s instructive that we learn to separate people from issues; in principle that is. The Nairaland.net admin may have some crucial points if, only if, his allegations against Seun of nairaland.com are valid. Until then, a suspect is innocent… Being educated is out of date; being enlightened and civil is the essence of a man. Someone mentioned folks who can read and write as being illiterate! How? Perhaps, illiteracy has taken up added meaning?
And sometimes, the way we go about alleging others of wrongdoing smacks of vendetta, vindictiveness, and villainy. These don’t draw much followership…the real truth and struggle are lost in them. The spirit behind uncovering some dirty acts should be that of helping others to see, to hear and to feel. People should appreciate that you want them to understand what they are yet to. You have to help others to help you in your cause lest you risk boomerang.
In the real world, it is not enough that someone is charitable/philanthropic/sagacious, the person must be known and seen to be honest and humble. All these things come to play. Issues and people aren’t dealt with in isolation. They are objects of context. So in our rationalisation and emotionalising, let’s look at the whole picture, think within and outside the box. Let’s not look at it from the point of view that am benefitting from something/someone, then anything others say or write about the subject is biased and baseless! Let’s not divide our world on the basis of what I want; let’s all stand on the side of truth and enterprise.
Remember, don’t forget: lie is a sprinter, truth is a marathoner.
We may fight, we may quarrel, we may disagree…let’s do all these to become pals, partners, et cetera. Why not consider this: “a perverted, confused or defective moral sense is yet reverently to be handled, after the manner of the Redeemer, who would not quench the smoking flax or break the bruised reed. It is dangerous to make a judgment when one can’t know all the facts….” “There’s more to life than winning everyone’s liking and approval. Success is pursuing one’s calling to the best of one’s ability. In other words, one dedicates one’s true self to serving God and one strives to do His will.” Try but don’t lie…
April 20, 2007 at 5:31 pm (UTC 1)
I’m a Nairaland member and I must say I have respect for Seun because of his views, ideas, and mentality as a whole. As a Nigerian living abroad I do not come across Nigerian with such objective views and comments here let alone from those at home which I find depressing to say the least. His responses in this interview show how insightful he is and I believe that is commendable.
On another note I’ve read a few comments from bitter ex, or even current Nairaland members on blogs about how he handles his role as the board admin. I find it worrisome how we are quick to bash people we have differences with – “e-differences” in this case! I’ve never ran a public forum but as a Computer Science graduate I know perfectly well what takes. It’s no mince meat! Especially when you have a huge member base and high traffic. It’s not just technical issues you need to worry about but non-technical as well such as profane contents, protecting your members, and legal aspects . Some of the technical difficulties Seun has already highlighted in this interview. The big question is “Where do you draw the line on order keep yourself within safety as well as keep your board alive, and allowing members to make post without restrictive rules?”. Remember that the more successfull your board is the more you have to moderate, and the more difficult it is to hide it away from from scrutinisers, scammers, spammers, and other irritants lurking around the web.
April 27, 2007 at 8:14 pm (UTC 1)
Its been long I checked thru!!
so all this had been going on?
why didnt seun deem it fit to deny fully the allegations of duplicities of Ids?
he banned me for this kind of thing . . . says “u are banned from the forum for adding extra post to your post”
isnt that just ridiculous? after almost 6000 posts on Nairaland?
This came as a result of my comments on a thread were a guy asked how many times peeps had got banned, and I commented . .sure Mr Vindictive was never going to allow me eat my cake and have it . . . just cos am no PDP sycophant . . .lol
April 27, 2007 at 8:21 pm (UTC 1)
*space
May 1, 2007 at 11:23 pm (UTC 1)
@ademiife
The Nairaland.net admin may have some crucial points if, only if, his allegations against Seun of nairaland.com are valid.
The allegations are indeed valid, but only for those open minds willing to accept the facts presented. The Internet is plastered with such statements from past members of Seun’s forum whose toes he has stepped on.
Don’t think for one moment that comments on this page are all made by different people. Seun is a master of deception who would post comments as many different people. He has dozens of accounts on his own forum, just to create an illusion that he has support on an argument. This is how psychoneurotic this guy is.
@kitaun
why didnt seun deem it fit to deny fully the allegations of duplicities of Ids?
He won’t, because he knows it’s true.
@Paul Ola
Seun will ban you if he identifies you as being too popular, educated or intelligent. He will ban you if he feels you are gaining popularity in the forum. Not a good place for working class or highly educated people.
Need I say more?
May 2, 2007 at 8:30 am (UTC 1)
My dear, you sure need to say more! Where are the proofs of all these alleged duplicities? Where are the concrete evidences pointing against the suspect Seun? See dear, no matter how logical your comments/allegations are there must be a body of evidence…come to think of it: have you ever worked with Seun before? Have you ever assisted him in setting those cloned accounts? Were you ever privy to Seun posting various comments using different accounts to air his various similar views?
You sounded so bitter when you called Seun a ‘psychoneurotic’! Why? When you can barely bring before anyone a concrete body of evidence. The more you malign Seun, the more you seem to magnify his person- I would say. I don’t know you, I don’t know Seun, from Adam.
I am interested in one thing: honesty and truth. See, no matter how diametrically opposed I am to someone or an idea, without concrete facts or points to deal with that person or thing I keep quiet and nurse my bitterness. You know, he that wants equity must come with clean hands.
You may feel very right in the deepest of your soul, however, I am sure, at least me, no one can actually read your mind! I wish I can actually see the truth through your mind and that of Seun.
In the final analysis, I would suggest you leave matters for time to tell…remember, don’t forget: lie is a sprinter; truth is a marathoner. May we all keep doing things with openness and not acrimony. I care. Take care. [Note: I will stand up for you IF there is a body of evidence that kicks against Seun's innocence in this matter].
May 2, 2007 at 6:14 pm (UTC 1)
Thanks, guys, for your support.
I do not run spambots or whatever else.
I do my job, and I do it with honesty.
I am not a liar, and I have never been one.
Once again, I thanks for your support.
Sigh. Jealousy is a lousy thing.
May 5, 2007 at 2:57 am (UTC 1)
God bless u Seun.
You have done well your generation to deserve a national award.
May 12, 2007 at 12:08 pm (UTC 1)
Nairaland.net,
Na wa o, your words are strong. Don’t you think its better to concentrate on your website and make it the best, make it successful instead of putting another man down. Let Seun do his stuff and you do yours.
May 14, 2007 at 1:06 pm (UTC 1)
You guys will never get what we are saying about Seun’s attitude until he shows his true colour to you personally. I am not into computers and web blh blah but i agree with nairaland.net that seun bans people who seem to be more intellectual, more popular or more respected than him.
There is a guy on nairaland called Layi, he is more smarter and more respected than Seun and as such he secretly despises him. And the same applies to other smart and academic posters on his site. the guy lives in fear of his members and bans them whenever they argue with him. I am not a witch but i know a lot about body language and can read between the lines
May 21, 2007 at 2:54 pm (UTC 1)
Went through all the points raised by nairaland.net, i must say that though his argument might be making sense but i think his choice of words and language shows he is making those points out of jealousy or hatred. it makes me distrust his judgement. If those points were made in good faith and as a genuine warning to people, then he should have expressed himself better to remove malicious language when delivering his lecture.
thanks
Seun i think u are more matured the way u have handled the situation thus far.
May 28, 2007 at 6:59 pm (UTC 1)
@ademiife
My dear, you sure need to say more! Where are the proofs of all these alleged duplicities? Where are the concrete evidences pointing against the suspect Seun? See dear, no matter how logical your comments/allegations are there must be a body of evidence…
All the evidence is staring you in the face if you choose to see them my dear. Otherwise, talking to you and your ilk amounts to casting pearls at a swine.
@kolade
Went through all the points raised by nairaland.net, i must say that though his argument might be making sense but i think his choice of words and language shows he is making those points out of jealousy or hatred.
Jealousy, no. Hatred, close but too strong a word. I do despise the guy in an interlectual sense. Anybody that lies, cheats, and then lies and cheats some more to cover up all the past lies and past dishonest actions, is no friend of mine. Period!
Ultimately, the big picture here, which you Nigerians are missing, is that Nigeria is chocked full of people like him. They’re in government stealing from you everyday, yet you people continue to defend their actions. Until you rise up against them, you will continue to be destitute while they funnel billions of the nation’s revenue into foreign banks.
Nigeria needs cleaning from the ground up. You can continue to focus on the nonentity called Seun, or you could choose to see the big picture. Your choice.
June 2, 2007 at 11:36 pm (UTC 1)
PLEASE PEOPLE THAT CANNOT SAY THINGS THAT WILL EDIFY, MOTIVATE AND ENCOURAGE SHOULD JUST SHUT THEIR TRAPS
I REST MY CASE
June 3, 2007 at 4:21 am (UTC 1)
@VeeCee
Advocating censorship? Censorship is the bane of Seun’s life.
Never ever try to shut people up, particularly those that say things you don’t agree with. Instead, go out there and find facts that prove them wrong.
“Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so too. ”
~Voltaire, Essay on Tolerance
June 10, 2007 at 4:56 am (UTC 1)
Dipo what’s ‘goingron’ here??? Alarmingly hilarious.
June 26, 2007 at 1:13 am (UTC 1)
I love the new format of this blog. The pagination option is swell.
“Dipo what’s ‘goingron’ here??? Alarmingly hilarious”
I think it’s a serious discussion going on. I wonder what you find hilarious about it.
But, it’s a free world. While some tackle serious issues, others merely straddle the fence and accept the status quo. It’s actually easier to do nothing, than take the heat that results from taking action.
July 10, 2007 at 11:06 am (UTC 1)
I want to thank the people who have supported me despite this man’s malice and misleading accusations. I don’t agree with those who say his points make sense, but i believe we are all entitled to our opinions. When I have more time, I will refute his allegations one by one if they have not been covered by my latest interview. I appreciate your http://www.nairaland.com patronage very much.
July 16, 2007 at 4:38 pm (UTC 1)
This is very serious. This is not necessary at all.
http://www.freelancez.blogspot.com
August 9, 2007 at 4:50 pm (UTC 1)
@Seun,
Get a proper job, get a wife and get get a life !
Sell the http://www.nairaland.com site to a Venture capitalist who would be able to take the site to the next level.â€The Peter’s principle†states that a person can not be promoted beyond the level of his incompetence.Dont hate !!
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August 23, 2007 at 3:29 pm (UTC 1)
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September 24, 2007 at 5:22 pm (UTC 1)
Kudos to seun! Also kudos to those that criticise him. criticism is not bad but I always tell people to eschew destructive crticism and embrace constructive criticism at all time. Let our criticism be such that will effect a positive change and not such that will create permanent enemity btw the critic and the one that is being directed to. Let us have respect for everyone’s personality and do all things in love. Lets keep up the good works towards bettering the economy and the image of our great nation(Nigeria).
Catch ya!
biosfrank
October 1, 2007 at 10:41 am (UTC 1)
i believe u are doing a good job and thats why im giving u 3 gbosas
gbosa! gbosa!! gbosa!!! pls keep up the good work.
from chucks.
chuksjacobidubor@yahoo.com
November 8, 2007 at 2:48 pm (UTC 1)
This short but revealing interview is certainly encouraging n challenging. I’m really now asking myself, where’s my place in Nigeria n the world @ large? what am i living for such that @ my demise, that which has been my life becomes my legacy? What’s my contribution-to Nigeria, fellow youths n humanity in general? For sure, i admire, with proper jealousy, what y’all have done here. U’ve got my back, beloved fellow. Well done! !! !!! !!!!
November 22, 2007 at 1:55 pm (UTC 1)
Seun,let them say,we cant all like you,the most important thing is to satisfy your conscience.You always make my day.
December 18, 2007 at 3:48 pm (UTC 1)
Everybody wants to be a president in his own domain even when the person is still coming up.Seun arrogance canot help you because those of us that visit your are older and very much richer than you.Stop your juvenile behaviour if you really wanna grow.
Sometimes I wish that another more reasonable forum will host people and their lovely topics in another site with a good admistrator that knows what it is to handle a public forum.
Grow up and learn little brother.
January 31, 2008 at 1:34 pm (UTC 1)
I feel this young man has done really well. I read one guy asking for an alternative naija forum. Well you can try: http://www.octoclick.com.
February 1, 2008 at 12:53 am (UTC 1)
Seun,
You have done really well. I admire Milton Friedman too but I suggest you read this book “The Shock Doctrine” by Naomi Klein…it will give you a more balanced view on why the role of government cannot only be to maintain ‘law and order.’
Then try and improve on your site. I am surprised to see it exactly the way it was some months ago (when i last visited it). The key is to keep improving yourself and your site. try and find like minds and then explode. If a 23yr old guy can be worth 15billion USD here I dont see any reason you too can do it in Naija. All the best.
February 16, 2008 at 8:21 am (UTC 1)
Seun has done well for himself and this nation. The singular reason people criticize him is because he is making success in his choosing field. So it is nothing to worry about.
Anyone who doesn’t like Nairaland should go start his own “?land” and get his own subscribers.
Who cares if Seun is young or old? Nigeria need “RESULT” not sentiments. Cheers.
February 22, 2008 at 12:12 pm (UTC 1)
bosfrank has spoken and i will say dear seun that since you are only human and a young one at that that you will mature with time and be more of what the people want within the limits of your own principles.
March 10, 2008 at 8:33 am (UTC 1)
Ewwww!…..na so you look?!
Your site is one of the very best around and I can’t just miss
looging on everyday to give my views and opinion on the forum
thread. Keep the good work going Seun ODAWISE BAN!
May 11, 2008 at 3:54 pm (UTC 1)
I guess he has a good dream but failure starts from when you personally make decision without trying to have other people opinion(Seun learn from that and stop been a tree of idea that people will cut off for fire making).In Nairaland yes,you cant stop the issues of scam and spamming ,but much investigation should be made before baning people ,even if i am not one of the banned members.Boy keep it up
October 15, 2008 at 6:33 pm (UTC 1)
some people can really be stupid. so some guys just showed up here to critise some guy beacause he is running a succesiful forum? what exactly do you guys stand to gain, especially this nairland.net guy. You are running a phpBB forum which unfortunately for you is not popular and you think you can just trun things around by condming a young guy who is trying a lot to improve things for his people. what about all those years he spent online, removing spams, making posts and going all over the forum trying to make things better.
I am sure your forum was born out of anger and jealousy. Thats why you are totally dumb to reasoning. i just discovered your forum through quarreling with some guy and trust me when i say i wont venture there again. we dont care what you think. Instead of concentrating on getting traffic for your site, you are busy critisizing someone. rubbish.
October 16, 2008 at 12:13 pm (UTC 1)
Well I must say the admin tried in driving traffic to his forum but there is matter at hand-the guy have no respect to people and it have cause more harm than good.Well many people have urged me to open a forum that will be free of rudness and I am glad that I did it by opening this forum http://www.naijacampusforum.com/
Regards.
January 27, 2009 at 9:49 am (UTC 1)
I am inspired by this guy. He is a true Nigerian. The new generation of youths that will cause change in our country. I quite admire is courage. Nairaland is one of the best sites in the world today.
April 10, 2009 at 10:15 pm (UTC 1)
The young man seun is a prodigy. The way he confidently answered those questions shows that he knows what he is doing. Remind me of a young chap i ran into at Oshodi, Lagos State.
More grease to your elbow, you are a beacon to our generation.
Of course, you did a good job with your questions.
August 7, 2009 at 1:41 pm (UTC 1)
Who ever Seun is, he is a big source of inspiration to me, and one of the very few who without their knowledge, caused my own success, i am a member of nairaland , Id (banom) it was after looking at how much seun achieved , (and he is just one year older than me) ,that i deiced that i must stand out in Nigeria myself, this determination was actually what turned me to a multi millionaire.
August 31, 2009 at 4:48 pm (UTC 1)
thanks seun. i’m highly impressed and encourage by your vision and mission. sky is your take off point. i feel yah.
September 11, 2009 at 3:26 pm (UTC 1)
THE GUY IS GOOD… NICE ONE.
February 25, 2010 at 11:15 pm (UTC 1)
nice work seun. i have been inspired long enough to actually see your face today. kp up the good wk.
October 4, 2010 at 8:27 am (UTC 1)
Thanks Seun for bringing Nairaland!
A new site is born! Called 1naira auction
http://www.1naira-auction.com
My naija people ….make una enjoy amooo and tell a friend today!
See you on the other side!
-1naira-auction Team
June 22, 2011 at 12:30 pm (UTC 1)
Only small-minded and insecure people will destroy things they envy
Grandiose Parlor » Blog Archive » Some Gems in the Nigerian Blogosphere says:
October 4, 2006 at 8:23 pm (UTC 1)
[...] Then there is the interview of Seun Osewa, the Nairaland forum founder/administrator on DipoDepede.poet. Nairaland is one of the few Nigerian fora on the Internet. Although the 24-year old, self-employed Seun has been chastised by several members of the forum for his high-handedness and micro management style, the picture he projects through the interview is that of a problem-solving Nigerian, who wants to live out his dream – entrepreneurially. [...]
Anonymous says:
November 1, 2006 at 10:41 pm (UTC 1)
Interview with the webmaster of Nairaland…
Interview with one the webmaster of the fastest growing Nigerian website – Seun Osewa…