EZI AFA KA EGO----(REPUTATION CONTINUED)

" Good name in man and woman, dear my lord, Is the immediate jewel of their souls: Who steals my purse steals trash; 'tis something, nothing; 'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands; But he that filches from me my good name Robs me of that which not enriches him And makes me poor indeed. "
William Shakespeare, "Othello", Act 3 scene 3.


The above from William Shakespeare, clearly puts into words the meaning of Ezi afa ka ego. No amount of wealth will be of the same value as a good name, or reputation. When people for one reason or another would go out of their way to tarnish another's reputation, it was usually taken very seriously. Today things have changed, as in modern day Nigeria, and even all over the place people have traded a good name for fleeting popularity or even notoriety and will give anything to be in the limelight with big titles and portfolios. These individuals are actually admired, followed and respected, despite the obvious fact that their lives and values are not worthy of emulation. No wonder problems abound especially in the lives of children and young people. Nothing is sacred or taboo anymore. Even in the church, nothing is taboo, it all depends on definition. Trying to hold on to good values even attracts disrespect and mockery and attempts to slander and drag a person's name through the mud.
The lives of the hollywood crowd keeps reminding us that fame and glamour do not always add up to anything in the long run. A good name and a good reputation will always be worth more than all the glamour the world offers, even gold. Ezi afa ka ego.