African Infantryman of the Year
A little while ago now, I posted a review of Liberian Infantry Tactics which after nearly 3,000 posts, is still the most commented upon little piece in this dark dank little corner of the internet. OK, so half of the comments are accusations of racism but I will stop pointing out what a bunch of utter utter nangers these gangstas are, the day they learn some basic infantry skills. Fo'sure
However in a belated attempt not to be outdone by their Liberian brothers (or is that broz), we now have entries (via ARRSE) from some of the Nigerian militias for the converted title of African Infantryman of the Year
Starting off with our first entrant, Eloghosa - he likes to estimate bullet drift due to wind conditions using the more contemporary combination of the smoke from his fatty (surely that should be phatti – Ed), pulling his hat down over his eyes & using the force.

Asked to comment about the his AK47, Eloghosa also feels quite strongly that actually cleaning it iz fo all yo beotches because deez be da gatz dat da g’s be stappin’ an packin sidways an shih.
Second up we have Chinedu Onytkachuwu with his bloods from da hood look: a fusion of the classic Ramdoesque link wrapped around the torso meets Miss Selfridge, all topped off with a tousled hair wig.

As he says, gangsta it iz wot we iz doing at tha moment ... doggystyle
Finally, form the National Police Force we have Arikawe who has updated Grampa Walton’s dungarees in a more urban vernacular which he feels is far mo’schmoooove

Full respec’ to NBC for finding this
Comments
At least contestant #3 doesn't have a rusty weapon. The bluing passes to the wig.
Posted by: Yank in Germany | July 29, 2008 10:01 AM
Thats artistic rust blueing at an early stage then?
Posted by: TimC | July 29, 2008 3:19 PM
coming soon to the streets of London no doubt!
Posted by: thud | July 29, 2008 5:13 PM
I believe that contestant #1 is demonstrating camouflage fieldcraft -ostrich style
Posted by: MP | July 29, 2008 5:23 PM
They lose points ... no feather dusters or life jackets.
Posted by: Kristopher | July 29, 2008 6:05 PM
You missed one.
The funny/sad part is: only the disc part of that was photoshopped.
Posted by: Hog Whitman | July 29, 2008 10:29 PM
Although they seem to have based their style on the New York Dolls, at least the two with AKs know enough to apply the safeties. They must be special forces.
Posted by: John K | August 1, 2008 5:50 PM