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Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Nobody: 10:41pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
FrancisTony: abeg help me ask him. ppl r just dull 2 Likes |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Nobody: 10:42pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
She was making sense till she mentioned "This is somebody who once knelt down in front of me as a greeting, in public, to show how grateful he was for my support". Was that necessary. 3 Likes |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by CSTR: 10:42pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
DonDiego:The famished road is unreadable? yeah i actually agree. It appeals to a very tiny, elite spectrum of the reading community. I am sure the watered down crap that chimamanda dishes out appeals to far more people. And no, i'm not hating. |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by freecocoa(f): 10:44pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
cococandy:Chimamanda is the bomb any day but I don't think it's appropriate to refer to the guy in that manner, especially given in the Nigerian context she talked about, they don't have that kind of relationship as one can only refer to a bosom friend or subordinate as such. |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by freecocoa(f): 10:47pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
phoinix:Exactly, this statement only further goes to show, where she has placed him. |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by AlphaDibia(m): 10:48pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
The same reason Chimamanda didn't like some americans calling or referring to her as "sistah" (genuine gestures by the americans btw) should be the same reason why she should not refer to a grown ass man as "boy". She should've nipped this in the bud by just simply apologizing(don't have to be a genuine one). We didn't need all that long explanation. She lost here By Virtue of the non-famous and of vice of the famous. Nne rapu okwu maka na okwu a buro nri as my man Phyno eloquently puts it.. peace. Udo. 1 Like |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by OKNkanu(m): 10:49pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
Alexpissu:I wonder! |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by cococandy(f): 10:50pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
freecocoa: That's why I said she better thread carefully |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by MIKOLOWISKA: 10:50pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
Alexpissu:she gats console herself foe the unhappiness thats about to follow |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by freecocoa(f): 10:55pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
cococandy:I think she actually knows what she meant by it. I still love her plenty though. |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Nobody: 10:57pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
Vickybee:what happened to the word 'some'? 2 Likes |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by cococandy(f): 10:57pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
freecocoa: I like both of them. In different ways though. |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by freecitizn: 10:58pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
If the tables were turned and a relatively more accomplished male writer called her a 'girl', I can only imagine the vituperation with which she would respond... |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Onegai(f): 10:59pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
cococandy: I don't know if he is, but she's right about one thing: his writing feels very hollow, like someone trying constantly to stir up emotions, not like someone inviting you to deep introspection. I can rarely remember what he wrote and I read last year. I remember being all hyped up about him and now I read his tweets and usually roll my eyes and move on. Like if he was on NL, he would constantly be writing to gain likes and start a thread war, not say anything meaningful. I'm no fan of Ms. Adichie but she's right about it. Also why be so offended by "boy"? If the biggest publisher in the world (who happens to be male) said to a crowd of hopeful writers "I'm proud of my boys" referring to them, won't they have swallowed it and laughed and brushed it off in the quest for greatness? Would we have heard complaints if it was a Nigerian politician sharing money with "you boys take that"? They would shrug and swallow it with a tight smile. And she introduced him to her publisher, sounds like she was invested in his future So maybe their work relationship was close, to her. When people make a fuss over stuff they take everyday in real life 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by DonDiego(m): 11:04pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
CSTR: "To each their own" best captures the wide range of tastes that apply when it comes to literary meals. As fas as I am personally concerned, apart from Okri's debut novel, whatever else he wrote as fiction is unreadable. It got progressively worse after The Famished Road. And it had nothing to do with the fact he delved into magical realism. Marquez is the modern master of magical realism and he is eminently readable. As for Adichie, well it's your call. But one thing is certain: all those awards for each of her novels and even the movie optionings are not merely accidental. They are an endorsement of supreme quality if not outright genius. Folks like you who react viscerally to anything about her are the first to deny that you do so out of some other preconceived notions and mental baggage that have nothing whatsoever to do with the quality of her work. But fortunately she doesnt seem to mind nor is she fazed. She remains as iconoclastic as ever. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by TheSonOfMark(m): 11:09pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
phoinix: Mister, need I start a logomachy? The meaning of those words is quite obvious to those with discerning minds. I suggest you update your seemingly depleted vocabulary stock. 1 Like |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Ray360: 11:11pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
slap1:intelligent! more grey matter to your brain. this is the most intelligent post on this thread. i take bows in obeisance. slap1. 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by cococandy(f): 11:12pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
Onegai: Exactly what I said too. He has a problem with the term because she's female even though he's clearly under her,was her protege for a while and was also seeking to use her connections to rise. Just that in such matters, wisdom is profitable to direct. She's not familiar with the nigerian terrain of expression so even if she meant no harm, it is lost on the populace because of pre-conditioning. In her oyibo mind, he should be fine with it because his status as her underling in not secret but she over estimates enlightenment about such matters Like a negro can call another nigga but a white folk would be committing career suicide if he does. You're kinda right about his writing but then his satirical and witty approach is a unique talent in itself. 1 Like |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by freecocoa(f): 11:13pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
cococandy:Yea, they are both good, in different ways ofcourse. |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by TheSonOfMark(m): 11:16pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
BraniacX: Sometimes those simpletons have to be reminded of the banality of their existence lest they get cocooned in the false grandiose of stardom brought on by the ceaseless adulation by silly males on social media. Most of these girls aren't even worth a second look! [/b] 2 Likes |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Nobody: 11:17pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by ajf(m): 11:21pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
Just visited the guy's blog, and Mr John is not even a very good writer to be honest... |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Nobody: 11:21pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
sobmos:Yes! |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Nobody: 11:24pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
femi4:You wish. I've got wonderful men around me. Just giving Nairaland men raw misandry. |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Nobody: 11:26pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
Misogynist2014:You are such a numbskull. |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Tygg: 11:28pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
TheSonOfMark:dnt c any reason to be abusive in your choice of words.....smh 1 Like |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by PromiseJonah(m): 11:28pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
pastinq rubish all over the thread Vickybee:can u pls shutup! |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by eggie100(m): 11:29pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
Vickybee:see who is talking. First of all, straighten out ur future, get a good life and may be then you will be able to afford an original givenchy bag. Your Aba handbag is not in place to compare to guys who wont even acknowledge your ugly presence in a small crowd. 2 Likes |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by franzis(m): 11:30pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
Airforce1:another weed smoking saTanoid |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Nobody: 11:37pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
lawanson44:Chai! I must be dating your brother for you to know all these secrets. Oniranu! My father is the only man that provides for me. Ode |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Bamz(m): 11:39pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
EroticAngelina: Why bother comment? |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Tallesty1(m): 11:41pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
freecocoa:Read this her statement and you will understand why she called him her boy. "This is somebody who once knelt down in front of me as a greeting, in public, to show how grateful he was for my support". That little respect given to her really got her head swollen and her feminist nature kicked in too. One of my student would be more tolerable. |
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