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LiteratureRe: Cyprian Ekwensi Plagiarized Hausa Story "Jiki Magayi" by AlPeter: 2:32pm On Jul 16, 2016
Nickydrake:
Thank you for giving a level-headed response.

I agree that the author of that article had no reason to assert plagiarism as strongly as he did, especially as he does not appear to have taken too much trouble to verify his suspicion. His conclusion that no permission was given was based on the absence of any acknowledgement in the preface or foreword of Ekwensi's book. This is rather shallow. Indeed much of the article is composed of unscholarly diatribe, which is condemnable and may justify those who perceive the accusation as the bitter fruit of ethnic bigotry.

Nevertheless, I think that the literary scene is quite different from the political theatre, in that an author (or his memory, as in this case) is not likely to be injured by mistaken allegations of plagiarism, especially if those allegations are successfully refuted.

Whatever the motivations of the writer and despite the crassness of his approach, I think that the allegations made are sufficient to merit an enquiry and explanation. Jiki Magayi may have been written in 1933 when Ekwensi was only twelve, but it wasn't until 1955 that it was published. An African Night's Entertainment was published a mere seven years later, so the copyright in the older work was still sitting pretty. This means that it was necessary to obtain permission from the holder of copyright before executing a translation. Was this done or was it not? This is a question of fact. Cyprian Ekwensi may not have much to say about this at present, given that he is, you know, dead; but the publishers of An African Night's Entertainment are in a position to provide much-needed answers, whether in the court of public opinion or the one of law.

Finally, I think that questioning the originality of a work in good faith is in fact an effort at building the literary culture of the nation, even if the reputation of the person being questioned suffers, which, at any rate, will only happen in the event that he is guilty.
after faithfully going through the entire comments you sir, are the first to give a constructive and intelligent criticism o the write up. I am getting sick and tired of people playing the tribe and ethnicity card.
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PoliticsRe: DSS Arrests Moroofat Omolola Obanikoro, Releases Her Later by AlPeter: 12:55pm On Jul 15, 2016
AgamaHub:
They would start with your own family first, why are Nigerians like this. Propaganda government. The government has to put down policies, employ technology and build a responsive database in order to curb corruption. Not witch hunting. If we decide to open every ones file that has ever led this country, no one would be spared even President Buhari. Have they also investigated the allegations on Mr President? Nigerians are soo quick to forget things, the hardship has soo eaten up the brains and reasoning of the Nigerian people that they don't know how to do research before voting in someone, they only dance to words and slogans used by the politicians. Please pray for brains not arresting people you only hear news about.
oga your pa le collect money? why are you foaming from the mouth? Will you then shut your hate infested mouth and use dat ting between ur head instead o d one in btw urass. Buhari have been free for over thirty years he was investigated by Baba Iyabo yet no dirt could stick on him which is why he contested 3 times before winning get that in ur thick head. Didirin.
PoliticsRe: DSS Arrests Moroofat Omolola Obanikoro, Releases Her Later by AlPeter: 6:46am On Jul 15, 2016
Abeg carry d entire family, Lock dem up in a deep dungeon and throw the key in the ocean. Thieves.
PoliticsRe: Fayose: Bullion Van Driver Confesses As Zenith Denies Sponsoring Campaign by AlPeter: 6:38am On Jul 15, 2016
So Goodduck shared money, Nigeria's defence money, for ponmoyose Election and send young men and women to their death in the hands o BH, and some sets still adore him?! May GOd deliver them from slavery.
PoliticsRe: Dambazau Name Missing From List Of Officers For Further Investigation -SR by AlPeter: 6:28am On Jul 15, 2016
... And some silly, annoying, fellows will be shouting Goodduck up and down. God punish dem all thieves in high places
. Awo n smellos. See dem already...
PoliticsRe: Ihejirika, Minimah & 53 Others Indicted In Arms Deal. See Full List by AlPeter: 6:23am On Jul 15, 2016
... And some silly, annoying, fellows will be shouting Goodduck up and down. God punish dem all. Awo n smellos.
PoliticsRe: It Seems Halima Buhari Failed The Last Bar Exam by AlPeter: 6:14am On Jul 15, 2016
dimieprincess:
thanks dear parvenu, I am just too angry with people trying to glorify her father for call to bar. I don't have anything personal against her and I am happy for her, I just can't fathom why this will be a news. I guess the Ops in other threads showing off her call to bar never knew she failed. I have friends who failed and had to 're-sit this year, they were called yesterday but none try to create mountain out of it because it's not too fanciful for one to fail bar part 11 finals (just 40 marks to pass).

Everyone in life must have had a ugly experience (failure) but making news out of it (in the name of politics) is what I despised
we all know you are just hating so drop the pretense, more irrelevant things have made "trending" news. I don't care what the president kids do with their lives but "as u con dey carry di ting like gala for just dey vex me" get a life, election is over and Buhari WON! BTW your writings are filled with grammatical errors, a prime example of a failed education system. Peace out.
PoliticsRe: Soldiers Capture Boko Haram Gun Truck In Goneri Town by AlPeter: 10:04pm On Jul 14, 2016
Very good development slowly and surely peace is returning to the NE. God bless Buhari
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Urgently Need A Job In Ibadan by AlPeter:
SecretAgent:
A friend of mine is presently hiring for his company in ibadan but what course did you study.
bros details pls help a bro and a sis. Studied biochemistry. Very good with most computer packages.
PoliticsRe: Jonathan Responsible For PDP Crisis — Ogbulafor by AlPeter: 5:46am On Jul 11, 2016
This is obvious to any sane person who uses his/her head but Jonathan supporters need to be reminded every morning.
PoliticsRe: Those Who Brought Buhari Will End Up In His Stomach — Fayose by AlPeter: 4:58am On Jul 11, 2016
Ponmodele ponmoyose can be very funny. Quoting scriptures up and down instead o setting up infrastructures to help his people. Imagine some people listening to him will be hungry
PoliticsRe: 1st Owerri Semi Tunnel/Interchange Nearing Completion (photos) by AlPeter: 9:58pm On Jul 09, 2016
Abagworo, saying other states needs to learn from this is an insult. Do you know how many like this exist in villages, in certain states in nigeria?
PoliticsRe: N’delta: North Can Feed The Nation – Sen. Waku by AlPeter: 11:57am On Jul 09, 2016
Nne5:
They should start feeding na and stop filling our ears with incessant whining and fhuckery!

Now there isn't no oyel money for them,hope they'll still buy mechanized farming implements abi they'll 'manage' the ones they have and supplement it with crude farming.Ndi ara they should start féeding us biko.

Common crop improvement they no sabi,na to feed nation mtcheeeeew.
sowie, now can you go back and read the post careully without sentiments.
Science/TechnologyRe: Let's Talk About Extraterrestrials, Aliens, UFOs: Are They Real? by AlPeter: 9:51am On Jul 09, 2016
roswell incident
PoliticsRe: FG Hires And Trains 80 Lawyers To Try High Profile Criminal Cases by AlPeter: 12:20pm On Jul 08, 2016
d33types:
You are confused or misunderstanding me.. OJ's case had only 5 lawyers minus paralegals
FG lawyers will not be paralegals or temps.. Its wasteful
you are arguing a daft point the lawyers have a heck of a whole load of work to do. Some are being assigned to about one thousand five hundred terrorism cases, efcc cases etc. Read the post
RomanceRe: I Want A Lady Who Doesn't Apply #make-up For A Serious Relationship. by AlPeter: 2:28am On Jul 08, 2016
KingCheezyPuff:
[color=#cc00ff] grin you want me to be friendly and cool?
❤You didnt approach me that way,why should i be nice ta you undecided[/color]
... I could think of a thousand reasons, but right now I can think of none.. Wait ... the thing is I am here to catch some fun and pulling your legs seems a nice preposition
PoliticsRe: Saraki And Abba Kyari Join Forces To Destroy Magu by AlPeter: 2:21am On Jul 08, 2016
krendo:
Magu has broken the law too much and become above the law to the extent of ignoring the court!

I will thank anyone who removes Magu from office for completing a noble act. This is what happens when you start playing God!
you are one amongst Nigerians problem
RomanceRe: I Want A Lady Who Doesn't Apply #make-up For A Serious Relationship. by AlPeter: 2:11am On Jul 08, 2016
KingCheezyPuff:
[color=#ff1744] ❤what do you wanthuh?[/color]
let's see your phone no, address, email, your name... Bae not everybody care about you that much! Stop being so up tight its an online forum
PoliticsRe: Tension As Benue Govt’s Plan Mass Sack Of Over 200 Benue Links Staff by AlPeter: 2:02am On Jul 08, 2016
Kalaldi:
If the governor wish to sack,let him pay the salaries owed and retirement benefits if there is any.
gbam how can you sack folks you've not paid 9 months salaries.
RomanceRe: I Want A Lady Who Doesn't Apply #make-up For A Serious Relationship. by AlPeter: 1:54am On Jul 08, 2016
KingCheezyPuff:
[color=#cc00ff]hmmm❤You've come again
I'd think if you thought me so awful you'd stay awayhuh Yes?[/color]
now... Did I?
PoliticsRe: This Is What A Yoruba Man On Facebook Said He Will Do To Igbos by AlPeter: 1:52am On Jul 08, 2016
johnglefury:
I'm still trying to evaluate the relevancy of your point.
imagine something so simply stated yet tou are unable to comprehend no wonder you believe the op #bat
PoliticsRe: Fayose Has N300m In His Zenith Bank Account - Lere Olayinka by AlPeter: 1:43am On Jul 08, 2016
No worry leave story
PoliticsRe: This Is What A Yoruba Man On Facebook Said He Will Do To Igbos by AlPeter: 1:35am On Jul 08, 2016
Pathetic to see people believin this? Its only a clown and a bat that will believe this a pity all the guys above are worse than both. Op get a life
Nairaland GeneralRe: ‘american’ Breaks 22-yr Old Nigerian Record by AlPeter: 1:30am On Jul 08, 2016
The guy is no longer an american
PoliticsRe: Ajimobi Demands Apology From Schools That Protested Against His Education Policy by AlPeter: 1:28am On Jul 08, 2016
Make the guy go sleep which brand of childishness is this. Is this also a leader? Very petty
PoliticsRe: EFCC Set To Seize Fayose’s N1.35bn by AlPeter: 1:23am On Jul 08, 2016
Hehhihuhuhuhohohohaha... This guy cause will be worse than dasaui, alameisgha, metuh and iboris own combined. By the time Bubu and Aisha tag teamed him finish, he will beg for pampers he no go see mtchew. Oya open mouth again yarn another. Hhihihihihihigugugugugu i
RomanceRe: I Want A Lady Who Doesn't Apply #make-up For A Serious Relationship. by AlPeter: 1:11am On Jul 08, 2016
KingCheezyPuff:
[color=#0091ea]❤You've insulted me twice and noe you want to be my friendhuh?
. ....yer a very odd fellow. How can I be sure you ain't crazyhuh?[/color]
giving more substance to the claim...
CrimeRe: Nigerian Man Who Fled Boko Haram Beaten To Death In Italy Defending His Wife by AlPeter: 1:08am On Jul 08, 2016
Onix01:
When you fabricate story to exit Nigeria for greener pastures. Wetin concern Boko-haram with an IPOB. May his Soul Rest in Peace.
grow up dude. Most u always be so pathetic what has tribe get to do with this. I you don't have anything to write read and go. A man died for a silly reason which is no faults of his and u are here. Acting like a child pls grow up. PS I don't support biadra or ipad
RomanceRe: I Want A Lady Who Doesn't Apply #make-up For A Serious Relationship. by AlPeter: 12:55am On Jul 08, 2016
KingCheezyPuff:
[color=#0091ea]❤you and obiorathesubtle want yer lives ended this nighthuh?[/color]
proving their points...
PoliticsRe: [photos] Ibadan Is More Developed Than Any Igbo State by AlPeter: 12:44am On Jul 08, 2016
Here we go again thought we were done wit this ?
PoliticsRe: Garba Shehu Get Your Records Straight- Niger Delta Avengers by AlPeter: 10:22pm On Jul 06, 2016
bezimo:
Rather its you and your daft Buhari that wont know peace.
Late President Yaradua who negotiated with those folks in the Niger Delta which consequently minimised restiveness in the region.Was he stupid to do that?

The NDA terms are clearly spelt out but Buhari hasn't demonstrated genuine commitment to address them or at least reach a win-win situation and you expect things to be normal.
yes yar adua was wrobg to negotiate with them. Its the result of that negotiation we are suffering now today we have NDA tommorow we might have worst someone needs to destroy this evil now.

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