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 Literature › Re: You First Loved Me (Christian Romance) By Rose Akpabio by mercyymai(f): 6:29pm On Jul 03, 2018 |
hello sis.... I hope all is well? it has been a while o |
| Literature › Re: Showers Of Mercy - True Life Story by mercyymai(f): 6:26pm On Jul 03, 2018 |
Bibi294:sorry o I didn't even know u've updated. I just check just now and see update. thanks for the update. More ink to ur pen. |
| Literature › Re: A Man's Stand by mercyymai(f): 1:02pm On Jun 30, 2018 |
have u forgotten u have an ongoing story? |
| Literature › Re: A Man's Stand by mercyymai(f): 12:53pm On Jun 30, 2018 |
rapmike:thanks for the mention |
| Literature › Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by mercyymai(f): 6:53pm On Jun 28, 2018 |
rachealfst:I don't know what is wrong with Okadabooks, I was not able to read that of Anike and samething I'm experiencing with dz. can u help me with a link that will make it easier or can I get another means like email or something. both broken hedge and Anike |
| Literature › Re: Mr Right by mercyymai(f): 5:40pm On Jun 28, 2018 |
thanks for the update.... pls can u make it longer, at least it will last us till u drop the next update. u can as well make the update frequent.... *wink* |
| Literature › Re: Mr Right by mercyymai(f): 11:42am On Jun 27, 2018*. Modified: 8:33pm On Jun 27, 2018 |
welcome back pls don't keep us waiting again o |
| Literature › Re: You First Loved Me (Christian Romance) By Rose Akpabio by mercyymai(f): 11:14am On Jun 26, 2018 |
Gmartins:how do you know they are sisters? |
| Literature › Re: You First Loved Me (Christian Romance) By Rose Akpabio by mercyymai(f): 9:22pm On Jun 19, 2018 |
Thanks for the update. |
| Christianity Etc › Women In Hijab Dancing ‘shaku Shaku’ Offensive To Islam, MURIC Tells Falz by mercyymai(op): 10:26pm On Jun 05, 2018 |
…orders video withdrawal The Muslim Rights Concern has said that by featuring hijab-clad women dancing Shaku Shaku in his latest video, Falz has offended Nigerian Muslims. MURIC on Tuesday demanded that Nigerian rapper, Folarin Falana, popularly called Falz the Bahd Guy, withdraw his latest music video, This is Nigeria, or face legal action. The Convener of MURIC, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, in a telephone conversation with our correspondent, reiterated that the “video was a slap on the face of Islamdom.” Akintola said, “That video is provocative. That video depicts Muslim women dancing Shaku shaku. “According to Falz, it represents the Chibok girls. [But] Chibok girls cannot be known to be dancing. They are despondent, they are in despair, they are frustrated. They have not been rescued. There are so many of them in captivity and all Nigerians are praying for them. So, how can they be dancing? “So, it is ironical; it doesn’t represent reality. The video itself is a slap on Islamdom.” The Professor of Islamic Eschatology added that MURIC chose to take the legal route, rather than the route of violence, so as not to further denigrate the name of Islam. “Some Nigerians cannot just be taking things for granted. This country is fraudulent. Our Constitution contains freedom of religion but people don’t give us that respect. “Even the people who are supposed to call defaulters to order pretend to be sleeping when Muslims are knocked on the head. “And when lawless people go to the streets, using the name of Islam to destroy, to be violent, to beat up people, destroy houses, destroy government properties, to kill and maim, the media is happy that the name of Islam is being destroyed. “We are against that. We are against violence. And that is why we are taking this guy to court. If he doesn’t withdraw that video and if he doesn’t apologise to Nigerians, especially the Nigerian Muslims.” Asked if MURIC would speak with the rap artiste, Akintola reiterated that the Islamic organisation was not opposed to dialogue if Falz so wishes, but that MURIC would not call him first. Akintola, however, restated the legal repercussions if Falz fails to accede to the organisation’s demands within seven days, starting on Tuesday (today). MURIC had, earlier on Tuesday, issued a statement demanding that Falz withdraw his This is Nigeria video and to also tender an apology within seven days for using women wearing hijabs and dancing Shaku shaku. The group also dragged the National Films and Videos Censors Board into the matter and hinted at a possible legal battle unless Falz withdraws the video and tenders an apology within seven days. Falz has not responded to phone calls and a text message as of the time of filing this report. See MURIC’s full statement below: 5th June, 2018 PRESS RELEASE: WITHDRAW FALZ ‘SHAKU SHAKU’ VIDEO WITHIN 7 DAYS OR FACE LEGAL ACTION Folarin Falana (Falz the Bahd Guy), a Nigerian artist, last week released a new song called ‘This is Nigeria’. The production featured a character that dressed like a Fulani man, who suddenly abandoned his traditional guitar and beheaded a man. It also portrayed women in hijab as choreographers dancing the ‘shaku-shaku’ (a dance associated with a drug-related song). The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) strongly denounces the Shaku Shaku dance video. It is thoughtless, insensitive and highly provocative. It is a hate video. It is Islamophobia nulli secundus. This video has the potential of causing religious crisi of unprecedented dimension. We therefore demand its withdrawal and an apology to Nigerian Muslims within seven days or the authors and their agents will face legal action if they fail to comply. The video manifests ethnic bias against Fulanis while it ignored the criminal activities of ethnic militia of the Middle Belt who have also massacred Fulanis and rustled their cattles in their thousands. This video has denigrated Islam, demonized Nigerian Muslims and subjected them to public opprobium. MURIC rejects Falz’ explanation that the the girls in hijab in his ‘Shaku Shaku’ dance symbolize the Chibok girls because nothing in the video indicates that the girls represent the Chibok girls. At least none of the Chibok girls have been seen dancing like a drunkard. They are always in pensive mood. Do they have any cause to be dancing? Are they happy? This video is the mostdetestable, odious and insidious Islam-bashing in recent time. Only the scenes portraying police brutality and the money-swallowing snake in the video are near the truth. Falz’ ‘Shaku Shaku’ video is nothing but a hate-induced production. It is a most unpatriotic handiwork of a Nigerian youth in 2018. Here is the work of a youth working towards turning Nigerians against each other; a youth inciting Nigerian Christians to hate their Muslim neighbours; a youth instigating Muslims to religious violence. This video is in bad taste. It is a hate video. It is an assault on the self-dignity of every Muslim. It is freedom of expression gone haywire. We call the attention of security agencies to this hate action. The tragedy facing modern societies all over the world is their criminal complicity in Islam-bashing and their hypocritical accusation of Muslims of terrorism and religious violence. On the contrary, terrorism is mere smoke. Provocation, derision and injustice are the fires which cause terrorism. We reiterate our pontification that it is naïve for a fire fighter to ignore the fire and turn his hose at the smoke. The world is treating symptoms, leaving the real ailment to fester. We remind Nigerians of the outcome of similar provocative actions in the past and their unpalatable outcomes. The violent reaction of Nigerian Muslims toFun Times magazine’s blasphemous story of December 1990 in which it was alleged that “Muhammad had an illicit affair with a woman of easy virtue according to the Qur’an and later married her” shook the country to its foundation. Isioma Daniel’s article, “The World at Their Feet” published inThisDay newspaper on Saturday, 16thNovember, 2002, drew the ire of Muslims across the length and breadth of Nigeria. Violent demonstrations broke out in 2005 when the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten’s published a cartoon in which Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was depicted as a terrorist wearing a bomb-laden turban. In January 2015, Charlie Ebdo, the French satirical magazine used cartoons that were considered provocative by Muslims. Blood flowed on the streets of Paris. We condemn violence and all acts of terrorism. But we do not share the opinion that freedom of expression can go to any length. Even Pope Francis has warned people not to insult the faith of others. He said, “It is normal. You cannot provoke. You cannot insult the faiths of others. You cannot make fun of the faiths of others. Freedom of speech and expression are fundamental human rights. However, there should be a limit to offending and ridiculing the faiths and beliefs of others.” But has this advice been taken seriously? Nigerian Artistes have consistently proved that they are most willing to ignore the Pope’s advice. They provoke Muslims at the slightest opportunity. They have this habit of giving Muslim names to characters who play devilish, immoral and lowly roles in their films, e.g. Sikiratu Sindodo, Jelili Oniso, Basira Baseje, Osanle Modinat, Aminatu Pa-pa-pa are a few examples. Of recent, Muniru and Ambali play despicable roles of idiocy. The idea behind this is to make Muslims feel ashamed of the ordinary Muslim name. It is inhuman, despicable and bully-motivated. MURIC will defend the Muslim name with every legitimate tool at its disposal. There is no gainsaying the fact that a culture of impunity pervades the arts in Nigeria. The National Film And Video Censors Board (NFVCB), a regulatory agency set up by Act No. 85 of 1993 to regulate films and the video industry has a case to answer. ‘Shaku Shaku’ video was shot and released under its watch. What is its alucutus. What will it say if Muslims elect to go violent over this primitive, irresponsible and reckless production? What will it say if hundreds of lives and properties worth billions of dollars are lost in the ensuing violence due to its negligence? As we round up, MURIC warns Nigerian artists to stop giving Muslim names to devilish and lowly characters. We appeal to Muslims all over the country to simmer down. Let us adopt a civilized approach to ‘Shaku Shaku’ and teach agents provocateur some lessons in respect for human feelings. Instead of going violent, Nigerian Muslims should take those behind the ‘Shaku Shaku’ video to court in order to serve as a deterrent to others. We therefore give notice of impending legal action against the artist behind the ‘Shaku Shaku’ video unless the latter is withdrawn and an apology is widely published within seven days. Professor Ishaq Akintola, Director, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) |
| Literature › Re: Blemished Love By Loudest Thoughts by mercyymai(f): 10:52am On Jun 04, 2018 |
more update pls. nice story. |
| Sports › Re: Loris Karius Sobs Uncontrollably, Apologises To Liverpool Fans (photos/video) by mercyymai(f): 3:36pm On May 27, 2018 |
obonujoker:That's where nobody is above mistake comes in. I pity the guy o becos his career is at stake |
| Celebrities › Re: Tell Me First Thing That Came To Your Mind When You Saw this pics- Laura Ikeji by mercyymai(f): 12:27am On May 26, 2018 |
Somebody's wife indeed. |
| Literature › Re: Centino Wins May Literature Section 5K Award by mercyymai(f): 5:17pm On May 14, 2018 |
Rechaelfst |
| Travel › Re: "Ambode Fix Ekins-Okejra Addo Road – Ajah" Pasted On A Keke Napep In Lagos by mercyymai(f): 3:08pm On May 11, 2018 |
Lol |
| Culture › Re: Olori Memunat Omowumi Celebrates Her Birthday (Photos) by mercyymai(f): 3:07pm On May 11, 2018 |
Happy birthday ayaba |
| Politics › Re: Mubi, Adamawa Bomb Blasts – Update: Over 60 People Now Dead by mercyymai(f): 10:01pm On May 01, 2018 |
Jesus!!!! Save his country o. Mean while, this is a sign that the coming of the lord is at hand. |
| Politics › Re: "Police Gassed Asthmatic Dino Melaye" — Senator Ben Murray-Bruce by mercyymai(f): 3:58pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
DSDLIVEREPORT:And do u think this can ever be true? Me I no believe their lie. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Politics › Re: "Police Gassed Asthmatic Dino Melaye" — Senator Ben Murray-Bruce by mercyymai(f): 3:57pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
ofalu047:I wonder o........ What do u expect Ben Bruce to say? Its sad indeed . mtcheeewww |
| Celebrities › Re: Patience Ozokwor, Ini Edo, Kate Henshaw, Funke Akindele, Dakore, Racheal Oniga by mercyymai(f): 6:07pm On Apr 25, 2018 |
alpha2zulu:Lol......... Me too they think so. People like INI Edo and funke Akindele shu know better now |
| Literature › Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by mercyymai(f): 11:00pm On Apr 20, 2018 |
Thks for the wonderful piece. May God bless u sis |
| Literature › Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by mercyymai(f): 7:39am On Apr 20, 2018 |
Sis Toyin hope all is well? No update since |
| Literature › Re: Tradition - A Story by mercyymai(f): 5:23pm On Apr 19, 2018 |
kunbeex:That is not the last part |
| Literature › Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by mercyymai(f): 12:06pm On Apr 15, 2018 |
rayvelez:I wonder o |
| Literature › Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by mercyymai(f): 10:53pm On Apr 13, 2018 |
No update yet  ? |
| Literature › Re: A Bride For November By Rose Akpabio by mercyymai(f): 5:42pm On Apr 13, 2018 |
Wow!!!!! Thanks for completing the story. More ink to ur pen. |
| Literature › Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by mercyymai(f): 2:19pm On Apr 11, 2018 |
Thks for the update. |
| Literature › Re: A Bride For November By Rose Akpabio by mercyymai(f): 5:16pm On Mar 29, 2018 |
Thanks 4 d lengthy updates. i hope we will finish it soon |
| Literature › Re: Let Read This Togeter /...title Is The Honeymoon Episode 1 by mercyymai(f): 12:33pm On Mar 25, 2018 |
max6y:keep updating and invite some people. b4 u knw it d thread wil b fill wt lovers of story. also pls edit d title, check how other writers do, pple like angelsss, rachaelfst, cbella etc |
| Crime › Re: Man Found Dead In Port Harcourt, Rivers State Today. Do You Know Him? (Photos) by mercyymai(f): 1:57pm On Mar 21, 2018 |
Jesus. may God safe us from all evil |
| Literature › Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by mercyymai(f): 7:49pm On Mar 20, 2018 |
Infact dz update almst affect my day, i dnt knw y i read it on my way 2 work. it was like something bad happen 2 me. i pity oba and crystal and d worst of all wen he lost all job in just one morning. thks 4 d exposing our youth 2 d spiritual implication of premarital sex. i really learn big time. God Bless U real gud |
| Literature › Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by mercyymai(f): 3:37pm On Mar 16, 2018 |
Oh My God !!! |
