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Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by daveP(m): 11:42pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
MasterKtops:seems you jumped to fast and its irritating labelling me a hater so fast. Glad youve made satisfactory sense to those you wana show youve made a point. (chuckles) watch btw the lines. N:B- you say the obvious truth and get to be labelled a "hater" by a celeb. A pity the "fans" have picked up the "celeb-like syndrome"(smiles) nt tonight |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by DeeMain(m): 11:42pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
In older days what Elnathan lacks was called wisdom. Today, it's called Emotional Intelligence, EQ. Chimamanda already said she could never win this case in the court of public opinion because most of the context is lost on the public. Some facts in this case: Mentor = Chimamanda Mentee = El Nathan Fact. Anybody who thinks otherwise needs an extended course on critical reasoning. She'd been a mentor to a talented El Nathan who had come under her tutelage and had gone out of her way to make sure the guy succeeds by giving him a rare opportunity with her publisher - an opportunity of a life time. And the mentee's ego could not stomach being called a boy by his mentor? And because of that he torpedos a massive opportunity and the entire relationship he'd cultivated for long? And u guys are hailing him? Common guys! El Nathan is a murutum imkpavum. Period. For wisdom is profitable to direct... 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Bamz(m): 11:45pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
Vickybee: You want equality? And special treatment altogether? PS. I'm not a misogynist |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Nobody: 11:47pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
eggie100:Your stùpidity is amazing. You ended up making no sense. 2 Likes |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by freecocoa(f): 11:50pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
Tallesty1:While I agree with you on most of what you've written, can't it just be her as an individual talking? Why does feminism has to have anything to do with it? 1 Like |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Nobody: 11:51pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
Vickybee: You don't have to disrespect and insult others simply to hold your own ground.If you do,that shows how shaky your own position is.– Red Haircrow 1 Like |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Nobody: 11:54pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
Bamz:Special treatment? You didn't see such statement on my post and please, refrain from inducing it where it's not so. I don't want to be treated specially. Any guy should treat me how he'd treat anybody he has no grudge with. What I want is Equality. End Of Discussion 1 Like |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by dapotemi: 11:58pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
Onegai: I respect Ms .Adichie and i also visit Elnathan's blog everyday,that guy is good.I'm happy he attended Chi's workshop,that means he wants to get better and be the best in what he does..But i tink we need to understand "word" in its "context" and "environment"..A statement such as "one of my boys" means nothing to maybe an american man but here in nig it is a jab "below d belt",not when ure talking to a MAN,with mayb two wife and kids (lol)..Believe me,most nig men will see it as insult..UNLESS,ure feeding him!If u refer to an oyinbo man as "proud",he sees it in a positive way,but my people in nig will not accept it,he views it as an insult!Ms. Adichie is a great woman nd it seems frm d exchange of emails she also feels Elnathan is an humble,polite and respectful person..Its just MISUNDERSTANDING!!!They should let it sly... |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Nobody: 11:58pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
Alexpissu:Don't let sentiments becloud your sense of judgement. Here is his post; eggie100: |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Onegai(f): 11:58pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
cococandy: Chimamanda knew what "boy" meant. They are all looking up to her. In any society in the world, it means an underling of some sort. That was why she deliberately highlighted the kneeling down affair and the profuse apologies from him. She wanted to show that he had been acting like a humble understudy and was now being ungrateful. She may have been tactless but she won this battle. El-Nathan should lay low and dismiss the whole thing publicly with a laugh and no explanation, later contacting her with a brief, non-arse kissing apology. He caused it by building his relationship on a footing with her his pride could not maintain. 2 Likes |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by sleekch1c(f): 11:59pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
DeeMain: a million likes...I thought I was the only one who had this opinion on the egotistic writer. I hope his ego gets him accomplished now... real mutum mpafu!!! That nasty moment when one's ego grows bigger than his common sense 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Nobody: 12:00am On Mar 22, 2015 |
freecocoa: Most of the trouble in the world is caused by people wanting to be important. |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by freecocoa(f): 12:01am On Mar 22, 2015 |
Alexpissu:I don't see how this answers my question. |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Onegai(f): 12:07am On Mar 22, 2015 |
dapotemi: 'xuse me! So you're telling me I will be in Dieziani-Madueke's position, you and your male friends wey don born like 5 in between una, will visit me in my office. I will hand you a fat envelop of dollars and say "for you boys" with a huge smile at both of you and you will let your "Naija Manly Pride" (tm) get in the way, refuse the envelop or let it fall to the ground and walk out?? Na so Thank God I've met some of her PAs, male and older than NL boys, who are owning million naira businesses and homes in Lekki because of her connections. Shey they let their "Manly Pride" (tm) get in their way of their success ; 2 Likes |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Bamz(m): 12:15am On Mar 22, 2015 |
DeeMain: Ok, I think this is an interesting analysis, spot on. And for the babies still hurling insults on here, it's just pathetic for you lot. |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by DeeMain(m): 12:32am On Mar 22, 2015 |
sleekch1c: Thanks sleekch1c. The things our egos commit... 1 Like |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by dapotemi: 12:34am On Mar 22, 2015 |
Lol...EVERYBODY cannot be dsame...Well,some can evn go to d extent of "licking madam ministers ass" for few dollars sef,BUT there are people out there that will never do such!Yes,call it "Pride","Ego" or anything,those trait are not entirely bad in itself...U dont mess up my self esteem because u wanna connect me to ur publisher..When i finally get to meet "ur publisher",i'll still need it,so dont mess it up..I tink Elnathan is jus being African.Very few african men will like to be refer to as mere "boy"..I dont like it too! Secondly,someone said that its because Adichie is a lady/woman,i tink there is a connection in that also.Mayb if "she" is a "he",MAYBE,and i repeat,maybe elnathan would not av seen it dat way...So i still feels d guy is jus being African and am sure theres notin wrong in that also. 1 Like |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by freecocoa(f): 12:38am On Mar 22, 2015 |
Seems what most of you seeing nothing wrong with how Chimamanda addressed John, are saying is, is that, it's okay to be condescending because someone wants something from you. So because John expects her to help him, he should shred whatever pride he has and take whatever is thrown at him happily? While this is how it usually works, does that make it okay? Yet feminism is all about equality? I'm learning a lot. 3 Likes |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by kpofkpof: 12:48am On Mar 22, 2015 |
tchidi: I have a feeling that she is too proud! No one has the monopoly of knowledge. You can never be right always! Pride goes before a fall. Chimamanda- Be guided! |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Nobody: 1:00am On Mar 22, 2015 |
Vickybee: Oh! Your father? Why not your mother? You see...I knew it! You are a 10kobo feminist going against the status quo. Iberibe bu oria! 1 Like |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by dapotemi: 1:03am On Mar 22, 2015 |
freecocoa: Now someone is thinking towards my direction..Refering to a fellow adults as "one of my boys" is totally "unafrican"..Its might not be wrong in its entirety depending on d "context" which it was used..Even if my lecturer in sch refer to me as "one of my boys",i will accept it because that is how things works here,but i wont feel good about it(especially if we are in dsame age bracket)..Elnathan doesn't like d tone of dat statement.Its simple,he's African! Moreover,we are not privy to what happened in dat hall wen dat statement was used,so somebody might not be telling all d story! And dat ur thought abt Feminism»Equality,me sef i dey learn o. |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by TheGoodJoe(m): 1:11am On Mar 22, 2015 |
Misogynist2014: I doubt you read the whole story. She did not literary mean he was her boy but that he was someone she cherished and gave her all to help him grow. She went as far as calling her top agent to check his work. Is this not love and care Chimamanda showed him? 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by tianshie(m): 1:17am On Mar 22, 2015 |
meenagiggs: You have no idea what you're talking about. El-Nathan's writing is coarse and unimaginative, flat; his technique is generally hamfisted and heavy-handed. The story that got him a Caine prize shortlist was a terrible eyesore. Somebody on that panel had been smoking weed. If he received twelve MacArthur fellowships, he'd still churn out middling work. He could never hold a candle to Chimamanda. |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Ilaje44(m): 2:10am On Mar 22, 2015 |
AlphaDibia: Respect! Very correct and logical. Do unto others as you would others do unto you. 2 Likes |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by Raymie(m): 2:13am On Mar 22, 2015 |
Asiconoclastic, logomarchy, muruntum imkpavu, mutum mpafu,! These use of verbiage can deplete one's bandwidth. @TheSonofMark and co, can I be yhur collective boy? I promise not to denigrate yhu in public. |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by totorimi: 2:15am On Mar 22, 2015 |
This is part of what we keep preaching on this country. We have a culture of respect in Naija. No matter how rich or popular one is don't look down on others. Chimananda insulted this fellow by calling him a boy. Honestly in some climes they would have dealt ruthlessly with her for being rude but what do we see here people trying to justify this humiliation because its her. She should tender an apology first then the guy can retract his statement. Be you who you must show respect for the individual. You are not feeding him so why call him your boy. |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by judano: 3:53am On Mar 22, 2015 |
This is a misunderstanding that should not have been spilled into the open space. I am a fan of both Chimamanda and Elnathan. Having met Elnathan in person, I see him as a humane, funny and humble guy. You will enjoy his satire. They should just hug and make up joor.. 1 Like |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by allcomage: 4:04am On Mar 22, 2015 |
DeeMain:I patiently went through this to know if I would see a wise man and you made my day.if elnathan is my son, in our privacy I will call him a fool. My friends wisdom is very important. Chimamandi, a worldwide renowned author had chance to communicate with him and to the point of refering him to her agent to help polish him for breakthrough is bashing her for a non issue. Wisdom is really scarce. Elnathan l hail you but I know your big ego will not take you far. You will later realized that humility is the best way to the top. 1 Like |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by pak: 4:18am On Mar 22, 2015 |
stigman: It has nothing to do with being a northerner. Nobody likes to be referred to in a condescending manner. And quite frankly, the phrase 'one of my boys' has a lot of connotations (that elnathan chose to respond publicly and the tone of his response is another kettle of fish). For married ladies, imagine your husband aspiring to be a writer or trying to hone his writing skills and having to attend a seminar only to be referred to as 'one of my boys' on international media by the facilitator who happens to be a lady (or even a gentleman) that might just roughly be within your age range! Not nice |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by pak: 4:42am On Mar 22, 2015 |
freecocoa: Will you marry me! Like seriously , I was about losing all hope until I read this and something inside me jumped. Feminism without egalitarianism is hypocrisy! She wants to be treated equally with men yet wants special treatment due to her social status ! 1 Like |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by FEROH: 5:02am On Mar 22, 2015 |
I've read your own side of the story, untill I get his own side, you mean no offence. |
Re: Chimamanda Adichie Blasts Elnathan John, A Writer From Kaduna In New Interview by twosquare(m): 5:03am On Mar 22, 2015 |
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