tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003061036846925103.post9217149672401623682..comments2024-02-16T22:13:18.034+00:00Comments on The Afro Beat: Ken Saro-Wiwa, Jerry Useni And A Forgetful NationTheAfroBeathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13909748861182207942noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003061036846925103.post-13168289058880470042008-12-06T14:48:00.000+00:002008-12-06T14:48:00.000+00:00I think I was about 9 or so when this happened and...I think I was about 9 or so when this happened and at that tender age, I remember this happening in my country so vividly. I think it is sad that Nigerians forget so easily the trauma that these people went through for Nigerians.<BR/><BR/>We all remember the 12th of june but never remember the day Saro wiwa was treated like another ram for Eid and killed.NaijaBabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047508513628654957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003061036846925103.post-40118412237889992552008-11-19T21:07:00.000+00:002008-11-19T21:07:00.000+00:00November 10th, I paused as well to think about how...November 10th, I paused as well to think about how little was said, how quickly our matyrs are forgotten. <BR/><BR/>Something I have found interesting is the Bowoto v. Chevron case. If you havent heard about it, Larry Bowoto from the Niger-Delta is sueing Chevron for damages in America, under Alien Tort Claims. If he doesnt win, another case will be brought unbehalf of Ken-Saro Wiwa and the Ogoni 8 against shell in NY in February.<BR/>It gives hope to know that some people are remembering...<BR/><BR/>**sidenote..so I posted this comment then it dissappeared...lol..so I had to re-type it.Nigerian Drama Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571464276621601553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003061036846925103.post-8285652467260807772008-11-19T21:06:00.000+00:002008-11-19T21:06:00.000+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nigerian Drama Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571464276621601553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003061036846925103.post-83641152893529875912008-11-17T19:22:00.000+00:002008-11-17T19:22:00.000+00:00RIP Mama Africa!it's a shame that Nigerians do not...RIP Mama Africa!<BR/><BR/>it's a shame that Nigerians do not honor or remember their real heroes.<BR/><BR/>how are u luv?<BR/>hope life is treating u well.<BR/><BR/>take care.Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14010927174982585682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003061036846925103.post-82785631859433211372008-11-16T15:47:00.000+00:002008-11-16T15:47:00.000+00:00My sista, Waffy has a post on the child withes iss...My sista, Waffy has a post on the child withes issue that you probably should see. Visit her main site and then link to her blog featuring her articles. Waffy's articles, I think.<BR/><BR/>Take care!SOLOMONSYDELLEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564768670896215900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003061036846925103.post-2117611174037656222008-11-14T03:04:00.000+00:002008-11-14T03:04:00.000+00:00Thanks for dropping buy sistehs! I know o Aunty Do...Thanks for dropping buy sistehs! I know o Aunty Doja, you can't help but wonder sometimes when a nation of 140 million sits and watches its leaders say and do the crazy things they do, without calling them out on it.<BR/><BR/>Solo, we dey for here o. I'm off to yours now.TheAfroBeathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13909748861182207942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003061036846925103.post-20238284777765576642008-11-12T14:44:00.000+00:002008-11-12T14:44:00.000+00:00Yes, RIP Ms. makeba.All nations are forgetful. Whe...Yes, RIP Ms. makeba.<BR/><BR/>All nations are forgetful. When things get a little good, we forget the struggles of the past and insult those whose lives were lost for our betterment.<BR/><BR/>But, as long as some people continue to remind us of the past and put the events in context, like rueben has done here, we might not lose our collective memory after all.<BR/><BR/>How nah?SOLOMONSYDELLEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564768670896215900noreply@blogger.com