Peter Amakobe:
I think an apology to me is order here. I did not respond to Fabo Mogaka
because, apart from misunderstanding and misinterpreting my posting, she
delved into religious history. Fabu Mogaka's interpretation of the coming
of Christianity to black Africa is totally wrong. I just wanted to avoid
getting involved in academic arguement with Fabu Mogaka. It would also
seem that she did not understand the difference between the African Kwanzaas
and the one celebrated in America. The Igue festival of the Edos can also be
called a Kwanzaa for lack of name. You do not insult a whole ethnic group
as you have done in your mail. I never insulted the Kenyans in any shape or
form. I never insulted the African-Americans or Dr. Karenga in any way or
shape.
Over sensitivity can lead to serious mistakes.
My point is simply that if African-Americans can dig into the past in
Africa and come off with the concept of kwanzaa as observed in USA, we the
new comers should not forget what we left behind in our respective cultural
environment. Whether you like it or not the kwanzaa of the USA is
CONTRIVED. The facts are there. There is no where in my article did I
compare Igue Festival and Kwanzaa and then pass a judgement.
But does that diminish its importance ? NO. Is it good for the African
Americans to go back to their African roots? YES! YES!! But will I throw
my IGUE FESTIVAL into the dust bin because of kwanzaa? NO! NO!! NO !!!
Every African group has her own kwanzaa.
If you do not apologize, I will formally complain to the President and
executive of the African Association Inc.
I am aware of what Matthew Jallow wrote in my defence. But you are fond of
doing this type of writing.
Good evening
Ademola Iyi Eweka.
>Return-Path: [log in to unmask]
>Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 16:05:51 -0600
>Reply-To: "AAM (African Association of Madison)" <[log in to unmask]>
>Sender: "AAM (African Association of Madison)" <[log in to unmask]>
>From: "Amakobe, Peter" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Mr. Peter.....Mr. Eweka
>To: [log in to unmask]
>
>Brilliant Idea. Good day.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: mathew jallow [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 3:51 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Mr. Peter.....Mr. Eweka
>
>
>Hi Guys, hold it! Are we reading the same email from Dr.Eweka? I guess not.I
>see absolutely nothing derogatory about Kwanzaa in that email.On the
>contrary, Dr. Eweka was giving a glowing tribute to the founder of Kwanzaa,
>Dr.Karenga.I know the word contrive may sound negative,but believe it or
>not, it has a very positive,non-offensive meaning. And yes,Kwanzaa was
>really contrived; that is a fact indeed....... Hi Peter, don't start another
>storm, atleast not right now. I am still dizzy from the last one, the
>Conduit one that is. ( laugh)
>
>
>
>
> _____
>
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, visit:
http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/aam.html
AAM Website: http://www.danenet.wicip.org/aam
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
