Ironic Awards.

Professor Wole Soyinka was saying “I would have preferred that the entire day of infamy be ignored altogether. I’m even thinking favourably of just ignoring the obscenity, then turning up at the counter-event,”. The man and grammar sha! Anyways, this morning, I woke up to a visit from my cousin, Ola. He's a hip-hop artist; song writer and entertainer. Upcoming though. And he greeted me with a good news! What a very kool way to start the day, weekend and new month! And then a message came in from Precious, a friend of mine with a very sweet heart wishing me "peace, love, blessings,favour,grace n mercy of the lord this month. Av a fun filled month!!" A big Amen to that. 

The Nigeria Centenary Celebrations came to mind. I didn't watch it live last night. On my way from Akoka, I had a short talk with Sodiq over stuff and the centenary celebrations award was going on! I even got my utility phone missing while we talked. Small old nokia phone but important! Or at least, because its houses bulk of my contacts. Sodiq sent a message he saw it. 

 Well, back to the awards.

Fela Vs Obasanjo.
I had read a piece earlier where Femi Kuti had hinted that the Kuti family was going to reject the posthumous recognition awarded his father, the Legendary Fela 'Anikulapo' Kuti. He was asking the Federal Government to first apologize for the death of his grandmother, and the burning of 'Kalakuta Republic'. Ironically, Obasanjo the same man responsible for the many troubles of Fela in the 70s and who Fela sang vehemently against received an award. Yes, the Kutis refused the award. Fela Vs. Obasanjo.

 Abiola Vs. GEJ
 MKO Abiola's family rejected the posthumous award to their patriarch. Abiola's family and President Jonathan sef! GEJ attempted to rename UNILAG to Moshood Abiola University and up went the dust! What does the family have against GEJ? But seriously, don't you think Abiola who won the free and fair election in 1993 should be award the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) at the very least? And quite revealing is that his family allege that the Government owes Abiola debts? I wish we can get more on this. 


 Gani Fawehinmi Vs. IBB
Late famous lawyer and activist Gani Fawehinmi didn't get his award because his family refused it saying it will be morally and psychologically 'debilitating' to stand on the same podium with IBB! Gani was tortured and imprisoned by the military dictator, IBB. His family allege that while in the Gushua prisons, Gani's cell was sprayed with toxic substance which led to lung cancer. And eventually, his death in 2009. 


Considering current issues in the political arena, isn't ironic to know Obasanjo, General Buhari and President Jonathan were together for the awards? Anyways, we should be celebrating so no need fighting each other for now...