Insult: 50Cent Offer Of $1Million To Chinua Achebe For Movie Title "Things Fall

Date: 15-09-2011 1:59 pm (12 years ago) | Author: Owhologbo Prince
- at 15-09-2011 01:59 PM (12 years ago)
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This is not only the most read book in Africa, through it, one of the most watched TV series was also produced. I still remember how I and my family members used to retire back into the sitting room when things fall apart is been aired.

 
"50 Cent has been undone by one of Africa's greatest novelists, Chinua Achebe. The rapper's latest movie has been renamed ahead of its release, due to a conflict with Achebe's most famous work.

Things Fall Apart, published by Achebe in 1958, is Nigeria's most famous English-language novel. It has sold more than 8m copies worldwide. Unfortunately, 50 Cent was not aware of this. He spent much of 2010 shooting a film of the same name, the story of an American football player diagnosed with cancer. "It's a project that I wrote, produced and financed myself," he explained last year. Directed by Mario Van Peebles, it premiered at the Miami film festival in March and is expected to be released soon.

Unfortunately for Fiddy, his film will not keep its original title. After being contacted by Achebe's legal team, 50 Cent allegedly offered $1m to hold on to the title. Achebe, 80, took this as an insult. "The novel with the said title was initially produced in 1958 (that is 17 years before [50] was born)," replied his lawyers, according to Naijan. "[It is] listed as the most-read book in modern African literature, and won't be sold for even £1bn." The film has now been renamed to All Things Fall Apart."

Posted: at 15-09-2011 01:59 PM (12 years ago) | Newbie
- chikeze at 15-09-2011 04:06 PM (12 years ago)
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kudos! some things cant be bought with money. chinua achebe is a man that truely inspires me.
Posted: at 15-09-2011 04:06 PM (12 years ago) | Newbie
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- annkezs at 15-09-2011 04:55 PM (12 years ago)
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Gud for him that is to tell 50 cent that Niajas cant be bought
Posted: at 15-09-2011 04:55 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- luther4real at 15-09-2011 05:43 PM (12 years ago)
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He thinks Chinua Achebe is a politician Huh? Huh?
Posted: at 15-09-2011 05:43 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- kebella at 15-09-2011 05:58 PM (12 years ago)
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 Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked
Posted: at 15-09-2011 05:58 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- purityjustice at 15-09-2011 07:26 PM (12 years ago)
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source please
Posted: at 15-09-2011 07:26 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Owhologbo at 16-09-2011 09:11 AM (12 years ago)
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This is my source

http://www.gnaija.net/profiles/blogs/insult-50cent-bribe-to-chinua-achebe-with-1million-for-movie-titl
Posted: at 16-09-2011 09:11 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie
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- chogzie at 13-11-2011 08:50 PM (12 years ago)
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this man inspires me jor? Smiley
Posted: at 13-11-2011 08:50 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- odprince at 22-03-2013 11:37 PM (11 years ago)
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integrity is the best
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- omegaemmanuel at 23-03-2013 05:28 AM (11 years ago)
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Will someone please give me that cash Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool
Posted: at 23-03-2013 05:28 AM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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