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VOL. 10, ISSUE 1 (2025)
Mining the past or letting a treasure slip away: Examining a national emergency in a post-colonial state
Authors
Chinedu Ogoke
Abstract
The past is important. How we relate with our past may be harmful to
national development. it is worth emphasising that the past contains a lot of …
can nourish the current generation. Unfortunately, past events and
personalities in Nigeria are quickly forgotten as soon as they their active
days are over. Nigeria has had great sports men and women over the years. A lot
of these people are hardly remembered. These individuals cannot return to
remind us of their achievements and the color they gave to our national life.
The story no different in music. The value old songs in Nigeria have remains
being replayed as makeovers by contemporary musicians, who claim the glory of
the ingenuity behind the creation of the songs. It is not unconnected to the
attitude to history in Nigeria. The writer intends to open active discussion on
this issue. there is a call on the various authorities in Nigeria to set aside
resources for the establishment of music and sports museums. Media houses and
writers have a big role to play in this regard. This undertaking was informed
by discussions the writer has had in recent times with some Nigerian youths.
The scarcity of materials on the trend is a testimony to the fact that little
is being done to engage the past.
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Pages:32-36
How to cite this article:
Chinedu Ogoke "Mining the past or letting a treasure slip away: Examining a national emergency in a post-colonial state". International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, Vol 10, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 32-36
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