I have a theory that all the "Nigerian scam-e-mails" are actually
perpetrated by members of the Mississippi KKK - it's the organization's
modern version of an old fashioned minstrel show.
Whether or not that's true, it seems the site is a legit outlet for amateur
poets - and just that. The supporting porno, etc. ads indicate the cost of
getting a websit or blog online in Nigeria.
Which is to say, Peter, if you are not familiar with Nigerian poets and
poetry in English - which I suspect you are - it's a pretty well established
world for a longtime now - Wole Soyinka the most well known big name. But
poetry - from somebody who once taught in Nigeria - is very much alive, as
is theater, music, etc. And the last thing to be confused with those scams.
Stephen V
> I've grown so allergic to Nigerian scam e-mails that I thought I'd pass this
> on for analysis
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> From: Oluwasegun Oke [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 20 June 2005 18:22
> Subject: International poetry request
>
>
> Ever since i established Segnis Poetry Club in Feb. 23, 2004. I have been
> funding it basicly because of my interest in poetry, beacause I realised the
> need to have an online poetry Institution in Nigeria. Though, i have been
> organising
> events to reach out to more people,and I have been getting the public
> attention, which is a good result (Over 125 full members Registered).
> But I have along term goal for SEGNIS POETRY CLUB (SPC) and they
> include:
> -Having a Standard Website, on which Poetry competitions,Haiku, Publications
> and other poetic Links can be updated. Above all,We are looking at the
> prospect of Driving the public sectors, Entrepreneurs and Globacom Nig.
> Ltd.(ATelecom Giant in Nigeria) into it, through a friend.
> And our Blueprints to Convince them are:
> -International exposure of poetry club for people to reckon with us. The
> need to attend Work shops, Poetries and literary Festivals and exchange
> ideas with poets all around the world. These shall bring more fame and
> claims to international certificates which we can tender to Prompt potential
> sponsors.
>
>
>
>
>
> My names are Oluwasegun babafemi Oke
> I am a Representative of Segnis Poetry Club, Lagos, Nigeria.
> Having been through it tall, I decided to establish it in 2004, Because
> poetry was dying at the time. The important of poetry can not be clouded.
> But the main reason of writting you this mail is to extend our wish to
> participate in your poetry sympossium, contest, Events e.t.c.
> We shall be very grateful if our request was favoured. We shall be
> looking forward to the letter of invitation, and application of Visas.
> You can log on to our website http://poetrypoem.com/segnisonline for more
> Information
> Thank you for the opportunity.
>
>
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