A Tale of Plagiarism one a Lot of For Nigeria’s Linda Ikeji

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<br>Every social media savvy Nigerian knows Linda Ikeji, or must know her, and it is almost impossible to have a discussion centred on online media in Nigeria without her name appearing, one way or another.By embodying that renowned Nigerian can-do attitude, ex-model Linda succeeded in making her name a reference point whenever individuals in Nigeria believe about an effective news website. For this lady from simple starts, beginning a blog site when her modelling career began to unwind was something to do, for the love of it, never ever for money. This was some 6+ years back. Now, with the majority of the better-known corporate organisations in Nigeria vying for advert space on her blog, Linda’s passion has turned her into Nigeria’s premier blog writer, and richest, by far.Over the years, Linda has actually set trends, affected government policy and provided Nigerians lots of things to discuss. Fearing what an unfavorable exposé on her blog would do their image or professions, stars of all kinds gravitated to her, and Linda, whose modelling profession would never ever be said to be that high flying, ended up being a celebrity, and got to rub shoulders with those who declare ownership of the glitzy world of glamour.<br>
<br>Maintaining a simple mien, Linda, initially, didn’t seem to care much about all the glamour, but she did keep in mind how far she had come and never failed to tell the world how she moved from not having a thousand Naira in her bank account a few years ago to getting to where she is today: all from having and consistently publishing on her simple style blogspot site, from the convenience of her bedroom.As part of an interview panel a couple of weeks back, I heard interviewees gush about just how much they admire Linda’s work principles and her capability to catch and own a segment. ‘She’s so good, she makes her blogging seem like talking with your pals,’ one exceptional aspiring author gushed when asked what she thinks is the Linda Ikeji magic. I agreed with her. I think Linda Ikeji is sensational, in her consistency. As somebody who desires the writer tag, I understand firsthand how hard staying on track is.Advertisement<br>
<br>Some weeks earlier, Linda posted that she had actually acquired a brand name brand-new Range Rover 4X4 and social networks went abuzz. Lots of people wondered if spending 24 million on one cars and truck makes sense, specifically if you already have two extremely good cars in a country where (as the IMF can’t stop telling the world) the typical individual subsists on less than a dollar a day. However, there were those who felt it was a great relocation: a grand announcement that the blogger had signed up with the world of the extremely rich.Linda Ikeji flaunts her wheels. Photo: Linda Ikeji’s Blog<br>
<br>Perhaps it was the interest created by the purchase, however Nigerian social media remains abuzz. Not with the news of the super car, however around something that has evaded the lady’s heels for several years: the question of what many see as her widespread plagiarism.Now, you ‘d require to go to Linda’s blog site to better understand her design, however the truth is that, typically, beyond the two liners she includes, she can’t declare ownership to many of the material. In the new age of incredibly quick breaking news and countless personal blog sites, copying and pasting is becoming more widespread and, in locations such as Nigeria, is mistakenly being perceived as the norm.As soon as the twitter furore over Linda’s current usage of someone’s product without attribution or consent started on October 4 2014, a great deal of individuals rapidly got on her case.22/ 32 Despite making 10s of countless US$ every month from her website, @LindaIkeji chooses to willfully neglect ALL copyright holders,- Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) October 5, 2014
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<br>Linda Ikeji takes short articles and is described effective. If you call her out, it’s beef. This is why political leaders steal our wealth & are hailed.- Ikenna Ronald Nzimora (@ronaldnzimora) October 5, 2014
https://twitter.com/sugabelly/status/518772004540153856But, Linda is not without her fans: I do not think in ‘haters’. I don’t believe it’s hating. I simply believe it’s a rejection to accept her authenticity. But it exists, solid.- Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) October 4, 2014Advertisement<br>
<br>Leave Linda Ikeji alone. Start your own blog. Run it the method you desire. Then buy your own Range Rover.- Ohimai Amaize (@MrFixNigeria) October 4, 2014
When all is said and done, the reality will stay as glaring as it is simple: The web is seriously challenging the existing copyright laws and the sheer variety of violations makes most efforts at persecution a really tall order. However, the fact likewise mentions rights and wrongs: Stealing somebody’s copyright is incorrect and a profit out of it is even worse.As I have actually stated before, most content owners are OK with others utilizing part of their work (with attribution and a link back to the initial source) however are dissatisfied with the copy and paste reporters who think it is reasonable play to populate their websites with contents that are the fruit of someone’s intense labour.Advertisement<br>
<br>I will not claim to be saintish. Nobody is. And I am sure there are several ways to excuse Linda’s supposed transgressions, but those reasons fade in the light of the oft-repeated assertion that she disregards individuals who attempt to contact her when she infringes on their copyright.That’s regrettable. For somebody who is a motivation to numerous young individuals here, she needs to know that there is significant distinction between a press release and an IP. For a press release, most content owners will be pleased that it is being reposted across the web. As an incentive and good example, Linda needs to start teaching those who look up to her that a piece like the one you’re reading, as uninviting as it may appear, is somebody’s baby and like most children, you need to ask the parent for permission before you take them on a journey far from home. And after, let me know where my infant is and how far she’s taken a trip by sending a message back home, with a track back.She needs to reveal that beyond the buzz, she can up her video game and set the best kind of standards.<br>

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