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Simon Kolawole: There was a legendary Iroko
by Simon Kolawole In his civil war memoir, There Was a Country, which turned out to be his last work, he maintained his age-old assertion that the rest of Nigeria…
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Achebe must be buried at home – Anambra gov’t
by Rachel Ogbu The Anambra State government is pushing for the late novelist, Chinua Achebe to be buried in his home town. Although the family has not announced their burial…
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Chimamanda Adiche pens an elegy to Chinua Achebe in Igbo [READ, TRANSLATION]
by Chimamanda Adichie Ife mee, Nnukwu ife mee, Chinua Achebe anabago, Onye edemede nke di, Egwu, onye nnukwu uche, onye obi oma, Keduzi onye anyi ga-eji eme onu? Keduzi onye…
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“The massacre of Chinua’s people in Kano” – Soyinka, J.P Clark hit hard
by Isi Esene Literary icons, Professor Wole Soyinka and J.P Clark have reportedly linked the death of renowned writer, Professor Chinua Achebe to the Kano bomb blast which killed several…
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Nelson Mandela, Kerry Washington, Odinga, many more pay tribute to Chinua Achebe on Twitter (TWEETS + VIDEO)
by Rachel Ogbu To millions of people around the world, Chinua Achebe, 82 was seen as the father of African literature. His books, especially 'Things Fall Apart' was highly reverened…
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“Achebe was a movement… He will never die” – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala pays tribute
by Isi Esene The death of renowned writer, Professor Chinua Achebe on Friday has continued to attract reactions from many who have had an opportunity to experience his person and…
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Okey Ndibe: How Chinua Achebe saved my professional career and other reminisces
by Okey Ndibe That interview happened thirty years ago. It had been followed by several other encounters with Achebe, but it still stands out in my mind. I had admired…
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How Chinua Achebe died – Family
The family of foremost literary icon, Chinua Achebe, said their late patriarch died peacefully following a brief illness. A statement released by his agent and family confirmed that he…
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Dele Momodu: As the world mourns Chinua Achebe
by Dele Momodu “It is a sad day for the world of Literature as one of its greatest icons, Prof Albert Chinualumogu Achebe, joins his ancestors…” This reflected the sobriety…
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“Frank, truthful and fearless”: President Jonathan pays tribute to Chinua Achebe
PRESIDENT JONATHAN SAYS ACHEBE’S IMMENSE PATRIOTISM AND SINCERE COMMITMENT TO A BETTER NIGERIA WILL BE GREATLY MISSED President Goodluck has received with immense sadness, news of the passing away…
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Chimamanda pays tribute to Achebe: The man who rediscovered Africa
by Chimamanda Adichie After William Heinemann overcame their reservations and published “Things Fall Apart” in June 1958, it became a critical success. Achebe, the Times Literary Supplement wrote, had “genuinely…
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Tribute: For Chinua Achebe, a man who washed his hands early
by Cheta Nwanze "Age was respected among his people, but achievement was revered. As the elders said, if a child washed his hands he could eat with kings." - Things…
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A tribute to Chinua Achebe, by Cheta Nwanze
By Cheta Nwanze "Age was respected among his people, but achievement was revered. As the elders said, if a child washed his hands he could eat with kings." - Things…
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There was a (rare) man…: An Achebe Obituary
by Cheta Nwanze Chinualumogu Albert Achebe was born in Ogidi, in Eastern Nigeria on November 16, 1930 to Isaiah and Janet Achebe. He attended St. Philips' Central School, Ogidi from 1936 until 1942…
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BBC speaks to Anambra officials on Achebe: “We have lost an illustrious son”
by Hauwa Gambo The British Broadcasting Corporation's breaking news service has confirmed from officials of his home state Anambra that world renowned author and teacher, Chinua Achebe has died. According…
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Thisday Report: Gov Peter Obi confirms Achebe’s death
Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State has confirmed the passing away of one of the nation’s foremost literary icons, Professor Chinua Achebe. According to reports, Achebe, 82, died Thursday night…
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“It’s true” – Family source confirms Achebe’s death
by Chi Ibe The rumours have swirled over the past two hours, and apparently confirmed by two major online media - Chinua Achebe, the writer almost synonymous with Nigerian literature…
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Just In: Chinua Achebe reported dead
Foremost novelist, Prof Chinua Achebe, is dead. He was 82. PREMIUM TIMES learnt he died last night in a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. A source close to the…
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Debo Adejugbe: A man for the people (Y! Politico)
by Debo Adejugbe As the venomous and dreaded corruption drives through our land unchallenged, it should never escape our minds that we, the people, are complicit in its growth. Recently,…
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Opinion: The dwindling population of genuine role models in Nigeria
by Douglas Anele Achebe must have taken a long hard look at current events in the country and, correctly in my opinion, decided not to lend credibility to the game…
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Opinion: Our attitude towards Nigeria
by Sabella Abidde Why bother to faithfully serve this country when at the sunset of your life, she is likely to abandon you? Why? We are also a nation without…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Memories of Biafran nightmares
by Olusegun Adeniyi Iloh and most members of his generation do not believe Yorubas did anything against them in the course of the war and do not hold Yoruba people…
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Pat Utomi: Between corruption and impunity
by Pat Utomi What continues to bother me is whether the elite in Nigeria do not really realise the devastating consequence of corruption for all, because of the temporary advantage…
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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Who will document the failure of #OccupyNigeria? (YNaija FrontPage)
So here is my plea to Nigerian writers. Save us the displeasure of another horrid review of “There was a Country”. Give us an authoritative account of what happened in…
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Oria Iyayi: Was this a country?
by Oria Iyayi We do not teach the War in our schools, most times we act like it never happened. I never witnessed events of the Civil War having been born…
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Hauwa Gambo: Our slow march to death (YNaija FrontPage)
Scene of the Navy Helicopter crash that killed General Azazi and Governor Yakowa It’s time for our leaders to take this seriously - if they don’t, the fire they have…
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I had never written a book review, until I read ‘There Was A Country’
by C. Nwaonu Maybe we can grudgingly learn to love the other members of the harem or file for an amicable divorce or maybe we can just achieve acceptance.…
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Opinion: Biafra and the Up-NEPA generation
by Hounge We should learn to tolerate each other and stand firm as one, just like we did during Occupy Nigeria. A crisis created by the ego trip of men…
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Igbos are their own enemies – Ayo Adebanjo
A close associate of late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Chief Ayo Adebanjo in his interview with ALLWELL OKPI, refutes the claims of Chinua Achebe in his recent memoir. He speaks of…
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Opinion: In defense of my generation
by Nwilo Bura-Bari Vincent If you are young in Nigeria today you are a lucky chap. Nigeria is stupid. Its economy is f---ed. Recently, I attended the first ever Anambra…
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