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Tribute: My Initiation into Achebeism
by Samuel O. Adeyemi Unlike everyone else, my initiation into the world of Prof. Chinua Achebe did not start with Things Fall Apart; neither did it start with A Man of the…
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Tribute: Achebe – The African writer whose pen had a conscience
by Dolapo Aina “Writers don’t give prescriptions; they give headaches”-Anthills of the Savannah- Chinua Achebe (1930-2013) “The moving finger writes, and having written moves on; nor all thy piety and wit…
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When I met Achebe, things fell apart – A tribute by James Hagerty
by James Hagerty Mr. Achebe did not share my enthusiasm. He informed me that he was too busy to grant me more than five minutes of his time. Because I…
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Opinion: Chinua Achebe, the ventriloquial Iroko
by Robert Obioha One lasting impression I have gathered after years of reading practically most of Chinua Achebe’s literary works and essays is that Africa’s most imagistic and flowery author…
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The Achebe I knew for 42 years – Prof. Nwala
•What he told me about There Was a Country To some people, Prof. Chinua Achebe wasn’t just the Things Fall Apart personality read in the text or announced in the media…
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Chris Abani: Chinua Achebe – My complicated literary father
by Chris Abani As a writer I have fought with Achebe. Railed against the anthropological bent of some of his work. Struggled with his complicated positioning of gender. Chaffed against…
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Opinion: From Ghana, we pay tribute to Achebe – “Damirifa Due”
by Sylvaus Bedzrah Even though the center could no longer hold for you while the falcon could still refuses to hear the falconer, it is refreshing and heartwarming to know…
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Victor Ehikhamenor writes in the New York Times: Achebe had no country to return to alive
by Victor Ehikhamenor He was a gentle needle that sewed tattered clothes, a minuscule scorpion's tail that packed venom. He answered every question with the precision of a sniper. He was…
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Laz Ude Eze: Lessons from Professor Chinua Achebe
By Laz Ude Eze After reading about the history of his early years noting that he wrote his most popular book Things Fall Apart while in his late 20s, I…
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Nwilo Bura-Bari Vincent: I am glad Achebe gave us Chimamanda
by Nwilo Bura-Bari Vincent Achebe played a vital role in placing Nigerian literature in the limelight. He gave attention to African writings. He founded the Association of Nigerian Authors. He…
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Tribute: Farewell Achebe – You were a writer of polished prose, a true gem
by Bayo Oluwasanmi Achebe’s position on those great varieties of problems he wrote about was far reaching and breath taking. Few modern writers dared be as candid in the expression of…
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What a way to go! The last gift Achebe gave us (#NewLeadership Series with Chude Jideonwo)
by Chude Jideonwo The more I think of him, the more I imagine a man who would never raise his voice (a weakness of mine as evidenced by the exclamations…
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Tribute: Chinua Achebe – Anunuebe that dwarfs the Iroko
by Okey Ikechukwu The Iroko is really not the ultimate. This tree is a physically manifest great tree, unlike another ‘tree’ that is actually not a tree; in the way…
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“If you don’t like someone’s story, write your own” – The New York Times reviews Achebe’s life
by Dwight Garner “If you don’t like someone’s story,” Chinua Achebe told The Paris Review in 1994, “write your own.” In his first novel and masterpiece, “Things Fall Apart” (1958),…
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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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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy