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March 22, 2013

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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March 22, 2013

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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March 22, 2013

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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March 22, 2013

“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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March 22, 2013

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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October 4, 2012

Chimamanda reviews Achebe’s new book: “The reader is left with a nagging dissatisfaction”

  by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Nigeria, at independence from British rule in 1960, was called the Giant of Africa. With a large population, an educated elite and many natural resources,…

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September 27, 2012

There was a country: Chinua Achebe breaks long silence, publishes Biafran memoir

by Isi Esene Chinua Achebe, one of Africa's most legendary writer, has published his long-awaited memoir about his experience during the Nigerian Civil War which broke out in 1967. The…

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May 21, 2012

‘Things Fall Apart’ named one of ’50 most influential books of the last 50 years’

  by Tolu Orekoya 'Things Fall Apart' is one of Africa's most celebrated novels, renowned for its skillful plotting, depth of characters and its revelatory story of cultural conflict between traditional…

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Oluwapelumi September 9, 2011

Chinua Achebe, Jesse Jackson and Ama Ata Aidoo for Garden City Literary Festival!

  by Ifreke Inyang   This year’s edition of the Garden City Literary Festival (GCLF) starts on the 12th of September. The excitement in Port Harcourt is reaching fever pitch…

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