Tag: things fall apart

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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OluwapelumiSeptember 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 ...

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