Chinua Achebe (Ugonabo Ogidi ) Goes Home
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 18:35
- Written by Joe Igbokwe
All roads lead to Ogidi in Anambra State , Nigeria the home town of the late (Ugonabo) Professor Chinua Achebe on Wednesday May 23 2013 for the sage’s final burial. People from all walks of life will be heading to Ogidi to mourn the one they loved so much, the former life president of Ogidi Town Union, Professor of Letters, Leader,
Chinua Achebe as Metaphor
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 13:08
- Written by Ugorji O. Ugorji, Ed.D.
When I was coming of age in my part of the African continent, I was oriented to four major metaphors for what my environment considered most important in our social discuss. The first was Zik, which I later learnt was short for the name of Nigeria’s founding nationalist and Africa’s foremost Pan-Africanist, Nnamdi Azikiwe. Zik was a
Wole Soyinka: my relationship with Chinua Achebe
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 01:22
- Written by Professor Wole Soyinka
As a celebrated author, Professor Chinua Achebe’s final burial rites hold this week, I was on the road between Abeokuta and Lagos when I first learned about his death. Who called first – BBC or a Nigerian journalist? Can’t recall now, since other calls followed fast
All set for Chinua Achebe's burial
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- Published on Sunday, 19 May 2013 23:46
- Written by Elombah.com
Professor Chinua Achebe's Body will arrive Abuja on Tuesday May 21, 2013 at 8:00 AM at the International Wing of Abuja airport. There will be a Service of Songs on Monday May 20, 2013 at the International Conference Center, Abuja at 3:00 PM. Meanwhile Anambra state governor, Mr Obi on Sunday conducted a final inspection of Achebe's
ACHEBE: The Nation’s Conscience-Gauge Takes the Final Bow
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- Published on Wednesday, 08 May 2013 17:48
- Written by Dr. Inno Chima
Nigerians’ Conscience Gauge-o-Meter was dealt a mortal blow with the passage of Chinua Achebe. Achebe came into our lives at such an early age that we grew up not knowing that he was a normal existing human being. To us he was that mystery master story teller who assumed the go-between us and the spiritual world of our
CD urges UN, FG, Anambra to immortalize Prof. Achebe
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- Published on Monday, 06 May 2013 22:13
- Written by Admin
The Campaign for Democracy (CD) South-East Region has urged the United Nations, Federal Government and Anambra State government to immortalize Prof. Chinua Achebe, the demised literary icon. The statement, which was issued to newsman in Onitsha, Anambra State, was jointly signed by Dede Uzor A. Uzor and Dr. Jerry Chukwuokolo,
Senate of New York State USA passes resolution mourning Chinua Achebe
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- Published on Thursday, 18 April 2013 20:46
- Written by Admin
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of paramount novelist Chinua Achebe, founder and pioneer of African literature|| WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to the lives of those esteemed individuals of international renown who distinguished themselves through their life's work; and
Chinua Achebe: The Exit of a Legend!
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- Published on Sunday, 07 April 2013 23:16
- Written by Lawrence Chinedu Nwobu
Maximilien Marie De Robespierre (1758-1794) once said that “death is the commencement of immortality.” Chinua Achebe might have died but there his immortality begins, for having died he can die no more. He transcends to immortality and to eternal glory with the whole earth as his tomb, for as Pericles (495-429 BCE) declared, “heroes
Achebeism: The Doctrine for a Renascent Nigeria
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- Published on Saturday, 06 April 2013 12:41
- Written by Nigerian Patriots’ Forum
Achebe as a doctrine! 2013 - Origins: Achebeism is derived from the surname of Albert Chinualumogu Achebe, the author of "Things Fall Apart" and "There Was A Country: A Personal History of Biafra"
Chinua Achebe as a Moral Standard – A Tribute
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- Published on Sunday, 31 March 2013 14:02
- Written by Osita Ebiem
Chinua Achebe one of the most important pioneers in African literature and the advancement of world knowledge and understanding died on the 21st of March, 2013 at 82. We join with millions of others around the world with a deep sense of loss to mourn Achebe’s passing. But we also take consolation in the fact that he lived well and has left
Chinua Achebe—a Poet, Philosopher and Prophet
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- Published on Thursday, 28 March 2013 13:11
- Written by C. Kingston Ekeke
It is with a heavy heart and deep pain that I pen this condolence message and tribute in honor of Professor Albert Chinualumogu Achebe. On behalf of my family and the Leadership Wisdom Institute, I wish the Achebe family, God’s peace and comfort over the passing to glory of the eminent poet, master novelist, and essayist per
On The Passing Of Professor Chinua Achebe (1930-2013)
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- Published on Tuesday, 26 March 2013 10:44
- Written by Oguchi Nkwocha, MD
We mourn, as our duty, the passing of our beloved Chinua; but this is certainly overtaken by the compelling celebration of an exemplary life that has positively touched every corner and every culture of this planet and all peoples of the world. Through his literary works, Achebe speaks to us convincingly about Life being really large,
Governor Akpabio Mourns Chinua Achebe
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- Published on Monday, 25 March 2013 15:35
- Written by Admin
PRESS RELEASE - Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State Nigeria has joined other eminent Nigerians and indeed the global community to mourn the demise of foremost novelist, playwright and globally renowned literary icon, Prof Chinua Achebe who died last Friday in a Boston hospital. According to a statement by the
Hell cerebrates prayers & wishes for Chinua Achebe in death
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- Published on Sunday, 24 March 2013 19:19
- Written by Emeka Umeagbalasi
A Public Statement By Intersociety-Nigeria: Hell Cerebrates Prayers & Wishes For Prof. Chinua Achebe In Death By Nigerian Politicians & Military Apologists AS Heaven Shields His Soul From Contamination
(Onitsha-Nigeria) - The irreparable death of the literary giant and social reformer of our
Chinua Achebe
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- Published on Sunday, 24 March 2013 14:35
- Written by Herbert Ekwe-Ekwe
Our Eagle on the Iroko has flown home... No, not really... Our Eagle is right here – with us. Our Eagle lives on. This has been the solemn promise made since age 28 with Things Fall Apart and followed by the unrelenting, exemplifying rigour of the entire consummate stretch of discourses and reflections and yet more discourses during
Chinua Achebe: a rare writer of sublime flawlessness
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- Published on Sunday, 24 March 2013 14:02
- Written by Nnaoma Cassidy Ibe
A Tribute to Chinua Achebe: a rare writer of sublime flawlessness - The human body is a fleeting thing, but a virtuous name will never be blotted out. Have regard for your name since it will outlive you longer than a thousand hoards of gold. The days of a good life are numbered but a good name lasts forever (Ecclesiasticus or Sirach 41:11-
CHINUA ACHEBE: Goodbye, The Iroko
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- Published on Saturday, 23 March 2013 13:04
- Written by Ephraim Ugwuonye
For those of us who knew Chinua Achebe or have been touched by his great works, the news of his death came as a rude shock, even a tragedy. This must be why many refused to accept the story when it first broke yesterday morning. A condolence register is hereby established for
Albert Chinualumogu Achebe (1930 - 2013)
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- Published on Saturday, 23 March 2013 10:30
- Written by Thisday Editorial
THISDAY breaks tradition for Prof. Chinua Achebe: The commiseration about Prof. Chinua Achebe’s loss is for all Nigerians. As a tradition, Saturday THISDAY doesn’t carry an editorial as the newspaper only writes editorial from Sunday to Friday but because of
On the marble: Chinua Achebe's great quotes
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- Published on Friday, 22 March 2013 23:44
- Written by Elombah.com
Continually being Updated: “If I hold her hand she says, ‘Don’t touch!’ If I hold her foot she says ‘Don’t touch!’ But when I hold her waist-beads she pretends not to know.” - ― Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart
Achebe; Our global Iroko has fallen - Ngige
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- Published on Friday, 22 March 2013 20:22
- Written by Charles Amilo
Senator (DR) Chris Chris Ngige, Senator representing Anambra Central received the news of the demise of the Father of African literature, Prof Albert Chinualumogu Achebe with shock and consternation. The news coming at a time that the tragedy he foresaw and bespoke in multiple ways has personified itself in Kano, leaving a hollow
Achebe's passing is personal loss- Soyinka, Clark
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- Published on Friday, 22 March 2013 19:50
- Written by Admin
ON THE PASSING OF CHINUA ACHEBE - For us, the loss of Chinua Achebe is, above all else, intensely personal. We have lost a brother, a colleague, a trailblazer and a doughty fighter. Of the “pioneer quartet” of contemporary Nigerian literature, two voices have been silenced – one, of the poet Christopher Okigbo, and now, the
An Iroko Falls at 82 - Dame Etiaba
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- Published on Friday, 22 March 2013 19:44
- Written by Etchee Etiaba
One of the greatest legendary African voices of all time is now silenced by mortality for good. Professor Albert Chinualumogu Achebe was a great Anambrarian. He was a beloved husband, father, uncle and grandfather, an inspiration to all who knew him.
Achebe Will Never Die – Okonjo-Iweala
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- Published on Friday, 22 March 2013 17:31
- Written by Admin
Achebe Was A Movement, Not Just A Man. He Will Never Die – Okonjo-Iweala - We received the news of the passing of Prof Chinua Achebe with a sense of profound loss. Yes, he was 82 years old and by any measure not too young to die. But Achebe had for so long been a part of our lives that the thought of his death has an
Chinua Achebe: Writer, critic, social historian
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- Published on Friday, 22 March 2013 17:13
- Written by Brown University
Chinua Achebe, the David and Marianna Fisher University professor and professor of African studies at Brown University, died in Boston Thursday evening, March 21, 2013. Achebe, among the world’s greatest writers of his time, joined the Brown faculty in the fall of 2009.
Buhari Mourns Chinua Achebe's demise
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- Published on Friday, 22 March 2013 16:55
- Written by Admin
Press Release - The National leader of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), General Muhammadu Buhari (GMB) expresses shock at the news of the demise of Professor Chinua Achebe. Professor Achebe was a Nigerian writer that effectively combined intellectualism and simplicity. His debut literary work, ‘Things fall apart’ published
Cross River Gov. Imoke mourns Achebe
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- Published on Friday, 22 March 2013 16:39
- Written by Admin
Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke has mourned the demise of renowned writer, Chinua Achebe. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Ita, Imoke said Achebe was not just an iconic writer but also a moral compass for Nigeria and Africa. "His literary offerings made name for Nigeria, while his moral interventions
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