Achebe as a parable to the Nigerian Nation
- Details
- Category: Newsflash
- Published on Friday, 24 May 2013 11:19
- Written by Okelo Madukaife
Every ceremony connecting Christianity starts with a church service. Every wedding ceremony of blessing of marriage also does. Even celebration of life like birthdays and anniversaries follow the same forat. First there is a service, then the main event, then wining and dining, then felicitations and departure. In all these stages ,my
Tribute to Chinua Achebe, By the President General of Ogidi Union, Nigeria
- Details
- Category: Newsflash
- Published on Friday, 24 May 2013 11:17
- Written by Dr Eric Chukwudozie Obiako
The news of the demise of Professor Chinua Achebe was received in Ogidi with a rude shock, for it was least expected. We were still basking in the Euphoria of the latest book he published There Was a country when the death explosion thundered. Achebe painted ideas with words. He created Umuofia with her nine villages. He was
Read more: Tribute to Chinua Achebe, By the President General of Ogidi Union, Nigeria
Nigerians in Oxford Pay Tribute to Professor Chinua Achebe
- Details
- Category: Newsflash
- Published on Thursday, 23 May 2013 13:55
- Written by Admin
The Chairman of Oxford Nigerian Network, Engr Chukwudi Okeke writes: Achebe was one of the finest and most inspiring of writers. He brought stories and narratives, deeply rooted within Igbo traditions, to millions of readers worldwide, achieving literary acclaim and celebrated international success. Achebe was a man of political integrity,
Read more: Nigerians in Oxford Pay Tribute to Professor Chinua Achebe
As Chinua Achebe joins the immortals
- Details
- Category: Newsflash
- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 21:54
- Written by Chido Nwakanma
“Chinua Achebe was well known throughout the 55 countries of Africa and even beyond. His fame rested on solid personal achievements. As a young man of 28, he had brought honour to the continent by telling the authentic story of Africa in the work Things Fall Apart. His work changed the narrative of years of denigration of the African as if he
Chinua Achebe (Ugonabo Ogidi ) Goes Home
- Details
- Category: Newsflash
- 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
- Details
- Category: Newsflash
- 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
- Details
- Category: Newsflash
- 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
- Details
- Category: Newsflash
- 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
- Details
- Category: Newsflash
- 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
Read more: ACHEBE: The Nation’s Conscience-Gauge Takes the Final Bow
CD urges UN, FG, Anambra to immortalize Prof. Achebe
- Details
- Category: Newsflash
- 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,
Read more: CD urges UN, FG, Anambra to immortalize Prof. Achebe
Senate of New York State USA passes resolution mourning Chinua Achebe
- Details
- Category: Newsflash
- 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
Read more: Senate of New York State USA passes resolution mourning Chinua Achebe
Chinua Achebe: The Exit of a Legend!
- Details
- Category: Newsflash
- 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
- Details
- Category: Newsflash
- 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
- Details
- Category: Newsflash
- 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
- Details
- Category: Newsflash
- 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)
- Details
- Category: Newsflash
- 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,
Read more: On The Passing Of Professor Chinua Achebe (1930-2013)
More Articles...
- Governor Akpabio Mourns Chinua Achebe
- Hell cerebrates prayers & wishes for Chinua Achebe in death
- Chinua Achebe
- Chinua Achebe: a rare writer of sublime flawlessness
- CHINUA ACHEBE: Goodbye, The Iroko
- Albert Chinualumogu Achebe (1930 - 2013)
- On the marble: Chinua Achebe's great quotes
- Achebe; Our global Iroko has fallen - Ngige
- Achebe's passing is personal loss- Soyinka, Clark
- An Iroko Falls at 82 - Dame Etiaba
