Professor Chinua Achebe died in early hours of today in America. May His SOUL Rest in peace
Professor Achebe has been sick for sometime now according to a close family member.
Chinua Achebe is a Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, and critic. He is best known for his first novel and magnum opus, Things Fall Apart, which is the most widely read book in modern African literature.
Born: November 16, 1930 (age 82), Ogidi
Awards: Man Booker International Prize, Peace Prize of the German Book Trade, St. Louis Literary Award
Parents: Isaiah Okafo Achebe, Janet Anaenechi Iloegbunam Achebe
Education: University of London, University of Ibadan
Nominations: Man Booker Prize, Man Booker International Prize, Neustadt International Prize for Literature
OMG.What a loss to d Igbo nation.May his soul rest in perfect peace.
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ReplyDeleteThe Iroko has fallen. May his soul rest in peace
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ReplyDeleteA gr8 renowned Nigerian author! May ur gentle soul continue 2 rest in d Lord, Amen.
ReplyDeleteOMG!!!! My right hand is broken, the tree on which I lean on has fallen! Sleep on sir we will miss ur words. Its unbelievable that u aren't coming back anymore...
ReplyDeleteMay his gentle soul rest in God"s bossom Amen.
ReplyDeleteGreat Man you are.You came,you saw and you conquered.Your also inspired this generation.Rest in glorious peace in heavenly Jerusalem Amen.
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