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Friday 22 March 2013

Foremost novelist Professor Chinua Achebe dies at 82

Novelist, poet, professor, critic and the author of the most widely read book in African literature (Things Fall Apart) professor Chinua Achebe, has passed on. Professor Achebe died last night March 21 in a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He had been ill for a while. He was 82 years old.

The legend has gone home. May his soul rest in peace...Amen.
at 3/22/2013 11:14:00 am

251 comments:

  1. Omas99222 March 2013 at 11:16

    Papa Achebe, Rest In Peace.

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    1. ARIANNA22 March 2013 at 11:54

      Rest in Peace Sir Achebe.
      Ehen Linda you haven't said anything about the story concerning Rev Chris Kpakpovwe of Our Daily Manna impregnating his Secretary. I heard it's a lie and that the lady Flora is his wife of 13years. Infact her name is Flora Ejiro Kpakpovwe.
      Plz don't be like CNN that'll show U d slum in Lagos but refuse to come back and c the change Fashola has brought. Learn from Al Jazeera.

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    2. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 12:14

      Sunre O, Oluko Agba...

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    3. NEKS22 March 2013 at 12:26

      I've been speechless and moist-eyed ever since I heard this news. Nigeria has lost a great icon and an irreplaceable literary giant. In a country where few good books are in existence,I mourn not just your loss but our fate.

      You will be sorely missed Sir,I never met you but your works impacted me even much more than some people I have met one on one.

      Will be whipping out Things Fall Apart 2 read one more time and 2 convince myself that though you are dead,your works live on,and that is what counts the most,the fact that the winds will not be able to wipe out the footprints you left in the sands of time.

      Adieu Papa,Adieu Great One.

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    4. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 12:46

      I duff my hat for you sir...sleep well.

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  2. smallbutMIGHTY22 March 2013 at 11:16

    may his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

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  3. Duke Emeka22 March 2013 at 11:17

    RIP sir, But your forever young because you works especially things fall apart will always remain evergreen. You've left you print in the sands of time.

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  4. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:17

    OMG,dis is so sad!obadare too is dead,though they re both old bt dey impacted greatly in dis nation.dey'll b missed!RIP sirs

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  5. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:17

    RIP sir!

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  6. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:18

    rest in peace prof. chinua achebe. a great man indeed!

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    1. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:27

      Achebe the great writer what a great loss RIP baba

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  7. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:18

    So sad, may his Soul Rest in Peace.

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  8. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:18

    R.I.P

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  9. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:19

    RIP SIR1 ALWAYS RESPECTED YOU! HIPSY!

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  10. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:19

    Rest in peace great man. Your legacy will definitely leave on. You will be dearly missed.

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  11. BONARIO NNAGS22 March 2013 at 11:19

    Tragedy has befallen the land.
    The great Iroko has fallen.
    The Eagle on the Iroko is dead.
    Chi ewelu anyasi jie.

    RIP Chinualum ogu Achebe. naa nke oma Iru dike.

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310

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    1. winnyzinteriors-Great furniture deals!!! click to check us out/visit our showroom!22 March 2013 at 11:29

      Chinualum ogu...what a name! What a man! Things have really fallen apart!

      Jee nke oma ooo

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    2. Unknown22 March 2013 at 13:20

      Che!!! Arueme!!! A great iroko has fallen. Pa. Chinua why go now we need you the most? Who would feed the ever hungry poetic soldiers? What a shame. What a painful exit of an illustrous son. Pa Chinua may your soul rest in peace.
      --Mazi Joel- says so via ipad

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    3. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 14:09

      . And the center can not hold! Rip to a very True Legend! Thank you for those wonderful books esp things fall apart.

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  12. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:19

    Amen!

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  13. Amy amu22 March 2013 at 11:20

    May his soul Rest in Peace... Amy Amu

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  14. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:20

    May his soul rest in peace. He was a great author, a very good story teller.

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  15. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:20

    Rest in peace great man. Your legacy will definitely leave on. You will be dearly missed.

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  16. Coda(25A2ABA1)22 March 2013 at 11:20

    R.I.P sir I'm so speech...was just with the grand daughter few days ago b4 she left for d U.S

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    1. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:33

      Why display ur pin???wetin u dey find? Ashawo kobo kobo! Desperate hustler

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    2. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 13:03

      Lol @ am so speech!

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  17. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:20

    A gentle warrior has gone home to rest,may his soul rest in peace.

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  18. nwamaka22 March 2013 at 11:21

    May his soul rest in peace.He was a great man and writer.His kind is becoming extinct in Nigeria

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  19. Play online games22 March 2013 at 11:21

    Rip. He came he saw and he conquered now he has gone home.

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  20. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:22

    Aww goodnight sir

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  21. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:22

    RIP Prof Achebe,i read your "There was a country" some days back and am still in awe!We can't mourn you,we celebrate you.Kaiy

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  22. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:22

    Rest in Peace sir

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  23. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:22

    Rest In Peace sir!!!An Icon & legeng of our time.

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  24. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:22

    Thank God for a life well spent!!! RIP prof..............

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  25. Ade Adebanjo esq22 March 2013 at 11:23

    R.I.P. Prof

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  26. Bling22 March 2013 at 11:23

    RIP the great prof

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  27. Unknown22 March 2013 at 11:23

    Rest in Peace τ̣̣ђё great Man of τ̣̣ђё Iroko.

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  28. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:23

    RIP

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  29. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:23

    Rest in Peace sir

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  30. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:24

    May his soul rest in perfect peace

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  31. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:24

    Things hav fallen apart,and d centre will no longer hold....RIP to an astute gentle man and a man of integrity.

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  32. kissinem22 March 2013 at 11:27

    One man i so respected. I'm glad u lived a fulfilled life. Rip Sire! Ur works live on...

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  33. Tunsweet22 March 2013 at 11:27

    RIP

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  34. dolf22 March 2013 at 11:28

    D best time 4 a man 2 die is wen he dies,RIP prof

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  35. ★★PRINCE CHARMING™★★22 March 2013 at 11:28

    The Iroko has fallen!! The Eagle On the Iroko, is gone to the great beyond. What a colossal loss to the nation, what a loss to Africa. R.I.P sir.

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  36. Ms Pee!22 March 2013 at 11:28

    The great icon lives on! May the soul of the departed thru the mercy of God rest in peace!

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  37. GALORE22 March 2013 at 11:28

    wow....RIP Legend.

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  38. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:29

    RIP the Great Iroko!!! We will surely miss him..adieu!

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  39. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:29

    Nawa o, this his generation don dey go. You were indeed a great man, RIP.

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  40. missmallodebbie22 March 2013 at 11:29

    Rest in peace with the Lord sir!

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  41. Cynthia Amadi22 March 2013 at 11:29

    Oh! Our Literary father is gone.
    I enjoyed studying his style as an English major at the University.
    RIP.

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  42. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:30

    An ICON indeed! Rest in peace!

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  43. Andrae 22 March 2013 at 11:30

    I hated the fact that I had to cram your books for literature in secondary school but as I got older I appreciated and understood your works. RIP a true legend of moral values and standards.

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  44. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:30

    Soft said

    We are why loosing public figures this year this first half of the year? 2013 may it bring joy to my life IJN Amen.. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

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  45. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:30

    A great man indeed! Rest in peace Chinua Achebe. Your works will remain.

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  46. winnyzinteriors-Great furniture deals!!! click to check us out/visit our showroom!22 March 2013 at 11:31

    Ebubedike!!!! You sojourned well sir! My father's age mate. God rest his soul. Amen

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  47. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:32

    A pillar has gone.Rest in peace

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  48. biko22 March 2013 at 11:32

    Rest in peace sweetie God bless you. You changed literature for me I will always love u

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  49. IVORY CHI22 March 2013 at 11:32

    RIP PROFESSOR!!!!!!


    SUCH AN ICON...SUCH A RESPECTABLE MAN

    YOUR LATEST BOOK IS SUCH AN ARTISTIC PIECE OF WORK....TRULY YOUR MIND IS BEYOND GREAT


    YOU HAVE GONE HOME TO YOUR MAKER


    WELLL DONE....FOR YOU DID VERY WELL HERE ON EARTH.


    GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

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  50. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:32

    Sooo sad,thank heavens he released the book "There was a country" RIP CHINUA ACHEBE

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  51. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:33

    RIP

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  52. Ms Pee!22 March 2013 at 11:33

    The great icon lives on! May the soul of the departed thru the mercy of God rest in peace!

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  53. Utonwa22 March 2013 at 11:34

    Salute to an African hero!
    Salute to the creator of The Igbo Legend Okonkwo...
    Salute to nwa_afo Igbo
    ya Gazielu gi
    R.I.P

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  54. TM Gen22 March 2013 at 11:34

    Achebe RIP. You wud forever be in our memories.

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  55. Bridget Abanum22 March 2013 at 11:34

    My greatest hero has gone home words which i cannot express right now.......... tears!

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  56. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:34

    Rest with God, Things Fall Apart will forever remain one of the brightest points of my childhood. Adieu Chinua Achebe...

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  57. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:35

    He was great RIP papa

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  58. Unknown22 March 2013 at 11:36


    The legend has gone home. May his soul rest in
    peace...Amen.

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  59. Eya Ayambem22 March 2013 at 11:36

    When The Center Cannot Hold, We See Things Falling Apart.
    Rest In Peace.

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  60. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:37

    Holy Spirit lead him Home R.I.P..Amen

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  61. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:37

    Things have fallen apart, the center can not hold! RIP to a literary luminary... Ur life was an inspiration.

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  62. elle22 March 2013 at 11:37

    May his gentle soul RIP.Amen

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  63. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:38

    Amen!

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  64. Amaogechukwu22 March 2013 at 11:38

    Rest in Peace Pa Chinualumogu Achebe...... you works live on.

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  65. Unknown22 March 2013 at 11:38

    Ewo............rest in d bosom of d Lord mr legend. Chi lugidere gi ogu for 82yrs.

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  66. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:38

    RIP

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  67. Hauwa22 March 2013 at 11:38

    Thins ve really fallen apart! RIP!

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  68. Eya Ayambem22 March 2013 at 11:39

    When The Center Cannot Hold, We See Things Falling Apart.
    Rest In Peace.

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  69. Unknown22 March 2013 at 11:39

    Nigerians re very good in writing RIP.

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  70. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:40

    May his sould rest in peace,he was a great man.

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  71. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:40

    Awww!can't help feeling sad. U will forever be in our hearts. Rest in peace sir.

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  72. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:40

    The centre can no longer hold.............. Rest in Ρєα¢є Chinua Achebe! #RESPECT

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  73. Clicksomemore22 March 2013 at 11:40

    I'm from Tanzania and salute this gentleman,I read no longer at easy n things fall apart in English literature subject when I was form and form respectively.R.I.P Achebe!

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  74. Hearty giveaway22 March 2013 at 11:40

    May his soul rest in peace

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  75. Clicksomemore22 March 2013 at 11:41

    sorry at Ease

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  76. Unknown22 March 2013 at 11:41

    Nigeria has lost another icon... RIP sir!

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  77. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:42

    A literally and a great man has just passed on, we will missed you, you have an indelible mark on the sands of time, adeu Prof.

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  78. MY TURN22 March 2013 at 11:42

    A legend goes home.May his poetic soul RIP.

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  79. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:42

    rest in peace papa achebe

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  80. chiamy N22 March 2013 at 11:43

    Rest in Peace... One of a kind

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  81. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:44

    hes NOT DEAD!

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  82. Unknown22 March 2013 at 11:44

    The Iroko has fallen!!!Adieu Pa Chinua Achebe..

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  83. Unknown22 March 2013 at 11:45

    RIP Chinua Achebe u were a blessing to ur generation. But you have a lot to settle with Awolowo when u get to heaven on the purported role you claimed he played in the Nigeria civil war of 1973 in ur book "there was a country". There is no doubt that the book is so tribalistic in both content, nature and character..You, Ojukwu, Awolowo & other veterans of d civil war have a lot scores to settle in ur eternal country

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    1. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 12:13

      He fought so hard to eliminate ethnic politics in Nigeria, don't accuse him because he is no more. Read the book again.

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    2. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 14:36

      Is this all you can come up with? Shame on you, son of the promoters of tribalism, nepotism and war crime in Nigeria. Please don't spoil this thread with your hate-infested Yoruba mind. This thread is for civilised people.

      I salute you our icon and giant. Sir your legacy lives on and no man can erase it.

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  84. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:46

    Sir,though ur gone but ur still forever in our hearts.thank u for telling the truth to the world about the civil war before u pass on.we are forever greatful

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  85. Micah22 March 2013 at 11:46

    R.I.P sir

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  86. Unknown22 March 2013 at 11:47

    stil cant understand whats hapening,chinua gone,obadare too gone.God u only kno y,but dis arent d guys we want dead.we want dis BH sponsors nd dia cohorts dead,not inpactful nigerians.RIP

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  87. Unknown22 March 2013 at 11:47

    The Iroko has fallen!!!Adieu Pa Chinua Achebe..

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  88. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:48

    May God forgive his sins and grant him eternal rest, he's one of the greatest people to have ever lived :(

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  89. noblenenye22 March 2013 at 11:48

    Adieu Prof Achebe and may God grant your soul eternal rest in his bossom. Amen.

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  90. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:49

    Rest In d Bosom of d Most high, til we meet again!

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  91. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:49

    Goodnight Sir! Jee nke oma

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  92. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:49

    My mentor had gone

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  93. SUNSHINE22 March 2013 at 11:49

    R.I.P Chinua Achebe. A great man you were.... Maybe you'd have the chance to ask Awolowo the truth about the Civil war now. (Insult me and die of Goitre.)

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  94. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:50

    Its not all about the money, its more about the value - Prof. Achebe you were a priceless gift to humanity especially to we Africans. May GOD rest your soul.

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  95. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:50

    An Iroko has fallen amongst the writers. One not carried away by the false pretences of corrupt govts and proved his displeasure by refusing to come Home and receive awards of excellence that He truly deserved. You now come home in a casket . Chei!!! NIGERIA, It Is Well!! RIP Sir.Laaaa N'udooo.

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  96. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:51

    May your good works continue to be a reference that our leaders would copy. R.I.P

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  97. confessor22 March 2013 at 11:51

    Great Canon of his Tyme! The 20th Century is really Fading away and the 21th Century has Nothin 2 Offer!#TearDrops# who will teach us

    All our kids/youths want 2 do now is dance 2 azonto and ur waist+ ping all day...smh

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  98. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:51

    Things has fallen apart and the center can no longer hold. What a miss. RIP The great writer.

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  99. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:52

    RIP Prof....

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  100. chinedu mgbemena22 March 2013 at 11:53

    rest in peace prof

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  101. Unknown22 March 2013 at 11:53

    R.I.P ur legacy wil alwys lingers on.

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  102. Unknown22 March 2013 at 11:53

    What a great lost. No amount of tears can express our feelings but we thank God for giving u grace to fulfil ur purpose here on earth. You will always be remembered. Rest in peace my hero.

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  103. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:54

    Rest in peace sir. still wonder y dose boko haram guys are still alive sha na God sabi ermm linda post it ooooo if not i will break dat ur rihanna forehead

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  104. Homepage22 March 2013 at 11:54

    Things Have Fallen Apart . This Is One Of my most respected Nigerians of all time . A great man has gone home . Rest In Peace Sir !

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  105. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:54

    rest in peace pa ACHEBE....

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  106. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:54

    I came to appreciate u when my colleagues from Senegal and Benin said that "Things fall apart" was the first English literature they were taught and asked to read in school. Adieu great man

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  107. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:55

    Professor Achebe u re a vilain.tnk God for a life well spent.RIP.

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  108. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:57

    One of Nigeria's finest has passed on! Adieu Pa Chinua!

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  109. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:57

    The iroko has fallen in the forest of african literature. Adieu Prof! Your footprints in the sands of time and African Literature are sure indelible. RIP.

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  110. Nguseer22 March 2013 at 11:57

    A prolific writer you where. You live on through your literature. May your soul be with the Lord.

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  111. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:57

    R.I.P son of biafra you will forever remain in history #UNcorruptleader

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  112. Unknown22 March 2013 at 11:57

    may his soul RIP!

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  113. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:57

    RIP sir!!!
    Your legacy will forever be remembered on the sand of time!!!!!!'
    Sleep well SIR!

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  114. kelegoldmind22 March 2013 at 11:58

    The Best and Brightest Story-Teller from this part of the world and beyond, Rest in Peace, You really made a mark in the literary world! ...Adieu!

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  115. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 11:59

    Ebullient Chinua Achebe, Architect of titillating tales. Your demise is like a library set ablaze. Rest well our own Shakespeare!

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  116. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 12:00

    RIP Sir.

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  117. Apple22 March 2013 at 12:02

    A very great man has passed on..Rest in peace baba..

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  118. chisom22 March 2013 at 12:02

    Rip!great one.

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  119. Unknown22 March 2013 at 12:03

    There was a Country, There was a man, there was a life, there was a call even to greater life and my Prof Achebe has answered the call. we celebrate you and will forever do. move on to where dreams come true, where there is no pain, where your crown will be of pure Gold. rest in Peace, Papa.

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  120. Nguseer22 March 2013 at 12:04

    A prolific writer you where. You live on through your literature. May your soul be with the Lord.

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  121. Wole Soyinka22 March 2013 at 12:05

    The Man Died :(

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  122. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 12:06

    Things fall apart and the center can no longer hold. Rest in peace........

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  123. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 12:07

    rip

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  124. Jayy22 March 2013 at 12:08

    A figure like you can never be replaced. #Nigeria will forever miss you, #the Nigerian academia salutes

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  125. Onakachi22 March 2013 at 12:14

    Naija has lost a treasure. May his soul rest in peace.

    Onakachi.blogspot.com

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  126. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 12:14

    An Elephant has fallen. The Iroko has collapsed. The Eagle has departed. Good night, Professor Chinua Achebe...

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  127. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 12:16

    nna anyi ijeoma, RIP sir, a great light has been extinguished ,but your spark will light up a generation.
    @arifayan ayolekan,have you actually read the book at all,kindly read it first before coming out to post such" There is no doubt that the book is so tribalistic in both content, nature and character ",p.s the war was from 1967 to 1970,not 1973,

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  128. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 12:18

    A great man.

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  129. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 12:22

    Rest in Peace Pa Achebe....

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  130. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 12:27

    The great masquerade has taken the homeward dance......RIP
    Chinualumogu Achebe Lives on.
    ONEA...

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  131. Celebrity World 22 March 2013 at 12:27

    R.I.p papa achiebe

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  132. Nekky22 March 2013 at 12:31

    RIP great man.

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  133. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 12:33

    may his soul rest in peace...amen.

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  134. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 12:35

    The pillar of African Writing finally goes to rest with our ancestors. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

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  135. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 12:35

    omgggg my hero is gone..rest in peace papa

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  136. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 12:36

    May His Lengendary Soul Rest In Perfect peace. I Salute You Sir. D.Y.

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  137. Bea22 March 2013 at 12:36

    RIP SIR :-(

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  138. Bea22 March 2013 at 12:37

    RIP Sir :-(

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  139. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 12:38

    May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace, u are a great man indeed

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  140. wenger0222 March 2013 at 12:38

    My role model,rest in peace master story teller.u wil always b in our memory.

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  141. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 12:39

    Indeed a great icon home and abroad....

    Was in the bus last week and saw a white lad reading his "Things fall Apart" was so impressed that his book was used in literature abroad.

    You are a Pride Of NIgeria R:I:P.

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  142. Unknown22 March 2013 at 12:44

    Rest On my African Hero!!!

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  143. Unknown22 March 2013 at 12:46

    May his soul rest in peace. Amen!

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  144. metche22 March 2013 at 12:49

    Oh my God. May his soul Rest In Peace. Thank God for the legacy you left behind. You will be greatly missed

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  145. Gnon22 March 2013 at 12:50

    Its so sad...the part that pains me most is when very knowledgeable people die,they go with all they have upstairs.And am sure our sick nation cant provide a single youth who knows as much and wants to do more...for me,am looking for money mehhhn.And so are you!!!

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  146. valushi22 March 2013 at 12:50

    Sir rest in peace, you told the truth without mincing words.

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  147. peter22 March 2013 at 12:51

    Death must be crazy!

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  148. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 12:53

    The rapture I see in life is good people passing away and evil people filling up their space and reducing their Aga#you know urself old man. RIP great icon

    Lin

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  149. Unknown22 March 2013 at 12:54

    pa,prof, chinua Achebe R.I.P the truth has gone in the country, d "iroko" may the lord console the family in jesus name Amen.......... Baba goes home!

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  150. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 13:00

    May ur soul rest in peace sir...pls u gud men of nigeria dat r leavin up pls go nd fight d war 4 us,pls help us in makin nigeria a better country if it 2 tak d lifes of d wicked leaders so wat u pipo fought 4 wil cum 2 pass nd d of d country nd d gud men nd women wil enjoy wat u left on ground...

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  151. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 13:02

    See d way gud men r celebrated cnt say dat 4 our leader...our leader shuld pls ff deir footstep

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  152. Puffinnocent c22 March 2013 at 13:06

    Puffinnocent Chukz
    LETTER TO MR DEATH,
    Sir,we the youth forum of Nigeria with due respect
    hereby apply to a release of Professor Chinua
    Achibe whom you took from his hospital bed in
    USA last night. We are ready to exchange his life
    with 7 personalities in Nigeria,namely; Chief
    Obasanjo,Atiku Abubakar ,Babangida,Buhari,Bola
    tinubu,Alamesighe,T.a orji(pls dnt reject dis
    person),if you check and find out that these
    persons are not worth his life pls let us know so
    that we can include our serving president and
    some northern governors as bonus,
    Thanks in anticipation,hoping to hear from you
    soon,
    NB:pls tell prof that we are working hard to being
    with him soon and we love him
    Sign Youth Elite leader

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  153. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 13:11

    Rest in peace sir......kris4christ

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  154. Unknown22 March 2013 at 13:12

    R.I.P prof

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  155. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 13:12

    I ordered for two copies of 'Things Fall Apart'(Hard cover) from WH Smith when I first came to the UK in 1999. And I gave them as gift to two of British friends.
    Great writer! May his soul rest in peace. Amen.

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  156. Unknown22 March 2013 at 13:18

    Che!!! Arueme!!! A great iroko has fallen. Pa. Chinua why go now we need you the most? Who would feed the ever hungry poetic soldiers? What a shame. What a painful exit of an illustrous son. Pa Chinua may your soul rest in peace.
    --Mazi Joel- says so via ipad

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  157. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 13:18

    Rest well the Greatest African writter. May d Lord accept Ʊя̲̅ soul. You'l b greatly missed sir. RIP

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  158. Just Me22 March 2013 at 13:26

    RIP Professor!!!

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  159. IYAWO PASUMA22 March 2013 at 13:30

    rip sir


    iyawo paso

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  160. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 13:31

    What a legend

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  161. Esty22 March 2013 at 13:32

    He has really fought a worthy fight. RIP

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  162. Unknown22 March 2013 at 13:34

    Adieu Prof Chinua Achebe. Rest in the blossom of your creator. Thank you for not selling out to cheap national honors and awards.

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  163. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 13:34

    And there was indeed 'never' a country! RIP. Gen yakubu gowon.

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  164. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 13:36

    An iroko of literature is down! The sound of his fall is reveberating through the forest. RIP Prof Albert chinua achebe.

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  165. Okey22 March 2013 at 13:37

    Rest in peace Sir, Thank you for the wonderful memories and all those magical hours spent with your work...Jee nke oma.

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  166. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 13:38

    R.I.P Prof
    www.naijaopenmouth.com

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  167. Okey22 March 2013 at 13:38

    Rest in peace Sir,...Thanks for all the wonderful memories and magical hours spent with your work. Jee nke oma.

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  168. Okey22 March 2013 at 13:39

    Rest in peace Sir,...Thanks for all the wonderful memories and magical hours spent with your work. Jee nke oma.

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  169. Blood Money22 March 2013 at 13:40

    Awwww..... may his soul rest in perfect peace.Amen. His legacy lives on!

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  170. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 13:44

    I met prof Achebe in 2008. He came to my school for a reading.. Mr. Achebe you are a great man. A legend all over the world and you will be greatly missed. RIP....

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  171. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 13:46

    am shocked. R.I.P prof Achebe

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  172. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 13:50

    RIP ICON. YOU ARE WORTH CELEBRATING. NOT ALL DESE FORTUNATE RETARDED POLITICIANS THAT ARE KILLING THIS COUNTRY

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  173. Unknown22 March 2013 at 13:52

    Anonymous @12:16 thanks for calling my attention to the date of the civil war.. It was mistake the war was actually between 1969 and 1970.. As per Awo's part.... I've read the book thoroughly, no doubt about the finger pointed at Awolowo... I've as well read several critics of the book in d course of my studies.. Maybe u only read the book without giving a logical and critical interpretations. But practically an igbo man myt not digest the book the way we Yoruba myt. NB: am not attacking the great Prof and am not being tribalistic........ ¤Prof. Achebe has written his name in gold on the rock of history for the generation yet unborn to learn. GN Prof.

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  174. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 13:53

    oh death where is thy sting! A Legend is gone! Your foots print can never be wiped away from this mother earth. Posterity will always hear your story. Fare thee well our Legend and hero!

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  175. Unknown22 March 2013 at 13:53

    great man has passed..in deed things has fallen apart.. may ur soul rest in peace

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  176. Unknown22 March 2013 at 13:54

    RIP PAPA

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  177. Unknown22 March 2013 at 13:56

    We Nigerians just lost the truth, read most of his books and you will seee what I am talking about. 'There was a country' was a super classic. Nigeria is meant to be on the same level with UAE,Brazil and Singapore because we all started on the phase, but greed and corruption of past leaders didn't let this happen.RIP legend, you will forever remain THE TRUTH.

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  178. Lenedah22 March 2013 at 13:58

    Oh no!! Another sage gone; another light out! Rest in peace, prof. Nigeria will never forget you.

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  179. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 14:02

    I wrote Xam on his novel 2day (a man of de ppl). My his ganle soul rest in peace

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  180. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 14:11

    Rest in peace. U ar foreva my hero.

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  181. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 14:19

    WHEN LEADERS FALL. HEROS RISE-CHINUA ACHEBE
    RIP SIR

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  182. Unknown22 March 2013 at 14:22

    Jee nke oma ........

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  183. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 14:29

    RIP GREAT MAN!!!! U LIVE ON.

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  184. Anonymous22 March 2013 at 14:35

    RIP great sir. Thank you for your input

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  185. Gozzy22 March 2013 at 14:40

    RIP great man!

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