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Throwback Thursday: Chinua Achebe Writes And Almost Loses His First Draft Of Things Fall Apart

April 19, 2022

Before he published his first book, Chinua Achebe had already gathered some experience as a writer. He had written many short stories and some of his short stories were published while he was a student of the University of Ibadan. They were featured in University Herald, the campus magazine; and in his third year at … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Chinua Achebe Writes And Almost Loses His First Draft Of Things Fall Apart

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Men

Men You Should Know- Chinua Achebe

April 19, 2022

M Novelist, Poet, Professor, Critic and more.  Chinua Achebe was born Albert Chinụalụmọgụ Achebe, on the 16th of November 1930. Chinua Achebe’s parents, Isaiah Okafo Achebe and Janet Anaenechi Iloegbunam, were converts to the Protestant Church Mission Society (CMS) in Nigeria. Though the elder Achebe was converted to Christianity, he however respected the traditions of … Continue reading Men You Should Know- Chinua Achebe

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Movies Personality

Men You Should Know: Pete Edochie

April 19, 2022

Born on the 7th of March in 1947, Pete Edochie is one of the legendary Nollywood actors with a career spanning well over four decades. Considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, Edochie came into prominence in the 1980s when he played the lead role of ‘Okonkwo’ in an NTA adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s all-time … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Pete Edochie

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Discover Nigeria Entertainment

#ThrowBackThursday: Things Fall Apart

April 19, 2022

Remember Things Fall Apart?  Not the book by literary great, Chinua Achebe, but its TV adaptation in this case. Many Nigerian families in the 80s gathered around their TV screens to witness the bringing to life of one of our best told stories. The mini series was directed by David Orere and featured the likes of Pete Edochie, … Continue reading #ThrowBackThursday: Things Fall Apart

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News

Nigerian Novelist, Chinua Achebe, Dies At 82

April 19, 2022

Nigerian Novelist and Poet, Professor Chinua Achebe is dead. He died last night in the United States, at a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He was a Professor of African Studies at Brown University, and was 82. He has reportedly been ill for some weeks now, with talk of deterioration of his health. His last book, “There … Continue reading Nigerian Novelist, Chinua Achebe, Dies At 82

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Entertainment

Great Reads: 10 Unforgettable African Classics

April 19, 2022

By Joy Ehonwa For decades, African writers have been unsung heroes, fit only for the school curriculum. However, many of their books are true classics that deserve to be read by adults outside of the formal education setting. Here are 10 exceptional novels written by Africans that we urge you to read this year: 10. … Continue reading Great Reads: 10 Unforgettable African Classics

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