Northern Partitioning and Political Expediency Part 3 Nov 16, 2009
And as my old English language and literature professor, Mr. Chinua Achebe, is wont to say: I may be famous and all the other things as well; but I do not suffer fools gladly. And on the latter score, I cannot begin to tell the dear reader how often and how long I have agonized over Mr. Sulemanas most humble letter. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Home from home Nov 3, 2009
Other famous Igbos include Nigerian writers Chinua Achebe and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, as well as British athlete Christine Ohuruogu. Kate Njoku has been following the course for six weeks. (BBC News -- Africa)
Author Arthur Danto provides a provocative look at Andy Warhol Oct 25, 2009
THE EDUCATION OF A BRITISH-PROTECTED CHILD By Chinua Achebe Knopf, 192 pp ... In 1957, when Nigerian-born Chinua Achebe first applied for a passport, he discovered that he was defined as a British Protected Person. (Boston Globe)
Vice-President Mahama's mode of dressing Oct 24, 2009
Firstly, African leaders such as Vice President Mahama have a sacred duty, to quote Chinua Achebe, to be seen as performing "acts of atonement with their past, the ritual return and homage" to continent's artistic patrimony and heritage. They must indigenize their arts and letters. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
High schools diversify their literature Oct 11, 2009
Shown on her desk is Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe ... Nicole Marks, 17 shares her thoughts on "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe ... Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Why They All Want to Date Michael Essien Oct 10, 2009
Chinua Achebe (if the other name sounds strange), according to his biography on Wikipedia, after a year of grueling work, however, decided science was not for him and he changed to English , History, and Theology ... But Chinua Achebe remains one of the very few African names you type on your computer without it being underlined red, indicating that you have typed a wrong word. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Leaves and pages turn in the fall books preview Sep 7, 2009
by Chinua Achebe (Knopf). A collection of autobiographical essays from the author of "Things Fall Apart.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
New Fall Books Penned by Prizewinners Aug 28, 2009
Other highlights: Barbara Kingsolver's "The Lacuna," Ha Jin's "A Good Fall," Wally Lamb's "Wishing and Hoping," essay collections by Chinua Achebe and Zadie Smith, and a memoir by Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon. Novels are coming from Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk and perennial Nobel candidate Philip Roth. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Obamas Speech An Intellectual Vindication Jul 20, 2009
The internalist camp was pitifully sparse, populated by such luminaries as Chinua Achebe and Wole Soyinka. Those of us in that camp were pilloried, reviled and called all sorts of names. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Carey beaten to Booker May 28, 2009
It is awarded every two years, and since its creation in 2005 has been given to Albania's Ismail Kadare and Nigeria's Chinua Achebe. Carey had been the early favourite of bookmakers William Hill to win the award at 6-1, while Munro was being quoted at 16-1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Canadian writer Munro wins 2009 Man Booker Int'l Prize May 28, 2009
It was first awarded to Albanian writer Ismail Kadare in 2005 and then to Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe in 2007. Munro will receive the prize and a trophy at a ceremony on June25 at Trinity College, Dublin. (Xinhuanet, China)
Munro wins international Booker May 27, 2009
Page last updated at 01:32 GMT, Wednesday, 27 May 2009 02:32 UK. The award is the latest in a string of honours for Munro. (BBC News -- Americas)
Nigeria viewpoint May 15, 2009
VANGUARD'S LIVING LEGENDS Chinua Achebe Writer King Sunny Ade Musician Enoch Adeboye Pastor Dora Akunyili Minister of Information Chief Emeka Anyaoku Former Commonwealth Secretary General David Dafinone Accountant Aliko Dangote Industrialist Philip Emeagwali Computer scientist Anthony Enahoro Democracy activist Gani Fawehinmi Human rights lawyer Yakubu Gowon Former military head of state Nwankwo Kanu Footballer Balarabe Musa Politician Olusegun Obasanjo Former president Chukwuemeka Odumegwu... (BBC News -- Africa)
What Ruined The NPP Will Ruin The NDC If May 7, 2009
Were I asked to name one person as the greatest novelist of all times, it would not take me a millisecond to name my mentor, Chinua Achebe, the wizard of African fiction. When it comes to the local front, however, I will give it to the rather unpopular Kwakuvi Azasu, the author of The Stool, The Slave Raiders and a few other novels. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Continental shift May 2, 2009
Chinua Achebe, "the father of African literature", and Adichie's No. 1 fan, says she is "a new writer endowed with the gift of ancient storytellers". She is also, it must be said, stubborn, self-assured and (to some, obviously) enragingly confident. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Otumfuo Osei-Tutu Ii @ 10: Any Legacy? Apr 29, 2009
In his bestselling novel Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe writes that he who pays homage to the great paves way for his own greatness. I would like to associate myself with Achebe because great men are rare and to become great, one must identify truly great men and learn their ways. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Africa's storyteller Apr 28, 2009
Chinua Achebe: Africa's man of letters - CNN.com ... Chinua Achebe: Africa's man of letters ... (CNN) -- African Voices catch up with Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, Africa's man of letters. (CNN -- International)
Doctorow among international book prize nominees Mar 19, 2009
Previous winners of the prize, founded in 2004, are Ismail Kadare of Albania and Nigerian author Chinua Achebe. Today in Culture. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Analysis of Chinua Achebe's Things ... Mar 5, 2009
Analysis of Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart: Rewriting Nigerian History through Literature ... Analysis of Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart ... Analysis of Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart. (Suite101.com)
Ghana and Africa, Which way forward ? Feb 28, 2009
In Chinua Achebe s Things Fall apart one reads of the African custom as when, Okonkwo reaching man hood is aided by his age mates to clear up and plant his first farm. He is also helped to build his first hut. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Hero's welcome Feb 19, 2009
Chinua Achebe: A hero returns ... Chinua Achebe was given a traditional welcome ... But not to greet a great statesman, nor even a rock star, but a 79-year-old writer: Chinua Achebe. (BBC News -- Africa)
