Achebe drew the world closer Says Obama.

By Uduma Kalu

Lagos—United States President, Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle have described the late Nigerian novelist, Prof. Chinua Achebe as a “Revolutionary author, educator, and cultural ambassador.”
In a letter made available to Vanguard but addressed to the Achebe family and read by a White House representative, at the Celebration of Life event for Chinua Achebe, last Sunday night, at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium, Washington, DC 20240, Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama said Achebe was a “Revolutionary author, educator, and cultural ambassador.

“Achebe shattered the conventions of literature and shaped the collective identity of Nigerians throughout the world. With a dream of taking on misperceptions of his homeland, he gave voice to perspectives that cultivated understanding and drew our world closer together. His legacy will endure in the hearts of all whose lives he touched with the everlasting power of his art.”
 

Lip Service? We’ll Give Achebe Befitting Burial- Obi, Others

The Southeast Governors’ Forum yesterday
said it would give the late renowned writer,
Chinua Achebe, a befitting burial.

It resolved that Achebe should be given a
proper honour because he brought honour
not only to Nigeria but to Africa.

The Forum Chairman and Anambra State
Governor, Peter Obi, addressed reporters
after a meeting in Enugu.

Obi said the Forum had received the report
of the committee set up to resolve the crisis
in the Igbo socio-cultural Organisation,
Ohanaeze Ndigbo.

Most Famous Quotes Of Prof Chinua Achebe.

 Some great men are known for their actions, some by their lifestyle, some by the landmarks they set and some others by the words of wisdom they spoke. With me here, are a collection of literary words by the iconic writer. He sure was a man of words!

While the shocking news of d death of Prof. Chinualumogu Achebe- a veteran writer whose works in all aspects of life are legendary, is still latest trend, I have sat down to look at some of his words that touch(ed) and influenced my reasoning.

"While we do our good works let us not forget that the real solution lies in a world in which charity will have become unnecessary.”
― Chinua Achebe, Anthills of the Savannah

“If you don't like someone's story, write your own.”
― Chinua Achebe

“To me, being an intellectual doesn't mean knowing about intellectual issues; it means taking pleasure in them.”
― Chinua Achebe