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Today’s Google Doodle Honors Legendary Igbo Nigerian Author Chinua Achebe

November 16, 2017 by Admin Leave a Comment

Written by Refinery 29 Almost every high schooler is familiar with at least one of Chinua Achebe's acclaimed novels. The Nigerian author penned numerous curriculum essentials, including Things Fall Apart, Arrow of God, and A Man of the People. Today, Google is honoring Achebe's lasting legacy with a Doodle in his image, celebrating him what would have been his 87th … [Read more...] about Today’s Google Doodle Honors Legendary Igbo Nigerian Author Chinua Achebe

Nigerian Government, Achebe And National Honours

November 16, 2011 by Admin Leave a Comment

Written by Tayo Ogunbiyi FG, Achebe And National Honours Again, Professor Chinua Achebe, Nigerian world acclaimed literary genius, has rejected the offer of a national honour from the federal government. The first time that this illustrious son of Africa rejected such was seven years ago, under the administration of General Olusegun Obasanjo (rtd). The Nigeria National … [Read more...] about Nigerian Government, Achebe And National Honours

Chinua Achebe rejects an honor from Nigeria

November 14, 2011 by Admin Leave a Comment

Written by Molly Driscoll Writer Chinua Achebe refuses to accept an award from Nigeria, saying his concerns with the country's political situation "have not been addressed, let alone solved." Nigerian author Chinua Achebe rejected the title of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic from his home country, saying he would not accept it because he disagreed with … [Read more...] about Chinua Achebe rejects an honor from Nigeria

Chinua Achebe forces Rapper 50 Cent to rename movie

September 15, 2011 by Admin Leave a Comment

Written by Sean Michaels Things fall apart for rapper as Nigerian writer makes him change forthcoming film title to avoid conflict with 1958 novel 50 Cent has been undone by one of Africa's greatest novelists, Chinua Achebe. The rapper's latest movie has been renamed ahead of its release, due to a conflict with Achebe's most famous work. Things Fall Apart, … [Read more...] about Chinua Achebe forces Rapper 50 Cent to rename movie

THE MOST INFLUENTIAL AFRICANS IN 21ST CENTURY

January 1, 2011 by Admin Leave a Comment

Afripol Most Influential Africans Nelson Mandela: A symbol of freedom to the emerging continent and Mandela has become the conscience of the world. Mandela is a role model for a goodwill mindset; embracing reconciliation, forgiveness and unity in his native South Africa. The troubled continent littered with wars and disturbances needs Mandela's methodology for making … [Read more...] about THE MOST INFLUENTIAL AFRICANS IN 21ST CENTURY

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