Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late literary Icon,Prof. Chinua Achebe as a Nigerian that used his literary prowess to project the image of African continent to the world.

Obasanjo in a release signed by his Media Assistant, Vitalis Ortese and made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, Tuesday, described Achebe as a man of culture, a literary giant and a distinguished Nigerian.

He said ” Achebe’s “death at this time is a great loss to Nigeria, Africa and particularly the global world of literature.

“While he lived, Professor Achebe has by his person and through his works demonstrated an important perspective of the soul of the African and his world view at a period when the continent was undergoing some of the most significant changes in its history.
Late Prof Chinua Achebe

Late Prof Chinua Achebe

“Because of what he wrote and showed, the world understood Africa better. This is a well deserved tribute that can never be taken away
from Professor Chinua Achebe.”

While praying for the repose of the dead, the former President commiserated with the family, friends, colleagues, Nigerians and Africans alike on the passing away of Professor Chinua Achebe.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/03/achebe-projected-african-image-to-the-world-obasanjo/

True talk. In addition he 'projected' bitterness and hatred in his people. Rip achebe

A great son of Africa he was. Perpetually stood by the truth, irrespective of what tribal revisionist might think.

Akshow: True talk. In addition he 'projected' bitterness and hatred in his people. Rip achebe

The Yoruba elite understand what a memoir is. Fashola, Soyinka and Obasanjo have eulogized the sage. Only the internet vermin consider a personal salvo against Awo as an insult to all Yorubas. You guys should grow up and stop being so thin skinned.

If you have a better explanation of what happened during the war, write your own. At least OBJ and Gowon are still alive to contribute to the debate.

Akshow: True talk. In addition he 'projected' bitterness and hatred in his people. Rip achebe

What an illiterate!! Do you know what a personal memoir is? gosh, Nairaland is so full of kids and semi-illiterates.

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What an illiterate!! Do you know what a personal memoir is? gosh, Nairaland is so full of kids and semi-illiterates.

tell him