tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009143619128599368.post2557010988292883839..comments2023-11-03T12:05:14.186+00:00Comments on N.I.L (Naijamum in London): An Ode to AchebeN.I.L (Naijamum in London)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15874463908664570341noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009143619128599368.post-50847411510975265262013-05-07T16:02:27.293+01:002013-05-07T16:02:27.293+01:00In deed Chinua Achebe has really influenced many t...In deed Chinua Achebe has really influenced many through his powerful literary works. I could remember reading Things Fall Apart and many of his books while in secondary school it was very great... www.Naijabizcom.comOjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08226161871466735823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009143619128599368.post-3260401842296193782013-04-07T22:41:19.179+01:002013-04-07T22:41:19.179+01:00What a touching tribute to a literary icon. Things...What a touching tribute to a literary icon. Things Fall Apart and No Longer at Ease are two of his books that I read quite early. May his soul rest in peace. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352880414907614135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009143619128599368.post-20076894126827119652013-04-04T21:22:32.421+01:002013-04-04T21:22:32.421+01:00RIP Sir
http://trendysturvs.blogspot.com/RIP Sir<br /><br />http://trendysturvs.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009143619128599368.post-41916167107451946072013-03-26T16:03:17.192+00:002013-03-26T16:03:17.192+00:00READING was the fastest way to dream
and to see an...READING was the fastest way to dream<br />and to see another world and how people live...<br />It taught me about others since I was pretty sheltered<br />I still love reading today because it is a way to cause change.Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358644020963873057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009143619128599368.post-46244198028355993052013-03-26T12:19:21.325+00:002013-03-26T12:19:21.325+00:00He will be missed. I pray the new generation of Ni...He will be missed. I pray the new generation of Nigerian writers can reach his height and show our greatness to the world.Olumuyiwa Georgehttp://www.naijawhistle.com/professor-chinua-achebe-dies-at-82/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009143619128599368.post-87337638235344765792013-03-25T15:40:38.687+00:002013-03-25T15:40:38.687+00:00@Prism, it still feels weird to refer to him in th...@Prism, it still feels weird to refer to him in the past tense<br /><br />Welcome back NIL! Blogville misses youToinlicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08672236565492184927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009143619128599368.post-19581605969183471642013-03-24T22:41:44.012+00:002013-03-24T22:41:44.012+00:00Such a touching tribute to a truly great man. RIP ...Such a touching tribute to a truly great man. RIP Sir Chinua Achebe.BukiBellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03980265190482619556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009143619128599368.post-24461236217167409092013-03-24T22:29:44.668+00:002013-03-24T22:29:44.668+00:00Can't even see my type pad clearly. You brough...Can't even see my type pad clearly. You brought tears to my eyes.Eya Ayambemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978894380925567294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009143619128599368.post-46753193954335176872013-03-23T19:31:32.798+00:002013-03-23T19:31:32.798+00:00Nice eulogy to Pa Achebe. I'm sad too that he ...Nice eulogy to Pa Achebe. I'm sad too that he died far away from home. The only consolation is that his family were there with him. His spirit lives on. Welcome back!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09467664797856391600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009143619128599368.post-87766493538425317992013-03-23T19:21:55.584+00:002013-03-23T19:21:55.584+00:00Yes he lives... The legacy continues and his books...Yes he lives... The legacy continues and his books will forever continue to be great. Such a great legend he was... May his soul continue to rest in perfect peace.<br />You've been missed dearly, welcome back! Best wishes.Priscyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13638580960899607152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009143619128599368.post-28659128804712205812013-03-23T05:47:25.773+00:002013-03-23T05:47:25.773+00:00I loooooooooooove the poem so much. The line that ...I loooooooooooove the poem so much. The line that got me: " escaping the frustrations of being a daughter" hmmm key. R.I.P chinua Achebe. www.secretlilies.blogspot.comIbifiri Kamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03935480773984052778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009143619128599368.post-41591681463871003592013-03-23T04:28:29.076+00:002013-03-23T04:28:29.076+00:00"Today, I shed a tear
For the passing of an i..."Today, I shed a tear<br />For the passing of an icon ~ <br />I shed a tear because he is gone<br />I shed a tear because he died far from home<br />I shed a tear because his beloved country is still a 'potential great'<br />I shed a tear because we have lost a great man<br />I shed a tear because yet 'another great' has left us"<br /><br />This section sums it all up for me. RIP Great man! stelzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995764681274845055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009143619128599368.post-51862456498397077392013-03-23T01:53:39.594+00:002013-03-23T01:53:39.594+00:00I never thought the day would come when he would n...I never thought the day would come when he would no longer be here. Chinua Achebe was not supposed to die. I still can't believe he is gone. Prism of an Immigranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05290173306236432691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009143619128599368.post-44423729238034006672013-03-23T00:05:01.474+00:002013-03-23T00:05:01.474+00:00Indeed he lives on. Things Fall Apart and the othe...Indeed he lives on. Things Fall Apart and the others were great books.Mynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595087387069634003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009143619128599368.post-11641060358339429502013-03-22T23:49:09.995+00:002013-03-22T23:49:09.995+00:00Yes! A Legend has departed from our realm to be wi...Yes! A Legend has departed from our realm to be with our creator. Leaving behind his legacy.<br /><br />7 gun-salute shots to you sir!<br /><br />Rest in the bossom of our FATHER, sir.<br />It hurts to see you go, but you came, saw and conquered as you were destined to, and it is time to bow out and give an account of the talents our father bestowed unto you.<br /><br />You name would be immortalized for generations yet unborn.<br /><br />How can I forget Things fall apart? The first Africa literature book I read, captivated me, then watching Okonkwo in Tv was the icing of the cake that immortalize the story in head. How can I forget Ikemefuna sir, I could feel the passion of love and hurt in the written words....oh sir. You are truly gifted by blessed by GOD.<br /><br />Adieu sir.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009143619128599368.post-42635083959910273382013-03-22T23:40:24.863+00:002013-03-22T23:40:24.863+00:00Yay! she is back ooo...ekabo sistah mi!
Know off t...Yay! she is back ooo...ekabo sistah mi!<br />Know off to read :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com