Tribute to a great Icon

CHINUA ACHEBE

     This tribute was written by my friend and i would love to share it
My tribute to the Legend Chinua Achebe :
   When I heard that one of the men I respect the most (Prof. Chinua Achebe) has passed on, I was not in a hurry to comment on the matter because to give one’s parting words to a legend like Achebe one’s words must be chosen carefully and respectfully.
    I fell in love with Achebe through his works most notably “Things Fall Apart”, “No longer at ease” & ‘Anthills of the savannah’. On reading his works I knew instantly this was a genius a work and since then i paid special attention to the legend. I have said it many times and I continue to say that I consider Chinua Achebe the greatest writer of his time in Africa and beyond. His magnum opus “things fall apart” remains a timeless classic till tomorrow.
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