A legend of his caliber should be given a befitting burial. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
A legend of his caliber should be given a befitting burial. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
BISMARK YAW NKRUMAH YEBOAH 11 years ago
TRUE AFRICAN ICON!
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE!
DAMERIFA DUE!
DAMERIFA DUE!!
DAMERIFA DUE!!!
TRUE AFRICAN ICON!
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE!
DAMERIFA DUE!
DAMERIFA DUE!!
DAMERIFA DUE!!!
JK 11 years ago
Achebe deserves the honour!
Achebe deserves the honour!
Achebe memorial 11 years ago
At what time is the memorial taking place?
At what time is the memorial taking place?
Nyasemhye 11 years ago
Non like him. The finest.
Non like him. The finest.
Sincerity 11 years ago
He should be honoured with either a federal or a state burial with flags flying at half staff. If Nigeria is not prepared,one or all of the West African English countries should volunteer to do that, for his book,' Things Fal ... read full comment
He should be honoured with either a federal or a state burial with flags flying at half staff. If Nigeria is not prepared,one or all of the West African English countries should volunteer to do that, for his book,' Things Fall Apart' is and was for all.
Achebe memorial 11 years ago
The Africa Union must ask all of Africa to fly flags at half mast on the day of Chinua Achebe's burial as a mark of respect.
Chinua Achebe must be honoured in a special way by the Africa Union as a great son of Africa who ... read full comment
The Africa Union must ask all of Africa to fly flags at half mast on the day of Chinua Achebe's burial as a mark of respect.
Chinua Achebe must be honoured in a special way by the Africa Union as a great son of Africa who led the fight against colonialism through the written word and put the continent on the map.
Mr B DALLASb 11 years ago
It good thing for Africans to show I last respect for our hero Chinau Achebe , its remind me at secondary school back in Ghana
It good thing for Africans to show I last respect for our hero Chinau Achebe , its remind me at secondary school back in Ghana
akrofi joseph 11 years ago
infact we lost a great man may his rest in perfect peace
infact we lost a great man may his rest in perfect peace
Kwami - US 11 years ago
There is a difference between Chinua and Chinau.
There is a difference between Chinua and Chinau.
Patrick 11 years ago
Sorry my mentor. May the u find solace in the arms of the good lord...Amen
Sorry my mentor. May the u find solace in the arms of the good lord...Amen
OSEI KOFI BANTAMA 11 years ago
Chinua Achebe, great african writer,your fine writings will remain in our thoughts,dead in body but not in our thoughts. May your soul rest in the Lord's arms. You will dearly be missed, THINGS FALL APART! XXX
Chinua Achebe, great african writer,your fine writings will remain in our thoughts,dead in body but not in our thoughts. May your soul rest in the Lord's arms. You will dearly be missed, THINGS FALL APART! XXX
Solomon Azu 11 years ago
"the lizard that fell from the iroko tree says it will praise itself if no one else did"... or something to that effect.Great memories!
"the lizard that fell from the iroko tree says it will praise itself if no one else did"... or something to that effect.Great memories!
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago
MAY THE ALMIGHTY CREATOR GIVE GUIDE YOU IN THE AFTERLIFE. YOU WILL BE MISSED.
MAY THE ALMIGHTY CREATOR GIVE GUIDE YOU IN THE AFTERLIFE. YOU WILL BE MISSED.
MORE 11 years ago
HE WAS A TRUE LEGENG DUE TO HIS CONTRIBUTION TO MANKIND THROUGH VARIOUSE CATIGORRIES. eg, EDUCATION, CULTURE AND A PHILANTROPHIST.
HE WAS A TRUE LEGENG DUE TO HIS CONTRIBUTION TO MANKIND THROUGH VARIOUSE CATIGORRIES. eg, EDUCATION, CULTURE AND A PHILANTROPHIST.
KOMOO FRANCE. 11 years ago
Rest in eternal peace prof.If you were a coward in the next world come as a brave one,but you were a man of bravely.
Rest in eternal peace prof.If you were a coward in the next world come as a brave one,but you were a man of bravely.
Paan singh 11 years ago
He was amiable nd leaved a life worthy of emulation,he derserves it
He was amiable nd leaved a life worthy of emulation,he derserves it
ceejay okezie 10 years ago
You l live forever in our hearts
You l live forever in our hearts
Sankofa 10 years ago
The London Memorial Details
A night of Vigils and songs of praise in celebration of the life and times of Professor Chinua Achebe
Date: Saturday, 18 May, 2013
Time: 1830hrs to 0200hrs
Venue: All Saints Church, 105 ... read full comment
The London Memorial Details
A night of Vigils and songs of praise in celebration of the life and times of Professor Chinua Achebe
Date: Saturday, 18 May, 2013
Time: 1830hrs to 0200hrs
Venue: All Saints Church, 105 New Cross Road, London SE14 5DJ
Followed by night of celebrations at the Millwall Football Club Sports Hall, Zampa Road, SER16 3LN
Directions to the venues:
To All Saints Church
By Bus: 21, 53, 172 and 453
Eastbound buses stop outside the All Saints Church. Westbound buses stop on the opposite
side adjacent to Besson Street and Kender Street.
By Train or Underground:
New Cross Gate Train and
Underground station is 10-15 minutes
walk away.
By Car: Free on-street parking available
in Reaston Street, Monson Road, Casella
Road and Barlborough Street.
No parking is available in New Cross Road
as it is a Red Routeand the
regulations along it are vigorously
enforced (including pavement areas).
Please do not park in the Church courtyard,
in or adjacent to Monson Footpath.
Please note that currently the Community
Centre is accessed from the Monson Road
Entrance only.
How to get to The Millwall Football Club Sports Hall, Zampa Road, SER16 3LN...By Road
From North
Follow City signs from A1/M1, then signs for Shoreditch and Whitechapel. Follow Ring Road signs for Dover, cross over Tower Bridge and after one mile take first exit at the roundabout onto A2. From Elephant & Castle take A2 (New Kent Road) into Old Kent Road and turn left after four miles at The Gem Bar into Ilderton Road to Zampa Road SE16 3LN.
From South
Take A20 and A21 following signs to London. At New Cross follow signs for Surrey Quays into Kender Street, turn left into Old Kent Road then right at the turning signposted "car pound" into Ilderton Road. Zampa Road (SE16 3LN) is the seventh turning on the right.
From East
Take A2 to New Cross (then as south).
From West
From M4 and M3 follow South Circular (A205) then follow signs for Clapham, City (A3), then Camberwell to New Cross and then as from the South.
...By Rail
South Bermondsey (approx 5mins walk). New Cross or New Cross Gate (approx 15 mins walk)
...By Underground
East London Line to Surrey Quays or New Cross Gate (approx 15 mins walk). Jubilee Line to Canada Water (approx 20 mins walk).
...By Bus
21, 53, 172, to Old Kent Road, P12 to Ilderton Road, 1 & 381 to Rotherhithe New Road, 47, 188, 225 to Surrey Quays.
Parking
The Club has no car parking facilities for supporters and it is recommended that away supporters travel to the ground by official coach or by rail to South Bermondsey. A walkway link is available to the stadium on matchdays for away supporters only.
May His soul rest in Perfect peace.
A legend of his caliber should be given a befitting burial. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
TRUE AFRICAN ICON!
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE!
DAMERIFA DUE!
DAMERIFA DUE!!
DAMERIFA DUE!!!
Achebe deserves the honour!
At what time is the memorial taking place?
Non like him. The finest.
He should be honoured with either a federal or a state burial with flags flying at half staff. If Nigeria is not prepared,one or all of the West African English countries should volunteer to do that, for his book,' Things Fal ...
read full comment
The Africa Union must ask all of Africa to fly flags at half mast on the day of Chinua Achebe's burial as a mark of respect.
Chinua Achebe must be honoured in a special way by the Africa Union as a great son of Africa who ...
read full comment
It good thing for Africans to show I last respect for our hero Chinau Achebe , its remind me at secondary school back in Ghana
infact we lost a great man may his rest in perfect peace
There is a difference between Chinua and Chinau.
Sorry my mentor. May the u find solace in the arms of the good lord...Amen
Chinua Achebe, great african writer,your fine writings will remain in our thoughts,dead in body but not in our thoughts. May your soul rest in the Lord's arms. You will dearly be missed, THINGS FALL APART! XXX
"the lizard that fell from the iroko tree says it will praise itself if no one else did"... or something to that effect.Great memories!
MAY THE ALMIGHTY CREATOR GIVE GUIDE YOU IN THE AFTERLIFE. YOU WILL BE MISSED.
HE WAS A TRUE LEGENG DUE TO HIS CONTRIBUTION TO MANKIND THROUGH VARIOUSE CATIGORRIES. eg, EDUCATION, CULTURE AND A PHILANTROPHIST.
Rest in eternal peace prof.If you were a coward in the next world come as a brave one,but you were a man of bravely.
He was amiable nd leaved a life worthy of emulation,he derserves it
You l live forever in our hearts
The London Memorial Details
A night of Vigils and songs of praise in celebration of the life and times of Professor Chinua Achebe
Date: Saturday, 18 May, 2013
Time: 1830hrs to 0200hrs
Venue: All Saints Church, 105 ...
read full comment