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Mourn Achebe but read his books as well

By Tom Odhiambo

There has been a flood of eulogies for Chinua Achebe. Most of them have talked about the man’s greatness. Yes, the man. Few have bothered to talk about his books. Not his philosophy. Not his celebration of the Igbo culture. Not his commitment and loyalty to Nigeria. Not his undying defence of Africa.

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