Chinua Achebe: Memorial service in London on May 18

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Costero 12 years ago

May His soul rest in Perfect peace.

May His soul rest in Perfect peace.
Benniah 12 years ago

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 12 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 12 years ago

Achebe deserves the honour!

Achebe deserves the honour!
Achebe memorial 12 years ago

At what time is the memorial taking place?

At what time is the memorial taking place?
Nyasemhye 12 years ago

Non like him. The finest.

Non like him. The finest.
Sincerity 12 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 ...
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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 12 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 ...
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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 12 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 12 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 12 years ago

There is a difference between Chinua and Chinau.

There is a difference between Chinua and Chinau.
Patrick 12 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 12 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 12 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! 12 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 12 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. 12 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 12 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 12 years ago

You l live forever in our hearts

You l live forever in our hearts
Sankofa 12 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 ...
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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.

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