Famous novelist, poet and critic, Chinua Achebe (1930 – 2013) was widely regarded for his magnum opus, Things Fall Apart, his first novel, which has been translated into several languages. Even in death, Achebe is still standing tall and he…
A letter to Chinua Achebe in the grave -Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Nna-anyi, this will definitely not be a long letter, especially now that I am writing to you inside the earth of the ancestors. I like my things short and sharp like Things Fall Apart, not long and heavy for I’m…
Mbaka’s timely stitch in history and fiction – Isidore Emeka Uzoatu
While historical comparisons can come off the cuff, it’s never easy to compare the living with the fictional. And there is a simple explanation to this. First is the truism that whereas the one has God’s blood flowing through their…
Does Nigeria need a film city? – Onyeka Nwelue
I wrapped up shoot for my new film, Other Side of History, recently. It is set between 1954 and 1960. It is a biopic of Emeka Ojukwu, son of Sir Louis Ojukwu, who was the richest man in Igbo land.…
The trouble with Nigeria is a house – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Chinua Achebe has stolen my thunder by stating that the trouble with Nigeria is leadership. In my own book, the trouble with Nigeria is a house. Yes, the source of the plenteous troubles of Nigeria is a house that is…
DNA tests: Who is the real father of the child?
I followed with keen interest, the conversation on paternity issues and the necessity of DNA tests after the news broke of Tunde Thomas, a man who allegedly died of a broken heart following his discovery that the children of the…
Religious insurgency & failing leadership of Nigeria: A time for dialogue – Magnus Onyibe
In desperate search for how to get rid of the demon strafing our country, Nigeria, I recently reread the epic novel by the renowned author, Chinua Achebe, The Trouble With Nigeria. Reading through the book the first time, l saw…
Let Nigeria’s name be changed to Unoka – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
There is need for an urgent name-change for our dear country Nigeria. Countries are known to do baptism, as in change of name, to bring good fortune to the long-suffering land. There used to be a country called Gold Coast…
This nwa James called Chimamanda – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Let’s start from the end: I have died. Yes, this daughter of Professor James Adichie has killed me. Call it a beautiful death and I will wake up from the cemetery and take a good beer! And whilst I’m sipping…
Over 90 Nigerian artistes, home and abroad, gather for Chinua Achebe @90
The folks at www.afropolis.org have convened a special gathering of 90+ Nigerian artistes, from 30 cities at home and abroad, in the commemoration of the great Chinua Achebe. Interested participants can RSVP to attend the virtual event which started 15…