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Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by asha9: 4:48pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
Anambra born Chinua Achebe and Chimamanda Adichie making the entire black race proud. 2 Likes |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by almajiri101: 4:48pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
Nigeria not on his list again? 1 Like |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by Akpacha(m): 4:49pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
That bastard is not wanted in Nigeria. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by Curry30: 4:51pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
The only black American president
The only president to sign gay marriage into law.
We don't want your gay ass in Nigeria.. fvck you Barack 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by freshvine(f): 4:51pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
he didnt include the man with burnt hair who lack finesse for calling the wife of his ex president, SHEPOPOTAMUS. He should try his mischief now and see my BUBU give him uppercut. BUBU...for third term. 2 Likes |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by drisaac4luv(m): 4:52pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
Good for him |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by adecz: 4:55pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
;D6 |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by LordNapoleon: 4:55pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
czarina:Maybe he sees Nigeria as an evil forest. 1 Like |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by Lawalatm: 4:56pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
...but why now? MrAnele: |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by ppotter(m): 5:01pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
.Will his vist remove APC ? If yes,let him visit Nigeria, otherwise he isnt welcomed at all. [Qquote author=BoneBlogger post=69345935]Former US president, Barack Obama is set to visit Africa again for some events. The visit is the first time the former leader will be traveling to Africa since he left office last year. Barack Obama will launch a civic leadership programme by the Obama Foundation after selecting 200 rising leaders from forty-four African countries. The programme will be launched by former US President Barrack Obama on July 14 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Obama took to his social media page to hail late Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe among others ahead of his visit. Read what he shared below; This week, I’m traveling to Africa for the first time since I left office – a continent of wonderful diversity, thriving culture, and remarkable stories. I was proud to visit sub-Saharan Africa more times than any other sitting President, and I’ll return this week to visit Kenya and South Africa. In South Africa, the Obama Foundation will convene 200 extraordinary young leaders from across the continent and I’ll deliver a speech to mark the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth. Kenya, of course, is the Obama ancestral home. I visited for the first time when I was in my twenties and I was profoundly influenced by my experiences – a journey I wrote about in my first book, Dreams from My Father. Over the years since, I've often drawn inspiration from Africa's extraordinary literary tradition. As I prepare for this trip, I wanted to share a list of books that I’d recommend for summer reading, including some from a number of Africa’s best writers and thinkers – each of whom illuminate our world in powerful and unique ways. Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe A true classic of world literature, this novel paints a picture of traditional society wrestling with the arrival of foreign influence, from Christian missionaries to British colonialism. A masterpiece that has inspired generations of writers in Nigeria, across Africa, and around the world. A Grain of Wheat by Ngugi wa Thiong’o A chronicle of the events leading up to Kenya’s independence, and a compelling story of how the transformative events of history weigh on individual lives and relationships. Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela Mandela’s life was one of the epic stories of the 20th century. This definitive memoir traces the arc of his life from a small village, to his years as a revolutionary, to his long imprisonment, and ultimately his ascension to unifying President, leader, and global icon. Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand history – and then go out and change it. Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie From one of the world’s great contemporary writers comes the story of two Nigerians making their way in the U.S. and the UK, raising universal questions of race and belonging, the overseas experience for the African diaspora, and the search for identity and a home. Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/07/barack-obama-hails-chinua-achebe-ahead-of-his-visit-to-africa.html[/quote] |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by omocalabar(m): 5:03pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
Hope u are not coming over here... Make Thunder no fire u 1 Like |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by BAILMONEY: 5:04pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
IMAM LOOKMAN BALOGUN AKA LUCASBALO AKA ABBEYBAILEY SO YOUR GAY PARTNER IS COMING TO AFRICA 1 Like |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by iluvpomo(m): 5:05pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
transformed:The same orange man that referred to African countries as shithole countries?? I doubt if DJT ever plans on visiting Africa 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by Nobody: 5:06pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
In her 'Americanah', her protagonist had sex because Obama won election. libreral mumus |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by Nobody: 5:12pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
The human resources from anambra state can never be matched by any place in africa |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by GistFullGround: 5:17pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
This is a man that refused to visit the most populous black nation on earth when he was in power! 2 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by brownhawk: 5:21pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
ZorGBUooeh:I'm really surprised u flatheadsss really think afonjas are as vain as u are. Issorite 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by OfficialAPCNig: 5:26pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
Some people will shed blood today. 2 Likes |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by CoalcityBoi: 5:28pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
Two Nigerian among d list are all Igbo.... oya let me say dis IGBO AMAKA! Any good Sameritan should help me , Am in Unimaid now doing my project and am not buoyant enough. ac no. 6233710339 bank. Fidelity |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by OfficialAPCNig: 5:28pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
If sophistication na by mouth ehh, Ibadan for fine pass London (True talk) 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by OfficialAPCNig: 5:28pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
Hmm |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by TheAngry1: 5:29pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
KAHBOOM: Small-minded bigoted prick. 1 Like |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by OfficialAPCNig: 5:30pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
Afonjas are derailing because their cultist professor was not mentioned. Who knows, that cultist might even be parading an Oluwole certificate, BTW his cult group is known as Pyrate. Chinua Achebe Adichie Amanda Wole Soyinka (Sea Dog) When Achebe was writing his first book, Wole was busy inside a bush running a bonfire. (Fact) 1 Like |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by LZAA: 5:31pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
BoneBlogger:Let it be that obama mentioned wole soyinka instead of sir chinua or amanda,afonjas would have flooded the place But nawa o No kongi Afonjics sef Cc immhotep pointzerom justiceleague1 2 Likes |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by Legalese(m): 5:33pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
What kind of stinking immaturity is this. You're the exact kinda youth our politicians need to keep Nigeria under their grip. Lol SMH quote author=KAHBOOM post=69346496]Ah Ah! Nawa o..its not fair oo..None from the ewedu region..Even from dia reverd noble laurette winner wale soyinka, the white hair pirate.[/quote] |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by LZAA: 5:33pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
KAHBOOM: 4 Likes
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Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by lexy2014: 5:34pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
Lawalatm:what would his visit 2 Nigeria have done 4 Nigeria? |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by MENELIK11: 5:34pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
OfficialAPCNig: Osu, that Wole Soyinka achievement pain all the grades of Osu die! from first grade Anambra to last grade Ebonyi The two people you mentioned put together as far as the World is concerned are less than Wole in achievement when literature is being discussed. Take heart. 3 Likes |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by cococandy(f): 5:35pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
Come here and talk nonsense about Chimamanda. But first tell us if obama knows your name 1 Like |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by lexy2014: 5:35pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
almajiri101:what will his visit do for us? |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by MENELIK11: 5:36pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
LZAA: What are the Osus doing now? |
Re: Barack Obama Hails Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie Ahead Of Visit To Africa by arabbunkum: 5:37pm On Jul 13, 2018 |
Imagine! No federal character!! 3 Likes 1 Share |
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