Late Chinua Achebe Laid To Rest Today.

Late Prof.Chinua Achebe, whose novel “Things Fall Apart” is one of the most-read books by an African author, was buried today in his hometown of Ogidi in the country’s southeast.
Achebe, who died in Boston on March 21 at the age of 82, was lowered into his grave with tens of thousands in attendance, including fellow writers, academics, citizens and politicians, whom he often criticized in his works. Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan and Ghana’s President John Mahama were among the guests.