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Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by Aliyu333: 6:44am On May 17, 2016 |
Waitin for some stupid tribal driven comments. There was a country. 3 Likes |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by Evidence1000(m): 6:44am On May 17, 2016 |
Where are the writers of today? Everybody wants to do music... 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by eitsei(m): 6:47am On May 17, 2016 |
I think the title would have been better called top igbo writers in Nigeria 3 Likes |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by Amberon: 6:47am On May 17, 2016 |
I remember meeting Wole Soyinka's "supposed" friend at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in 2011. This man started giving us Wole 's history and his too while speaking grammar that I had never heard before in my life. He explained how Wole first wrote down the book "The Man Died" on "tissue papers" because he was too broke to buy an actual note book. Been wondering if it was true. |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by cckris: 6:47am On May 17, 2016 |
Afromalaika:Please name other writers in this category, especially from your own tribe. Give also the STATS on their works, or SUGGEST A QUOTA system. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by Akshow: 6:47am On May 17, 2016 |
Op Pls Google zainab alkali and Abubakar gimba. And again, there is only one nobel prize winner of literature, he is the number one. His works cuts across all literary genre, unlike chinua achebe that only writes prose fiction. 5 Likes |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by Rexyl(m): 6:48am On May 17, 2016 |
asha90: meaning there is good combination of knowledge and biz in the state. But today novelists are drastically reducing in number probably the few ones who could have made impacts are looking to government for appointments 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by Obijulius: 6:50am On May 17, 2016 |
Not just writing. The Igbo man is highly philosophical. A very rationale specie who strives to understand life at the basic and cosmic levels. This quest for knowledge and his unusual struggle to assume the highest levels of consciousness means a lot. Contributing in no small way to the complex yet effective social systems the Igbo community is known for, the Igbo man continues to appreciate the need for a deeper understandings of the workings of life. Chinua Achebe spares no ink in trying to expose the Igbo consciousness is his writings. Igbo is mature and yet still growing. Proudly Igbo! Godson32: 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by cckris: 6:52am On May 17, 2016 |
EdibleCatering:Great writer. Back this up with STATS on books sold, & how many of the books YOU have BOUGHT. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by Nobody: 6:52am On May 17, 2016 |
EdibleCatering:Stop calling a tribalist, sweet heart, it gives me nausea. |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by Amberon: 6:54am On May 17, 2016 |
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Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by Nobody: 6:54am On May 17, 2016 |
Drsheddy:This shows the level of moral decay among nigerian youths. Their books helped Nigerian students, as an entertainment, educative piece.Guess you didn't do literature in school. if it were to be list of nigerian musicians and their frivolous lifestyle, you won't make this comment. God help us. Op you missed Jp clark, isdore okpewho. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by MADrator: 6:59am On May 17, 2016 |
asha90: Chino, you have started again, okwia?! You're a very divisive human being... |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by anitapreeti(f): 7:01am On May 17, 2016 |
We are supposed to be one Nigeria right? Like where a yoruba, Igbo or an hausa man is successful a Nigerian is successful. Why are we now getting touchy about the success of fellow Nigerians. In the world of literature, ur tribe, race or origin doesn't count but your ability to convey your thoughts into a comprehensible piece does. I applaud these great minds and I wish to be listed amongst the best one day. |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by asha90: 7:02am On May 17, 2016 |
Give us the Federal Republic of Anambra. MADrator: |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by Shym3xx: 7:03am On May 17, 2016 |
Loool. Funny list...though I have never heard about most of the people on that list. However, I do know that Ben Okri is light years ahead of Chimanmanda in terms of literary skills. Heck, Helen Oyeyemi writes far better than she does. As for the King of them all - Wole Soyinka is on the throne by himself. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by MADrator: 7:06am On May 17, 2016 |
DropShot: Bigot heads everywhere... 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by chikel2000(m): 7:06am On May 17, 2016 |
asha90:It should be Igbos not Anambrians. Let's be united against d sons f hate 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by Remii(m): 7:06am On May 17, 2016 |
crotonite:op must be young and probably Ibo too. On that list adiche should be last on that list. Focus is also on English language writers too. |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by MADrator: 7:07am On May 17, 2016 |
anitapreeti: Don't mind them. Nigerians are bunch of bigoted and tribalistic never do wells! 3 Likes |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by MADrator: 7:12am On May 17, 2016 |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by chikel2000(m): 7:12am On May 17, 2016 |
anitapreeti:my dear d problem with our youths esp on nairaland is tribal sentiment, imagine asking d Op of placing d Igbos against d Yorubas. |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by Orikinla(m): 7:12am On May 17, 2016 |
[size=28pt]OP, JP Clark should replace Elechi Amadi. John Pepper Clark, pseudonym J.P. Clark-Bekederemo (born April 6, 1935, Kiagbodo, Nigeria) the most lyrical of the Nigerian poets, whose poetry celebrates the physical landscape of Africa. He was also a journalist, playwright, and scholar-critic who conducted research into traditional Ijo myths and legends and wrote essays on African poetry. [/size] http://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Pepper-Clark [size=28pt]John Munonye should be included. http://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Munonye Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo has not yet achieved any greatness be on this list. Do your research very well. [/size] 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by Afromalaika(m): 7:12am On May 17, 2016 |
Obijulius:I shouldn't have dignified a response to a bleak mind but I guess u needed to be informed and thus my response. Have you ever heard of D.O. Fagunwa, Mamman Vatsa, Akilu Aliu, Dan Fulani, Abimbola Adelakun, Zainab Alkali,Uwem Akpan, Tolu Ajayi, Gabriel Okara. Etc. I know some of the's names are strange to you probably because you don't carry out proper research before writing. In view of this, You are strongly advised to change the misleading title from 10 Greatest writers in Nigerian History to 10 GREATEST WRITERS I PREFERED. By so doing, nobody will crucify you. 6 Likes |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by MADrator: 7:13am On May 17, 2016 |
chikel2000: Chino is not Igbo! 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by MADrator: 7:14am On May 17, 2016 |
Orikinla: Reasonable comment here unlike those rubbish ones laced with tribal bigotry! |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by Orikinla(m): 7:14am On May 17, 2016 |
[size=28pt]Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is not yet a great writer. She is not greater than Helen Oyeyemi. In a 2016 interview with Slate, Oyeyemi was named as one of the "most gifted" writers at work today. [/size] 2 Likes
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Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by Iamthoney(m): 7:14am On May 17, 2016 |
Drsheddy:Sao tome and principle dey share free sense so try go there go collect even if na small |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by Realmcfynest: 7:17am On May 17, 2016 |
Where is TM ALUKO. |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by kunta2simple: 7:18am On May 17, 2016 |
timilehing:His high on cow poo. As far as the International community is Concerned, Soyinka rates above achebe. Can't even find emos tutuola on the list and I can see some funny names up there. No zainab alkali. Op fear God |
Re: 10 Greatest Literary Writers In Nigeria History by micronut(m): 7:20am On May 17, 2016 |
Orikinla:In your dream? Ode. Why you changed your first assertion that Ola rotimi is from river state.. And now the above. Obviously you don't have an idea of what you wanted to say... You just wanna be picking holes, where there is none.. I'm Yoruba, the list is great. Say No to Tribalism. 4 Likes 1 Share |
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