Super writer Prof Chinua Achebe will be buried at night on 23 May ,2013 .His grave is at its completion stage in his compound, Ogidi in Idemili North council area of Anambra State, Nigeria.

Speaking to the media this week ,the Regent of Ogidi community, Chief S. Okoli said the community was in high spirit to receive their son and accord him necessary burial rights befitting a man of his status. He said the late Achebe would be buried in the night in line with the culture of the people of Ogidi community, saying, “as a titled man, he will be buried towards evening in line with our culture and tradition.

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