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Breaking News: Elechi Amadi Dies At 82 by simplyolat(m): 9:51pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
PORT HARCOURT : ONE of Africa ’s finest novelist,
poet and dramatist Captain Elechi Amadi died
Wednesday at the Good Heart hospital in Port
Harcourt at the age of 82.
A member of the family , Bar Wabueze Amadi,
confirmed the development to the Vanguard
newspaper on phone, saying he passed on at
about 345pm at the hospital.
The late captain Elechi Amadi was among the first
generation of African writers and novelists.
Some of his works were The Concubine,
The Great Ponds, Isiburu, Sunset in Biafra,
Dance of Johannesburg, Peppersoup, The
Road to Ibadan, The Slave , Estrangement
and the Woman of Calaber.
He celebrated his 80th birthday in Port
Harcourt, in 2014 releasing a souvenir
edition of one of his plays, Isiburu to mark
his 80th birthday.
He was born on 12 May, 1934 in Aluu
community, Ikwerre local government area.
He attended Government college , Umuahia
and went to the University college, Ibadan
where he bagged a BSc degree in Physics
and Mathematics.
He served in the 3rd Marine Commandos of
the Nigerian Army. He was first
Commissioner for Education in the old Rivers state
and also served as Commissioner for Lands and
Housing
He had several honours to his credit. He was
Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Education and a
Member of the Order of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria .
He was awarded a honorary doctorate degree by
the University of Port Harcourt in 2011.
He was abducted by unknown gunmen in 2008
and later released after some days in their custody.
He lived in his community, Aluu until his death.
The Director General, NIMASA, Dr Dakuku Peterside
described him as a great Nigerian who will be
greatly missed.
His words, “Captain Elechi Amadi, certainly was a
man of many parts who touched lives in many
ways. And he will be remembered for good by
many people who met him physically or through
his books. He was a well known author, publisher,
soldier and statesman who was concerned about a
better society.
“My generation will definitely remember him more
for his great books like the Concubine, the Great
Ponds, Sunset in Biafra, Estrangement, the Slave
and a collection of poems.
“It is regrettable that Amadi passed away at a time
when Rivers, our dear state is still far away from
the aspirations of its founding fathers like him and
most sons and daughters of the state. There is no
doubt that Elder Elechi Amadi and other founding
fathers will be weeping in their graves at the state
of Rivers State. Nigeria and the international
literary community has lost a creative giant.
“The departed patriot, no doubt, had a remarkable
life and he will surely be remembered for serving
humanity with literature and his interventions.
May his soul find eternal rest in the Lord.” http://9jaspecial.com.ng/2016/06/29/breaking-news-elechi-amadi-dies-82/ |
Re: Breaking News: Elechi Amadi Dies At 82 by Nobody: 9:53pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
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Re: Breaking News: Elechi Amadi Dies At 82 by Specialist900(m): 9:53pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
This life! Him chapter don close |
Re: Breaking News: Elechi Amadi Dies At 82 by johnchukky: 9:55pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
RIP ICON. You are the best After Achebe. Chukky Uniben! |
Re: Breaking News: Elechi Amadi Dies At 82 by kinggozzy(m): 10:04pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
Na wa ooooo |
Re: Breaking News: Elechi Amadi Dies At 82 by OjukwuWarBird: 10:07pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
johnchukky: The most divisive man East of the Niger who encouraged the non Igbo population to hate the Igbos with passion. 3 Likes |
Re: Breaking News: Elechi Amadi Dies At 82 by mightyhaze: 10:15pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
Rip Elechi,..one of the finest writers east of the Niger 2 Likes |
Re: Breaking News: Elechi Amadi Dies At 82 by Lordave: 10:17pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
Sentiments aside, he wrote one of my favourite novels, I love him for that and my love for him supersedes any cause to hate him. RIP to a legend. |
Re: Breaking News: Elechi Amadi Dies At 82 by yrret: 10:18pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
I remembered peppersoup. But why June? |
Re: Breaking News: Elechi Amadi Dies At 82 by funnydick(m): 10:20pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
RIP |
Re: Breaking News: Elechi Amadi Dies At 82 by PhilemonObende: 10:22pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
Never knew he was still alive all these years. I wonder why he's been quiet. RIP anyway! |
Re: Breaking News: Elechi Amadi Dies At 82 by nerilove(m): 10:26pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
RIP, one the finest literary icon. This June has taken some of our finest individuals. Fare thee well papa. |
Re: Breaking News: Elechi Amadi Dies At 82 by TRUTHTOPOWER: 10:28pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
Good night to an African literary Icon. His novel, the Concubine remains evergreen in my memory. |
Re: Breaking News: Elechi Amadi Dies At 82 by Noneroone(m): 10:28pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
Never knew he was still alive |
Re: Breaking News: Elechi Amadi Dies At 82 by ITbomb(m): 11:13pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
The man who made me develop interest in reading after reading The Great Ponds 3 times. RIP |
Re: Breaking News: Elechi Amadi Dies At 82 by facelessangel: 11:35pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
He worked with the Waste Side during Biafra war and supported the Northerners to inherit the oil that belongs to Biafra. The northerners owns the oil till today. I can only remember him as a saboteur. R.I.P to him. 2 Likes |
Re: Breaking News: Elechi Amadi Dies At 82 by chioma134: 12:07am On Jun 30, 2016 |
I remember those days when I read "The concubine" over and over again. RIP, Great man. |
Re: Breaking News: Elechi Amadi Dies At 82 by Ikwerreboy(m): 12:37am On Jun 30, 2016 |
One of The Heroes Of the Ikwerre, Rivers State Niger delta hv gone to rest. Good bye Elder Elechi Amadi your good works will leave forever. Gov. Wike should pls change Rivers State University Of Science And Technology To Elechi Amadi University Of Science And Technology just like what he did to Rivers state polytechnics @Ken Saro Wiwa Polytechnics.. 1 Like |
Re: Breaking News: Elechi Amadi Dies At 82 by Ajibel(m): 3:02am On Jun 30, 2016 |
Wow. One of my favorite authors of Nigeria's golden literary generation. Another chapter of a literary giant closed. And for those saying he wont be forgotten because he sabotaged Biafra's dream, your opinions are inconsequential. He'll be remembered as a literary giant by the international literary community, what would you be remembered for? Adieu Elechi. |
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