Chinau Achebe's death is a global calamity - Ama Ata Aidoo

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Amenyo 11 years ago

liabilities like Sir John is alive, and Chinua Achebe is dead. Anyway God knows why. Ede bii keke!

liabilities like Sir John is alive, and Chinua Achebe is dead. Anyway God knows why. Ede bii keke!
MR. FIGURE - OUT 11 years ago

Ante Ama Ata Aidoo, may you be blessed. I thank you for resurfacing to share your grievance with the international community to mourn the Greatest one, Chinua Achebe, on this faithful day. True you, may Ghana be united for ab ...
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Ante Ama Ata Aidoo, may you be blessed. I thank you for resurfacing to share your grievance with the international community to mourn the Greatest one, Chinua Achebe, on this faithful day. True you, may Ghana be united for absolute oneness and total peace. Ghana will triumph without hate for Ashantis.
Mike.bk NY 11 years ago

tot he s dead long ago cos I heard of him n things fall apart when I was a kid.

tot he s dead long ago cos I heard of him n things fall apart when I was a kid.
WISE-TALK, UK 11 years ago

u have gone but live forever and u will never be forgoten in people heart,yes things fall apart,R I P.

u have gone but live forever and u will never be forgoten in people heart,yes things fall apart,R I P.
KWAME 11 years ago

RIP

RIP
Kwabena, Toronto 11 years ago

Things have indeed fallen apart with the passing of Professor Achebe. Africa will forever owe a debt of gratitude to him.

And in Achebe's honour, Africa have a responsibility to always bear the falconer and also allow ...
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Things have indeed fallen apart with the passing of Professor Achebe. Africa will forever owe a debt of gratitude to him.

And in Achebe's honour, Africa have a responsibility to always bear the falconer and also allow the centre to hold in order to prevent anarchy to lose upon the continent as well as the entire world.

May Chinua Achebe's soul rest in perfect peace! The man was a trailblazer for all Africans for putting African literature on the international stage. Needless to say that his pioneering work, “Things Fall Apart” was and still is a blast. His death is a great loss to the world and not just Nigeria or Africa, but the whole world.
Kwabena, Toronto 11 years ago

Things have indeed fallen apart with the passing of Professor Achebe. Africa will forever owe a debt of gratitude to him.

And in Achebe's honour, Africa have a responsibility to always bear the falconer and also allow the ...
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Things have indeed fallen apart with the passing of Professor Achebe. Africa will forever owe a debt of gratitude to him.

And in Achebe's honour, Africa have a responsibility to always bear the falconer and also allow the centre to hold in order to prevent anarchy to lose upon the continent as well as the entire world.

May Chinua Achebe's soul rest in perfect peace! The man was a trailblazer for all Africans for putting African literature on the international stage. Needless to say that his pioneering work, “Things Fall Apart” was and still is a blast. His death is a great loss to the world and not just Nigeria or Africa.
Repugnant. 11 years ago

Things definitely fall apart and death intuitively sprung no spontaneous surprise to Mr Chinua Achebe. In life, your mind was never wasted nor idle, and shall carry on ad infinitum. May the force be with you.

Things definitely fall apart and death intuitively sprung no spontaneous surprise to Mr Chinua Achebe. In life, your mind was never wasted nor idle, and shall carry on ad infinitum. May the force be with you.
Akwele 11 years ago

May his soul rest in peace. "Turning and turning in the widening gyre, the falcon cannot bear the falconer; things fall apart, the center cannot hold. Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world.

May his soul rest in peace. "Turning and turning in the widening gyre, the falcon cannot bear the falconer; things fall apart, the center cannot hold. Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world.
Pelicles 11 years ago

Akwele, is back so, welcome back to Ghanaweb. I hope all is well.

Akwele, is back so, welcome back to Ghanaweb. I hope all is well.
Nii Kootse. 11 years ago

Someday it must happens, hope we are prepared to continue.
Sadly, things fall apart, the center cannot hold. Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world. . .
. . . and never seems to change.
Chief, . . . Rest In Peace!

Someday it must happens, hope we are prepared to continue.
Sadly, things fall apart, the center cannot hold. Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world. . .
. . . and never seems to change.
Chief, . . . Rest In Peace!
Kofi 11 years ago

Everyone will go. At 82, he is blessed

Everyone will go. At 82, he is blessed
Ruth, Canada 11 years ago

Rest In Peace, Chinua Achebe. I read English Literature in Legon, several years ago. I greatly enjoyed your novels. Even now, while living abroad, when I am homesick for Africa, I sometimes still read your books.

Rest In Peace, Chinua Achebe. I read English Literature in Legon, several years ago. I greatly enjoyed your novels. Even now, while living abroad, when I am homesick for Africa, I sometimes still read your books.
Shamu 11 years ago

Is bad to lose such a great man. I hope and wish Ghana will also produce such type of great people not type of great corrupt like NPP`s.

Is bad to lose such a great man. I hope and wish Ghana will also produce such type of great people not type of great corrupt like NPP`s.
Kofi AKWABI-AMEYAW 11 years ago

It was Okonkwo's father, Unoka, who said that "whenever he saw a dead man's mouth he saw the folly of not eating what one had in one's lifetime." Prof. Achebe, thanks for your extraordinary insights that indeed made some of u ...
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It was Okonkwo's father, Unoka, who said that "whenever he saw a dead man's mouth he saw the folly of not eating what one had in one's lifetime." Prof. Achebe, thanks for your extraordinary insights that indeed made some of us what we proudly are today. Greetings to your Ogidi Ibo ancestors!
Marcus Ahiadu 11 years ago

This' a massive loss to the world at large. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

This' a massive loss to the world at large. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
CBH 11 years ago

He was a prolific writer, may his soul rest in perfect peace.

He was a prolific writer, may his soul rest in perfect peace.
KOFI ELLISON 11 years ago

It is not a 'calamity' because Chinua Achebe lived a good life. He died at 82. He accomplished a whole lot. His writings inspired generations; and will continue to inspire those yet unborn.

The lesson is that we must get ...
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It is not a 'calamity' because Chinua Achebe lived a good life. He died at 82. He accomplished a whole lot. His writings inspired generations; and will continue to inspire those yet unborn.

The lesson is that we must get to know people while they are alive, famous or not; for death will come when it will come!!

RIP Professor Chinua Achebe!!

(I am Kofi Ellison; and I approve this message!)
Old Dirty Bastard 11 years ago

People die and everyone will. At 82, he had a fair run at life.

People die and everyone will. At 82, he had a fair run at life.
Nii Lante Okunka 11 years ago

Indeed, the death of Chinau Achebe is no global calamity. Amma Ata Aidoo is way overboard with such an overstatement.The world would miss his dynamic contributions to literature but we would survive his passing, for crying ou ...
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Indeed, the death of Chinau Achebe is no global calamity. Amma Ata Aidoo is way overboard with such an overstatement.The world would miss his dynamic contributions to literature but we would survive his passing, for crying out loud.
Amoale 11 years ago

I agree with you. Calamity is the wrong word to use

I agree with you. Calamity is the wrong word to use
Joy 11 years ago

Eh Kofi still alive and kicking!

Eh Kofi still alive and kicking!
Sunkwa 11 years ago

This writer must be awarded a posthumous Nobel prize for literature--he's just splendid.

This writer must be awarded a posthumous Nobel prize for literature--he's just splendid.
AKUA MAMPROBI 11 years ago

I WISH TO PAY A GLOWING TRIBUTE TO A GREAT SON OF AFRICAN.AS A LITTRITURE STUDENT,I READ HIS BOOK 'THINGS FALL APART'I STILL REMEMBER SOME CHARACTERS IN HIS BOOK LIKE AMALAZON THE CAT,OKONKO,MR HAWORD WITH HIS,ONE AGAINST THE ...
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I WISH TO PAY A GLOWING TRIBUTE TO A GREAT SON OF AFRICAN.AS A LITTRITURE STUDENT,I READ HIS BOOK 'THINGS FALL APART'I STILL REMEMBER SOME CHARACTERS IN HIS BOOK LIKE AMALAZON THE CAT,OKONKO,MR HAWORD WITH HIS,ONE AGAINST THE COUNCIL.OKONKO'S IN-LAW BEHIND THE HUGE POUNDED YAM.TODAY THINGS HAVE FALLEN APART IN GHANA,THE CENTER CANNOT HOLD,THE ADMINISTRATERS OF THE ECONOMY ARE CONFUSED,WE ARE IN A MESS.
ACHINUA ACHIBE,WE VALUE YOU,MAY MOTHER EARTH LIE LOW ON YOU,REST IN PERFECT PEACE.
ALHAJI KUKRUDU 11 years ago

Stop choosing words "by heart" to describe the death of one person. No matter how important he was, his death can NEVR be a GLOBAL CALAMITY. Even the Rwandan genocide or what is happening in Somalia and other places are not b ...
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Stop choosing words "by heart" to describe the death of one person. No matter how important he was, his death can NEVR be a GLOBAL CALAMITY. Even the Rwandan genocide or what is happening in Somalia and other places are not being described as such. Please, you are a writer so choose your words carefully and realistically but not IMAGINARILY.
CALAMITY JANE 11 years ago

No death is a Global Calamity. We were all born to die one day. This Amatta Aidoo should choose her words more carefully, otherwise she will become a "Calamity Jane"

No death is a Global Calamity. We were all born to die one day. This Amatta Aidoo should choose her words more carefully, otherwise she will become a "Calamity Jane"
imoyana 11 years ago

Can't stop laughting at the word calamity. What global calamity? he was 82.

Can't stop laughting at the word calamity. What global calamity? he was 82.
?! 11 years ago

Yes Achebe's death is a big loss to humanity but to describe it as global calamity is absurd.The man is 82 years

Yes Achebe's death is a big loss to humanity but to describe it as global calamity is absurd.The man is 82 years
osei yaw - london 11 years ago

Ofcouse Chinua Achebe's death is a sad loss; but, surely not "massive loss" or "global calamity" as tribute from Amma Atta Aidoo

- Amma Atta Aidoo's homage is in poor English

Osei Wusu-Khanin/osei yaw - london

Ofcouse Chinua Achebe's death is a sad loss; but, surely not "massive loss" or "global calamity" as tribute from Amma Atta Aidoo

- Amma Atta Aidoo's homage is in poor English

Osei Wusu-Khanin/osei yaw - london
Appletus 11 years ago

A mighty African tree has fallen. Achebe has contributed his quota to African education. Some of us avid readers have benefited immensely from his work and the result is inherent in our speech and write-ups. He was fearless, ...
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A mighty African tree has fallen. Achebe has contributed his quota to African education. Some of us avid readers have benefited immensely from his work and the result is inherent in our speech and write-ups. He was fearless, and wrote with pride and force. He made westerners to respect Africans. Do you know how many schools and colleges use "Things Fall Apart"? And the number of languages did piece has been rendered in? We will miss him alot.
KOFI 11 years ago

WE HAVE LOST A GREAT AFRICAN BRAIN. REST IN PEACE PROF CHINUA ACHEBE, MORE IS THY DUE THAN MORE THAN ALL CAN PAY.YOU HAVE PLAYED YOUR PART IN THE AFRICAN LITERATURE, AFRICAN RENAISSANCE.

WE HAVE LOST A GREAT AFRICAN BRAIN. REST IN PEACE PROF CHINUA ACHEBE, MORE IS THY DUE THAN MORE THAN ALL CAN PAY.YOU HAVE PLAYED YOUR PART IN THE AFRICAN LITERATURE, AFRICAN RENAISSANCE.
Akadu Mensema 11 years ago

He was David and Mariann Fisher professor at Brown University!
Until his death, Prof Achebe was lecturing at the David and Marianna Fisher University and also a Professor of African Studies at Brown University.

He was David and Mariann Fisher professor at Brown University!
Until his death, Prof Achebe was lecturing at the David and Marianna Fisher University and also a Professor of African Studies at Brown University.
RAS-VULTURE 11 years ago

Things fall apart was very interesting novel even though during my senior secondary school i couldn't understand due to the nature of the English.One need Dictionary to consult each and every time reading the novel.

Anyway ...
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Things fall apart was very interesting novel even though during my senior secondary school i couldn't understand due to the nature of the English.One need Dictionary to consult each and every time reading the novel.

Anyway may his soul rest in peace
Sound Ghanaian 11 years ago

I know, Akadu;some of our journalists do not check facts. Very soon, someone will be graduating from David and Mariann Fisher University. Just mark my words.

I know, Akadu;some of our journalists do not check facts. Very soon, someone will be graduating from David and Mariann Fisher University. Just mark my words.
GIDO like MIDO 11 years ago

hahahaha true talk sound ghanaian. some MPs will graduate fromt there soon

hahahaha true talk sound ghanaian. some MPs will graduate fromt there soon
MARCUS AMPADU 11 years ago

The specific Citi FM journalist who made this stupid mistake should be called out. That would be one way of forcing our lazy journalists to check their facts before going public.

The specific Citi FM journalist who made this stupid mistake should be called out. That would be one way of forcing our lazy journalists to check their facts before going public.
BLESSING (SUBOMPANG B/A) 11 years ago

MAY GOD TAKE HIS SOUL.

MAY GOD TAKE HIS SOUL.
witer 11 years ago

peace be upon you. Africa will miss you but your legacy remains forever. It hasnt fallen apart! it will grow!!!

peace be upon you. Africa will miss you but your legacy remains forever. It hasnt fallen apart! it will grow!!!
Onipa Bone 11 years ago

Brilliant academically and a literary giant but a very abrasive, repugnant and divisive personality. Surprised that AAA my teacher at UCC should see him differently.

Brilliant academically and a literary giant but a very abrasive, repugnant and divisive personality. Surprised that AAA my teacher at UCC should see him differently.
Ghanaian-American 11 years ago

You don't even know the man, do you? Those of us who have been blessed to have talked to him in person know he was a kind, gentle and humble man.

You can't pull him down even unto death. Watch your crap before you face MY ...
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You don't even know the man, do you? Those of us who have been blessed to have talked to him in person know he was a kind, gentle and humble man.

You can't pull him down even unto death. Watch your crap before you face MY WRATH!
Onipa Bone 11 years ago

I've also talked to him and in my opinion(which I'm perfectly entitled to) the world will be a better place without him. Maybe we are discussing like the six blind men of Hindustan and their various interpretations of what an ...
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I've also talked to him and in my opinion(which I'm perfectly entitled to) the world will be a better place without him. Maybe we are discussing like the six blind men of Hindustan and their various interpretations of what an elephant looked like! Case closed! Good evening.
Amoale 11 years ago

May he rest in Peace. "calamity" is the wrong word to use in my view.

May he rest in Peace. "calamity" is the wrong word to use in my view.
Wiseman 11 years ago

Well, that is what I thought, and for a writer of her caliber, it is ridiculous. She didn't reflect on the word before use. "Global" too is also too strong for it. Chinua was a great person, a terrific writer but "global cala ...
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Well, that is what I thought, and for a writer of her caliber, it is ridiculous. She didn't reflect on the word before use. "Global" too is also too strong for it. Chinua was a great person, a terrific writer but "global calamity" use is wrong.
kwadede 11 years ago

When such gems of human being pass away then, you see that a serious void has been created and be felt all over the continent and not that of some impish politician, Prof. Achebe, Rest in Peace, you have done your part to ope ...
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When such gems of human being pass away then, you see that a serious void has been created and be felt all over the continent and not that of some impish politician, Prof. Achebe, Rest in Peace, you have done your part to open our eyes through literature. God Bless you.
Pancho 11 years ago

Loved his books and his style of writing about African traditions.
You left your mark on us forever. Thanks and may you Rest In Peace.

Loved his books and his style of writing about African traditions.
You left your mark on us forever. Thanks and may you Rest In Peace.
veey 11 years ago

You were a true inspiration for the whole of Africa, most especially women.
May you rest in perfect peace!

You were a true inspiration for the whole of Africa, most especially women.
May you rest in perfect peace!
STRAIGHT TALK 11 years ago

Indeed the world fall apart!!! RIP.

Indeed the world fall apart!!! RIP.
GHANA MAN 11 years ago

I REALLY LOVE PROFESSOR ACHEBE SO MUCH. I ENJOY MOST OF HIS BOOKS INCLUDING THINGS FALL APART, ANTHILL OF THE SAVANNA ETC. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. AMEN

I REALLY LOVE PROFESSOR ACHEBE SO MUCH. I ENJOY MOST OF HIS BOOKS INCLUDING THINGS FALL APART, ANTHILL OF THE SAVANNA ETC. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. AMEN
CHARLES YEBOAH OBENG.USA 11 years ago

I learn with regret the passing of Chinua Achebe.At Ordinary Level,I was privileged to read his novel NO LONGER AT EASE as a literature textbook. I do salute him for his stand against corruption and tribalism in the Nigerian ...
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I learn with regret the passing of Chinua Achebe.At Ordinary Level,I was privileged to read his novel NO LONGER AT EASE as a literature textbook. I do salute him for his stand against corruption and tribalism in the Nigerian society.The continent has lost a pioneer who vehemently criticized and detested these social evils which are pervasive in all sectors of our African society.Evils that have plagued and retarded the development of the continent.Evil deeds sanctioned by leaders in authority to live at the detriment of the majority of the population.Chinua Achebe's dream of fighting corruption should not go down the grave on his demise. We should reprimand these retrogressive immoral practices and maintain discipline and integrity in all spheres of life on the continent of Africa and lift the populace from massive poverty and economic hardships.May his soul rest in perfect peace.We will surely miss you,Prof. Achebe.
Awinbisah A.Joseph 11 years ago

''The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh'' may his soul rest in perfect peace.Amen

''The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh'' may his soul rest in perfect peace.Amen
Ghanaba 11 years ago

ACHEBE REST IN PERFECT PEACE

ACHEBE REST IN PERFECT PEACE
Kankam 11 years ago

Yes THINGS have really fallen apart.Well said mum.We have all enjoyed him during our school days.Thank you Chinua.May the Lord be with you.

Yes THINGS have really fallen apart.Well said mum.We have all enjoyed him during our school days.Thank you Chinua.May the Lord be with you.
NII LARTEY NARTEY 11 years ago

"Things Fall Apart" Africa had indeed lost one of her great patriots. Yes! a great tree is fallen. A true hero is pathetically no more. We shall remember him. May His Soul Rest In Perfect Peace.

But Honorable Ama, long tim ...
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"Things Fall Apart" Africa had indeed lost one of her great patriots. Yes! a great tree is fallen. A true hero is pathetically no more. We shall remember him. May His Soul Rest In Perfect Peace.

But Honorable Ama, long time no see no hear. Good to read from you here. Wish you all the best and stay blessed. We love you Obaa Sima!!!
Kwadwo 11 years ago

Ras Vulture, I'm sorry you didn't understand the the THINGS FALL APART because of the " nature of the English". I'm glad you made the effort with help of a dictionary. It is a great book.

Ras Vulture, I'm sorry you didn't understand the the THINGS FALL APART because of the " nature of the English". I'm glad you made the effort with help of a dictionary. It is a great book.
Kweku Boateng 11 years ago

RIP Prof. Your books made us read African Writers Series. A great. Man, a man of the people, honest and hardworking. Your book : The Trouble with Nigeria should be republished as The Trouble with Ghana. Over to Professor AMA ...
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RIP Prof. Your books made us read African Writers Series. A great. Man, a man of the people, honest and hardworking. Your book : The Trouble with Nigeria should be republished as The Trouble with Ghana. Over to Professor AMA Ata Aidoo. Condolence to Nigeria.
Sir Kofi Mumui 11 years ago

What the hell is the picture of Ama Ata doing with the story? The subject of that piece is Chinua Achebe and his picture should have come up not Ama Ata!!!

What the hell is the picture of Ama Ata doing with the story? The subject of that piece is Chinua Achebe and his picture should have come up not Ama Ata!!!
Blessings 11 years ago

The man lived to see 82 years- the average life expectancy in Africa is under 50yrs in most cases, so we must rejoice and bid him farewell.

Yes, he was a great and influential writer from Africa, but we know that as we wer ...
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The man lived to see 82 years- the average life expectancy in Africa is under 50yrs in most cases, so we must rejoice and bid him farewell.

Yes, he was a great and influential writer from Africa, but we know that as we were born, we must also die.

"Things Fall Apart" only exposed some of our morbid African ways, and if you read it in an American university like I did, it was not a "pretty site" discussing that book!

Rest in peace Noble son of Africa.
OKPOLATSA 11 years ago

His books are still relevant and comparable to our current state. The Okonko's are stll with us.
Rest In Perfect Peace Prof.

His books are still relevant and comparable to our current state. The Okonko's are stll with us.
Rest In Perfect Peace Prof.
Chester Crocker 11 years ago

Turning and turning in the widening gyre the falcon cannot bear the falconer things fall apart
The center cannot hold a mere anarchy is loosed upon the world .
Thank you sir this I will always remember
Rest in perfect pe ...
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Turning and turning in the widening gyre the falcon cannot bear the falconer things fall apart
The center cannot hold a mere anarchy is loosed upon the world .
Thank you sir this I will always remember
Rest in perfect peace
Yao Manu Abiriw 11 years ago

Too many typos in all this! Including 'bear' for 'hear'. Follow the image; find the word; check the text

Too many typos in all this! Including 'bear' for 'hear'. Follow the image; find the word; check the text
BRO DAN -TRC 11 years ago

NOBLE PEOPLE OF AFRICA, BLESSED ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, DIGNIFIED PEOPLE OF NIGERIA, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA, GLOBAL MAN-MADE -'JACOB'S TROUBLE" AND OF A TRUTH "THINGS FALL APART, THE CENTER CANNOT HOLD!!' BUT ROMA ...
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NOBLE PEOPLE OF AFRICA, BLESSED ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, DIGNIFIED PEOPLE OF NIGERIA, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA, GLOBAL MAN-MADE -'JACOB'S TROUBLE" AND OF A TRUTH "THINGS FALL APART, THE CENTER CANNOT HOLD!!' BUT ROMANS 8:28. SELAH. MAY THE SOUL OF THE GREAT SOUL OF NIGERIA, AFRICA AND THE WORLD: THE MIGHTY MAN CHINAU ACHEBE, REST WITH THE MOST HIGH GOD. AND YEA, ALL GOD FEARING NATIONS AND PEOPLE, YEA, WE KNOW, WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF THIS VERY THING, THAT, THOUGH GLOBAL MAN-MADE "JACOB'S TROUBLE" AND -'THINGS FALL APART, THE CENTER CANNOT HOLD', -"THOSE WHO KNOW THEIR GOD SHALL BE STRONG AND DO EXPLOITS"!! YES, FOR AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF EGYPT, THE MORE -THE PEOPLE OF GOD ARE OPPRESSED, SUPPRESSED, REPRESSED, DOWN-PRESSED, REJECTED AND DEJECTED, "THE STRONGER THEY WAX". THERE IF NATIONS ARE DOWN BY THIS GLOBAL MAN-MADE "JACOB'S TROUBLE" AND HUMANITY IS HEARING, "NO MORE STRAW" OPEN YOUR EYES FOR GOD HAS MADE PROVISIN FOR -'BRICS'- THAT THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD CONTINUE NOT TO SUFFER ANY UNNECESSARY SUFFERING OF MAN-MADE "JACOB'S TROUBLE". PULSE. A TIME TO THINK. FOR WHEN ABRAHAM WONDERED WHERE HELP SHALL COME FROM, GOD HAD ALREADY PROVIDED "THE SACRIFICIAL LAMB" !! SELAH.
YEA, BLESSED PEOPLE OF NIGERIA, DIGNIFIED PEOPLE OF AFRICA, PRECIOUS ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, OF A TRUTH-'THE MIGHTY HAS FALLEN'-ALAS!! -'THE OLD MAN HAS GONE TO THE VILLGE'' AND WE KNOW "WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A MOMENT BUT JOY COMMETH IN THE MORNING". SELAH.
O' WHAT A GREAT CONFIRMATION IN THE EYES OF MANKIND THAT -'THINGS FALL APART, THE CENTER CANNOT HOLD" DUE TO THIS GLOBAL MAN-MADE "JACOB'S TROUBLE"!! BUT WHO SAYS GOD FEARS THE WORK OF MEN'S HANDS? O' ALL GOD FEARING NATIONS AND PEOPLE, EVEN THE "JACOB'S TROUBLE" ITSELF, IT IS WRITTEN IN THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH THAT, "JACOB SHALL BE SAVED". THEREFORE, WHAT IS THIS MOUNTAIN OF MAN-MADE "JACOB'S TROUBLE" BEFORE THE GOD FEARING? MAY WE GO FOR THE -'BRICS' WHERE MEN SAY "NO MORE STAW". AND BY THE WISDOM OF GOD LET'S BUILD OUR HOUSE UPON "THE SOLID ROCK" IN THIS TIME OF MAN-MADE "JACOB'S TROUBLE". PULSE. NOW, 'LET MY PEOPLE THINK'.
TOGETHER, WE CAN! WITH GOD, WE CAN! GOD BLESS AND KEEP THE PRECIOUS SOUL OF THE GREAT MAN, -CHINAU ACHEBE. GOD BLESS AND COMFORT AFRICA. GOD BLESS AND COMFORT NIGERIA. GOD BLESS AND COMFORT ALL THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD. AND, YEA, GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA.

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