Leaders all over the world mourned novelist Chinua Achebe
who died on Friday. Former President Daniel arap Moi sent his message of
condolence describing him as a literary icon in Africa.
“Chinua had, in his readable and witty literature,
awakened the African peoples to the gradual disintegration of their cultures
and moral values under the impact of western influences,” he said in a
statement released by his Press Secretary Lee Njiru.
He said when he met Chinua about 25 years ago, he found
him humble and self-effacing despite his immense fame worldwide.
“I join his family, countrymen and his fans in mourning
this great and yet humble son of Africa, “said Moi.
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