OzikoroThe Igbo Pen: The Life and Legacy of Albert Chinụalụmọgụ Achebe
Albert Chinụalụmọgụ Achebe was born on November 16, 1930, in Ogidi, Anambra State, a town alive with tradition and folklore. His name, Chinụalụmọgụ, means “May God fight on my behalf”, a prophetic prayer that foreshadowed the literary battles he would later wage for African dignity. Achebe grew up at the crossroads of two worlds. His…