Chinua Achebe's Body Arrives Nigeria (Photos)

 

The body of late literary icon, Prof. Chinua Achebe arrived Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport Abuja, earlier today May 21, where it was received by government officials. The body was then moved to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, and was received by his elder brother, Augustine Achebe, and other family members; the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Amechi Okolo; some Enugu State commissioners; and different cultural troupes from Ogidi.

The burial rites will climax with his interment on Thursday, in his hometown, Ogidi, Anambra state. More photos after the cut...