Ghanians to celebrate renowned African writer

12:37 - 06 November 2015

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300 participants from within and outside Africa to celebrate the father of African literature

More than 300 participants from within and outside Africa will gather together to celebrate the life and works of Chinua Achebe, one of the founding fathers of African Literature.

In an interview with Radio Ghana, Mr. Carlos Granes a visiting Latin American writer reveals that he in Ghana to celebrate the works of late renowned African Writer.

Mr Granes agrees that Chinua Achebe is one of the most influential African writer of his generation.

He described the late author as an excellent and brilliant writer who needs to be celebrated and recognized. He also advocates that African literature needs to be held in high esteem.

SEE ALSO: 10 essential life lessons 'Things Fall Apart' taught usCarlos Granes who is here at the invitation of the Columbian Embassy in Ghana will join more than 300 participants from within and outside Africa in Accra Thursday to celebrate "the life and works of Chinua Achebe".