Writers, politicians, celebrities mourn award-winning writer on Twitter

The literary world lost a titan when Elechi Amadi died on Tuesday at the age of 82.

News of the death of award-winning novelist Elechi Amadi filtered around the globe, so do Twitter reactions upon, not just his passing, but his life.

The author of the literary classic “The Concubine” and “Sunset in Biafra" died peacefully yesterday, according to a statement released by his family.

Prominent figures ranging from Atiku Abubakar to Lola Shoneyin to Molara Wood paid homage to the author on Twitter, citing the influence his work had on their lives.

Notable in the remembrances of the influence “The Concubine” and Amadi, himself, had on individuals is how his words resonated with people from every walk of life, regardless of color, creed, gender or station in life.

Here are just a few of the tweets memorializing the beloved author:

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