Chinua Achebe Laid To Rest (Photos)

Renowned Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe was finally laid to rest Thursday in his home country Nigeria. A funeral service was held for late Professor Chinua Achebe at Ogidi in southeast Nigeria where he hailed from.

Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Ghanaian president John Mahama led dignitaries to bid farewell to the late Professor. Achebe’s remains were buried in a mausoleum in his country home after a funeral service at the St. Phillip’s Anglican Church, Ogidi, Anambra State.

Here are images from the burial;

The hearse carrying the remains of the renowned writer

The casket carrying Mr Achebe’s remains was carried to St Phillips Anglican Church in the town

Mr Achebe’s widow, Christie, listens as her son Ikechukwu speaks at the ceremony

Traditional Igbo chiefs attended the funeral of renowned Nigerian author

President Goodluck Jonathan

A vendor was on hand to sell copies of Mr Achebe’s last book

Ghanaian President John Mahama (R) waves to the crowd as he arrives accompanied by Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan (L)

Photo props: AP