Nigerian author ,Buchi Emecheta has died

Nigerian author, writer and Novelist, Florence Onyebuchi “Buchi” Emecheta has died. 

She died on Wednesday,January 25,2017 in London England at age 72

Late Emecheta is a best selling author of many books including, “The Joys of Motherhood”, Second-Class Citizen, The Bride Price, The Slave Girl and many more.

Confirming her death, 'the current president of Association of Nigerian Authors, ANA, Denja Abdullahi said the death was a big loss to the Nigerian literary world and that she would forever be remembered for championing the agenda of female gender through her works.  She said

“We have lost a rare gem in this field. Her works would forever live to speak for her. It is a sad loss to our circle and we pray that God would give the family the fortitude to bear the loss. She was known for championing the female gender and we would forever miss her,” he said.  Buchi is currently trending on social media with tributes pouring in from her fans and well wishers.