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Nigeria: Truly Phenomenal - Maya Angelou, 1928-2014
Premium Times, 2 June 2014
She enriched our world with her astounding array of talents and accomplishments: she was a singer, dancer, composer, producer, actress, journalist, teacher, motivational speaker,… Read more »
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Kenya: Tribute to Maya Angelou, the People's Poet
The Star, 30 May 2014
There are not many places young African and African American women can look up to for inspiration, but in Maya Angelou, many of us found a place of strength and inspiration to not… Read more »
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Kenya: Maya Angelou - More Than Quotes
The Star, 2 June 2014
The internet is learning a lot about the late Maya Angelou this week. I'm also learning as I look through Twitter and Facebook that many people seem to only know or appreciate one… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Of Angelou, Tolerance and Global Citizenship
The Herald, 2 June 2014
Literature Today takes a look at Angelou's poetry which has been, unfortunately, overlooked in the rave critical reception occasioned by her seven-part autobiographical series… Read more »
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Nigeria: Wole Soyinka Mourns Maya Angelou
This Day, 2 June 2014
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka yesterday expressed regrets over the death of African American literary icon, Maya Angelou. Read more »
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Nigeria: Soyinka Recalls Maya Angelou's Work for Nigeria's Democracy
Premium Times, 2 June 2014
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, Sunday, paid tribute to the departed African American poet, Maya Angelou, describing her as a "philosopher queen" and showering praises on… Read more »
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South Africa: Mandela Foundation Mourns Passing of Maya Angelou
SAnews.gov.za, 29 May 2014
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has joined millions of people around the world in mourning the passing of renowned author, poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou. Read more »
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South Africa: DA Mourns the Passing of Maya Angelou
DA, 29 May 2014
The DA mourns the passing of Maya Angelou. A warrior for equality, tolerance and peace, Ms Angelou was an inspiration to many South Africans. Read more »
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South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Maya Angelou
Biz-Community, 30 May 2014
President Jacob Zuma has joined the international community in paying tribute to author, cultural activist and poet Maya Angelou. Read more »
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Nigeria: Author Maya Angelou Dies At 86
Leadership, 29 May 2014
African-American poet, author and activist, Maya Angelou, has died at the age of 86. Read more »
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Nigeria: Renowned Poet, Maya Angelou Dies
Vanguard, 28 May 2014
U.S. author and poet, Maya Angelou, has died at age 86 in North Carolina, local media reported on Wednesday, citing her agent and a local official. Read more »
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South Africa: Mandela Foundation Mourns U.S. Poet Maya Angelou
SAPA, 28 May 2014
The Nelson Mandela Foundation paid tribute on Wednesday to poet and author Maya Angelou. Read more »
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Africa: Legendary American Author, Poet Maya Angelou Dies
allAfrica, 28 May 2014
Maya Angelou, a prize-winning American literary figure with strong African ties, has died, according to news reports. Angelou had written a poem on behalf of the American people to… Read more »