Chinua Achebe
Know the man behind the book “Things Fall Apart”
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Chinua Achebe was a Nigerian novelist, poet, and critic who is regarded as the dominant figure of modern African literature. His first novel and magnum opus, ..
Things Fall Apart, occupies a pivotal place in African literature and remains the most widely studied, translated and read African novel.
In 1958, Nigeria's Chinua Achebe, one of the greatest African writers of all time, wrote his first novel book "Things Fall Apart" at the age of 28, and sold over 20 million copies and has been translated to over 50 languages.
His book “things fall apart” was ranked as one of the Greatest Books Ever Written in a list by Encyclopedia Brittanica in 2018.
it was on number 5 on BBC's 100 Stories That Shaped The World.
• It was also among the 100 books that were featured on the TV series, The Great American Read.
• It was also among the 100 books that were featured on the TV series, The Great American Read.
Born in Ogidi, British Nigeria, Achebe's childhood was influenced by both Igbo traditional culture and postcolonial Christianity. He excelled in school and attended what is now the University of Ibadan, where he became fiercely critical of how European literature depicted Africa.
Moving to Lagos after graduation, he worked for the Nigerian Broadcasting Service (NBS) and garnered international attention for his 1958 novel Things Fall Apart.
In 2011, Chinua Achebe forced 50 Cent to rename his forthcoming new movie "Things Fall Apart". He was contacted by Achebe's legal team that he couldn't use the title.
Even when he offered Achebe $1 million dollars, Achebe felt insulted and rejected the money. 50 Cent later re-named his movie "All Things Fall Apart".
He Died 21 March 2013 but his works and lagacy continues to live and his quote are being used all over the world
Some quotes
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"Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."
-Chinua Achebe
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"Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."
-Chinua Achebe
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