Chinua Achebe
Chinua Achebe was a Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, and critic best known for his groundbreaking novel 'Things Fall Apart,' which explores the complexities of African identity and colonialism. His work has been pivotal in bringing African literature to a global audience, and he is often regarded as one of the most important writers of the 20th century. Achebe's narratives often highlight the cultural clash between traditional African societies and Western influences, making him a key figure in postcolonial literature.
Born on Nov 16, 1930 (94 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Kenya | 2 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 53,771,296 | 73,340 | $106,000 | 145$ |
| Totals | 2 | 53,771,296 | 73,340 | $106,000 | 145$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Kenya:
Chinua Achebe taught that we all don’t have to write in one language or style.
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Kenya:
Chinua Achebe tells us in ‘The Trouble with Nigeria’ that even a good person loses all sense of reality and balance.
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Jamaica:
Chinua Achebe was the editor of the Heinemann African Writers Series and received Ngũgĩ's manuscript at a Writers Conference.
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Sweden:
Chinua Achebe is referenced as a significant literary figure from Kenya's literary history.
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Nigeria:
Chinua Achebe penned a famous open letter rejecting President Olusegun Obasanjo’s award of the Commander of the Federal Republic.
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Botswana:
Chinua Achebe was a key voice in African literature and a proponent of decolonisation.
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South Africa:
One can read Achebe and Ngũgĩ in a deep conversation in terms of returning to their roots.
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Denmark:
Chinua Achebe is celebrated as a literary legend who has significantly influenced African literature.
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South Africa:
Chinua Achebe is invoked in Adebajo's collection of essays addressing African life.
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Jamaica:
Chinua Achebe was an influential author who Ngũgĩ approached for advice on his novels.
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