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 (95 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 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 49,106 | $106,000 | 97$ |
| Totals | 1 | 53,771,296 | 49,106 | $106,000 | 97$ |
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Kenya:
Chinua Achebe's influence on African literature is significant, particularly through his interactions with writers like Ngugi wa Thiong’o.
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Brazil:
Chinua Achebe is a renowned Nigerian author whose works influenced Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
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Kenya:
Together with the rest of Africa’s political elite, they will do well to remember the bird called Eneke, in Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart.
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Kenya:
Achebe is known for his trilogy, Things Fall Apart, No Longer at Ease, and Arrow of God, which explores the impact of colonialism on African lives.
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United Kingdom:
Chinua Achebe's seminal work, Things Fall Apart, depicts a nation fermenting with energy and cultural tensions.
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Dominican Republic:
Chinua Achebe narrates the arrival of the English in Nigeria in 'Things Fall Apart'.
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United Kingdom:
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was presented with a first edition copy of Chinua Achebe’s novel Arrow of God.
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South Africa:
Sabata Mpho Mokae was influenced by Chinua Achebe’s book No Longer at Ease, which made him imagine himself as a writer.
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Kenya:
Chinua Achebe insisted that literature should confront colonialism and help rebuild African societies.
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United Kingdom:
Chinua Achebe, known as the 'founding father' of African literature, criticized Ngũgĩ's break with English as a necessary linguistic tool.
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