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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 2 | 8.50 | 0.19% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 102,519 | $106,000 | 202$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 3,147 | $15,000 | 16$ |
| Totals | 3 | 56,732,463 | 105,666 | $121,000 | 218$ |
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Kenya:
Chinua Achebe, the series’ first editor, said his debut novel, Things Fall Apart (1958), was a response to Conrad’s Heart of Darkness.
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Kenya:
Chinua Achebe, in Anthills of the Savannah, examines ordinary citizens’ suffering.
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Jamaica:
Johnson's current top picks also include No Longer at Ease by another Nigerian writer, Chinua Achebe.
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Kenya:
Chinua Achebe was a Nigerian writer and critic who influenced Ngũgĩ and the African literary movement.
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Kenya:
Chinua Achebe is known for his works such as Things Fall Apart and Anthills of the Savannah.
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Kenya:
Chinua Achebe is quoted regarding the luck of some people having their kolanuts broken for them by the gods.
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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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