Celebrating Chinua Achebe: The Father of African Literature

🌍 Celebrating Chinua Achebe: The Father of African Literature 📚

Today, we honor Chinua Achebe, one of Africa’s greatest storytellers and a literary legend. Born in 1930 in Nigeria, Achebe reshaped global perspectives on African cultures through his groundbreaking works.

His masterpiece, Things Fall Apart (1958), is one of the most widely read books in modern African literature. Through the story of Okonkwo, Achebe highlighted the complexities of Igbo culture and the impact of colonialism, giving a voice to African perspectives in a world dominated by Western narratives.

Achebe once said, “Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” He dedicated his life to telling Africa’s stories authentically and unapologetically.

His works continue to inspire generations of readers, writers, and thinkers across the globe.

📖 What’s your favorite Chinua Achebe book or quote? Let’s celebrate his legacy together!

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