“If you don’t like someone’s story, write your own”- Chinua Achebe (Some of his well-known works include, Things fall apart; A Man of The People; ‘No Longer At Ease; and Arrow Of God. Chinua Achebe (/ˈtʃɪnwɑː əˈtʃɛbeɪ/; born Albert Chinụalụmọgụ Achebe, 16 November 1930 – 21 March 2013) was a Nigerian novelist, poet, and critic who is regarded as the most dominant figure in modern African literature. His first novel and magnum opus, Things Fall Apart (1958), occupies a pivotal place in African literature and remains the most widely studied, taught and read African novel. A titled Igbo chief himself, Achebe sought to escape the colonial perspective that predominated African literature, and drew from the traditions of the Igbo people, Christian influences, and the clash of Western and African values to create a uniquely African voice. His style relies heavily on the Igbo oral tradition, and combines straightforward narration with representations of folk stories, proverbs, and oratory. Along with Things Fall Apart, his No Longer at Ease (1960) and Arrow of God (1964) complete the so called "African Trilogy"; later novels include A Man of the People (1966) and Anthills of the Savannah (1987). In addition to his seminal novels, Achebe's oeuvre includes numerous short stories, poetry, essay collections and children's books. #listen to #Africa #now #everydayeverywhere on https://radiosubmarine.wixsite.com/radiosubmarine #linkinbio #Radio #broadcast #Radio_submarine #soundclould #African #music #africa #africanmusic #dance #podcast #afrobeats #follow #like #africaeveryday #playlist #afrococktail #afrodance #afropunk #afrobeat #photooftheday #photography #africaphotography #photoby Vivian Sassen https://www.instagram.com/p/CSHNoDTsADY/?utm_medium=tumblr