Question

Some consider Chinua Achebe the _____ of African literture

Answer 1

He was considered the FATHER of African literature

Answer 2

Answer:

Father of African literature

Explanation:

Chinua Achebe (1930-2013) was a Nigerian author who wrote the 1958 novel Things Fall Apart, which made him be known as the Father of African literature due to the manner he depicted and explored African culture and experience to the Western World.

This novel introduced mainstream interest for African literature, as well as it placed it in a high position.