welcome to mjventertainment.blogspot.com..........An Igbo Man Is The Only Nigerian That Has Broken This record Naijaparrot Jul 26, 2020 5:42 PM Opera News Nigeria Local Get Opera News on Facebook. JOIN NOW The Igbos of Nigeria are known to be a very industrous and hard-working set of individuals; so industrous that it wouldn't be surprising to see them breaking international records. Nigeria is a very significant country when it comes to Literature in Africa. Having produced exceptional and award winning writers like Chinua Achebe, Ben Okri, Wole Soyinka and Chimamanda Adichie, Nigeria could easily take the crown if there was a contest. However, there is one record in Nigeria and Africa as a whole that was (and is still) held by an Igbo man. The Record The best selling single book ever written by a native African is the iconic, ever-green novel "Things Fall Apart" which was written by the legendary Nigerian writer, Chinua Achebe, who is from the igbo ethnic group. First published in 1958, "Things Fall Apart" was his debut novel - and definitely was a record breaking one. The story depicts pre-colonial life in Eastern Nigeria and the arrival of white people during the late 19th century. It was said to be the archetypal modern African novel in English, and it was one of the first to receive global critical acclaim. Being a standard book in African schools , it is also widely read and studied in anglophone countries around the globe. Again in 1962, the novel was published in the United Kingdom by William Heinemann LTD . It was also the first literary work which was published in the Heinemann's African Writers Series. Achievements In African literature , "Things Fall Apart" is considered as a milestone . Amongst all of Achebe's works, "Things Fall Apart" is the most popular and often read . The novel has generated the most examination, critical response, and literary criticism. It is studied globally in the European continent, India, and the continent of North America. This similar status and repute was also achieved in Australia and Oceania. It is the highest selling novel written by a native African ; having sold more than 20 million copies worldwide (Source : Wikipedia - Best Selling Books). It was included in TIME Magazine's catalogue of 100 Best English-language Novels; within the time frame of 1923 to 2005. It is also one of the most translated novels ever written, having being translated into over 50 languages. (Source : Wikipedia - Things Fall Apart) Chinua Achebe is considered as a significant novelist on decolonization, African identity and nationalism. From Opera News Hub The views expressed in this article are the writer's, they do not reflect the views of Opera News. Please report any fake news or defamatory statements to feedback-newshub@operanewshub.com Report a problem default 16 dislike dislike Open in Opera News to see all hot comments Jajere·1d 2 Reply did he won Novel price? why always igbos do this n that instead of concentrating on country at whole bt u ar always there trending ur ethics/religious bigot n trabalism! when wl u get wise? GUEST_Bwbk6vBbR·1d 2 Reply he didn't win Noble price because he didn't combined education and rascality or activism. Ellathefirst·13h 1 Reply such an amazing writer. he is my best!!! abubakaryahaya_01·15h Reply But becouse of their rude attitude the British dint go with them secondly non of them won Nobel price. Infact why other Nigerians remain silent about their progress but Igbo always exersurate their progress