“The lizard that jumped from a high Iroko tree to the ground said he would praise himself if no-one else did.”
Quote by Chinua Achebe
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Chinua Achebe
Nigerian novelist, poet, literary critic, widely regarded as one of the greatest African writers of the 20th century. Chinua Achebe is known for his profound insights into colonialism and African culture, with works such as 'Things Fall Apart' and 'Arrow of God'. more
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