Author of 'Things Fall Apart':

**The reasoning** *Things Fall Apart* (1958) is the groundbreaking novel written by **Chinua Achebe**. This is a direct fact you need to memorize for literature questions. Achebe's masterpiece tells the story of Okonkwo and the impact of colonialism on Igbo society. It's arguably the most important African novel ever written and has been translated into over 50 languages. When you see "Things Fall Apart," think **Achebe** immediately. **Why the wrong options tempt you** All four options are celebrated Nigerian authors, which is the trap: - **Soyinka** (Nobel Prize winner) wrote *Death and the King's Horseman* - **Adichie** (contemporary) wrote *Half of a Yellow Sun* and *Americanah* - **Okri** wrote *The Famished Road* The question banks on you confusing famous Nigerian writers. If you only remember "it's a Nigerian author," you might guess wrong. **Quick takeaway** **Achebe = Things Fall Apart** — burn this into your memory like "Shakespeare = Romeo and Juliet." It's tested constantly in JAMB, WAEC, and Post-UTME literature questions.