Speaking in a current interview with TV3, Edochie defined that ‘Things Fall Apart’ is the greatest African book ever written as a result of it tells the African story.
He said that the book wouldn’t have been as well-liked because it is if it have been telling the story of the colonisers.
“If it had been telling the story of the White man, it won’t be that popular. Many others have made efforts since then but not as strong as ‘Things Fall Apart’,” he stated.
He urged African writers and creatives to deal with telling African tales, stressing that it might be their distinctive energy on the worldwide stage.
The film star, nevertheless, lamented that Africans have been permitting their skills to be submerged by embracing international influences.
“I actually enjoyed answering those names but at some point I had to discard them and pick a name that’s culturally relevant to me. Then I went back to the root and started answering Uwadiegwu,” he added.
