Things Fall Apart
27 Sep
British actor Idris Elba is set to portray Okonkwo, the protagonist of Chinua Achebe’s iconic novel Things Fall Apart, in a new TV series adaptation by American entertainment company A24. Elba, known for his roles in Thor, The Suicide Squad, and Beasts of No Nation, will also serve as the series' producer. The series, still…
27 Sep
Like many African adaptations that have either suffered subpar execution or dim character interpretation, many have feared that the iconic Things Fall Apart, written by the adept and father of modern African literature, the late Prof. Chinua Achebe, is on the path to mediocrity. It was earlier reported that Idris Elba is set to portray…
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