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Chinua Achebe (Albert Chinualumogu Achebe) was born on 16 November, 1930 in Ogidi, Nigeria, is a writer. Discover Chinua Achebe's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?

Popular As Albert Chinualumogu Achebe
Occupation writer
Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 16 November 1930
Birthday 16 November
Birthplace Ogidi, Nigeria
Date of death 21 March, 2013
Died Place Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Nationality Nigeria

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Chinua Achebe Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Chinua Achebe's Wife?

His wife is Christine Chinwe Okoli (10 September 1961 - 21 March 2013) ( his death) ( 4 children)

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Wife Christine Chinwe Okoli (10 September 1961 - 21 March 2013) ( his death) ( 4 children)
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Chinua Achebe Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chinua Achebe worth at the age of 82 years old? Chinua Achebe’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Chinua Achebe's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Writer

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1930

Chinua Achebe was born on November 16, 1930 in Ogidi, Nigeria as Albert Chinualumogu Achebe.

1950

He began writing in the 1950s, at a time when many African nations were becoming independent of British and French colonial rule. He felt that Africa's stories were being written by outsiders.

1971

He was a writer, known for Things Fall Apart (1971), Things Fall Apart (1987) and History of the Negro People (1965). He was married to Christine Chinwe Okoli.

1990

A car accident in 1990 paralyzed him from the waist down. Since then, he has lived in the US because his medical needs cannot be met in Nigeria.

2009

In February 2009, he visited Nigeria for only the second time in 20 years, to speak at a festival of his ethnic group, the Igbo people. He received a hero's welcome, with huge throngs greeting him at the Abuja airport and following him around the country.