Film, Television, and Theatrical Adaptations
A dramatic radio program called Okonkwo was made of the novel in April 1961 by the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation. It featured Wole Soyinka in a supporting role.
In 1987, the book was made into a very successful mini series directed by David Orere and broadcast on Nigerian television by the Nigerian Television Authority. It starred movie veterans like Pete Edochie, Nkem Owoh and Sam Loco.
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