The acclaimed author, West African Chinua Achebe, is recognized worldwide for his exquisite and intelligent use of literary devices to bring to the fore pertinent issues plaguing the African continent, specifically Nigeria. It introduces the world to its main character Obi Okonkwo who; through his eyes a glimpse into the world of a Nigerian opens up. In Things Fall Apart, his first of three novels, Okonkwo completely breaks away from his African heritage upon his arrival from England. From the novel we note that Obi Okonkwo slowly becomes part of a ruling class whose corruption he finds repugnant. Trying to choose between the acceptance of traditional values ​​and the pleasures of a rapidly changing world, Obi finds himself in a difficult situation. He faces increasing pressures from the expectations of his family, his community and the broader society around him. . With unprecedented clarity and growing passion, Chinua Achebe's No Longer at Ease remains to this day a brilliant account of the challenges facing Nigeria today. This article seeks to examine the representation of Obi Okonkwo's colonial experiences in Chinua Achebe's fiction. With an impressive command of the English language, Achebe employs a pleasing style in his narrative through the use of imagery throughout the novel. For years now, education has been the main key to success for many across the world and this was no different for Umuofia native Obi Okonkwo. The pleasures associated with acquiring an international education have proven attractive to many Africans. The elders of Umuofia moved heaven and earth to be able to send Okonkwo to school. It seemed, however, that his education in England was intended to secure him a good place... halfway... between friends and family. Okonkwo was ready to move forward with the wedding. He even went and bought her an engagement ring and a hinged Bible. To conclude, Obi Okonkwo's colonial experiences through his upbringing impacted his view of religion, globalization, and the traditions of his people. We leave it to the readers to understand whether these experiences influenced him positively or negatively. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Chinua Achebe, No Longer at Ease, (Canada: Anchor Canada, 2010, © 1960). Works Cited Achebe, No Longer at Ease, p. 83Chinua Achebe, No Longer at Ease, (Canada: Anchor Canada, 2010, © 1960), blurb.No Longer at Ease by Chinua AchebeReview by: Ben MkapaTransition, No. 3 (January 1962), p. 36Published by: Indiana University Press on behalf of the WEB Du Bois InstituteStable Article URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2934565