Nigerian literature encompasses a rich and diverse body of work produced by writers from Nigeria, reflecting the country's complex history, culture, and social issues. It includes various genres such as poetry, novels, and plays, often written in English, indigenous languages, or a mix of both. Notable authors include Chinua Achebe, known for his novel Things Fall Apart, and Wole Soyinka, the first African Nobel laureate in Literature. The themes in Nigerian literature often explore identity, colonialism, and the struggles of everyday life. Writers like Buchi Emecheta and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie have contributed significantly to contemporary discussions on gender and post-colonialism, making Nigerian literature a vital part of global literary discourse.