Here, we look at ten authors whose international success attest to their talent and the depth in contemporary Nigerian literature.
- Chinua Achebe. ...
- Wole Soyinka. ...
- Femi Osofisan. ...
- Ben Okri. ...
- Buchi Emecheta. ...
- Sefi Atta. ...
- Helon Habila. ...
- Teju Cole.
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List of Nigerian writers · Rotimi Babatunde, playwright · Chin Ce (born 1966) · Usman dan Fodio (1754–1817), poet, political and societal theorist, law and ...
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Dec 16, 2021 · Nigeria, often nicknamed the Giant of Africa, is blessed with world-renowned authors that include the likes of Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe, ...
The most famous living Nigerian writers include Wole Soyinka, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Ben Okri. The most famous deceased Nigerian writers include ...
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1. Chinua Achebe · 2. Wole Soyinka · 3. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Mar 31, 2023 · The first generation of Nigerian authors began writing between the 1950s and the 1970s. They include Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe, Cyprian ...
List of the most popular authors from Nigeria, listed alphabetically with photos when available. For centuries authors have been among the world's most ...
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Aug 3, 2023 · 1. Chinua Achebe. Chinua Achebe is perhaps the most well-known Nigerian author. His most famous book, Things Fall Apart, published in 1958, is ...
Jan 16, 2017 · There are the expected names: Chimamanda Adichie, Chinelo Okparanta, Uzodinma Iweala, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, Elnathan John, Adaobi Tricia ...
Nigerian literature may be roughly defined as the literary writing by citizens of the nation of Nigeria for Nigerian readers, addressing Nigerian issues.