Chris Abani was born on December 27, 1966, in Afikpo, a town in present-day Ebonyi State, Nigeria. He comes from a multicultural family—his father, Michael… Read more
Uzodinma Chukwuagozie Iweala was born on November 5, 1982, in the United States to a highly distinguished Nigerian family. He is the son of Dr.… Read more
Uche Williams Nduka is a critically acclaimed Nigerian-American poet, essayist, educator, and songwriter known for his lyrical dexterity, experimental style, and deeply evocative voice. Born… Read more
Adaobi Tricia Obinne Nwaubani is a Nigerian novelist, journalist, essayist, and consultant renowned for her distinctive voice in African literature. Known for blending humor with… Read more
Wole Soyinka was born into a prominent Yoruba family in Abeokuta, Ogun State. His father, Samuel Ayodele Soyinka, was an Anglican minister and headmaster, while… Read more
