Ben Okri (born 15 March 1959) is a British-Nigerian poet and novelist who has been favourably compared to authors like Salman Rushdie and Gabriel Garcia Márquez and is regarded as one of the leading African authors in the post-modern and post-colonial traditions. Okri won the Booker Prize in 1991 for his book, The Famished Road. Contents Early Life and Education Career Personal Life…
Titilola Atinuke Alexandrah Shoneyin (born 26 February 1974), popularly known by the pen name Lola Shoneyin, is a Nigerian poet and author who launched her debut novel, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, in the UK in May 2010. With the publication of three volumes of poetry, Shoneyin has established a reputation as a daring, witty, and outspoken…
Ainea Ojiambo (born 20 April 1970), is one of the most successful Kenyan actors. He has appeared in many movies like ‘The Constant Gardener, My Life in Crime, etc. Ojiambo is one of the most talented actors in Kenya. Contents Early Life Career Personal Life Filmography Ainea Ojiambo Net Worth Social Media Handle JOIN NB ON…
Juliet Miriam Ayub (born January 1, 1992), popularly known as Jovial, is a Kenyan musician, vocalist, and performing artist. She rose to fame when she released her hit single “Chanda Chema” under SQ Records in 2015. Jovial has released several songs and features different artists. Contents Early Life Education Career Personal Life Songs Jovial Net Worth Social Media…
Felix Odiwour Khodhe (April 27, 1983) well known as Jalang’o, is a popular Kenyan radio presenter, Mc, Comedy actor, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist. He founded a media company called Arena Media, which deals with advertising and marketing. in 2022, Jalang’o was elected as a member of Parliament for Langata Constituency. Contents Early Life Education Career Fisherman Acting Radio…
Talia Oyando (26th February 1984) is one of the top-rated Kenya radio presenters and artists. She is popularly known as Night Nurse. Oyando is the host of “One Love” reggae shown on Citizen Tv. Contents Early Life and Education Career Music Career Media Career Personal Life Talia Oyando Net Worth Social Media Handle JOIN NB ON SOCIAL MEDIA…
Christopher Ifekandu Okigbo (16 August 1932 – 1967) was a poet, teacher, and librarian from Nigeria who lost his life for Biafra’s independence. He is now widely regarded as one of the greatest postcolonial English-language African poets of the 20th century as well as a significant modernist author. Contents Early Life and Education Career Personal Life Biafra War…
Imachibundu Oluwadara “Chibundu” Onuzo (born 1991) is a novelist from Nigeria. Her debut book, The Spider King’s Daughter, was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book Prize and the Dylan Thomas Prize, and was longlisted for the Desmond Elliott Prize, the Etisalat Prize for Literature, and also received a Betty Trask Award. Contents Early Life and Education Career Personal Life Bibliography Contribution Filmography Discography Awards and Recognition…
Florence Nwanzuruahu Nkiru Nwapa (13 January 1931 – 16 October 1993) was a Nigerian authorTop 10 Great Authors In Nigeria’s History and publisher, who has been hailed as the founder of contemporary African literature. She was the first African woman novelist to have a book published in the English language in Britain, setting the stage for a…
Cyprian Odiatu Duaka Ekwensi (26 September 1921 – 4 November 2007) was a Nigerian teacher, pharmacist, broadcaster, and author of novels, short stories, and children’s fiction books. He was popularly known as the son of an elephant hunter and also for his numerous notable works of art. Contents Early Life and Education Career Personal Life Bibliography…