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Chris Abani

Chris Abani was a Nigerian and American writer, poet, novelist, academic, playwright and political activist (born 1966). He was born at Afikpo.

Also recorded as Christopher Abani; Christopher Uchechukwu Andrew Abani; Abani Christopher.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Christopher Uchechukwu Andrew Abani.

Born at Afikpo in 1966.

In detail

Chris Abani studied at University of Southern California, Imo State University and Birkbeck, University of London. the recorded working language is English and Nigerian Pidgin.

Employment is recorded with University of California, Riverside and Northwestern University. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are GraceLand and Masters of the Board.

Work by Chris Abani is recorded in the collections of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Prince Claus Award, Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award and Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Paperback Original.

Chronology

  1. 1966Chris Abani born at Afikpo.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Chris Abani”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1076935: Chris Abani

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