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Cyprian Ekwensi

Cyprian Ekwensi (1921–2007) was a Nigerian writer, publisher and pharmacist.

Also recorded as Cyprian Odiatu Duaka Ekwensi; C.O.D. Ekwensi.

Overview

Born at Minna in 1921, died at Enugu in 2007.

In detail

Cyprian Ekwensi studied at Achimota School, Government College Umuahia and Yaba College of Technology. the recorded working language is English, Igbo and Nigerian Pidgin.

The field of work recorded is writer.

Works named in the authority record are The Passport of Mallam Ilia, The Drummer Boy, People of the City, Jagua Nana, Jagua Nana's Daughter and When Love Whispers.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Cyprian Ekwensi”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q959020: Cyprian Ekwensi

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