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Ken Saro-Wiwa

Ken Saro-Wiwa (1941–1995) was a Nigerian writer, poet and screenwriter.

Also recorded as Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa; Ken Saro Wiwa.

Overview

Born at Bori in 1941, died at Port Harcourt in 1995.

In detail

Ken Saro-Wiwa studied at University of Ibadan and Government College Umuahia. the recorded working language is English, Khana and Nigerian Pidgin.

The field of work recorded is environmentalist, writer and poet. The authority associates the name with environmentalism.

Employment is recorded with University of Lagos. Membership is recorded of Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People.

Works named in the authority record are Basi and Company and A Bride For Mr B.

Distinctions recorded are Bruno Kreisky Award for Services to Human Rights, Goldman Environmental Prize, Right Livelihood Award and Evelyn F. Burkey Award.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ken Saro-Wiwa”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q316292: Ken Saro-Wiwa

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