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Nigerian writers

25 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Adaobi Tricia NwaubaniAuthor · BooksAdaobi Tricia Nwaubani was a Nigerian novelist, writer and journalist (born 1976). She was born at Enugu.
Amina LawalAuthor · BooksAmina Lawal was a Nigerian writer (born 1973). She was born at Katsina.
Amos TutuolaAuthor · BooksAmos Tutuola was a Nigerian writer and novelist (1920–1997). He was born at Abeokuta and died at Ibadan.
Ben OkriAuthor · BooksBen Okri (born 1959) is a Nigerian writer, journalist and novelist.
Biyi BandelePerson · Film memorabiliaBiyi Bandele (1967–2022) was a Nigerian writer, screenwriter and playwright.
BrymoPerson · Music memorabiliaBrymo (born 1986) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, composer and songwriter.
Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieAuthor · BooksChimamanda Ngozi Adichie was a Nigerian cook, poet, novelist, writer and journalist (born 1977). She was born at Enugu.
Chris OyakhilomeAuthor · BooksChris Oyakhilome was a Nigerian writer and pastor (born 1963). He was born at Nigeria.
Daniel O. FagunwaAuthor · BooksDaniel O. Fagunwa was a Nigerian writer and teacher (1903–1963). He was born at Ile Oluji/Okeigbo and died at Bida.
Elechi AmadiAuthor · BooksElechi Amadi was a Nigerian writer, novelist, surveyor, teacher and soldier (1934–2016). He was born at Rivers State and died at Good Heart Specialist Hospital.
Emmanuel EniArtist · SculptureEmmanuel Eni (born 1967) is a Nigerian painter, sculptor and conceptual artist.
Helon HabilaAuthor · BooksHelon Habila was a Nigerian poet, writer and university teacher (born 1967). He was born at Kaltungo.
Herbert MacaulayDesigner · DesignHerbert Macaulay was a Nigerian politician, writer, journalist, engineer, musician and architect (1864–1946). He was born at Lagos.
Ifi AmadiumeAuthor · BooksIfi Amadiume (born 1947) is a Nigerian poet, university teacher and writer.
Ken Saro-WiwaAuthor · BooksKen Saro-Wiwa (1941–1995) was a Nigerian writer, poet and screenwriter.
Muhammadu BelloAuthor · BooksMuhammadu Bello (1781–1837) was a Nigerian politician, writer and poet.
Nnimmo BasseyAuthor · BooksNnimmo Bassey (born 1958) is a Nigerian politician, writer and architect.
Okwui EnwezorAuthor · BooksOkwui Enwezor (1963–2019) was a Nigerian curator, university teacher and poet.
Olajumoke Olufunmilola AdenowoDesigner · DesignOlajumoke Olufunmilola Adenowo (born 1968) was a Nigeria architect, writer and entrepreneur.
Oyinkan BraithwaiteIllustrator · IllustrationOyinkan Braithwaite (born 1988) was a Nigeria writer, editor and production manager.
Teju ColePhotographer · PhotographyTeju Cole (born 1975) is an American art historian, writer and photographer.
Twins Seven-SevenArtist · SculptureTwins Seven-Seven (1944–2011) was a Nigerian actor, painter and writer.
Uzodinma IwealaAuthor · BooksUzodinma Iweala was an American and Nigerian writer, sociologist, physician and filmmaker (born 1982). He was born at Washington, D.C.
Wole SoyinkaAuthor · BooksWole Soyinka (born 1934) was a Nigeria playwright, poet and translator.
Yakubu GowonAuthor · BooksYakubu Gowon was a Nigerian politician, military personnel, human rights defender and writer (born 1934). He was born at Kanke.

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