Tony Ubesie
Nigerian novelist
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Anthony Uchenna Ubesie ig ⓘ (22 February 1950 — 11 February 1994)[1] was a Nigerian novelist, poet, playwright, broadcaster, educator, community leader, actor, and producer.[2] He is widely known as one of the pioneers of early Igbo literature.[3][4][5]
22 February 1950
- Novelist
- Broadcaster
- Poet
- Theatre director
- Cultural activist
Tony Ubesie | |
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Tony Ubesie | |
| Born | Anthony Uchenna Ubesie 22 February 1950 St. Barth's Maternity Home, Asata, Achi, Enugu |
| Died | 11 February 1994 (aged 43) Mmaku, Enugu state |
| Alma mater | University of Nigeria |
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| Children | 5 |
| Writing career | |
| Language | Igbo language |
| Years active | 1973 — 1994 |
| Genre | Literary fiction |
Life and career
Ubesie was born in Achị in Enugu state on 22 February 1950. He studied Linguistics and Nigerian Languages specializing in the Igbo language at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 1976 to 1980.[5] Prior to that, he worked as a farmer and translator for primary and secondary schools. He translated books that were written in English to Igbo language.[2] He died on 11 February 1994 as a result of a car accident,[5] and according to speculations, he had many unpublished titles.[3][6]
Bibliography
- Ụkwa ruo oge ya ọ daa ISBN 0195751892 (1973)
- Isi akwụ dara n'ala (1973)
- Mmiri ọkụ e ji egbu ibe ISBN 9780582636156 (1974)
- Ụkpana okpoko buuru (1975)
- Ụkpaka mịịrị onye ụbịam (1975)
- Jụọ Obinna ISBN 9780195753950 (1976)
- Okokporo (1988)