Cyprian ekwensi biography sample
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Cyprian Ekwensi
Nigerian author (1921–2007)
Chief Cyprian Ekwensi MFR | |
|---|---|
| Born | Cyprian Odiatu Duaka Ekwensi (1921-09-26)26 September 1921 Minna, Niger State |
| Died | 4 November 2007(2007-11-04) (aged 86) Enugu, Enugu State |
| Occupation | Pharmacist, broadcaster, author |
| Genre | Short stories and children's fiction |
| Spouse | Eunice Anyiwo, Maria Chime |
| Children | Five |
ChiefCyprian Odiatu Duaka EkwensiMFR[1] (26 September 1921 – 4 November 2007) was a Nigerian author of novels, short stories, and children's books.
Biography
Early life, education and family
Cyprian Odiatu Duaka Ekwensi, an Igbo, was born in Minna, the capital city of Niger State, north-central Nigeria.[2] He is a native of Nkwelle Ezunaka in Oyi local government area, Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria.
His father was David Anadumaka, a storyteller and elephant hunter.[3]
Ekwensi attended Government College in Ibadan, Oyo State in southwest Nigeria,