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Chinweizu Ibekwe

(1943) Poet Nigeria

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Chinweizu Ibekwe is a poet from Nigeria.

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Born
March 26, 1943
Nationality
Nigeria
Profession
Poet

About Chinweizu Ibekwe

Chinweizu Ibekwe, known mononymously as Chinweizu, and also by the pen-name Maazi Chinweizu, is a Nigerian critic, essayist, poet, and journalist. While studying in the United States during the Black Power movement, Chinweizu became influenced by the philosophy of the Black Arts Movement. He is commonly associated with Black orientalism and emerged as one of the leading figures in contemporary Nigerian journalism, writing a highly influential column in The Guardian of Lagos.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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