Chinweizu Ibekwe

Chinweizu Ibekwe Quotes

Nigeria, Critic
March 26, 1943

Chinweizu is a Nigerian critic, essayist, poet, and journalist. Though he has identified himself and is known simply as Chinweizu, he was born Chinweizu Ibekwe. 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.

Also known as Poet, Essayist, Journalist

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