About Baba Moustapha
Lived 1952 – 1982 (aged 29–30). Baba Moustapha was a Chadian playwright, writer and dramaturge.
Mahamat "Baba" Moustapha (; 1952–1982) was a Chadian playwright writing in French. His plays include Le Maitre des Djinns ("La Mastro de la Ĝinoj"), Le Souffle de l'Harmattan ("La Spiro de Harmattano") and Makarie aux Épines. His posthumously published play Commandant Chaka, a denunciation of military dictatorships, is considered to be his finest work. He is the namesake of the Association Artistique et Culturelle - Théâtre Vivant Baba Moustapha (ACT-TVBM), a theater company.
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Who was Baba Moustapha?
Chadian
When was Baba Moustapha born?
Baba Moustapha was born in 1952 in Chad.
When did Baba Moustapha die?
Baba Moustapha died on 1 November 1982 in Paris.
What was Baba Moustapha's occupation?
Baba Moustapha was a playwright, writer and dramaturge.
What nationality was Baba Moustapha?
Baba Moustapha was Chadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Baba Moustapha. https://biography.guide/baba-moustapha/
MLA: "Baba Moustapha." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/baba-moustapha/.
Chicago: "Baba Moustapha." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/baba-moustapha/.
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