About Tony Uchenna Ubesie
Lived 1950 – 1994 (aged 43). Tony Uchenna Ubesie was a Nigerian novelist, broadcaster, poet, theatre director, cultural activist and wikt:broadcaster.
Anthony Uchenna Ubesie (22 February 1950 — 11 February 1994) was a Nigerian novelist, poet, playwright, broadcaster, educator, community leader, actor, and producer. He is widely known as one of the pioneers of early Igbo literature.
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.
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Who was Tony Uchenna Ubesie?
Igbo-language novelist, broadcaster, poet, theater director, and cultural activist
When was Tony Uchenna Ubesie born?
Tony Uchenna Ubesie was born on 22 February 1950 in Enugu.
When did Tony Uchenna Ubesie die?
Tony Uchenna Ubesie died on 11 February 1994 in Mmaku.
What was Tony Uchenna Ubesie's occupation?
Tony Uchenna Ubesie was a novelist, broadcaster, poet, theatre director, cultural activist and wikt:broadcaster.
What nationality was Tony Uchenna Ubesie?
Tony Uchenna Ubesie was Nigerian.
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