Martina Nwakoby
Martina Awele Nwakoby | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1937 Ogwashi-Uku, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
Martina Awele Nwakoby (born 1937) is a Nigerian writer.[1]
She was born in Ogwashi-Uku and was educated in Niger, in Birmingham, at the University of Pittsburgh and at the University of Ibadan, receiving a PhD in literary studies from the latter institution. She has lectured at Abia State University.[1]
Nwakoby won the 1978 Macmillan children's book competition.[1]
Works[1][]
- Ten in the Family, children's book (1973)
- A Lucky Chance, children's book (1980)
- A House Divided, novel (1985)
References[]
- ^ a b c d Killam, G Douglas; Kerfoot, Alicia L (2008). Student Encyclopedia of African Literature. pp. 220–221. ISBN 978-0313335808.
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