Birthdate: July 21, 1944
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Yaba Department
Died: January 25, 2017
Buchi Emecheta, a Nigerian writer, gained recognition for her diverse literary works, including novels, plays, autobiography, and children’s books. Her debut novel, Second Class Citizen, marked the start of a successful writing career, exploring themes like child slavery, motherhood, female independence, and the impact of education. Emecheta received critical acclaim for her examination of cultural conflicts and the juxtaposition of tradition with modernity. Her early novels were published by Allison and Busby, with Margaret Busby as her editor.
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