Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye
Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye is on the Editorial Board of the Independent, a national newspaper published in Lagos, Nigeria. He writes a highly regarded column, (SCRUPLES) on the back page of the paper every Wednesday. eMail. Blog.
Entries by this Author
The West Is The Giver And Taker Of Literary Life – Chinedu Ogoke
- By Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye
- Published April 30, 2008
- Profiles & Interviews
- Unrated
In 2002, Chinedu Ogoke, a Nigerian writer resident in Germany published his first novel, Under Fire. His second novel is being awaited. In this interview with Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye, Mr. Ogoke speaks on his work and the state of African Literature in relation to the still thorny issue of audience definition...
Niyi Osundare At 60
- By Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye
- Published May 3, 2007
- Profiles & Interviews
- Unrated
It is now widely accepted that Osundare is Africa's finest poet. His way with words is distinct and rare. It is impossible to read Osundare's poetry and not be awed by his great insights...