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| Biyi Bandele |
Our notable celebrity of the day is Biyi Bandele, a Nigerian novelist, playwright and film maker who is regarded as one of the most versatile and prolific UK-based Nigerian writers. He is very versatile and into theatre, journalism, television, film, radio, and others.
BIODATA
Date of Birth: 13 October 1967.
Age: 48 years.
Place of Birth: Kafancha, Kaduna State.
Nationality: Nigeria.
Alma mater: Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife.
Occupation: Playwright, novelist, film director,
Parents: Solomon Bamidele Thomas.
Books: Burma Boy(2007), The man who came in from the Back of Beyond(1991), Marching for Fausa (1993), Two horsemen(1994) and a list of many others here.
Awards: Peggy Ramsay Award(1998), Wingate Scholarship Award(1995), and a list of others too numerous to mention.
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