Buchi Emecheta
Nigerian author of 'The Joys of Womanhood'
Born
July 21st, 1944
81 years ago
Died
2017
8 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Nigeria
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An author and academic focused on themes of feminism, culture, and the immigrant experience. Wrote several novels that depict the struggles and resilience of women in Nigerian society. The work 'The Joys of Womanhood' is one of the most recognized, highlighting the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal environment. Contributed to discussions on gender, identity, and post-colonialism through literature, bringing attention to the complexities of Nigerian life and diaspora experiences.
Wrote 'The Joys of Womanhood'
Authored 'The Bride Price'
Received the New Statesman/James Tait Black Memorial Prize
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