Chinweizu Ibekwe (born 26 March 1943), known mononymously as Chinweizu, is a Nigerian critic, essayist, poet, and journalist. While studying in the United States during the Black Power movement, Chinweizu became influenced by the philosophy of the Black Arts Movement. He is commonly associated with Black orientalism and emerged as one of the leading figures in contemporary Nigerian journalism, writing a highly influential column in The Guardian of Lagos.
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26 March 1943 (age 82) Eluoma, Isuikwuato, Abia State, Nigeria
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Zodiac | Aries |
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