Martina Nwakoby

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Martina Awele Nwakoby (born 1937) is a Nigerian writer.[1]

She was born in Ogwashi-Uku and was educated in Niger, in Birmingham, at the University of Pittsburgh and at the University of Ibadan, receiving a PhD in literary studies from the latter institution. She has lectured at Abia State University.[1]

Nwakoby won the 1978 Macmillan children's book competition.[1]

Works[1]

  • Ten in the Family, children's book (1973)
  • A Lucky Chance, children's book (1980)
  • A House Divided, novel (1985)

References

  1. ^ a b c d Killam, G Douglas; Kerfoot, Alicia L (2008). Student Encyclopedia of African Literature. pp. 220–221. ISBN 978-0313335808.