Chris Abani

Quick Facts

Full Name	Chris Abani
Occupation	Novelist
Date Of Birth	Dec 27, 1966(1966-12-27)
Age	58
Birthplace	Afikpo
Country	Nigeria
Birth City	Ebonyi State
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Chris Abani Biography

Chris Abani is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on December 27, 1966 in Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. A Nigerian-born writer He is most well-known by his first novel Masters of the Board as well as his novel of 1987, Sirocco. His other work includes the novel GraceLand and a collection of poetry known as Dog Woman.

His literary contemporaries include author He is a literary contemporary of California-born author Anastasia Ashman..

Abani was born in Afikpo, Nigeria. His father was Igbo, while his mother was of English descent. He published his first novel, Masters of the Board, in 1985 at the age of 16. It was a political thriller, the plot of which was an allegory based on a coup that was carried out in Nigeria just before it was written. He was imprisoned for six months on suspicion of an attempt to overthrow the government.He continued to write after his release from jail, but was imprisoned for one year after the publication of his 1987 novel Sirocco. After he was released from jail this time, he composed several anti- government plays that were performed on the street near government offices for two years. He was imprisoned a third time and was placed on death row. Luckily, his friends had bribed government officials for his release in 1991, and immediately Abani moved to the United Kingdom, living there until 1999. He then moved to the United States, where he now lives.

Abani has been awarded a PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award, the 2001 Prince Claus Awards, a Lannan Literary Fellowship, a California Book Award, a Hurston-Wright Legacy Award and the Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award. Selections of his poetry appear in the online journal Blackbird. From 2007–2012, he was Professor of Creative Writing at the University of California, Riverside. He is currently a Board of Trustees Professor of English at Northwestern University.

The mother of his father was from England while his father was native Nigerian.

Chris Abani Net Worth

Chris Abani is one of the richest Novelist from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Abani 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His undergraduate degree was earned in Nigeria prior to studying at Birkbeck College, University of London, and in The University of Southern California.

The collection of his poetry, Sanctificum, combines elements of Nigerian language with sacred rituals and uses the rhythmical new reggae styles.

Christopher Abani (born 27 December 1966) is a Nigerian and American author. He says he is part of a new generation of Nigerian writers working to convey to an English-speaking audience the experience of those born and raised in “that troubled African nation”.

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Facts & Trivia

Chris Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Chris Abani celebrates birthday on December 27 of every year.

Top Facts about Chris Abani

1. Chris Abani is a Nigerian-American author born in 1966.
2. He has written multiple novels, poetry collections, and essays.
3. Abani’s work often explores themes of identity, politics, and culture.
4. His novel “GraceLand” won the Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award in 2005.
5. Abani was imprisoned and tortured for his political activism in Nigeria.
6. He has taught at numerous universities including UC Riverside and Northwestern University.
7. Abani is also a TED Fellow and speaker.
8. In addition to writing, he is an advocate for human rights and social justice.
9. Abani has been awarded numerous literary prizes throughout his career.
10. His work has been translated into several languages including French, German, and Italian.

Who is Chris Abani in Ebonyi State?

Christopher Abani (better known as Chris Abani) is a Nigerian author. He is the first writer of Nigerian descent to win the PEN/Hemingway Award (the other being Teju Cole). Abani was born in Afikpo, Ebonyi State on December 27, 1966 to an Igbo father and English mother.

How old is Chris Abani?

55 years (December 27, 1966)

Where is Chris Abani from?

Afikpo, Nigeria

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