Dr. Tanure Ojaide & Modern African Literature Steadily Gaining Global Prominence

African literature has gained global popularity only in the recent times. Prominence of the genre of literature has obviously been possible because of some ideal classics that have been penned. Actually, the tradition of written literature is comparatively new to the continent. However, the art of oral account of literature has been well preserved in this society across the ages. It was only in 1986 that the continent received its first Noble Prize for Literature.

In the recent times, a number of talented as well as dedicated poets and authors have emerged across the continent. Thanks to their spirited effort, the genre of modern African literature seems to be more impressive than ever. In this context, it is indeed relevant to mention about Dr. Tanure Ojaide – one of the most prominent and powerful literary geniuses that the continent has produced.

Dr. Ojaide is a Fellow in Writing at the University of Iowa who travels wide and far almost round the year to deliver the inherent message of Africa along with the enrich culture and tradition of her society and people. He has a humble upbringing in an Urhobo household across the typical marshy landscape of the Niger Delta. After finishing the local school, he attended the Federal Government College in Warri and thereafter, he moved to the University of Ibadan, to receive his bachelor's degree in English. Finally, Dr. Ojaide got his master’s in creative writing and Ph.D. in English from the Syracuse University.

The Nigerian poet in Dr. Ojaide has penned a number of poetry books till this date. Some of his most famous works in the context include Labyrinths of the Delta, The Fate of Vultures, The Blood of Peace, The Tale of the Harmattan, Waiting for the Hatching of a Cockerel, The Beauty I Have Seen, and Love Gifts, etc.

Apart from a gifted poet, Dr. Ojaide is a powerful writer, a captivating author and a talented creative genius. In spite of all these facets, his identity as a sharp and sensitive socio-economic observer cannot be underestimated anyhow.

Dr. Tanure Ojaide’s Books Revealing Political Dimensions of Nigeria & Its Government like Nothing Else

An increasing number of scholars and students across the world, who are interested about Africa, and Nigeria in particular, are categorically opting for the works of Dr. Tanure Ojaide. As such, Dr. Ojaide’s works are being considered as the most relevant on Africa, her people and their unique culture, in the contemporary times. Dr. Ojaide is the most prominent poet, author and a socio-political observer that the continent has produced in the recent times. Some of his best known books include Delta Blues & Home Songs, I Want to Dance and Other Poems, Labyrinths of the Delta, The Urhobo Language Today, God’s Medicine Men and Other Stories, The Tale of Harmattan and others.

Dr. Ojaide’s books on Nigerian politics andgovernment are indeed revelations for many seasoned foreign office mandarins, dealing with the region. This prolific poet and literary genius was born and grew up in a humble environment on the background of the Niger Delta. Therefore, his sharp and intellectual mind had the privilege to coming across unadulterated reality about the African way of life. Moreover, he has travelled extensively, mingling with innumerable foreign cultures and societies. These opportunities have helped him to extend his horizon.

As such, Dr. Ojaide is the most powerful poet and author who represents Africa to his ever expanding readers in a complete different way. His unique style of writing is both captivating and enthralling to his readers. As it seems from his dedication to his work, his life is devoted to reveal the enriched heritage and culture of Africa to the global community.

This hugely talented African writer is the most notable Urhobo literary genius. He keeps touring almost the whole world throughout the year to attend various literary meets and award ceremonies. Considering the packed travel schedule that Dr. Ojaide has to maintain all round the year, it is obvious that he is one of the most widely travelled literary geniuses in the world today. Dr. Tanure Ojaide is the most dependable window today for people across the globe to provide access to an unknown and unexplored Africa.