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.
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