ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR – CYPRIAN EKWENSI
Cyprian Ekwensi is versed in the art of story telling. He was born in Minna in Northern Nigeria in 1921, and educated in Ibadan, Ghana, and London. He taught Biology and Chemistry in Nigeria before joining the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation where he became Head of Features.  He later became Director of Information in the Ministry of Information in Enugu.
He has published several novels and books of stories. His books have also been translated into many languages

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