Henry Akubuiro

Henry Akubuiro is a Nigeria journalist and creative writer. His book, Yamtarawala, the Warrior King, was shortlisted for the Nigeria Prize for Literature, 2023.

Limning British and African antecedents in Omeke’s ‘The Hymns of a Deepman’

Essays & Reviews Henry Akubuiro - October 31, 2024

Those Who Propound ‘African Literature’ Can’t Explain It – Helon Habila

People Henry Akubuiro - October 28, 2007

“I Regret Nigeria Has Given Me Nothing But Insistent Pain From Childhood” – Obiwu

People Henry Akubuiro - May 22, 2007

My Generation Better Than Those Before Us – Toni Kan Onwordi

People Henry Akubuiro - February 15, 2007

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