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Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by fergie001: 1:48pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
Abdulrazak Gurnah has won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature award. Gurnah has until his recent retirement been Professor of English and Postcolonial Literatures at the University of Kent in Canterbury, focusing principally on writers such as Wole Soyinka, James Ngugi Wa Thiong'o and Salman Rushdie. He was born in Zanzibar in 1948 and went to Britain as a Student in 1968. From 1980-1982, Gurnah lectured at the Bayero University, Kano in Nigeria. He then moved to the University of Kent where he earned his Ph.D. in 1982. He is now a lecturer at the University of Kent. Some of his novels include: SOURCE His novel "Paradise" was shortlisted for the Booker's Prize in 1994. 70 Likes 8 Shares
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Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by Divepen1(m): 1:55pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
Wow! This is commendable, making us proud to be African. 96 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by MangekyoAlt: 2:44pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
FTC? |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by WoundedLamb: 2:55pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
Congratulations to him! 11 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by Blaqstick: 2:55pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
Alright! 1 Like |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by Terrence99: 2:56pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
Beautiful 1 Like |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by Sirpaul(m): 2:56pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
He was born in Zanzibar in 1948 and went to Britain as a Student in 1968. if only ........................................... 15 Likes |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by twilliamx(m): 2:56pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
Good news from the North....brilliance abound in Nigeria. Only problem is there are more stupid people Edited No good news from the North oo unless na Northern Tanzania....Northern Nigeria!!! We still dey wait.... 43 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by Nobody: 2:56pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
Hmmmm |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by MANNABBQGRILLS: 2:56pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
This is a great achievement. We always celebrate people that make our darling nation proud out there. God bless all honest and hardworking Nigerians. Steppinrazor:Thank you Oga Steppin Razor for pointing that out! It is always good to see the Nigerian connection. 25 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by Dhamio(m): 2:56pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
Congratulations |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by Rahbiew: 2:56pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
Nice one |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by MANNABBQGRILLS: 2:56pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
Divepen1:Very Commendable. Glad to read from.youbafter such a long time Bro Divepen. You have a special part in our heart concerning the gospel literatures and threads you have created here. You made our genesis/foundation on Nairaland a happy and unforgettable one especially with the other guys we come around to meet on God's round table many years ago. God bless you Bro. 8 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by BIGDADDY000(m): 2:56pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
See as HE resemble Wole Soyinka. 21 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by haffaze777(m): 2:56pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
God bless you sir |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by BigSarah(f): 2:57pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
Wow congrats ... 1 Like |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by Orissodiq: 2:57pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
Congratulations |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by Gfrey6(m): 2:57pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
A good one from the North 1 Like |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by Terrence99: 2:57pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
I can see those bandits from Afghaneastern insulting Soyinka. 3 Likes |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by prophetfire: 2:57pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
I thought he is Nigerian but he's not. 14 Likes |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by Kellie069(m): 2:57pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
Commendable !!! Some few people making the nation proud |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by Terrence99: 2:57pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
Gfrey6: He's from Zanzibar. 31 Likes |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by Asour: 2:57pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
The OP is a bit disingenuous. The brilliant Prof. is NOT Nigerian. Congratulations nonetheless. 30 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by saheedbadmus(m): 2:57pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
Congratulations 1 Like |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by Terrence99: 2:57pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
Kellie069: No be Nigerian o 13 Likes |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by Steelarmy01: 2:57pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
looks like Wole Soyinka. 11 Likes |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by DrObum(m): 2:58pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
Congratulations to him. Success truly has many friends. 3 Likes |
Re: Abdulrazak Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel Prize In Literature by MarveworldG: 2:58pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
This is good 1 Like |
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