Mark Nwagwu is a Nigerian poet, columnist and Professor of cell molecular biology at the University of Ibadan.[2][3] His work has appeared on Vanguard, The Punch, ThisDay and Premium Times.
Mark Nwagwu | |
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| Born | 5 May 1937 Nguru, Aboh Mbaise, Imo State |
| Occupation | Lecturer, poet |
| Language | Igbo |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
| Notable awards | Fellow Nigerian Academy of Science |
| Spouse |
Helen Nwagwu
(m. 1962; died 2018) |
| Children | 4 |
Early life and career
editNwagwu was born in Obaetiti, Nguru Aboh Mbaise in Imo State. He served as a senior lecturer at the University of Ibadan until his retirement in 2002. He is also a Fellow at Nigerian Academy of Science.[4]
Bibliography
edit- Write Me A Poem (2021)
- Time Came Upon Me and Other Poems ISBN 9789789211814 (2019)[5]
- HelenaVenus (2013)
- Cat Man Dew (2012)
- Helen Not-of-Troy (2009)
References
edit- ^ Nwagwu, Mark (13 July 2019). "Life Lessons from Mudipapa". Vanguard News. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- ^ Ehigiator (29 March 2021). "'Write Me a Poem' Launch on World Poetry Day". ThisDay Newspaper. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- ^ "mark nwagwu - mark nwagwu Biography". Poem Hunter. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- ^ "Fellowship | The Nigerian Academy of Science". 13 October 2016.
- ^ Diamond, Maria (27 March 2019). "Nwagwu dedicates new poetry collection to late wife, Helen". The Guardian Newspaper. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
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