Nekpen Obasogie is a Canada-based Nigerian writer. She is the author of the book Great Benin: The Alcazar of Post-Colonial Culture. In 2022, she received the honorary Pen Award for her contributions to the promotion of the Benin culture.[1][2] In 2022, she initiated the annual Edo Language Day Worldwide, which is August 13 every year.
Nekpen Obasogie | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Master's Degree |
| Alma mater | York University, Canada |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Notable work | Great Benin: The Alcazar of Post-Colonial Culture |
| Awards | Honorary Pen Award |
Background
editNekpen Obasogie was born in Benin City, the capital city of Edo State in Nigeria. She later moved to Canada where she now lives.
Work
editHer interest in Benin History and culture have seen her produced different literary piece in the subject area. This include her books titled Benin Warriors and the British Colonial Rule in Nigeria and Great Benin: The Alcazar of Post-Colonial Culture.[3] In 2022, she initiated the annual Edo Language Day Worldwide, which is August 13 every year. Nekpen is also the founder and manager of Nigerian Canadian Multicultural Centre in Toronto. She served as Assistant Secretary to the Nigerian Canadian Association in Toronto (NCA) from 2021 to 2023.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ Online, Tribune (2022-03-16). "Edo ANA honours Canada-based Nigerian writer for promoting Benin culture". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ "Edo ANA Celebrates Canada-based Nigerian Writer For Promoting Benin Culture". Nigerian Canadian Newspaper Canada. 2022-03-16. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ Headliners (2021-05-26). "Author examines bond between Benin empire and Europe | Nigeria News Headlines Today". Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ Online, Tribune (2021-05-26). "Author examines bond between Benin empire and Europe". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ "Great Benin: The Alcazar of Post-Colonial Culture and Its Relationship with the Europeans-Nekpen Obasogie". Obaland Magazine. 2022-01-06. Retrieved 2022-09-05.