Ahmed Yerima
| Ahmed Yerima | |
|---|---|
| Born |
8 May 1957 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater |
Obafemi Awolowo University (B.A) University College London Royal Holloway, University of London (Ph.D) |
| Occupation | Professor, playwright |
| Notable work | Hard Ground |
| Awards | Nigeria Prize for Literature (2006) |
Ahmed Parker Yerima (born 8 May 1957) is a Nigerian academic, professor playwright and theater director. He was director-general of the Nigerian National Theatre, and has previously served as director of the National Troupe. He is a professor of Theater and Performing Arts and has been dean of the College of Humanities, Redeemer's University since 2013.[1]
Early life
Yerima was born in Lagos on 8 May 1957 and had his primary education there. He proceeded to Baptist Academy in Obanikoro, Lagos for his secondary education.
Reference
- ↑ "Nigeria-LNG Appoints Yerima As 2014 Nigeria Prize For Literature Jurist". Redeemers University. 24 March 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
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