Tony Ubesie
Tony Ubesie | |
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Tony Ubesie | |
| Born | Anthony Uchenna Ubesie 22 February 1950 St. Barth's Maternity Home, Asata, Achi, Enugu |
| Died | 11 February 1994 (aged 43) Mmaku, Enugu state |
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| Language | Igbo language |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Nigeria |
| Genre | Literary fiction |
| Years active | 1973 — 1994 |
| Children | 5 |
Anthony Uchenna Ubesie (22 February 1950 — 11 February 1994) was a Nigerian novelist, poet, playwright, broadcaster, educator, community leader, actor, and producer. He is widely known as one of the pioneers of early Igbo literature.