Kole Omotoso
Nigerian writer and playwright (1943–2023)
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Summary
Kole Omotoso was born on April 21, 1943[1], in Akure[2]. He died on July 19, 2023[3], in Johannesburg[4]. He worked as a writer[5], academic[6], actor[7], and playwright[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Child: Yewande Omotoso[10], Akin Omotoso[11]
- Country of citizenship: Nigeria[12]
- Ethnic group: Yoruba[13]
- Employer: University of the Western Cape[14], Stellenbosch University[15], Obafemi Awolowo University[16]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[17], King's College, Lagos[18], University of Ibadan[19]
- Notable work: Achebe Or Soyinka[20], The Theatrical into Theatre[21], The Edifice[22], The Combat[23], The form of the African Novel[24], A Feast in the Time of Plague[25], Woza Africa[26], Fella's choice[27], Just Before Dawn[28], Memories of our recent born[29], To borrow a wandering leaf[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Family name: Omotoso[32]
- Given name: Kolë[33]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35], Yoruba[36], Igbo[37]
Why It Matters
Kole Omotoso is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Kole Omotoso born?
Kole Omotoso's place of birth was Akure[2].
Where did Kole Omotoso die?
Kole Omotoso passed away in Johannesburg[4].
What did Kole Omotoso do for work?
Kole Omotoso worked as a writer[5], academic[6], actor[7], and playwright[8].
Where did Kole Omotoso go to school?
Kole Omotoso was educated at University of Edinburgh[17], King's College, Lagos[18], and University of Ibadan[19].