Ola Rotimi
Nigerian playwright (1938–2000)
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Summary
Ola Rotimi was born on April 13, 1938[1], in Sapele[2]. He died on August 18, 2000[3], in Ile Ife[4]. He worked as a writer[5], university teacher[6], theatrical director[7], and choreographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (141 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Nigeria[10]
- Employer: University of Port Harcourt[11]
- Educated at: Boston University[12], Yale School of Drama[13], Boston University College of Fine Arts[14], Methodist Boys' High School[15]
- Notable work: The Gods Are Not To Blame[16], Kurunmi[17], Hopes of the Living Dead[18], Ovonramwen Nogbaisi[19], Our husband have gone mad again[20], Holding Talks[21]
- Award received: Caine Prize[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Family name: Rotimi[24]
- Given name: Ola[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26], Nigerian Pidgin[27]
- Name in native language: Ola[28]
- P14541: KFNKX[29]
FAQs
Where was Ola Rotimi born?
Ola Rotimi was born in Sapele[2].
Where did Ola Rotimi die?
Ola Rotimi died in Ile Ife[4].
What did Ola Rotimi do for work?
Ola Rotimi worked as a writer[5], university teacher[6], theatrical director[7], and choreographer[8].
Where did Ola Rotimi go to school?
Ola Rotimi was educated at Boston University[12], Yale School of Drama[13], Boston University College of Fine Arts[14], and Methodist Boys' High School[15].
What awards did Ola Rotimi receive?
Honors received include Caine Prize[22].