A traditional ruler in Anambra state, and Nigeria’s renowned Author, Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike is dead. Vincent Chukwuemeka Ike, an Author of many novels including Toads for Super, Bottled Leopard and The Naked gods among others, was the traditional ruler of Ndikelionwu, in Orumba North local government area of Anambra State. Among many of the younger generation, he was popular as the author of Expo ’77, a critical look at academic examination abuses in West Africa. Chukwuemeka Ike, started early education in his native town. He left his town for further education at Ife-Mbaise and then from 1945 to 1950, he attended Government College Umuahia.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 10, 2020 17:03 UTC