NIGERIAN POET MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST AFRICAN TO WIN HAIKU CONTEST. (PHOTO).

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 Nigerian Poet Makes History as First African to Win Haiku Contest Nigerian poet Ibrahim Nureni has become the first Nigerian and African to earn recognition at the prestigious Maya International Haiku Contest, placing second in the 2025 English-language category. His poem, “a Gecko’s Silent, Sudden Strike on a Fly,” was selected from 464 English entries among 643 submissions from 40 countries. Describing the achievement as “surreal,” Nureni said it highlights Africa’s growing presence in global literature and hopes it inspires more poets across the continent.

NIGERIAN NOLLYWOOD ACTOR 'CHIKEZIE UWAZIE ' DIES IN THE UNITED STATES. (PHOTOS).#RIP



Nigerian Nollywood Actor, Chikezie Uwazie Dies In US 

Nigeria’s movie industry, Nollywood, has again been thrown into mourning as another actor, Chikezie Uwazie, was reported dead a few hours after the death of two popular actors, Saint Obi and Murphy Afolabi.

Uwazie reportedly died in the United States of America a few days after he underwent a second brain surgery.

Our correspondent reports that Uwazie’s colleague, Obey Etok Chima, posted the news of the actor’s death on her Facebook page on Sunday writing, “I can’t imagine am posting this. Chikezie Uwazie goneeeee. After a 2nd brain surgery. Gini na emezi. Am so shocked to get this news this evening. Just got this from our IMSU alumni platform.

“I thought you told me you were going to the states for greener pastures. You promised to come back some years back but I didn’t see you. Can’t believe you are gone but God knows best. Rest on Chyko."

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