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Literary Icon Buchi Emecheta Is Dead

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Buchi Emecheta, one of Nigeria’s leading literary figures is dead.

Buchi Emecheta

Emecheta died in London yesterday, January 25 at the age of 72. She was born in Lagos on 21 July 1944 published more than 20 books throughout her career with her notable literary works on Second class citizen, Joy of Motherhood, Efuru and The Bride Price.

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