Nigerian fiction writer and video artist, best known for their novels Freshwater (2018), Pet (2019) and their New York Times bestselling 2020 novel The Death of Vivek Oji. Emezi writes speculative fiction, romance, memoir and poetry for both young adult and adults with mostly LGBT themes. Their work has earned them several awards and nominations including the Otherwise Award and Commonwealth Short Story Prize. In 2021, TIME featured them as a Next Generation Leader. Emezi identifies as non-binary transgender. They use the pronouns they/them/theirs. They experience multiplicity and consider themself an ogbanje. They have written about their experience of undergoing gender confirmation surgery. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Birth Date: Saturday, June 6, 1987
Birth Place: Umuahia, Nigeria
Akwaeke Emezi continues to make waves in the literary world with their unique storytelling and powerful narratives. Their most recent novel, "Bitter," has received critical acclaim for its exploration of identity and belonging.
Akwaeke Emezi is known for their groundbreaking work in literature, often drawing from their experiences as a non-binary and trans author. They have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including being a National Book Award finalist.
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