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Chinweizu

Chinweizu (b 1943), full name Chinweizu Ibekwe, is a Nigerian critic, essayist, poet, and journalist. While studying in the United States during the Black Power movement, he became influenced by the philosophy of the Black Arts Movement. He is known for his poetry, critical essays, and work compiling African writers. He was associate professor at San Jose State University in the 1970s. He has written number of works including the historical study, "The West and the Rest of Us".

Wisdom & Quotes

  • The natives are unintelligent -
We can't understand their language.

Irina Ratushinskaya

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