Celebrated Nigerian Writer, Prof. Kole Omotoso Is Dead

Renowned Nigerian writer cum scholar, Professor Kole Omotoso has died.

Kole Omotoso Cause Of Death

Omotoso died on Wednesday at the age of 80 years.

A child of the South Africa-based revered scholar-writer, Yewande confirmed his demise in a mail, according to Punch.

“Our beloved father and husband moved on from this plane on Wednesday, late afternoon.

“We are sharing this with his close and much-loved community and will share more as we gather ourselves. Thank you for your care and love and support. Akin, Pelayo, Yewande, and Bukky,’’ Yewande said.

Born in Akure, Ondo State, on April 21, 1943, Omotoso attended King’s College, Lagos, the University of Ibadan, and the University of Edinburgh.

Famous for his famous 1988 novel which documents the evolution of Nigeria as a country, Just Before Dawn, Omotoso left Nigeria at a point for visiting professorships in English at the University of Stirling, the National University of Lesotho, and later the University of the Western Cape, South Africa, where he was between 1991 and 2000. He also served as a professor at the Drama Department of the Stellenbosch University from 2001 to 2003.

Some of his other works include The Edifice, The Combat, Miracles, Fela’s Choice, Sacrifice, The Curse, and Shadows in the Horizon.

Reports say the deceased clocked 80 on April 21, with members of the Nigerian literary community, including ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, joining family, friends, and professional colleagues to celebrate the occasion.

In other news, Kanyi Daily reported that the immediate past Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje has been tipped as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to Daily Trust, Ganduje met with President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa on Wednesday with three governors who are members of the APC.