A traditional ruler in Anambra state, and Nigeria’s renowned Author, Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike has died at the age of 98.
Vincent Chukwuemeka Ike, an Author of many novels including Toads for Super, Bottled Leopard and The Naked gods among others, was the traditional ruler of Ndikelionwu, in Orumba North local government area of Anambra State.
Omokoshaban learn that he died on Friday night after facing aged health problems since December, since December this year were he was
admitted at the Teaching Hospital Nnewi.
The late monarch studied history, English and Religious Studies at the University of Ibadan and earned a master’s degree at Stanford University.
Among many of the younger generation, he was popular as the author of Expo ’77, a critical look at academic examination abuses in West Africa.
Ike was a former registrar of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).
Chukwuemeka Ike, started early education in his native town.
He left his town to further his education at Ife-Mbaise and then from 1945 to 1950, he attended Government College Umuahia.
Late Ike started writing at Umuahia for the school magazine.
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