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Echezonachukwu Nduka
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Bio
Echezonachukwu Chinedu Nduka is a Nigerian poet, author, pianist, and musicologist. He worked as a lecturer and has published critical reviews and appraisals of contemporary African literature, with a focus on poetry and fiction. His work has been featured on BBC and Radio France International, and published in literary journals and anthologies, with some poems translated into Norwegian, French, and Arabic. Nduka has won poetry awards and his essays and poetry have been published on various Pan-African media platforms.
Discography
Albums2
The African Serenades
The African Serenades2023 • AlbumTracks: 14
Nine Encores
Nine Encores2019 • AlbumTracks: 9
Singles4
Ekele Diri Chineke
Ekele Diri Chineke2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Ewa Wo O
Ewa Wo O2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Oga - Maiden's Game
Oga - Maiden's Game2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Ufie III
Ufie III2023 • SingleTracks: 1
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