Description: (Writer)
Elechi Amadi was a Nigerian author and soldier, having served in the Nigerian Armed Forces. He was known for his works that depicted African village life, customs, beliefs, and religious practices before Western influences. Amadi gained recognition for his debut novel, The Concubine, published in 1966, which is considered a significant work of fiction. Throughout his professional life, he continued to write plays and novels that highlighted the cultural richness and traditions of African communities, earning him a notable place in African literature.