Es'kia Mphahlele

Description: (South African Writer and One of the Founding Figures of Modern African Literature)
Best known for penning Down Second Avenue, which is regarded as a South African classic, Es'kia Mphahlele was initially a teacher whose term was terminated due to his opposition of the Bantu Education Act. He later held multiple academic posts in Europe, Africa, and the US.

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Birthday December 17, 1919 (Sagittarius)
Born In Marabastad, South Africa
Died on October 27, 2008
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