Nkwachukwu Ogbuagu Biography

Son of a Headmaster and Superintendent of schools, Nkwachukwu Ogbuagu, Nigerian poet, novelist, aphorist, short-story writer, painter, drummer and public figure, was born to Francis and Mary Ogbuagu in the course of the internecine Nigeria/Biafra War. Ogbuagu attended Government Secondary School, Owerri, Nigeria, where he began writing fiction in Form 4, and at the age of 15. Ogbuagu has always made it known that he inherited his creative gift from both his parents: his father wrote and published the history of his town years before Nigeria's independence from British rule; his mother possessed a rare power of oral description embellished in rich poetry. Ogbuagu holds a BA in history, and an M.Sc. in International Affairs and Diplomacy from two Nigerian universities. Over the years, Ogbuagu has written 20 books in novels, poetry and short stories. His third novel, BOSHETH WILLIAMS, a Bildungsroman, was published in England in 2003. Some of his poems have been published in newspapers and journals and online. Over 600 of his quotable quotes are published online and appear on various websites and are cited by individuals and corporate bodies worldwide. His quotes have also been cited by authors in their books. In 2019, he published WORDS OF A SHAMAN, a Bildungsroman. This was followed shortly by the publication of his MY DUNGAREES, a novella. A great lover of music, Ogbuagu plays drums. He reads voraciously, sketches and paints, and loves travelling. His painting and charcoal sketches have been exhibited in Germany.