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Chukwuebuka Ibeh is a Nigerian novelist best known for his book, Blessings, which was published by
Penguin Random House's
Doubleday and
Viking Books imprints in 2024.
[1] Described by
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as "so wonderfully observant, and so beautiful,"
[2] his writing has appeared in
McSweeneys Quarterly Review,
The New England Review of Books, Dappled Things, and
Lolwe.
[3] In 2019, he was named by
Electric Literature as one of the "Most Promising New Voices of Nigerian Fiction."
[4]
Chukwuebuka Ibeh | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | 1 January 2000 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Notable work | Blessings (2024) |
Biography
Chukwuebuka Ibeh was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, on 1 January 2000. [5] He is currently pursuing an MFA degree at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. [6]
Literary Career
In October 2022, Viking Books announced it had secured a deal to publish Ibeh's debut novel, Blessings. [7] In May 2023, a year before the book's release, the film rights were sold to The Artists Partnership, a talent agency based in London. [8] In that same month, Ibeh gave a TEDx Talk entitled: "What Are African Values?" delivered at TEDxWUSTL in St Louis, Missouri. [9]
Blessings got considerable support from the literary community, including public recommendations from writers Zadie Smith and John Boyne. [10] [11] In a five-star review, The Telegraph called it "a smart literary attack on Nigeria’s anti-gay laws." [12] The Guardian described the novel as a "poignant tale of a talented and sensitive Nigerian boy, Obiefuna, who is caught by his conservative father in a clinch with another young man," ultimately deeming it "an emotive, affecting debut." [13]
Buzz Magazine called it "a profound exploration of identity and acceptance." [14] Sunday Times called it "a moving debut about love and loneliness." [1] In a slightly less enthusiastic review, Times Literary Supplement praised the book's "remarkably well-executed scenes," while saying it expected "a more compelling portrayal of the city and people of Port Harcourt." [2]
Bibliography
- Blessings (Doubleday and Viking Books, 2024) [15]
References
- ^ "Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh: 9780385550642 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh". Penguin Random House Canada. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ English, Department of (2022-08-08). "Chukwuebuka Ibeh". Department of English. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Zimmerman, Jess (2019-07-11). "Meet the Most Promising New Voices of Nigerian Fiction". Electric Literature. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Mamata, Bidisha (2024-03-03). "Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh review – when a clinch is a crime". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Chukwuebuka Ibeh's Forthcoming Novel Secures Film Agent and 4 International Book Deals". brittlepaper.com. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Viking scoops 'miraculous' début by Ibeh in exclusive submission". The Bookseller. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Chukwuebuka Ibeh's Forthcoming Novel Secures Film Agent and 4 International Book Deals". brittlepaper.com. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ What Are African Values? | Chukwuebuka Ibeh | TEDxWUSTL, retrieved 2024-03-21
- ^ "The Debut Novel Zadie Smith Wants Everyone to Read: Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh". brittlepaper.com. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Boyne, John. "Twitter: John Boyne Recommends Blessings".
- ^ Waters, Katherine (2024-02-07). "A smart literary attack on Nigeria's anti-gay laws". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Mamata, Bidisha (2024-03-03). "Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh review – when a clinch is a crime". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Buzz (2024-03-14). "BLESSINGS: a profound exploration of identity and acceptance". Buzz Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh: 9780385550642 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
| Review waiting, please be patient.
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Chukwuebuka Ibeh is a Nigerian novelist best known for his book, Blessings, which was published by
Penguin Random House's
Doubleday and
Viking Books imprints in 2024.
[1] Described by
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as "so wonderfully observant, and so beautiful,"
[2] his writing has appeared in
McSweeneys Quarterly Review,
The New England Review of Books, Dappled Things, and
Lolwe.
[3] In 2019, he was named by
Electric Literature as one of the "Most Promising New Voices of Nigerian Fiction."
[4]
Chukwuebuka Ibeh | |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Born | 1 January 2000 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Notable work | Blessings (2024) |
Biography
Chukwuebuka Ibeh was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, on 1 January 2000. [5] He is currently pursuing an MFA degree at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. [6]
Literary Career
In October 2022, Viking Books announced it had secured a deal to publish Ibeh's debut novel, Blessings. [7] In May 2023, a year before the book's release, the film rights were sold to The Artists Partnership, a talent agency based in London. [8] In that same month, Ibeh gave a TEDx Talk entitled: "What Are African Values?" delivered at TEDxWUSTL in St Louis, Missouri. [9]
Blessings got considerable support from the literary community, including public recommendations from writers Zadie Smith and John Boyne. [10] [11] In a five-star review, The Telegraph called it "a smart literary attack on Nigeria’s anti-gay laws." [12] The Guardian described the novel as a "poignant tale of a talented and sensitive Nigerian boy, Obiefuna, who is caught by his conservative father in a clinch with another young man," ultimately deeming it "an emotive, affecting debut." [13]
Buzz Magazine called it "a profound exploration of identity and acceptance." [14] Sunday Times called it "a moving debut about love and loneliness." [1] In a slightly less enthusiastic review, Times Literary Supplement praised the book's "remarkably well-executed scenes," while saying it expected "a more compelling portrayal of the city and people of Port Harcourt." [2]
Bibliography
- Blessings (Doubleday and Viking Books, 2024) [15]
References
- ^ "Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh: 9780385550642 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh". Penguin Random House Canada. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ English, Department of (2022-08-08). "Chukwuebuka Ibeh". Department of English. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Zimmerman, Jess (2019-07-11). "Meet the Most Promising New Voices of Nigerian Fiction". Electric Literature. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Mamata, Bidisha (2024-03-03). "Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh review – when a clinch is a crime". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Chukwuebuka Ibeh's Forthcoming Novel Secures Film Agent and 4 International Book Deals". brittlepaper.com. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Viking scoops 'miraculous' début by Ibeh in exclusive submission". The Bookseller. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Chukwuebuka Ibeh's Forthcoming Novel Secures Film Agent and 4 International Book Deals". brittlepaper.com. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ What Are African Values? | Chukwuebuka Ibeh | TEDxWUSTL, retrieved 2024-03-21
- ^ "The Debut Novel Zadie Smith Wants Everyone to Read: Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh". brittlepaper.com. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Boyne, John. "Twitter: John Boyne Recommends Blessings".
- ^ Waters, Katherine (2024-02-07). "A smart literary attack on Nigeria's anti-gay laws". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Mamata, Bidisha (2024-03-03). "Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh review – when a clinch is a crime". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Buzz (2024-03-14). "BLESSINGS: a profound exploration of identity and acceptance". Buzz Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh: 9780385550642 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2024-03-21.