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Chukwuebuka Ibeh Quotes

born 2000 Nigeria

Chukwuebuka Ibeh (born 2000) is a Nigerian novelist and short story writer. He is best known for his debut novel, Blessings which was published in 2024 by Penguin Random House under its Viking imprint.

Nigeria
Novelists
Short story writers

Random Chukwuebuka Ibeh quote

9 quotes

"Too many times the headlines from northern Nigeria read 'Boko Haram', but there are several other stories that beg to be told."

"When it comes to northern Nigeria, there's no demand for nuance."

"The magic for me back then was the response of the audience."

"I have been telling stories in some form for as far back as I can recall."

"I don't know that I had an exact moment of epiphany."

"I also have always wanted to understand the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act."

"It’s just heartwarming to know that an ordinary story of an ordinary boy in Port Harcourt can be received as relatable to readers around the world."

"I’ve always wanted to write a story about boarding school in Nigeria. It is such a fascinating place with so many stories, and yet doesn’t get half the attention it deserves, in my opinion."

"I was very fortunate to have a very kind and accommodating community - both my editors and my writing professors were patient and understanding when I needed extensions."

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Chukwuebuka Ibeh (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.