Okey Ndibe

Okey Ndibe (born 1960 in Yola, Nigeria) is a critically acclaimed Nigerian novelist, political fiction author, speaker, and public intellectual. He is recognized internationally for his sharp commentary on Nigerian and African politics and culture, as well as for his powerful literary contributions to the global literary scene. **Early Life and Education** Okey Ndibe was born in Yola, the capital city of Adamawa State, north-eastern Nigeria, in 1960. He holds Nigerian nationality and citizenship. Ndibe is known to have pursued higher education, though specific details regarding all his degrees are not provided in the public summary. **Career and Notable Works** Ndibe's career spans journalism, non-fiction, and novel writing, often focusing on themes of social justice, political corruption, and the intersection of African and Western cultures. His literary genre is identified as political fiction. His first novel, *Arrows of Rain*, was published in 2000 and received critical praise. His second novel, *Foreign Gods, Incorporated*, published in 2014 by Soho Press, marked a major career highlight. The novel was widely acclaimed and was named one of the 10 best books of 2014 by prominent publications including *The New York Times*, *Philadelphia Inquirer*, *Cleveland Plain Dealer*, and *Mosaic magazine*. It was also featured on National Public Radio's list of best books for that year. In 2016, Ndibe published the memoir *Never Look an American in the Eye*. **Current Status** Okey Ndibe is currently an author and speaker, residing in the USA. He continues to engage in public discourse and literary work.