African writers must not worry about foreign readers

Few Nigerian writers embody the convergence of professional expertise and literary creativity as convincingly as Obinna Chilekezi. An accomplished insurance practitioner, educator, librarian, poet and storyteller, Chilekezi has built a remarkable career that bridges the analytical world of risk management with the imaginative realm of literature. His writings, rooted in African experiences and enriched by his travels, explore universal themes of love, loss, nature, identity, hunger and resilience, offering readers a profound reflection on the human condition. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Chilekezi has earned recognition both within and beyond Af…