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Daniel O. Fagunwa

1903-01-01 – 1963-12-09

Life & Legacy

Chief Daniel Olorunfẹmi Fágúnwà MBE (1903 – 7 December 1963), popularly known as D. O. Fágúnwà, was a Nigerian author of Yoruba heritage who pioneered the Yoruba language novel.

Occupation & Career

writer, teacher

Faith & Community

Christianity

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Member of the Order of the British Empire; Ogboju Ode ninu Igbo Irunmole; Igbó Olódùmarè

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Member of the Order of the British Empire

Church

Christianity

Notable Work

Igbó Olódùmarè · Ogboju Ode ninu Igbo Irunmole

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q382128 — wikidata View source

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