Dickson Ekhaguere Explained

Dickson Ekhaguere is a Nigerian author, playwright and entrepreneur who serves as a director at Tryspect Solutions,[1] a writing and publishing company.[2] He is best known for his work titled Unstable,[3] and Nigerian Superheores (The Legend of The Spirit of Nigeria)

Life and career

Born and raised in the ancient city of Benin, Ekhaguere is a graduate of the University of Benin, Edo State. Most notable among his works is Unstable, winner of the 2015 Association of Nigerian Authors award for Drama, which became an accepted text in a variety of institutions of learning, including Universities and Colleges of Education.[4] He is also a public speaker, voice actor, songwriter and singer. His sensational song titled "Unstable" became the theme song for the Theater production[5] of his play Unstable directed by Ben Tomoloju,[6] featuring a cast of theatre veterans such as Tina Mba, Olu Okenkanye, Ropo Eweala, Bassey Okon and many others.[5] [7] In 2017, Dickson's unpublished play "General Ologbosere" was Runner-up winner of the Association of Nigerian Authors award; in the same year, his song titled "HAPPY" was also awarded Best Pop Single by Hot Sound Music Award.

In 2018, Dickson's work UNSTABLE was long listed in the NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature. Dickson lives in Lagos.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Content writer. TRYSPECT.
  2. Web site: 'Mum almost aborted me' – The Nation Nigeria. 12 July 2015. The Nation. 29 October 2017.
  3. Web site: The interplay of love and infidelity in Unstable. 8 October 2017. The Guardian. 29 October 2017.
  4. Web site: ANA Authors Prize 2015 announced. Daily Trust. https://web.archive.org/web/20171029173002/www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/bookshelf/ana-authors-prize-2015-announced/120455.html. 2017-10-29. 2021-09-04.
  5. Web site: 'Unstable' goes to theatre. 11 June 2017. guardian.ng. 29 October 2017.
  6. Web site: Producers, cast seek cultural revival with Unstable. 18 June 2017. Nigerian Tribune. 29 October 2017.
  7. Web site: Disastrous Love Challenged In Unstable – Independent Nigeria. 20 August 2017. Independent Nigeria. 29 October 2017.