Google Doodle Celebrates Nigerian Writer, Ola Rotimi On 84th Posthumous Birthday

Date: 13-04-2022 1:57 pm (3 years ago) | Author: Abasiodu Sunday
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On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Google celebrated Nigerian playwright, director, actor, choreographer and designer, Emmanuel Gladstone Olawale Rotimi, on his 84th posthumous birthday.

Ola Rotimi was born in 1938 and grew up in a family of artists. He used his art to reflect on Nigeria’s rich culture, diversity, and local traditions.

Some of his most celebrated and award-winning works include The Gods Are Not to Blame, Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again, and Kurunmi.

Rotimi passed away on August 18, 2000, at 62.

Posted: at 13-04-2022 01:57 PM (3 years ago) | Gistmaniac
- KazirLucidity at 13-04-2022 02:31 PM (3 years ago)
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Good
Posted: at 13-04-2022 02:31 PM (3 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Paulevery at 13-04-2022 02:45 PM (3 years ago)
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Very good : : Wink Wink
Posted: at 13-04-2022 02:45 PM (3 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- constigoldo at 13-04-2022 03:12 PM (3 years ago)
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Nice one
Posted: at 13-04-2022 03:12 PM (3 years ago) | Hero
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- gogoman at 13-04-2022 05:51 PM (3 years ago)
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GOOD.......
Posted: at 13-04-2022 05:51 PM (3 years ago) | Grande Master
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- Boi2Man at 13-04-2022 07:36 PM (3 years ago)
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Great!
Posted: at 13-04-2022 07:36 PM (3 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Boi2Man at 13-04-2022 07:37 PM (3 years ago)
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I still love reading that book “ The gods are to blame “
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