Aoiri OBAIGBO

Writer

Aoiri Obaigbo attended Immaculate Conception College, Benin City, the University of Benin, and the University of Lagos Masters in Literature class. Aoiri was Editor of Mister Magazine, and Head of Media and Communication, Western Operations, Shell Nigeria.[1] [2] His play, Re-incarnation made the BBC World Service shortlist in 1992 and his collection of poems, Proverb Child made the Association of Nigeria Authors/ Cadbury Poetry Competition shortlist in 1992 Aoiri Obaigbo was editor, Mister Magazine, and Associate Producer, Energy this Week on Africa Independent Television. The author of Proverb Child, shortlisted for the ANA/Cadbury Poetry Prize in 1992, and a play, Re-incarnation, a BBC World Service finalist, Obaigbo attended the University of Benin and received his Masters in Literature from the University of Lagos. His latest work, The Wretched Billionaire, was published recently.