Okello Oculi

Okello Oculi (b. 1942), is a Ugandan novelist, poet, and chronicler of African rural village life. He was born in Dokolo, Lira District in northern Uganda and educated at Soroti College and St. Peter's College, Tororo, St. Mary's College, Kisubi. He studied political science at Makerere University.

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1942 - Novelist - Poet - Chronicler - Lira District - Soroti - Tororo - Political science - Makerere University

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His writing is filled with authentic snatches of conversation, proverbs, and folk wisdom that confirm African values and denounce European imitations. His poetry, like that of Okot p'Bitek and Joseph Buruga, seeks to re-assert the cultural heritage of Africa with a critique of foreign influences in East Africa. Okello Oculi is currently professor of Social and Economic Research at Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria.

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Okot p'Bitek - Joseph Buruga - East Africa - Ahmadu Bello University - Nigeria

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