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Ondjaki

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Ndalu de Almeida (born July 5, 1977) is a writer born in Angola who uses the pen name Ondjaki. He has written poetry, children's books, short stories, novels, drama and film scripts. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Ondjaki is the 7,196th most popular writer, the 62nd most popular biography from Angola and the 4th most popular Angolan Writer.

Ondjaki is an Angolan writer known for his novels, short stories, and children's literature that often explore themes of identity, memory, and the complexities of life in Angola. His notable works include "Good Morning, Comrades" and "The Whistler," which have garnered critical acclaim and contributed to his reputation as a prominent voice in contemporary African literature.

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Among writers, Ondjaki ranks 7,196 out of 7,302. Before him are Edward Kitsis, Tapan Kumar Pradhan, Adam Johnson, Ruth Ware, Will Self, and Samantha Harvey. After him are Nadia Ghulam, Katharine Gun, Scott Lynch, Michael Schur, Ottessa Moshfegh, and Maggie Stiefvater.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1977, Ondjaki ranks 996. Before him are Heiðar Helguson, Kenyon Martin, Masahiro Fukasawa, Alexander Misurkin, Unai Vergara, and Takeshi Ushibana. After him are Danny Dyer, Vinnie Paz, Pavel Kubina, Jalal Mirzayev, Joachim B. Olsen, and Diógenes Luna.

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In Angola

Among people born in Angola, Ondjaki ranks 62 out of 67. Before him are Marco Airosa (1984), Florentino Luís (1999), Marco Abreu (1974), Titi Buengo (1980), António Lebo Lebo (1977), and Locó (1984). After him are Mário Hipólito (1985), Luis Pedro Cavanda (1991), Miloy (1981), M'Bala Nzola (1996), António Mendonça (1982), and Antónia Moreira (1982).

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Among WRITERS In Angola

Among writers born in Angola, Ondjaki ranks 4. Before him are Mário Pinto de Andrade (1928), Pepetela (1941), and José Eduardo Agualusa (1960).

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