Native name Jean Pliya Ethnicity Fon Books Kondo, le requin Nationality Beninese Role Playwright | Language French Name Jean Pliya Occupation Writer, Teacher Genre Novel | |
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Born July 21, 1931
Djougou, Benin ( 1931-07-21 ) Died May 14, 2015, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire Education University of Toulouse (1957), Cheikh Anta Diop University Awards Grand prix litteraire d'Afrique noire | ||
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Jean Pliya born on July 21, 1931 in Djougou, Benin and died on May 14, 2015 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast is a beninese playwright and short story writer.
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Life
Born in what was then Dahomey, Pliya was educated at the University of Dakar and then the University of Toulouse. He graduated from the second in 1957 and in 1959 returned to his homeland to teach. He went on to hold ministerial positions in the Benin government.
Work
His work often considers colonial history and issues of values. He has also attempted to translate the Fon people's tales for a French speaking audience.
Publications
References
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