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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 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Ondjaki is the 7,330th most popular writer, the 64th most popular biography from Angola and the 5th 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 7,330 out of 7,302. Before him are Ruth Ware, Jon Spaihts, Bibi Bakare-Yusuf, Will Self, Samantha Harvey, and Elizabeth Kolbert. After him are Nadia Ghulam, Meg LeFauve, Rita Chowdhury, Carl Zimmer, Katharine Gun, and Scott Lynch.

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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 64 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 5. Before him are Mário Pinto de Andrade (1928), Pepetela (1941), José Eduardo Agualusa (1960), and Gonçalo M. Tavares (1970).

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