Efe Ronald Chesterfield | |
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Born | Efe Ronald Chesterfield |
Notable works | Comedy of Disgrace |
Efe Ronald Chesterfield is a Nigerian writer, on air personality (OAP), activist , playwright, poet, and essayist.
He is an awardee of Nigerian Books of Record, Yessiey Awards and was listed among the Yessiey Africa 100 Most Influential People in 2023.
Early life
Efe Ronald Chesterfield was born and raised in Oyo state. He had his early education at Sacred Heart Private School and Government College in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Career
Efe Ronald Chesterfield is a radio anchor and reporter at Space FM. He is the founder of Sublime Foundation for Africa (an NGO), and The Chesterfield Academy (TCA). Through his foundations he has trained over 15,000 children in public speaking.
Efe was the Creative Director for Omidan, Styles Defunct, a documentary by AyaworanHO3D which was nominated for 2018 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and also he popularized the term swaggersome.
Efe is the author of many books including the book titled ‘Comedy of Disgrace,’ published in 2014. He was honored with an award by Delta State government and listed among the top 5 dramatists in the state.
In 2024, He was a top 10 finalist in the 6th Beeta Playwright Competition with his piece themed ‘Of Love and War’.
Publication
- Comedy of Disgrace: Maidens of Iwu Trafford Publishing; (May 23, 2014) . ISBN 978-1490725949.
Essays
Memento Mori: A reflection on the transience of human existence
The Labyrinth of Being: Navigating Life’s Existential Questions
Awards and Recognition
In 2021, Efe received Nigerian Books of Record awards, Yessiey Awards and was listed among the Yessiey Africa 100 Most Influential People in 2023. He was also honored with an award by Delta State government and listed among the top 5 dramatists in the state.
Personal life
Efe Ronald Chesterfield is married to Blessing Chesterfield.
References
- The Nation (Nigeria), The (2023-11-23). "'Threads of Resilience: Weaving Stories of Struggle and Triumph". The Nation (Nigeria). Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- The Sun (Nigeria), The (2020-08-12). "'Voices of Change: The Rise of New Literary Luminaries in Africa". The Sun (Nigeria). Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ The Guardian (Nigeria), The (2022-01-11). "The Impact of Writing in Society". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ P.M. News, The (2019-06-12). "'Artists' work should speak for them'". P.M. News. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Daily Times (Nigeria), The (2021-06-18). "'Celebrating Excellence and Achievements". Daily Times (Nigeria). Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Independent Nigeria, The (2022-12-26). "Efe Ronald Chesterfield Wins Yessiey Awards". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Daily Times (Nigeria), The (2024-04-03). "Literature and Advocacy in Nigeria: A Powerful Intersection". Daily Times (Nigeria). Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Vanguard (Nigeria), The (2023-06-26). "Sublime Foundation for Africa: Empowering underprivileged students through education". Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- Leadership (newspaper), The (2020-08-18). "Efe chesterfield facilitates syndicate session at lagos university". Leadership (newspaper). Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- Tedx, The (2019-04-27). "Theme: The Spark". TEDxLagos. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- Nigerian Tribune, The (2021-11-29). "Efe Ronald Chesterfield moderates Young African Leaders Initiative event". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- Nigerian Tribune, The (2020-04-24). "Why I am passionate about retelling African narratives — AyaworanHO3D". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- Leadership (newspaper), The (2019-05-28). "'Book Display At Wole Soyinka Theatre Highlights African Culture". Leadership (newspaper). Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- New Telegraph, The (2024-02-14). "How Mohammed emerged winner of 6th Beeta Playwright Competition". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- Nigerian Tribune, The (2024-02-13). "When budding playwrights took centre stage at Beeta". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- The Guardian (Nigeria), The (2024-12-03). "Memento Mori: A reflection on the transience of human existence". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- Forbes, The (2024-12-10). "The Labyrinth of Being: Navigating Life's Existential Questions". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
External links
Categories:- 1988 births
- 20th-century Nigerian dramatists and playwrights
- 20th-century Nigerian poets
- 21st-century Nigerian educators
- 21st-century Nigerian novelists
- 21st-century non-fiction writers
- 21st-century short story writers
- Feminist writers
- Living people
- Nigerian dramatists and playwrights
- Nigerian essayists
- Nigerian short story writers
- 20th-century essayists
- 20th-century Nigerian male writers
- English-language writers from Nigeria
- Nigerian male poets
- Nigerian male short story writers