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Monique Ngozi Nri

Poet & Writer

My name is Monique Ngozi Nri. I am a writer of Nigerian and Barbadian descent who was born in Coventry, England, lived in Nigeria until I was 9 and visited Barbados many times from a very young age. I have lived in New York for the last 30 years. My writing explores my nomadic life, the impact of the Biafran war on my being and notions of displacement, home, and freedom. I am married to Ahmed Abdullah, trumpeter and leader of the band Diaspora with whom I sing and read my poetry. I am Tara's mum and I have two sons Rashid and Shahid from Ahmed's first partner. I am also proud to be Grandma to Zak, Rashid's son.