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Dandy Ahuruonye
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Dandy Ahuruonye is a professional writer and author known for his insightful commentaries on social issues and Igbo culture. Born in Aba, Nigeria, he has spent much of his adult life in Europe, bringing a unique dual perspective to his work. He began his education in Nigeria soon after the Biafran war and later completed his studies at the Dublin Institute of Technology in Ireland. Ahuruonye has written extensively across various genres, including technical manuals, children's literature, and cultural encyclopaedias. He is the author of the widely acclaimed novel, Long Search for Greener Pastures, which offers a poignant glimpse into Igbo life in the wake of the Biafra-Nigeria War. His body of work also includes a notable technical guide, The Shoemaker: Principles and Guide for Professionals, and significant cultural reference works, ‘THE WHISPERING POET: An Anthology of Igbo & Other Proverbs’, and ‘Encyclopaedia of Igbo Artefacts’.