When is Arinze Ifeakandu's birthday?

Arinze Ifeakandu was born on January 1, 1995.

What is Arinze Ifeakandu's zodiac sign?

Arinze Ifeakandu is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1995.

What is Arinze Ifeakandu's Chinese zodiac sign?

Arinze Ifeakandu was born in 1995, the year of the Wood Pig.

Where was Arinze Ifeakandu born?

Arinze Ifeakandu was born in Kano, NG.

Where did Arinze Ifeakandu go to school?

Arinze Ifeakandu attended University of Nigeria, University of Iowa.

Is Arinze Ifeakandu still alive?

Yes — Arinze Ifeakandu is alive and 31 years old.

What is Arinze Ifeakandu known for?

Arinze Ifeakandu is best known for God's Children Are Little Broken Things.

What is Arinze Ifeakandu's life-path number?

Arinze Ifeakandu's numerology life-path number is 8, derived from January 1, 1995.

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★ BORN IN: Kano
★ EDUCATED AT: University of Nigeria, University of Iowa

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Arinze Ifeakandu is a Nigerian fiction writer born in 1995. His debut short-story collection, *God's Children Are Little Broken Things*, won the Dylan Thomas Prize and the Republic of Consciousness Prize, and earned an O. Henry Prize. The collection was also shortlisted for the Kirkus Prize, Lambda Awards, and Story Prize's Spotlight Award. As a Capricorn, Ifeakandu channels disciplined, introspective storytelling.

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Arinze Ifeakandu is a Nigerian fiction writer born in 1995. His debut collection, *God's Children Are Little Broken Things*, established him as a significant voice in contemporary short fiction. The book won the Dylan Thomas Prize and the Republic of Consciousness Prize across the US and Canada, while individual stories earned him an O. Henry Prize. The collection also received recognition through shortlistings for the Kirkus Prize, Lambda Awards, and the Story Prize's Spotlight Award. Ifeakandu's work as a writer involves crafting narratives that examine emotional and spiritual fragmentation. Born on the cusp of the internet age, he represents a generation of African writers gaining international recognition through literary prizes rather than commercial publishing alone. His Capricorn birth sign aligns with the introspective, carefully structured nature of his prose.

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*God's Children Are Little Broken Things* won both the Dylan Thomas Prize and the Republic of Consciousness Prize.
Ifeakandu received an O. Henry Prize for one of the stories in his debut collection.
His debut collection was shortlisted for three major literary awards: the Kirkus Prize, Lambda Awards, and Story Prize's Spotlight Award.

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How old is Arinze Ifeakandu?: Arinze Ifeakandu is 31 years old (born January 1, 1995).
When is Arinze Ifeakandu's birthday?: Arinze Ifeakandu was born on January 1, 1995.
What is Arinze Ifeakandu's zodiac sign?: Arinze Ifeakandu is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1995.
What is Arinze Ifeakandu's Chinese zodiac sign?: Arinze Ifeakandu was born in 1995, the year of the Wood Pig.
Where is Arinze Ifeakandu from?: Arinze Ifeakandu is from NG.
What does Arinze Ifeakandu do?: Arinze Ifeakandu is a writer.
Where was Arinze Ifeakandu born?: Arinze Ifeakandu was born in Kano, NG.
Where did Arinze Ifeakandu go to school?: Arinze Ifeakandu attended University of Nigeria, University of Iowa.
Is Arinze Ifeakandu still alive?: Yes — Arinze Ifeakandu is alive and 31 years old.
What is Arinze Ifeakandu known for?: Arinze Ifeakandu is best known for God's Children Are Little Broken Things.
What is Arinze Ifeakandu's life-path number?: Arinze Ifeakandu's numerology life-path number is 8, derived from January 1, 1995.

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