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Nigerian writer J.P. Clark dies at the age of 85

Nigerian poet and playwright J.P. Clark has died at the age of 85.

We pay tribute to the African literary giant, J.P. Clark who died on Tuesday at the age of 85.

The Ugandan politician and musician, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has told the BBC that documents needed to secure his nomination to run for president are missing from his offices following a raid by security forces on Wednesday afternoon.

Plus, Nigerian artist Oxlade talks about being injured while protesting against police brutality in Lagos.

(Photo: J.P. Clark. Credit:CLARK FULUDU YULETIDE/FACEBOOK)

23 minutes

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Wed 14 Oct 202019:06GMT

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