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Efe Ronald Chesterfield
BornEfe Ronald Chesterfield
Notable worksComedy of Disgrace

Efe Ronald Chesterfield is a Nigerian writer, on air personality (OAP), activist , playwright, poet, and essayist.[1][2][3][4]

He is an awardee of Nigerian Books of Record,[5] Yessiey Awards[6] and was listed among the Yessiey Africa 100 Most Influential People in 2023.[7]

Early life

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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.[7][8]

Career

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Efe Ronald Chesterfield is a radio anchor and reporter at Space FM.[4] He is the founder of Sublime Foundation for Africa (an NGO), and The Chesterfield Academy (TCA).[9][10] Through his foundations he has trained over 15,000 children in public speaking.[8]

Efe was the Creative Director for Omidan, Styles Defunct, a documentary by AyaworanHO3D which was nominated for 2018 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards[11][12] and also he popularized the term swaggersome.[7][3]

Efe is the author of many books including the book titled ‘Comedy of Disgrace,’ published in 2014.[13] He was honored with an award by Delta State government and listed among the top 5 dramatists in the state.[7]

In 2024, He was a top 10 finalist in the 6th Beeta Playwright Competition with his piece themed ‘Of Love and War’.[14][15]

Publication

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  • 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[16]

The Labyrinth of Being: Navigating Life’s Existential Questions[17]

Awards and Recognition

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In 2021, Efe received Nigerian Books of Record awards,[5] Yessiey Awards[6] 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.[7]

Personal life

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Efe Ronald Chesterfield is married to Blessing Chesterfield.[7]

References

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  1. ^ The Nation (Nigeria), The (2023-11-23). "'Threads of Resilience: Weaving Stories of Struggle and Triumph". The Nation (Nigeria). Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b The Guardian (Nigeria), The (2022-01-11). "The Impact of Writing in Society". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  4. ^ a b P.M. News, The (2019-06-12). "'Artists' work should speak for them'". P.M. News. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  5. ^ a b Daily Times (Nigeria), The (2021-06-18). "'Celebrating Excellence and Achievements". Daily Times (Nigeria). Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  6. ^ a b Independent Nigeria, The (2022-12-26). "Efe Ronald Chesterfield Wins Yessiey Awards". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  7. ^ a b c d e f Daily Times (Nigeria), The (2024-04-03). "Literature and Advocacy in Nigeria: A Powerful Intersection". Daily Times (Nigeria). Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  8. ^ a b Vanguard (Nigeria), The (2023-06-26). "Sublime Foundation for Africa: Empowering underprivileged students through education". Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  9. ^ Leadership (newspaper), The (2020-08-18). "Efe chesterfield facilitates syndicate session at lagos university". Leadership (newspaper). Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  10. ^ Tedx, The (2019-04-27). "Theme: The Spark". TEDxLagos. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  11. ^ Nigerian Tribune, The (2021-11-29). "Efe Ronald Chesterfield moderates Young African Leaders Initiative event". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  12. ^ Nigerian Tribune, The (2020-04-24). "Why I am passionate about retelling African narratives — AyaworanHO3D". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  13. ^ Leadership (newspaper), The (2019-05-28). "'Book Display At Wole Soyinka Theatre Highlights African Culture". Leadership (newspaper). Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  14. ^ New Telegraph, The (2024-02-14). "How Mohammed emerged winner of 6th Beeta Playwright Competition". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  15. ^ Nigerian Tribune, The (2024-02-13). "When budding playwrights took centre stage at Beeta". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  16. ^ The Guardian (Nigeria), The (2024-12-03). "Memento Mori: A reflection on the transience of human existence". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  17. ^ Forbes, The (2024-12-10). "The Labyrinth of Being: Navigating Life's Existential Questions". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
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