Elnathan John

Elnathan John is a Nigerian novelist, satirist and former lawyer. His debut novel, Born on a Tuesday, won the Betty Trask Award, and he has twice been shortlisted for the Caine Prize for African Writing. He writes widely on politics, literature and society. Drawing on his deep understanding of Nigerian life, he combines sharp social observation with biting humour. He is also the author of the graphic novel On Ajayi Crowther Street.