Ekow Duker is a South African fiction author known for his works such as ''White Wahala.'' He gained attention as a finalist for the

European Union Literary Award The Dinaane Debut Fiction Award – formerly the European Union Literary Award – is a South African literary award, open to South African and SADC writers who are residents of these countries. The manuscripts that are submitted must be a first, ...

in 2011/2012. With an international education spanning

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, the

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, the

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, and

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, Duker's diverse background has contributed to his distinctive storytelling. Beyond his writing career, he engages in corporate strategy and banking.

Works

Ekow Duker self-published his first book, before being signed with

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Fiction

* '' White Wahala'' (2014) * '' Dying in New York'' (2014) * '' What will we do about Frikkie?'' (2015)

Personal life

Ekow Duker married in 2009 and is a father to two children. In 2012, his wife, Thando Duker, passed away due to a liver condition. He later remarried to Bridget Duker. Duker is a devout Christian and expresses these views in his writing.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Duker, Ekon Living people South African male novelists Year of birth missing (living people)