THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Chris Abani
Nigerian-born American author (born 1966)
Chris Abani was born on December 27, 1966 in Ebonyi, and is 59 years old.
Born
December 27, 1966
Chris Abani is 59 years old as of October 6, 2026 (UTC).
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Ebonyi, Afikpo, Nigeria
- Professions
- screenwriter, political activist, professor, novelist, academic, university teacher, activist, writer, essayist, poet, playwright
- Citizenship
- Nigeria, United States
More about Chris Abani
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
- Birth name
- Christopher Uchechukwu Andrew Abani
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- poetryfoundation.org
- Dictionary of African Biography
- cerep.ulg.ac.be
- l3.ulg.ac.be
- Library of Congress Name Authority File
- writers-write-creative-blog.posthaven.com
- SNAC
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old is Chris Abani?
Chris Abani is 59 years old as of October 6, 2026 (UTC).
When is Chris Abani’s birthday?
Chris Abani’s recorded birthday is December 27.
Where was Chris Abani born?
Chris Abani was born in Ebonyi; Afikpo, Nigeria.
What was Chris Abani’s name at birth?
Chris Abani’s recorded birth name is Christopher Uchechukwu Andrew Abani.