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About Vamba Sherif

Birth

1973

Death

1920

Biography

Vamba Sherif is a Liberian-born writer residing in the Netherlands. He writes in English and Dutch. His 2015 novel The Emperor's Son deals with Samori Toure, who founded a great empire in northwestern Africa in the 19th century. Toure fought the English and the French to hold on to this empire.

Vamba Sherif is a prominent writer of Liberian origin who has built his career in the Netherlands.

His literary body of work is remarkably diverse, comprising a total of eight published titles to date.

Among his most recognized works is the book Il figlio d'Otello.

His writing explores varied themes ranging from juvenile literature to the world of operas and librettos.

Through his stories, Sherif successfully connects diverse narrative traditions with contemporary audiences.