Biyi Bandele (born Biyi Bandele-Thomas), a Nigerian novelist, playwright and filmmaker has died.

He spent the first 18 years of his life in the north-central part of the country, later moving to Lagos, then in 1987 he studied drama at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, having already begun work on his first novel.

He won the International Student Playscript competition of 1989 with an unpublished play, Rain, before claiming the 1990 British Council Lagos Award for a collection of poems.

He moved to London in 1990, at the age of 22, armed with the manuscripts of two novels. His books were published, and he was given a commission by the Royal Court Theatre.

Biyi Bandele cause of death

Bandele died in Lagos on 7 August 2022. However, the cause of death has not been confirmed.

Biyi Bandele age

Bandele was born on 13 October 1967 and he died on 7 August 2022, aged 54 of natural causes.

Biyi Bandele parents

Bandele was born to Yoruba parents in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, Nigeria, in 1967.

Much is not known about his mother. However, his father Solomon Bandele-Thomas was a veteran of the Burma Campaign in World War II,while Nigeria was still part of the British Empire.

Biyi Bandele wife

Though Bandele was a married man, he never disclosed his wife’s identity.

Biyi Bandele children

Bandele is survived by his unknown wife and a daughter called Temi Bandele.