A renowned Nigerian novelist and writer, Mabel Segun, has passed away at the age of 95.
The demise of the tennis champion, broadcaster, and diplomat was announced by her family in a statement late Thursday.
According to the statement, Segun, a retired administrator, died in the early hours of Thursday.
The statement added that her funeral arrangements will be announced later by the family.
“It is with gratitude to God for a life well spent in the pursuit of excellence in Literature, Broadcasting and Sports that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mabel Dorothy Okanima Segun (nee Aig-Imoukhuede),” the statement read.
The novelist left behind a legacy of remarkable achievements and contributions to Nigerian society.
Born on February 18, 1930, Segun was a true pioneer, breaking barriers throughout her illustrious career.
Segun attend university in Nigeria, graduating from the University College Ibadan (now University of Ibadan) in 1953 with a degree in English Literature, Latin, and History.
This achievement marked the beginning of a distinguished academic and professional career that would take her to various parts of the country and beyond.
