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Hélène Kaziende’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro Nigerien author and writer
Is Author
Writer
From Niger
Nigeria
Type Literature
Gender female
Birth

15 August 1967, Niamey, Niger

Age 53 years
Star sign Leo

Hélène Kaziende (born August 15, 1967) is a Nigerien educator, journalist and writer.

She was born in Niamey. Her short story “Le Déserteur” (The Deserter) won a prize at a competition organized by radio station Africa No. 1. It was included in the collection Kilomètre 30. Afrique: 30 ans d’indépendance, published in 1992. Since 1996, Kaziende has been living in Togo.

Selected works

  • Aydia, novel (2006)
  • Les fers de l’absence, novel (2011)