Alain Mabanckou

Alain Mabanckou is a Congolese writer, professor, and film director. He was born in 1956 in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. Mabanckou studied literature at the University of Paris and later became a professor of literature at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is known for his novels and short stories that explore the complexities of Congolese culture and history. Mabanckou has written several books, including "In the Palace of the President" and "One World, Many Worlds". He has also directed several films, including "Timbuktu".