Jonas E. Akung holds a PhD in African Literary Criticism from the Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Calabar, Nigeria where he teaches African literature. Former Chair of the Graduate Programme in the Department, he is a member of many learned societies including Nigerian Oral Literature Association (NOLA), International Society for the Oral Literature of Africa (ISOLA), Literary Scholars Association of Nigeria (LISAN), Literary Society of Nigeria (LSN), African Literature Association (ALA); and also, an active member of the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Born in Mbube in Ogoja, Cross River State, Jonas is widely travelled and married with children.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. African Literature, University of Calabar
• M.A. English & Literary Studies, University of Calabar
• B.A. English Language & Literature, University of Calabar