Jean Pliya

Jean Pliya born on July 21, 1931 in Djougou, Benin and died on May 14, 2015 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast was a Beninese playwright and short story writer.
Life.
Born in what was then Dahomey, Pliya was educated at the University of Dakar and then the University of Toulouse. He graduated from the second in 1957 and in 1959 returned to his homeland to teach. He went on to hold ministerial positions in the Benin government.
Work.
His work often considers colonial history and issues of values. He has also attempted to translate the Fon people's tales for a French speaking audience.