About
A twentieth-century Congolese author, he is best known for his surrealist poetry. His works include La veste d'intérieur suivi de Notes de veille, Les Cancrelats, and Mauvais Sang.
Before Fame
He worked as a journalist in France before accepting a position at UNESCO in 1961.
Trivia
The Tchicaya U Tam'si Award, a prize for African poetry, was established in his honor in 1989.
Family Life
He was born to a Congolese family in Mpili, and he spent most of his early life in France.
Associated With
He and Maya Angelou both became famous for their poetry.
