Nicomedes Santa Cruz Gamarra

Nicomedes Santa Cruz Gamarra was a prominent Peruvian poet, decimista, journalist, and cultural researcher, recognized as a key figure in the revaluation of Afro-Peruvian culture. Born in 1925, he dedicated his life to promoting Afro-Peruvian heritage through his literary and artistic works, significantly influencing the cultural landscape of Peru in the 20th century. In 2023, a postal stamp was issued in his honor to celebrate the centenary of his birth.