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Erinola E. Daranijo [1]

Listed as: 
Poet
Public address: 
Ibadan, OY
Nigeria
Oyo NG
Email: 
daranijoajibolaerinola@gmail.com
Bio: 

Erinola E. Daranijo (he/him) is a Nigerian poet. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Akéwì Magazine, and the author of the chapbooks "An Epiphany of Roses" (Konya Shamsrumi Press) and "Every Path Leads to the Sea" (Ghost City Press). He splits his time between the 'cities' of Ibadan, Lagos, and Cape Town. Say Hi to him on X (formerly Twitter) @Layworks.

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
In which languages are you fluent?: 
English
French
Favorite authors: 
Safia Elhillo, Ocean Vuong, Adedayo Agarau, Jericho Brown, Logan February, Danez Smith, Pamilerin Jacob, Kaveh Akbar
Twitter/X: 
@Layworks
Born in: 
Ibadan , OY
Nigeria
Oyo
Raised in: 
Ibadan , OY
Nigeria
Oyo
Prizes won: 
  1. Winner, 2024 Isele Poetry Prize
  2. Shortlist, 2024 UnSerious Collective Poetry Fellowship
  3. Shortlist, 2023 African Writers' Prize
  4. Longlist, 2024 SEVHAGE Short Fiction Prize
Identifies as: 
Black
Prefers to work with: 
Any

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