Erinola E. Daranijo

Poet

Ibadan, OY
Nigeria
Oyo NG
Email: 
daranijoajibolaerinola@gmail.com
Twitter/X: 
@Layworks

Author's 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.

Publications & Prizes

Chapbook:
Every Path Leads to the Sea (Ghost City Press, 2024)
Journals:
Brittle Paper
,
Cordite Poetry Review
,
Isele Magazine
,
Okay Donkey
,
One Art
,
Palette Poetry
,
Rising Phoenix Review
,
Shore Poetry
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

Personal Favorites

Favorite authors: 
Safia Elhillo, Ocean Vuong, Adedayo Agarau, Jericho Brown, Logan February, Danez Smith, Pamilerin Jacob, Kaveh Akbar

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
Black
Prefers to work with: 
Any
Fluent in: 
English, French
Born in: 
Ibadan , OY
Nigeria
Oyo
Raised in: 
Ibadan , OY
Nigeria
Oyo
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Last update: Dec 26, 2024