SettingsNigerian poets
Abdulkareem Baba Aminu
Abdulkareem Baba Aminu (Kaduna, 7 July 1977) is a Nigerian journalist, cartoonist, comicbook artist and retailer, painter, writer, poet and culture critic.
Abdulkareem Baba Aminu (Kaduna, 7 July 1977) is a Nigerian journalist, cartoonist, comicbook artist and retailer, painter, writer, poet and culture critic.
Akilu Aliyu
Aliyu Akilu (1918 – 1998) was a Nigerian poet and writer and one of the greatest Hausa poets of the twentieth century.
Aliyu Akilu (1918 – 1998) was a Nigerian poet and writer and one of the greatest Hausa poets of the twentieth century.
Amatoritsero Ede
Amatoritsero Ede is a Nigerian-Canadian poet.
Amatoritsero Ede is a Nigerian-Canadian poet.
Anietie Isong
Anietie Isong is a Nigerian author of poetry and short stories.
Anietie Isong is a Nigerian author of poetry and short stories.
Catherine Obianuju Acholonu
Prof. (Mrs) Catherine Obianuju Acholonu (born 26 Oct 1951, Orlu, Nigeria) is a Nigerian writer, researcher and former lecturer on African Cultural and Gender Studies.
Prof. (Mrs) Catherine Obianuju Acholonu (born 26 Oct 1951, Orlu, Nigeria) is a Nigerian writer, researcher and former lecturer on African Cultural and Gender Studies.
Chike Obi
Chike Obi was a Nigerian politician, mathematician and professor.
Chike Obi was a Nigerian politician, mathematician and professor.
Chinua Achebe
Albert Chinụalụmọgụ Achebe popularly known as Chinua Achebe is a Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, and critic.
Albert Chinụalụmọgụ Achebe popularly known as Chinua Achebe is a Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, and critic.
Chinweizu Ibekwe
Chinweizu is a Nigerian critic, poet, journalist and pan-African Philosopher.
Chinweizu is a Nigerian critic, poet, journalist and pan-African Philosopher.
Christopher Okigbo
Christopher Ifekandu Okigbo (1932–1967) was a Nigerian poet, who died fighting for the independence of Biafra.
Christopher Ifekandu Okigbo (1932–1967) was a Nigerian poet, who died fighting for the independence of Biafra.
Diego Odoh Okenyodo
Odoh Diego Okenyodo is a Nigerian writer, pharmacist, activist poet and journalist, who was one of the founders of Kaduna Writers' League, KWL. He co-edited CAMOUFLAGE: BEST OF CONTEMPORARY WR...
Odoh Diego Okenyodo is a Nigerian writer, pharmacist, activist poet and journalist, who was one of the founders of Kaduna Writers' League, KWL. He co-edited CAMOUFLAGE: BEST OF CONTEMPORARY WR...
Edoheart
Eseohe Arhebamen also known as Edoheart is a poet, dancer, singer, performance artist and visual artist.
Eseohe Arhebamen also known as Edoheart is a poet, dancer, singer, performance artist and visual artist.
Femi Fani-Kayode
David Oluwafemi Adewunmi Abdulateef Fani-Kayode is a Nigerian politician, essayist, poet and lawyer.
David Oluwafemi Adewunmi Abdulateef Fani-Kayode is a Nigerian politician, essayist, poet and lawyer.
Funso Aiyejina
Funso Aiyejina (born Ososo, Edo State, Nigeria) is a Nigerian poet, short story writer, playwright, and Dean of Humanities and Education, at the University of the West Indies.
Funso Aiyejina (born Ososo, Edo State, Nigeria) is a Nigerian poet, short story writer, playwright, and Dean of Humanities and Education, at the University of the West Indies.
Gabriel Okara
Gabriel Okara is a Nigerian poet and novelist who was born in Bomoundi in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
Gabriel Okara is a Nigerian poet and novelist who was born in Bomoundi in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
J. P. Clark
John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo (born April 6, 1935) is a Nigerian poet and playwright who publishes under the name J.P. Clark.
John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo (born April 6, 1935) is a Nigerian poet and playwright who publishes under the name J.P. Clark.
John Jea
John Jea (born 1773) was an African-American slave, best known for his 1811 autobiography, The Life, History, and Unparalleled Sufferings of John Jea, the African Preacher.
John Jea (born 1773) was an African-American slave, best known for his 1811 autobiography, The Life, History, and Unparalleled Sufferings of John Jea, the African Preacher.
Mabel Segun
Mabel Segun (born 1930) is a Nigerian poet and writer born in Ondo, Nigeria.
Mabel Segun (born 1930) is a Nigerian poet and writer born in Ondo, Nigeria.
Mamman Jiya Vatsa
Mamman Jiya Vatsa (Dec 3, 1940 - March 5, 1986) was a Nigerian soldier and writer.
Mamman Jiya Vatsa (Dec 3, 1940 - March 5, 1986) was a Nigerian soldier and writer.
Michael Echeruo
Michael Joseph Chukwudalu Echeruo (born March 14, 1937) is a Nigerian academic, professor and literary critic from Okigwe, Imo State.
Michael Joseph Chukwudalu Echeruo (born March 14, 1937) is a Nigerian academic, professor and literary critic from Okigwe, Imo State.
Nana Asma'u
Nana Asma’u was a princess, poet, teacher, and daughter of the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate, Usman dan Fodio.
Nana Asma’u was a princess, poet, teacher, and daughter of the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate, Usman dan Fodio.
Nana Asma’u
Nana Asma’u (full name: Nana Asma’u bint Shehu Usman dan Fodiyo, نانا أسماء بنت عثمان فودي; 1793–1864) was a princess, poet, teacher, and daughter of the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate, U...
Nana Asma’u (full name: Nana Asma’u bint Shehu Usman dan Fodiyo, نانا أسماء بنت عثمان فودي; 1793–1864) was a princess, poet, teacher, and daughter of the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate, U...
Niyi Osundare
Niyi Osundare is a prolific poet, dramatist and literary critic.
Niyi Osundare is a prolific poet, dramatist and literary critic.
Nnorom Azuonye
Nnorom Azuonye (born July, 1967 in Biafra) is a Nigerian publisher,theater director, playwright, poet and advertising professional.
Nnorom Azuonye (born July, 1967 in Biafra) is a Nigerian publisher,theater director, playwright, poet and advertising professional.
Obo Aba Hisanjani
Obo Aba Hisanjani (24 November 1949) is a Nigerian poet.
Obo Aba Hisanjani (24 November 1949) is a Nigerian poet.
Olatubosun Oladapo
Olatubosun Oladapo, aka Tubosun Oladapo, and Odidere Aiyekooto (the loquacious parrot) b. September 1943, is a folk poet who writes, and chants on record plates in the Yoruba language, for audie...
Olatubosun Oladapo, aka Tubosun Oladapo, and Odidere Aiyekooto (the loquacious parrot) b. September 1943, is a folk poet who writes, and chants on record plates in the Yoruba language, for audie...
Onwuchekwa Jemie
Onwuchekwa Jemie is a Nigerian scholar, poet, journalist, and professor.
Onwuchekwa Jemie is a Nigerian scholar, poet, journalist, and professor.
Philip Begho
Philip Begho, author of over one hundred books, is an award-winning Nigerian writer.
Philip Begho, author of over one hundred books, is an award-winning Nigerian writer.
Rotimi Ogunjobi
Rotimi "Timi" Ogunjobi is a Nigerian author, engineer and wildlife enthusiast.
Rotimi "Timi" Ogunjobi is a Nigerian author, engineer and wildlife enthusiast.
Tanure Ojaide
Tanure Ojaide (born 1948) is a prolific Nigerian poet and writer.
Tanure Ojaide (born 1948) is a prolific Nigerian poet and writer.
Toyin Adewale-Gabriel
Toyin Adewale-Gabriel (born 1969) is a Nigerian poet who founded the Women Writers of Nigeria in 1991.
Toyin Adewale-Gabriel (born 1969) is a Nigerian poet who founded the Women Writers of Nigeria in 1991.
Tubal Rabbi Cain
Tubal Rabbi Cain (born 1964) is a Nigerian writer.
Tubal Rabbi Cain (born 1964) is a Nigerian writer.
Uche Nduka
Uche Nduka is a Nigerian poet, writer, lecturer and songwriter who was awarded the Association of Nigerian Authors Prize for Poetry in 1997.
Uche Nduka is a Nigerian poet, writer, lecturer and songwriter who was awarded the Association of Nigerian Authors Prize for Poetry in 1997.
Wole Soyinka
Akinwande Oluwole "Wole" Soyinka is a Nigerian writer, notable especially as a playwright and poet; he was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature, the first African in Africa and the diaspor...
Akinwande Oluwole "Wole" Soyinka is a Nigerian writer, notable especially as a playwright and poet; he was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature, the first African in Africa and the diaspor...