Toyin Adewale-Gabriel
Nigerian poet (born 1969) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Toyin Adewale-Gabriel (born 1969) is a Nigerian writer. She writes poetry and has worked as a literary critic for The Guardian, Post Express and The Daily Times.[1] Adewale-Gabriel writes in both English and in German.[2][3]
Toyin Adewale-Gabriel | |
|---|---|
| Born | Toyin Adewale 1969 (age 55–56) |
| Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, novelist |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Biography
Born in Ibadan, Nigeria, Toyin received her M.A. Lit. degree from Obafemi Awolowo University.[4] She was the co-founder and coordinator for several years of the Association of Writers of Nigeria.[1]
Works
Her works include Naked Testimonies, 1995; Breaking The Silence, 1996; Inkwells, 1997; Die Aromaforscherin, 1998; Flackernde Kerzen, 1999; 25 New Nigerian Poets, 2000; Aci Cikolata, Gunizi Yayincilik, 2003; and Nigerian Women Short Stories, 2005. She has also won awards for poetry[5] and short fiction.[4]
Naked Testimonies deals with Nigerian politics, and the poems are reflective and personal.[6]
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External links
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