Liyou Libsekal (born 1990) is an Ethiopian poet and writer. Her poems were featured in the 2015 African Poetry Book Fund's New Generation African Poets series. She is winner of the 2014 Brunel University African Poetry Prize.[1]
Liyou Libsekal | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1990 (age 34) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Occupation | Poet, writer |
| Alma mater | George Washington University |
| Notable works | Bearing Heavy Things |
| Notable awards | Winner of 2014 Brunei University African Poetry Prize |
Biography
editLiyou Mesfin Libsekal spent her childhood traveling around East Africa with her family before returning to Ethiopia in 2005.[2] She later moved to the United States to attend George Washington University where she obtained a BA in Anthropology in 2012.[3] She returned to Africa, after living a short time in Vietnam.[4]
Liyou's poetry explores themes of home, identity and displacement. Liyou's chapbook, Bearing Heavy Things, is included in the African Poetry Book Fund's New Generation African Poets series.[5] Her work has been included in Missing Slate Magazine, Badilisha Poetry and Cordite Poetry Review. Libsekal is winner of the 2014 Brunel University African Poetry Prize.[6][2]
Liyou lives in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.[3] She writes about Ethiopian culture for the Ethiopian Business Review.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Liyou Libsekal wins 2014 Brunel African Poetry Prize | Brunel University London". www.brunel.ac.uk. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- ^ a b "Previous Winners African Poetry Prize". African Poetry Prize.org. Archived from the original on 12 April 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^ a b "New Generation Africa Poets". African Poetry Book Fund. Archived from the original on 17 October 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^ "Ethiopian Poet Liyou Libsekal wins 2014 Brunel African Poetry Prize". BuzzEthiopia. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^ "Liyou Libsekal". Badilishpoetry.com. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^ "Liyou Libsekal: "Revival"". Cordite Poetry Review. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^ "Contemporary Ethiopian Poets:Liyou Libsekal". Missing Slate. Archived from the original on 30 July 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2018.