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Yemi Adesanya is a Nigerian author, accountant and inventor. She is the co-founder of The Arts & Civics Table (TACT).[1] Her first collection of poetry is titled Musings of a Tangled Tongue.[2][3]
Yemi Adesanya | |
|---|---|
| Jọ́láóyẹmí Doyinsọ́lá Ọlátúbọ̀sún (Ọ̀ládàpọ̀) | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Ondo State University, University of Leicester |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, writer, accountant |
| Parent | Olatubosun Oladapo |
Early life and education
editBorn Jolaoyemi Doyinsola Olatubosun to a family of eight, Adesanya attended schools in Ibadan, Oyo State, and Akungba, Ondo State of Nigeria.[4][5][citation needed]
Poetry collection
editAdesanya's debut poetry collection titled Musings of a Tangled Tongue was published in 2016 by Kiibaati Resources Limited to rave reviews. It contains 54 poems over sixty pages.[6]
The collection has been described as "a debut publication that invites readers on a poetic journey paved with goofiness, love dealings and dilemma, child-rearing and childhood, supplication, existential musings, corporate chaos, mischiefs and misadventures, and outright naughtiness."[7] and also as "witty, it's irreverent, it's relatable, and most importantly, it is refreshing."[8]
Card game invention
editIn 2014, Yemi invented two card games. One was called The Game of Giants, designed "to teach history in a fun and interactive way"[9]
.[10][citation needed] She has also suggested new informal holidays in Nigeria.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Nigerian Satire Festival births in Abuja". The Guardian. 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Musings of a Tangled Tongue". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ^ Amazon.com: Musings of a Tangled Tongue: Prittle-prattle and pickled poems eBook: Yemi Adesanya: Kindle Store. Retrieved 20 November 2017 – via www.amazon.com.
- ^ "Accountancy Careers in the Isle of Man – Find your dream job in the Isle of Man". Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "Request Catalogue - Online MSc International Business with Law | Robert Kennedy College". salford.rkc.edu. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "A Witty Play on Words in Yemi Adesanya's Musings of a Tangled Tongue". Bagus Mutendi. 8 May 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ^ "Writings & Randoms". Chris Ogunlowo. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
- ^ "A Witty Play on Words in Yemi Adesanya's Musings of a Tangled Tongue". Bagus Mutendi. 8 May 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
- ^ "On The Game of Giants". ktravula – a travelogue!. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ^ "Loading..." takeyourprizesnow3.life. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ "Nigerians Need New Rituals, By Yemi Adesanya". Premium Times Opinion. 1 July 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
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