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Bayo Ojikutu
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| Born | Bayo Olayinka Ojikutu 1971 (age 53–54) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Nationality | Nigerian-American |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign |
Bayo Olayinka Ojikutu (born in 1971) is a talented Nigerian-American writer. He writes novels and short stories. He also teaches writing at universities.
Who is Bayo Ojikutu?
Bayo Ojikutu was born in 1971. He is known for his creative writing. He has written several novels and many short stories. Besides writing, he also shares his knowledge by teaching at universities.
His Amazing Books and Awards
Bayo Ojikutu's first novel was called 47th Street Black. It was published in 2003. This book was very successful. It won two important honors: the Washington Prize for Fiction and the Great American Book Award.
He also writes many shorter stories. These stories have appeared in different collections. For example, some were in the 2013 book USA Noir. Others were in a special collection called Shadow Show.
One of his short stories, "Yayi and Those Who Walk on Water: A Fable", received a special mention in 2009. This was from the Pushcart Prize. This award celebrates excellent fiction published in literary magazines. His second novel, Free Burning, also came out around that time. It received many good reviews from critics.
His Education and Teaching
Bayo Ojikutu studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is a graduate of this university. After his studies, he began teaching creative writing. He has taught at several well-known universities. These include the University of Chicago, DePaul University, and Roosevelt University.
