Yemi Adesanya

Yemi Adesanya
Jọ́láóyẹmí Doyinsọ́lá Ọlátúbọ̀sún (Ọ̀ládàpọ̀)
Born
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
EducationOndo State University, University of Leicester
Occupation(s)Banker, writer, accountant
ParentOlatubosun Oladapo

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]

Early life and education

Born 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

Adesanya'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

In 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

  1. ^ "Nigerian Satire Festival births in Abuja". The Guardian. 11 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Musings of a Tangled Tongue". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Accountancy Careers in the Isle of Man – Find your dream job in the Isle of Man". Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  5. ^ "Request Catalogue - Online MSc International Business with Law | Robert Kennedy College". salford.rkc.edu. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  6. ^ "A Witty Play on Words in Yemi Adesanya's Musings of a Tangled Tongue". Bagus Mutendi. 8 May 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  7. ^ "Writings & Randoms". Chris Ogunlowo. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  8. ^ "A Witty Play on Words in Yemi Adesanya's Musings of a Tangled Tongue". Bagus Mutendi. 8 May 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
  9. ^ "On The Game of Giants". ktravula – a travelogue!. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  10. ^ "Loading..." takeyourprizesnow3.life. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  11. ^ "Nigerians Need New Rituals, By Yemi Adesanya". Premium Times Opinion. 1 July 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017.