Yemi D. Ogunyemi/Prince

Yemi D. Ogunyemi (also known as Yemi D. Prince), former research fellow, Harvard University, former Director, Institute of Creative Writing, Author of Yoruba Idealism, Yoruba Philosophy and the Seeds of Enlightenment, The Aesthetic and Moral Art of Wole Soyinka, The Birth of a Child in a Fishing Boat, Studying Creative Writing in Nigeria, The Oral Traditions in Ile-Ife, Literatures of the African Diaspora, How To Erase Racism from the Minds of Humanity, Quid Pro Quo and Other Narratives, etc, is a luminous literary philosopher whose work reflects the savvies and radiance of his spirit, and always fascinated by books, letters and the power of words.

Recipient of a Poetry Golden Trophy, 1990, recipient of the 2021 Nonfiction Fellowship Award from the Writers' Room of Boston, recipient of the 2023 Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant in the humanities, Yemi has couched over 60 titles of literary works--fiction, nonfiction, plays, poetry and children's stories. He is currently working on The Enchantress of Triple A and We Should All Be Philosophers.