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Bayo Adebowale was born on 6 June, 1944 in Adeyipo village, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, is a poet. Discover Bayo Adebowale's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?
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poet
novelist
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80 years old |
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Gemini |
| Born |
6 June, 1944 |
| Birthday |
6 June |
| Birthplace |
Adeyipo village, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Niger |
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He is a member of famous poet with the age 80 years old group.
Bayo Adebowale Height, Weight & Measurements
At 80 years old, Bayo Adebowale height not available right now. We will update Bayo Adebowale's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Bayo Adebowale Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Bayo Adebowale worth at the age of 80 years old? Bayo Adebowale’s income source is mostly from being a successful poet. He is from Niger. We have estimated
Bayo Adebowale's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
He had published hundreds of books, short stories and novels as a prolific writer. His debut novel, The Virgin, was adapted into two Nigerian films: The Narrow Path, a 2006 Nigerian film produced and directed by Tunde Kelani, which starred Sola Asedeko, and The White Handkerchief. He authored Lonely Days, a book that focus on African culture.
He later on proceeded to the University of Ibadan, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) degree in English Language in 1974 and served the National Youth Service Corps in 1975, the same year he joined the services of the Western State Public Service Commission as an education officer before he later became an English instructor at Government Trade Centre, Oyo State. Three years later (1978), He obtained a Master's Degree in English language, the same year he joined the Oyo State College of Education as Lecturer I and was later transferred to the Polytechnic of Ibadan, where he rose to the position of Deputy Rector between 1999 to 2003 having obtained a Doctorate Degree (Ph.d) in Literature in English from the University of Ilorin in 1997.
He had played a significant role in Black African Literature in English. He also authored a novel titled Out of his Mind. In 1972, his short story, titled The River Goddess bagged the Western State Festival of Arts Literary Competition and In 1992, his poem, titled Perdition bagged the Africa Prize in the Index on Censorship International Poetry Competition in London. His work had been used in research and teaching by several universities.
Bayo obtained his West African School Certificate from Secondary Modern School Ibadan in 1958 after which he proceeded to St Peter's Teacher College where he received the Grade III certificate in education in 1961. He was admitted to Baptist College in Ede where he obtained a Grade II Teacher certificate.
Bayo Adebowale (born 6 June, 1944) is a Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, critic, librarian and founder of the African Heritage Library and Cultural Centre, Adeyipo, Ibadan Oyo State
He was born on 6 June 1944 in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, Southwestern Nigeria into the family of Akangbe Adebowale, who was a farmer.
