Yejide Kilanko

Yejide Kilanko was born in Ibadan, Nigeria. She writes novels, short fiction, poetry, and children’s picture books. Kilanko’s 2012 debut novel, Daughters Who Walk This Path, was longlisted for the Nigeria Literature Prize. Her short fiction, “This Tangible Thing”, was shortlisted for the 2023 Caine Prize. Her latest novel, In Our Own Ways, is scheduled for release in 2025. Kilanko lives in Canada, where she also practices as a social worker.