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Jídé Salawu

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Black Ìrìǹkerinredò. Ọ̀gán. Sùúrù Ọkọ Ìwà.

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One year ago, this book graced the shelf of the world. Grateful for all the kind words people continue to say about Contraband Bodies regardless of all its weaknesses. Thankful for all the nominations, reviews, and endless njakiris. 😄💫 You can also tell me your favorite line in the comment. by @jidesalawu

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“Finally, this is the genesis of your curse,
of longings and memories that sit on you
like blisters.” - Jide Salawu, My Country Describes Itself to Me & Other Poems by @jidesalawu

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A precious moment in Winnipeg to think about African migration in Canada. I have asked what if we think with Glissant on Guest Poetics and what is the task the poet carries when he enters the ends where there is no country? Thanks to Profs. Anyaduba, Adeniyi, and Kim who found my proposal worthy, and also insisted on a reading interlude from Contraband Bodies. Met great folks in the community. Everyone said it was the best conference yet, I have to agree! Close, Knitted, and Warmly provoking! by @jidesalawu

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a month ago

African Urban Echoes
Edited by
Jide Salawu @jidesalawu
Rasaq Malik Gbolahan @rasaq_malik_gbolahan

Available for order via Griots Lounge Canada
www.griotslounge.ca by @jidesalawu

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The African immigrants can be many things: unwelcome bodies, bodies that feel strange, bodies that feel lost, bodies that are longing, bodies that do not belong, bodies of ennui—they are all contraband bodies.

- Chimezie Chika for @afrocritik

Grateful. by @jidesalawu

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We are pleased to announce the winners of our Sealey Challenge Giveaway!

In case you missed it, we held a giveaway of three copies of Contraband Bodies by Jide Salawu for three lucky poetry lovers.
Our lucky winners are @g.r.a.c.i.e_lla tarinabo_x and @chidalu___

The giveaway was done in honour of the Sealey Challenge–which encourages poetry lovers to read a chapbook or poetry collection every day in August. In addition to the books, winners will also receive tote bags and fashion pins.

To our winners, send us a direct message with your delivery details so you can receive your gifts.

Congratulations once again! by @jidesalawu

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2 months ago

Hear ye! Hear ye! We are supporting participation in the Sealey Challenge by giving away three copies of Contraband Bodies by Jide Salawu, along with tote bags, book marks, and fashion pins!

The Sealey Challenge encourages everyone to read one poetry book or chapbook per day throughout August.

To participate in our giveaway, write a new poem by filling in the blank spaces in the poetry prompt with your own words. Put your new poem in the comments section. The prompt is from Salawu's poem, "Lagos Is a Watershed Dream".

We will be picking three winners at random. The giveaway closes on Thursday 20 August.

#NarrativeLandscapePress #JideSalawu #ContrabandBodies #SealeyChallenge #NigerianAuthors by @jidesalawu

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These and many more were excerpt from our conversation with Dr. Jide Salawu [@jidesalawu], we explored his journey into writing, the experiences that shaped his latest poetry collection, Contraband Bodies, and what it means to navigate identity, belonging, and life as a Nigerian in the diaspora.

This is one conversation every writer, reader, and anyone interested in the African experience should hear.

Missed Episode 34? The link is in the bio

Go have a listen.

#NKEMCreatives #AfricanAuthorsPodcast #Authors #writerscommuníty by @jidesalawu

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2 months ago

What's in a poem?

As shared by poets Jide Salawu, author of Contraband Bodies, a narrative of Black migration, and Chinua Ezenwa-Ohaeto, author of The Naming, a young man's discovery of his own lineage, our histories are in poems.

Histories of nations, of generations, and of the inimitable individual.

Thank you, Jide and Chinua, for an enlightening conversation! And thank you to our moderator, Jochebed, for anchoring this chat.

Watch the live back to hear the poets' thoughts on migration and the importance of preserving one's story.

Contraband Bodies and Unbound (to which Chinua contributed) are available on our website (link in bio) and in bookstores.

#narrativelandscapepress #authorsinconversation #jidesalawu #chinuaezenwaohaeto by @jidesalawu

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"Salawu meditates on the agony of Atlantic memories and dispersal, confronting new forms of digital kinship."

"The Naming explores...the various ways one remains tied to their ancestors by reimagining memories, history, homesteads, migration, and the intersections of the past, present, and possible futures."

This Friday, join Jide Salawu (author, Contraband Bodies) and Chinua Ezenwa-Ohaeto (author, The Naming) in conversation about their critical work as poets and keepers of memories. The event will be moderated by Jochebed Airede, a poet and writer.

Buy Contraband Bodies (link in bio; https://www.narrativelandscape.com/shop/), buy The Naming (www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/9781496244703/the-naming/), mark your calendars and join the conversation!

#NarrativeLandscapePress #JideSalawu #ChinuaEzenwaOhaeto #NigerianPoets #AfricanPoetry by @jidesalawu

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Episode 34 of The African Authors Podcast brings us into conversation with Dr. Jide Salawu [@jidesalawu], as he reflects on his early journey to becoming a writer, the experiences that inspired his latest poetry collection, Contraband Bodies, and what it means to navigate life as a Nigerian in the diaspora.

This isn't just a conversation about literature. It's about identity, home, belonging, and the stories that shape us.

🎧 Listen now. Link in bio.

#NkemCreatives #AfricanAuthorsPodcast #Podcaster #PodcastRecommendations by @jidesalawu

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3 months ago

Last month, our author, Jide Salawu, was interviewed by Rob Mclennan, a Canadian poet, publisher and editor. Salawu spoke on the inspirations for his latest collection, Contraband Bodies, and his journey as a poet.

Read the full interview here: https://robmclennan.blogspot.com/2026/06/12-or-20-second-series-questions-with_01771803856.html?m=1.

On Friday 24 July, Jide Salawu and Su'eddie Vershima Agema will be in conversation about migration and longing in African poetry, moderated by 'Joba Ojelabi. Mark your calendars!

Copies of Contraband Bodies are available for purchase on our website (link in bio; www.narrativelandscape.com/shop). by @jidesalawu

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