S. Abdulwasi'h Olaitan

He writes from a city 5,280 miles away from hell & a second close to haven “Ilorin”.

[S. Abdulwasi'h Olaitan @SAOLAW999]

I'm delighted to finally receive my plaque as the second runner-up of the Gbemisola Adeoti Poetry Prize 2026.

Out of 286 poets, my poem, Elegy in Gángan, emerged as the second runner-up. I'm sincerely grateful to ANA-OAU,

[S. Abdulwasi'h Olaitan @SAOLAW999]

@_Damilola_O @kenyonreview Congratulations to you!

[ANMLY :: Anomaly :: Anomalous Press @ANMLY_LIT]

ANMLY is now open for our new folio exploring the yard as the site in which we understand modern Caribbean geography and social life.

We're seeking previously-unpublished poetry, creative nonfiction, and art. Absolutely no AI.

Deadline: August 14

More: https://t.co/nEnZM5yyCo

[S. Abdulwasi'h Olaitan @SAOLAW999]

@FiyinOlajesu Thank you 😊 🙏

[S. Abdulwasi'h Olaitan @SAOLAW999]

I'm delighted to finally receive my plaque as the second runner-up of the Gbemisola Adeoti Poetry Prize 2026.

Out of 286 poets, my poem, Elegy in Gángan, emerged as the second runner-up. I'm sincerely grateful to ANA-OAU,

[S. Abdulwasi'h Olaitan @SAOLAW999]

@marv1nci Thank you boss!🙏

[S. Abdulwasi'h Olaitan @SAOLAW999]

the organisers, the judges—Chiwenite Oyekwelu and Damilola Omotoyinbo—and Professor Gbemisola Adeoti for fostering and celebrating literary excellence.
Special thanks to Joel Oyeleke and the Editor-in-Chief of ANA-OAU, Tomi Ojo-Fakuade, for your constant support , and kindness.

[S. Abdulwasi'h Olaitan @SAOLAW999]

@Chiwenite_O Congratulations to you!

[The Shallow Tales Review @ShallowTales]

Issue 25 | June 2026 is live

This edition features writers from Nigeria🇳🇬, Uganda 🇺🇬, Kenya 🇰🇪, and Ghana 🇬🇭.

Headliner: ‘Pemi Aguda

Guest editor (poetry): Loic Ekinga (@1stLoicYouKnow)

Cover image: IfeOluwa Nihinlola

Follow link in bio to read full issue.

[Check pinned post. Preorder "The Psalmic Field" @Ibn_Yushau44]

Dear @BeesPoems,

It would only be right as a creative to call your attention to certain things that is detrimental to the literary ecosystem. Firstly, I believe that feeding our works to AI is a breach of intellectual property rights. More than anything, I expect that you are...

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[S. Abdulwasi'h Olaitan @SAOLAW999]

@JoemarioU38615 @_oau_ana Congratulations to you!

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@Ibn_Yushau44 Congratulations to you!

[S. Abdulwasi'h Olaitan @SAOLAW999]

@Aswagaawy Congratulations to you sir!

[S. Abdulwasi'h Olaitan @SAOLAW999]

@OChibundum555 Thank you sir!

[S. Abdulwasi'h Olaitan @SAOLAW999]

My poem “an empire without urbanization” has found a home in Issue 42 of ANMLY Press. I remain grateful to Sarah Clark and the Team at ANMLY whose hands lifted beauty from my words and gave them shelter.
Read here:

https://t.co/B1pvmvi12N

[S. Abdulwasi'h Olaitan @SAOLAW999]

@SarahInkspires Thank you🙏

[S. Abdulwasi'h Olaitan @SAOLAW999]

Also, my winner’s copy of the Wordweavers Book Year 2025 has finally journeyed its way from the UK to Nigeria. I remain deeply grateful to the entire Wordweavers Institute for the honour, warmth, and encouragement bestowed upon my https://t.co/yqXQJRhxhI

[S. Abdulwasi'h Olaitan @SAOLAW999]

To the curators of the series, especially my literary brother, friend, and boss, Daniel Aondona, thank you for the tireless labour behind every shining edition.

[S. Abdulwasi'h Olaitan @SAOLAW999]

I’m equally humbled to be selected as one of the Hilltop Creative Arts Foundation (HCAF) Star Series for the April 2026 Edition. Deep appreciation to Baba BM Dzukogi for building HCAF into a sanctuary where young creative voices are heard without trembling. To the curators of the

[S. Abdulwasi'h Olaitan @SAOLAW999]

@MrCharlesky I'm interested boss!