Faisal Salisu DambattaProfessor Emeritus, Biodun Jeyifo, considered one of Nigeria’s foremost literary students and critics, is useless. He was aged 80.
The President of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL), Professor Andrew Haruna, made this identified in a press release on Wednesday .
“The President of the Nigerian Academy of Letters, Professor Andrew Haruna, FNAL, regrets to announce the demise of Professor Emeritus Biodun Jeyifo, FNAL, which occurred at this time, eleventh of February, 2026,” the assertion learn.
Fondly referred to as Professor BJ, Jeyifo had a distinguished tutorial profession on the then College of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo College) earlier than shifting overseas, the place he held twin appointments at Cornell College and Harvard College in america.
He was extensively revered for his contributions to African literature, drama, and Marxist literary criticism, and was thought to be one of many continent’s most influential voices in postcolonial research.
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A world occasion was held in his honour on the Muson Centre, Lagos, to mark his eightieth birthday on January 5, 2026, drawing students and admirers from around the globe.
“Might his light soul relaxation in peace, and will God consolation the household he left behind,” Professor Haruna added.
