Gbenga Adesina

About the Author

Gbenga Adesina is a poet whose work explores the intersections of memory, migration, and the enduring presence of history. His debut collection, Death Does Not End at the Sea, winner of the Raz/Shumaker Prairie Schooner Book Prize in Poetry, traces the emotional and physical landscapes shaped by loss and longing. With a voice both intimate and expansive, Adesina examines the ways personal and collective stories intertwine across oceans and generations. His poetry often moves between the personal and the political, illuminating the quiet resilience of those who carry their pasts with them. Adesina's work stands as a testament to the power of language to hold both grief and hope.