Background
Afejuku, Anthony Esijolomi was born on June 4, 1953 in Warri, Nigeria. Son of Dennison Edemayibo and Rebecca (Omatseye) Afejuku.
English language and literature educator
Afejuku, Anthony Esijolomi was born on June 4, 1953 in Warri, Nigeria. Son of Dennison Edemayibo and Rebecca (Omatseye) Afejuku.
Bachelor in English with honors, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 1976. Master of Arts in English, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy in English, University Benin, Benin City, Nigeria, 1987.
Graduate assistant, Ahmadu Bello U., 1977-1978; assistant lecturer, Ahmadu Bello U., 1978-1980; assistant lecturer, U. Benin, 1980-1981; lecturer II, then lecturer I, U. Benin, 1981-1990; senior lecturer, U. Benin, since 1990. Sports columnist, consultant Sunday Sun, Benin City, 1981-1982, Sunday Graphic, Benin, 1982-1984. Sports columnist, consultant Nigerian Observer, Benin,1984-1991, literature columnist, consultant, 1984-1992.
Member Association Nigerian Authors (vice chairman Bendel State branch 1987-1990, chairman Edo/Delta branch since 1996), New York Academy of Sciences.
Married Augusta Alero Sagay, January 6, 1976. Children: Tonyson Olu, Augusta Anirejuoritse.