Background
Ogunbiyi, Yemi was born on April 13, 1947 in Kano, Nigeria. Son of Vincent and Annah Ogunbiyi.
Ogunbiyi, Yemi was born on April 13, 1947 in Kano, Nigeria. Son of Vincent and Annah Ogunbiyi.
Bachelor with honors in English, University Ibadan, 1971. Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Dramatic Literature, New York University, 1976.
Senior lecturer Obafemi Awolowo University, Oyo, 1977-1981. Managing director Guardian Books Ltd., Lagos, 1986-1989, Daily Times of Nigeria Ltd., since 1989. Board directors West Africa magazine, Fountain Publications, Daily Times Board, Guardian Newspapers Board, member editorial board, 1983-1989.
Member International Institute, Commonwealth Press Union, Association Nigerian Writers, African Studies Association, Nigerian Newspaper Proprietor's Association (general secretary since 1987).
Married; 1 child, Tokunbo.