Adedapo Adesanya
By Adedapo Adesanya
A literary journal, Agbowó, has announced changes in its editorial leadership following the completion of their respective tenures.
In a press release seen by Business Post, the publication said the trio of Kunle Adebajo, Olu Afolabi, and Moyosore Orimoloye have completed their tenures as the non-fiction editor, poetry editor, and editor-in-chief, respectively.
It was revealed that the new occupants of the vacant seats will be announced soon.
“We hereby announce the following changes in the editorial leadership at Agbowó – Kunle Adebajo, Olu Afolabi, and Moyosore Orimoloye have completed their tenures as Non-fiction editor, Poetry editor, and Editor-in-chief, respectively.
“Being foundational members of the Agbowó team, all three members have been valuable to our growth over the past few years. For this, we are immensely grateful for their sacrifice and service,” a part of the statement exclusively made available to this newspaper stated.
According to the statement, “Moyo Orimoloye has led the editorial team since the magazine’s inception. His leadership has been a guiding light in Agbowó’s quest to expand its reach within the African continent while constantly improving its editorial standards. It has been a pleasure.
“A journalist par excellence, Kunle Adebajo brought the same attention to detail and intensity that characterizes his work.
“If you have enjoyed any piece of non-fiction published on Agbowó over the past four years, you have probably met him. Thank you Kunle.
“Olu Afolabi, also a founding editor, has marshalled the poetry editorial desk at Agbowó these last 4 years.
“An amazing poet himself, his keen eye for lively and innovative verse has ensured a constant stream of exceptional poetry flowing through the gates of Agbowó.
“We thank you for your service, Olu and we are rooting for you,” the statement added.
Agbowó, the literary journal, is an off-shoot of the UITES WRITE collective. UITES WRITE, founded by Habeeb Kolade and Dolapo Amusat in 2015, is a platform to showcase literary work by University of Ibadan students and alumni.
With an expanding vision, the founding editorial team decided to carve out a literary magazine and in the process, opened it up to Africa and, thus, Agbowó was born.
Recently, the magazine released the fourth issue of the annual magazine installation themed Chaos. It can be accessed here.
