Nigerian-born poet Daniel Umemezie has been named the United States National Youth Poet Laureate, becoming one of the programme’s recognised young literary voices. The 18-year-old was selected in April from hundreds of applicants, including local poets laureate from across the United States. Umemezie attends Cedar Falls High School in Iowa, where he is also a homecoming king, two-sport athlete and entrepreneur. READ ALSO: Kano Governor Wins UK L…
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