Professor Niyi Osundare@ 70

Professor Niyi Osundare is 70 years today! A great icon and prolific poet.Professor Niyi Osundare was born in 1947 in Ikere Ekiti,Ekiti State, Nigeria.He is a dramatist and critic.
He gained degrees at the University of Ibadan and University of Leeds. He is a professor of English and taught in several universities.

The first time I heard of Professor Niyi Osundare was in 1993 during my college days at SACOED Oyo.I read one of his poems titled  'The Eye of the Earth'.This is a poem about the reality and connection between  individuals and their environment. Whenever we read this poem, I usually experienced a nostalgic feeling.I then had the opportunity of being taught by this great legend when I furthered my education at the Premier university, he taught me Stylistics.Infact I felt on top of the world.I even have his autograph on my then English note till date.
Professor Niyi Osundare,I wish you a happy birthday Sir. May you live to celebrate many successful years!