Iyanu Adebiyi

Iyanu Adebiyi is an award-winning writer and performance poet exploring social issues with an aim to inspire and reimagine the self. Her work often moves towards mental health, healing and hope.

Her debut spoken word album, Wonder, was released to both local and international acclaim, across platforms. She was awarded by the Presidency for her service to arts, received an award from the U.S. Consulate in Nigeria for her poetry video ‘I Am Something’, an AFAA award nomination for Spoken word, and many other recognitions.

Iyanu’s work has been commissioned and featured by several organizations, including the University of Bayreuth Germany, Association of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, BBC Kent UK, the Korean Cultural Centre, University of Global Health Equity Rwanda, National Agency for The Control of AIDS, and many more. She has also appeared in various local and international media, and mentored young writers across the world.