Ibrahim Babátúndé Ibrahim

Originally from Ilorin, Nigeria, Ibrahim is a writer and editor. After he was forcibly sent to science-class in high-school, it took Ibrahim 20 years to find his way back to his passion, in 2019, when he left a ten-year career in media & entertainment to become a writer. In that time, his work has been accepted for publication in JMWW, Door is a Jar Magazine, Ake Review, Agbowó Magazine, Landlocked Magazine, the Chaffin Journal, the Decolonial Passage, and more. He finished as a finalist in Goge Africa's #GogeAfrica20 Writing Contest, and Ibua Journal's Packlight Series. He was longlisted for the 2020 Dzanc Diverse Voices Prize. He has also been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Ibrahim's work explores the human experience from an African perspective. He’s @heemthewriter across social media.

Writing Philosophy
When asked about his writing philosophy, Ibrahim said, "To entertain, to educate, to create necessary awareness for the things going around me (good or bad) as I speak my truth, so that even when I'm gone, my work will still be contributing to the advancement of humanity."

Inspirations
Ibrahim's environment is his biggest inspiration. He lists works by Makena Onjerika, Chinua Achebe, Yvonne Adhiambo Owour, and more have also spurred him to write at different times.

Goals
Ibrahim's goals are to be read, to be heard, to be understood, to make meaningful impact and leave a lasting legacy through time.

Publications

 * JMWW Journal: "Hard Guy, Hard Guy"
 * Pollux Journal: "Whose Booty?"
 * Iman Collective: "A Thought for the Ignorant"
 * Ake Review
 * Analogies & Allegories Literary Magazine: "Hello Sun"
 * The Shallow Tales Review: "Shreds"
 * Door is a Jar Magazine: "August Visitor"
 * Agbowó: "Destination, America"
 * Decolonial Passage: "Folding Time: Dear Descendent(s)"
 * Sub-Saharan Magazine: "The Twig Masquerade of Ayégbajẹ́jẹ́"
 * 100 Words of Solitude: "What About the Homeless?"
 * Black Muslim Reads Anthology
 * ...And more linked below on Ibrahim's website!

Social Media
Twitter: @HEEMthewriter

Instagram: @heemthewriter

Website
https://linktr.ee/HEEMtheWriter