User talk:Ydo
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Yemi D. Ogunyemi (Ydo), the most prolific writer of African descent is a lucky man because none of the big-time publishers has discovered him--just because he has a name that does not sound English--like "Bill." However, he is more English than most people born with Oxford English books in their mouths. This may sound funny but what I am driving at is true.
The following are the reasons why the big-time publishers have sidelined him since he published his first poetry book in 1974.
One, his name will not make oodles of money for the money-loving big-time publishers.
Two, he has not created a name for himself--he has yet to win a major prize like Booker Prize. Isn't that the yardstick--to know that a writer is good and upbeat about his production?
Three, he is from a distant land, too far away to touch, and too hard to understand those who have no stomachs for multicultural literature.
The question is: What shall we continue to consume: author's fame even if his works will disappear within a short period of time? Or an author whose work will not only entertain, inform, educate, enlighten but will also provide ingredients of life--healing the mind and soul?
I hope, I pray, Yemi will be more than lucky to find (through the help of his main Muse, Olodumare) that big-time publisher who will not only "die of making money" but also of making a writer for the world to enjoy: a writer who has produced more than he can "swallow."
Be in good nick.
Daniel B. King (Yemi's septuagenarian editor since 1995)
[edit] Welcome.
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