Olutayo K. Osunsan, born in Lagos, Nigeria, is a multifaceted academic, poet, and author currently residing in Kampala, Uganda, with his wife and children. Olutayo has also published several research papers. He is the author of Strange Beauty (2004), The Poet in May (2006), The Life of One (2010), The Alchemy of Butterfly Memories (2011), The Life of Another One (2013), Business Communications (2014), This Happiness (2015), Leo (2019), Internationalising Growth (2020), The Integrity Clause (2021) and The Playhouse (2024) among others. His poems have appeared in several publications and websites on four continents. A few of his poems have been translated into foreign languages including Chinese and German. His first collection, Strange Beauty was launched at The International School of Uganda with the British High Commissioner to Uganda and his wife as the guests of honour. In 2015, Olutayo’s poem ‘African Lions’ appeared in the South African Senior Certificate Examinations for English Home Language P2 in the Poetry section. Others have appeared as complements at the Chelsea Flower Show in the past. His writings express his faith in God, his love for the African continent and the inner turmoil of everyday people and the struggle to rise above imperfection. Olutayo is a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.“He [Olutayo K. Osunsan] is most eloquent in… describing everyday life in Africa. I am proud that Beginnings Magazine has published Tayo…I believe for Tayo, life will always be a celebration” – Freada Dillon, Beginnings Magazine “…simple and beautiful…finding the strokes of humanity” – Joneve McCormick, The Peregrine Muse “Incredible words…passionate voice” –Tony R. Rodriguez, author of ‘The Disappearance and the Slow Awakening’Read more about this authorRead less about this author