That was what stirred my interest in literature. I got into UI through direct entry in 1983 and by the time I graduated in 1986, I did not want to st… - Folake Onayemi

My father was very vast. He taught both English and Mathematics. However, my mum took some time off teaching to nurture us (children).

I realised that African culture was more similar to the classical cultures, than even the western ones. Many classical creative works can fit in the context of many African cultures because of their similar sociological and mythological backgrounds.

My husband passed on three years ago. He was older than me, and he wanted me to succeed at all cost. He believed I was very brilliant, and that I could do anything intellectual.