Renowned African Literature Scholar, Biodun Jeyifo, Passes Away at 80
Biodun Jeyifo died on February 11, 2026, at age 80. He succumbed to renal failure in Ibadan, Nigeria. The death occurred five weeks after his 80th birthday celebration. Early Life and Education Jeyifo entered the world on January 5, 1946, in Ibadan. He earned a first-class degree in English from the University of Ibadan. Moreover…