Yvonne Onakeme Etaghene

Yvonne Onakeme Etaghene is an Ijaw Urhobo Nigerian dyke poet, performer, author, dancer, playwright, visual artist and fashion designer. Etaghene is the author of For Sizakele, a novel that addresses African lesbian/bisexual identity, love, intimate partner violence, and gender. Etaghene’s mixed media visual art has been featured in four solo art exhibitions. Yvonne has published five poetry chapbooks, the latest of which, skin into verse: a remix, was published in 2021. Etaghene is the host of the NIGERIAN DYKE REALNESS Podcast and the founder of Ankara Queen by Yv. Etaghene, a Nigerian fashion, clothing and accessories line. Yvonne received a B.A. from Oberlin College, a Master’s from New York University and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Antioch University. www.myloveisaverb.com