Deji Bejide

Deji Bejide is a poet and pharmacist based in Abuja, Nigeria. He writes with grace, humor, and clarity—while exploring dysfunction, faith, history, and survival. His poems are grounded in truth, told in a voice both unflinching and deeply human.

Deji Bejide | Three Ghosts Walk into a Bar

Poetry Deji Bejide - August 31, 2025

Deji Bejide | Running Crazy

Poetry Deji Bejide - December 31, 2024

Deji Bejide | And there is a God…

Poetry Deji Bejide - February 28, 2022

Deji Bejide | On the Heels of Running Dogs

Poetry Deji Bejide - March 31, 2021

Deji Bejide | Insomniac lullaby

Poetry Deji Bejide - October 31, 2020

Deji Bejide | The Gods of the Long Years

Poetry Deji Bejide - June 30, 2020

Deji Bejide | One for the Bar

Poetry Deji Bejide - January 31, 2020

Deji Bejide: | 21

Poetry Deji Bejide - December 31, 2019

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