Meet Nigerian named US national youth poet laureate

Nigerian-American Daniel Umemezie has been named the 2026-2027 U.S. National Youth Poet Laureate. Learn about his journey and poetry exploring identity.

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August 14, 2026 · 22:15 · 5 min read

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Nigerian-American Daniel Umemezie has been named the 2026-2027 U.S. National Youth Poet Laureate. Learn about his journey and poetry exploring identity.

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