Longlisted Poem: “Republic of Rage and Roses”
OSIEKA OSINIMU ALAO is a Nigerian writer, poet, and literary critic. He was First Runner Up in the 2023 Rhonda Gail Williford Award for Poetry. His works are featured in The Offing, ANMLY, The Shore, Lumiere Review, and elsewhere. He is @OOAlao_ on X and Instagram.