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Saddiq Dzukogi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Mississippi State University, where he teaches courses such as Intermediate Poetry Writing, Introduction to Creative Writing, and Craft of Poetry. He joined the faculty in fall 2022 after completing his Ph.D. at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
His research and creative work focus on poetry, storytelling, and African literary expression, with an emphasis on emotional depth, cultural memory, and identity. His teaching philosophy centers on fostering intellectual curiosity, compassion, and creative exploration in students.
Dzukogi's poetry has gained international acclaim, with his collection Your Crib, My Qibla winning the Derek Walcott Prize and being shortlisted for the Nigeria Prize for Literature. The book was also named one of the best poetry collections of the year by Oprah Daily. His chapbook Inside the Flower Room was published by Akashic Books as part of the African Poetry Book Fund series.
Notable awards include:
- Derek Walcott Prize for Poetry
- Finalist, Nigeria Prize for Literature
- Co-winner of the Julie Suck Award
- Finalist, 2017 Brunel International African Poetry Prize
His work has appeared in Kenyon Review, Poetry Magazine, Cincinnati Review, and Prairie Schooner. While no formal advisees are listed, he is deeply committed to mentoring students and contributing to the cultural and intellectual life of MSU. He sees the classroom as a transformative space for nurturing future leaders through creativity and critical thinking.
