Ayòbámi Adébáyò
Ayòbámi Adébáyò is a Nigerian author celebrated for her debut novel, 'Stay With Me,' which won multiple awards and was shortlisted for the 2017 Wellcome Prize. Her work often delves into complex themes of love, loss, and the intricacies of family life, drawing from her rich cultural background. Adébáyò's storytelling has garnered international acclaim, making her a prominent voice in contemporary literature.
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Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ is a fellow juror who recently had a baby during the judging process.
Sarah Jessica Parker’s year of judging the Booker Prize
New Zealand· 2025-11-30
Ayòbámi Adébáyò was a member of the judging panel for the 2025 Booker Prize.
‘I really appreciate Roddy Doyle’s simple, practical advice’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-15
Ayobami Adebayo’s Stay With Me captures that slow unravelling, the aching space between faith and despair.
‘Stay With Me’ by Ayobami Adebayo: Love is a test
Tanzania· 2025-11-11
Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ was part of the jury that selected David Szalay for the Booker Prize.
David Szalay gewinnt Booker Prize für „Was nicht gesagt werden kann“ - Kultur
Germany· 2025-11-11Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ was one of the judges for the Booker Prize.
David Szalay wins for Flesh – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-10
Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ is a member of this year's jury.
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Slovenia· 2025-09-24
Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ is one of the jury members for this year's Booker Prize.
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Hungary· 2025-08-01
Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ is a member of the Booker Prize jury.
Okoli sveta v trinajstih romanihSlovenia· 2025-07-31
Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ is one of Sarah Jessica Parker's co-judges for the Booker prize.
Sarah Jessica Parker in possible conflict of interest over Booker longlisted author | Booker prize
United Kingdom· 2025-07-30
Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ is one of the longlisted novelists serving as a judge.
‘alive with great characters and narrative surprises’ says chair of judges Roddy Doyle – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-29
The judging panel includes Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀.
Most global Booker prize longlist in a decade features Kiran Desai and Tash Aw | Booker prizeUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-29Ayòbámi Adébáyò is a member of the Booker prize judging panel for 2025.
Novelist Kiley Reid: ‘Consumption cannot fix racism’ | FictionUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-19
