Ebele Oseye | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ellease Southerland 1943 (age 80–81) Brooklyn, New York |
| Occupation | Writer, Professor |
| Education | BA, MFA |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Notable works | Let the Lion Eat Straw, 1979 |
Ellease Ebele N. Oseye (formerly known as Ellease Southerland; born 1943, Brooklyn, New York) is an African-American poet and author who received the Gwendolyn Brooks Award for Poetry.[1] She teaches African Literature at Pace University.[1]