Dr Emmanuel Effiong Johnson is a Nigerian poet, educational researcher and filmmaker. He debuts as a writer with the poetry book ‘I Can’t Go Back to Sleep.’ As a versatile storyteller, he has also directed films such as ‘Becoming Nigerian,’ ‘To Grow a Tree,’ and ‘Parallel Identity.’ In his educational research, Emmanuel focuses on themes of African student experience, diasporic identities and personal conceptions of home. He is committed to the exploration of personal experience as a persistent theme across his diverse works. His body of work captures the profound impact of personal experiences on individuals, and invites readers and viewers to contemplate on how they too are impacted by their personal life experiences.
Born
Emmanuel Disu Effiong Johnson
12 November 1994
Abuja, Nigeria
Hometown
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Education
Coventry University [BA, MA, PhD]
EF Cambridge [University Foundation Diploma]
Bright Stars Model Secondary School [GCE Ordinary Level]
Thesis
Becoming Educated: An Autoethnography of Nigerian Student Experience Involving Participatory Film
Main interests
Personal (Lived) Experience, African Student Experience, Film, Identity, Belonging, Poetry, Autoethnography, Autobiographical Writing, Digital Media, Art-Research, Faith and Religion, Reflection, Authenticity, Accessibility in Research, Cultural Relations
Notable Works
I Can’t Go Back to Sleep (2024), Becoming Nigerian (2023), To Grow a Tree (2019)
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