Niyi Osundare is a prolific Nigerian poet, playwright, and literary critic born in 1947 in Ikere-Ekiti, Nigeria. He earned a BA from the University of Ibadan, an MA from the University of Leeds, and a PhD from York University, Canada. Osundare has been a champion of freedom of expression and is known for his socially relevant artistic activism. Following criticism of Nigeria's government, he faced persecution and relocated to New Orleans in 1997. He has received several awards for his contributions to literature and human rights.
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Meaning of the name - Niyi
the one who brings happiness, joyful
Read Full Niyi Name AnalysisMarch 12, 1947 Facts
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Niyi Osundare belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Ikere-Ekiti, Estat Ekiti, Nigeria
Educated At: Christ's School Ado Ekiti | University of Ibadan | York University | University of Leeds
Occupation: academic | literary critic | playwright | poet
Spouses: Kemi
Children: 3 (2 daughters, 1 son)
Employers: University of New Orleans | University of Ibadan
Awards Received: Noma Award for Publishing in Africa
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for March 12, 1947
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 12, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 12, 2025 |
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| Sun | 21 Pisces 17 | 22 Pisces 22 | 7 Gemini 29 |
| Moon | 28 Scorpio 38 | 4 Virgo 33 | 8 Libra 50 |
| Mercury | 13 Pisces 50 | 9 Aries 7 | 23 Gemini 4 |
| Venus | 8 Aquarius 39 | 8 Aries 29 | 11 Taurus 37 |
| Mars | 6 Pisces 19 | 18 Cancer 36 | 6 Taurus 24 |
| Jupiter | 27 Scorpio 26 | 13 Gemini 23 | 20 Scorpio 38 |
| Saturn | 2 Leo 52 | 22 Pisces 3 | 5 Leo 1 |
| Uranus | 17 Gemini 52 | 24 Taurus 0 | 21 Gemini 3 |
| Neptune | 9 Libra 56 | 29 Pisces 19 | 8 Libra 8 |
| Pluto | 11 Leo 21 | 3 Aquarius 10 | 11 Leo 15 |
| Rahu | 6 Gemini 24 | 27 Pisces 45 | 2 Gemini 16 |
| Ketu | 6 Sagittarius 24 | 27 Virgo 45 | 2 Sagittarius 16 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Niyi Osundare's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 17 November, 2025
