Derek Owusu, 1988
Writers · January 1, 1988
Derek Owusu
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Derek Owusu is 38 years old, born January 1, 1988 · Capricorn.
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About
Derek Owusu turned essay collection and debut fiction into a major British literary voice. Born 1988, the British writer and podcaster edited Safe: On Black British Men Reclaiming Space (2019) and released his debut novel That Reminds Me in November 2019, which won the 2020 Desmond Elliott Prize. He landed on Granta's Best of Young British Novelists list 2023. A Capricorn.
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Biography
Derek Owusu emerged as a significant British literary figure through essay curation and debut fiction. Born 1988, Owusu is a writer and podcaster who first gained recognition editing the 2019 collection Safe: On Black British Men Reclaiming Space, to which he also contributed. His debut novel That Reminds Me, released in November 2019, became his breakthrough work, earning the 2020 Desmond Elliott Prize—a distinction that marked him among the UK's most accomplished emerging novelists. In 2023, he was named to Granta's Best of Young British Novelists list, a roster that typically identifies writers destined for sustained literary impact. As a writer, Owusu works across multiple formats—essay, fiction, and podcast—blending personal narrative with cultural commentary. Born under Capricorn, his life-path number 1 suggests a pioneering creative independence. His work centers on identity, space, and the experiences of Black British men, positioning him within contemporary British letters as both a chronicler and innovator of voice.
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Trivia
- Owusu edited and contributed to Safe: On Black British Men Reclaiming Space before releasing his debut novel.
- That Reminds Me won the 2020 Desmond Elliott Prize, one of the UK's most prestigious debut fiction awards.
- He appeared on Granta's Best of Young British Novelists 2023 list.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Derek Owusu tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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- How old is Derek Owusu?
- Derek Owusu is 38 years old (born January 1, 1988).
- When is Derek Owusu's birthday?
- Derek Owusu was born on January 1, 1988.
- What is Derek Owusu's zodiac sign?
- Derek Owusu is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1988.
- What is Derek Owusu's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Derek Owusu was born in 1988, the year of the Earth Dragon.
- What does Derek Owusu do?
- Derek Owusu is a writer.
- Is Derek Owusu still alive?
- Yes — Derek Owusu is alive and 38 years old.
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