Teju Cole

About Teju Cole

Birth Day: June 27, 1975
Birth Place: Kalamazoo, MI

Teju Cole

Teju Cole was born on June 27, 1975 in Kalamazoo, MI. Known for his 2007 novella Everyday is for the Thief and full length 2014 novel Open City. He has also gained renown as being a contributing journalist to prominent national publications such as The New York Times.
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🎂 Teju Cole - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Teju Cole is 49 years, 5 months and 25 days old. Teju Cole will celebrate 50rd birthday on a Friday 27th of June 2025. Below we countdown to Teju Cole upcoming birthday.

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Popular As Teju Cole
Occupation Novelist
Age 49 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born June 27, 1975 (Kalamazoo, MI)
Birthday June 27
Town/City Kalamazoo, MI
Nationality MI

🌙 Zodiac

Teju Cole’s zodiac sign is Cancer. According to astrologers, the sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water, just like Scorpio and Pisces. Guided by emotion and their heart, they could have a hard time blending into the world around them. Being ruled by the Moon, phases of the lunar cycle deepen their internal mysteries and create fleeting emotional patterns that are beyond their control. As children, they don't have enough coping and defensive mechanisms for the outer world, and have to be approached with care and understanding, for that is what they give in return.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Teju Cole was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.

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About

Known for his 2007 novella Everyday is for the Thief and full length 2014 novel Open City. He has also gained renown as being a contributing Journalist to prominent national publications such as The New York Times.

Before Fame

He earned his bachelor's degree from Kalamazoo College in 1996. He then began medical school at the University of Michigan before dropping out. He subsequently earned his doctorate degree in art history from Columbia University.

Trivia

His novel Open City was placed on Time Magazine's 2011 Best Books of the Year list. He is credited with coining the term "White-Savior Industrial Complex" following his own series of Tweets.

Family Life

He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Nigerian parents. He is the oldest of four children.

Associated With

He was called one of the greatest Writers of his generation by Salman Rushdie.

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