Itseme Akede

Itseme has always had a passion for writing with her earliest memories involving writing stories in notebooks which her classmates took turns reading in high school. Her first book was released in 2021 - a trio of short stories titled Party of One.
Whilst at uni, Itseme was heavily involved in various creative writing projects such as being the recipient of the Loughborough Creative Arts Writing Scholarship which included receiving an award, cash prize and a mentorship opportunity. She has written over 100 short stories, many of which she shares with subscribers of her newsletter 'Letters From I' and on her Instagram page (Itseme_a).
Her most recent venture, which was released in May of 2023, is a children's book entitled All His Beautiful Creations. She hopes to write even many more children's books in the future. She currently writes screenplays and is excited for all she'd get up to.

Lola Shoneyin

Lola Shoneyin is a Nigerian author, poet, publisher, bookseller, festival organiser and cultural activist. Her works explore womanhood and the intricacies of domestic life. Her debut novel, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives (2010), was longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction and won the PEN/ Oakland Josephine Miles Literary Award and the ANA Ken Saro-Wiwa Prose Prize (all 2011).
In 2013, Lola founded the Ake Arts and Book Festival in Nigeria. Ouida Books was founded in 2016. She is currently the Director of Book Buzz Foundation, Nigeria- an NGO whose main is aim to promote literacy, develop reading spaces and organize literary and cultural events.
In 2023, she was the recipient of the inaugural Aficionado Award. She was also featured on the FT’s list of the most influential women of 2023. Shoneyin lives and works in Lagos, Nigeria.

Omolara Cookey

Omolara Cookey is an innovative designer, fine artist, and award-winning entrepreneur who has recently turned her creative talents to the world of children's literature. With a BA Honours degree in Interior Architecture and a background in product design, Omolara's work seamlessly blends ancient craftsmanship with modern innovation.
Her debut children's book, "Toru and the Mango Seed," is a delightful tale inspired by real events in her family life. The story explores themes of love for nature and strong family bonds, while highlighting Nigerian culture through local foods and traditional names. Targeted at young children, the book is both a heartfelt celebration of family and a gentle invitation for parents to read with their children.
Omolara's journey as an author was encouraged by her son, who believed in her ability to excel in digital drawing—a self taught skill she has skillfully used to bring "Toru and the Mango Seed" to life with her own illustrations. Beyond her writing, she is the founder of Noji, a distinguished gifting company, and an active trustee at The Nucleus Early Childhood Development Centre.

Precious Osikha

Precious Osikha began writing at the age of eight. Although her mother insists she started at six, her memories from that age are a bit hazy. Nevertheless, she still has her journals and diaries from when she was eight, which serve as a reminder of her early passion for writing. Born and raised in Edo State, Nigeria, her stories explore the broken interconnectedness of cultural diversity, identity and social injustice, amid intriguing and compelling storylines that will keep you at the edge of your seat.
She is a Legal Practitioner and  founder of Precious Pen Kreations: Africa's Number 1 Writing and Business Solution Company for professionals, celebrities and leaders across the globe. Through her Kids Writing Academy, she teaches children how to write and publish books while her School of Writing has helped adults within and outside the shores of Nigeria to birth their intellectual properties and published assets.
She is a K-creator (K-Influencer and Honorary Reporter) for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, South Korea as well as a member of the Guild  of African Thriller Authors. She is an award-winning author, screenwriter, book trailer creator, visual/video artist, voiceover artist, entertainer, and a bundle of talents.