Panel Discussion

The panel discussion takes place ONLINE on Thursday July 1, 2021.




Enajite Efemuaye

Enajite is an editor, freelance writer and former graphic artist. She gets paid to read: a fact that does not cease to amaze her. She tweets about dodo and other randomness from @jyte12 and will edit your work for a reasonable fee.


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Thursday July 1, 2021    2-3pm



Farida Ladipo-Ajayi

Farida is a social impact entrepreneur advocating for literacy in Nigeria. She is the founder and literacy leader at The Bookworm Cafe. The Bookworm Cafe is a children's literary consultancy that owns a children's library/bookstore and facilitates several impactful literacy programs for improving literacy outcomes for Nigerian children.
Farida is passionate about children's literature especially literature that are mirrors for African children. She is also passionate about literacy and loves helping educators and parents become aware of its importance.
She is a Tony Elumelu entrepreneur and a Cherie Blair mentee.


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Thursday July 1, 2021    2-3pm



Olatunde Lawal-Solarin

Bjorn Olatunde Lawal-Solarin is the Chief Executive Officer of Lantern Books, Literamed publications and founder of the Book Swap Foundation.
He is an award winning writer, trained in filmmaking, web design, graphic design and 3D animation.


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Thursday July 1, 2021    2-3pm