Workshops for Writers & Illustrators
Damilola Agboola
Damilola has a background and extensive experience in the Dubbing and Localization industry as a Translator, Dubbing Voice Actor, Dubbing Coordinator,and Sound engineer. Having featured in over 2000 Dubbed movies, and 5 series as a Voice actor, and having produces a considerable number of high profile BBC Documentaries and Dubbing projects featured on platforms such as Netflix and YouTube, he brings a wealth of experience in helping African authors tell their compelling stories through the creation of Audiobooks.
I will be speaking on
Books That Speak: Creating A Bestselling Audiobook
Saturday September 23, 2023 — 10:00am
Irene Omiunu
Irene Yéga Omiunu is a British-Nigerian author and illustrator who over the last decade has garnered an enviable client roster from the likes of British Vogue, the Victoria & Albert Museum and The Dubai Mall. As a mother of two young avid readers, she was inspired to create culturally diverse picture books which celebrate and foster cultural pride. Yéga's approach to writing is purposefully humorous and is greatly influenced by her own personal experiences growing up in Lagos, Nigeria. Puff Puff is her first self-published story, with several others in development.
I will be speaking on
Puff Puff
Saturday September 23, 2023 — 08:00am
Noma Sodipo
Noma Sodipo, a.k.a. Auntie Noma, writes extensively for children. She is
author of A PRE-SCHOOL ALPHABET BOOK AND A TREASURY OF AFRICAN NAMES,
with a foreword by Professor Grace Alele-Williams, and an
acknowledgement by Queen Elizabeth II. She has hosted a number of TV, radio and YouTube programmes including the award-winning STORYTIME WITH AUNTIE NOMA on AFRICAMAGIC, Channels, BEN TV Europe and other channels as well as Wazobia’s Storytime With Paint and Bake.
Through the daily radio programmes, TWO MINUTE ALPHABET AND AFRICAN
NAMES and STORYTIME WITH AUNTIE NOMA as well as a Saturday live show on
Nigeria info FM, she brings over twenty years’ experience of nursery education and consulting for the Early Years to preschoolers and young children all
around. Her latest release, NIGERIA HOTCHPOTCH, is a must-read for all young and
young at heart! Her recent Alphabet Activity series is set to transform
the culture of African learning too!
Noma Sodipo is a recipient of the GWIIN and PAWIIN Awards. She is a blessed wife and mother of three.
I will be speaking on
A Treasury of African Names
Saturday September 23, 2023 — 01:00pmOlubunmi Aboderin Talabi
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Olubunmi Aboderin Talabi
Olubunmi Aboderin Talabi is an author; the founder of IweMi (formerly Clever Clogs Books); the convener of the Akada Children's Book Festival and the Chairperson of the Association of Children's Authors & Illustrators of Nigeria.
She is passionate about creating visually-engaging, culturally-relevant content for children, and has a desire to see steadily increasing literacy rates within her community.
Olubunmi has written a number of articles in the areas of commerce, agriculture, resource maximization, sanitation and land use in Nigeria. Her articles have been published in several national daily newspapers, such as PUNCH, BusinessDay, Guardian, Nation, Vanguard, New Telegraph, Sun, This Day and others.
Olubunmi's passion for writing developed into collaborating with talented artists to create beautifully-illustrated children's picture books designed to make reading attractive, inspire innovation and excite children, parents and teachers.
Her published works include: Tobi Visits the Conservatory; Kob the Antelope; Diary of a Toddler; Tobi Bakes A Cake; Tobi Learns To Swim; Tobi And The Kid's Marathon; Tobi At The Art Gallery; On The Water; Mummy, Can I ...? and Why Do You Wash Your Hands?
Olubunmi has read her books and given keynote speeches at numerous conferences; schools; book clubs; and events in various parts of Nigeria and internationally.
Olubunmi, has a Bachelor's degree in Economics from City University London, an honorary doctorate in Media & Communication and has also completed the General Management Program at Harvard Business School as well as the Advanced Management & Leadership Program at Oxford University Said Business School.
I will be speaking on
Tobi And The Kid's Marathon; Tobi At The Art Gallery; On The Water
Saturday September 23, 2023 — 10:00am