Born in Bristol and raised in Lagos (Corona School, Queens College, University of Lagos), Nikki May is Anglo-Nigerian and loves both her homes fiercely.
Profile Category: Shortlisted Names
Chigozie Obioma
Chigozie Obioma was born in Akure, Nigeria. His two previous novels, The Fishermen and An Orchestra of Minorities, were both finalists for the Booker Prize.
Oyin Olugbile
Oyin Olugbile is a Nigerian-born author and cultural storyteller whose work boldly reimagines African myths, matriarchal power, and spiritual memory.
Obari Gomba
Obari Gomba is the playwright of "Grit", a 2023 Shortlist of Three of The Nigeria Prize for Literature (Drama Category)
Henry Akubuiro
Henry Akubuiro is the playwright of Yamtarawala, the Warrior King, a 2023 Shortlist of Three of The Nigeria Prize for Literature (Drama Category)
Abideen Abolaji Ojomu
Abideen Abolaji Ojomu is the playwright of The Ojuelegba Crossroads, a 2023 Shortlist of Three of The Nigeria Prize for Literature (Drama Category)