Oyin Olugbile is an author and cultural storyteller from Nigeria whose writing reimagines African mythology through the lens of matriarchal power and spiritual memory. Her acclaimed debut novel, SANYA, is a work of mythological fiction that reinterprets the legend of the Yoruba god Sango — told through the eyes of a powerful, imperfect woman whose story bridges the ancient and the contemporary.

She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Lagos and a Master’s degree in Leadership and Development from King’s College London. Her academic grounding, along with her experiences as a mother, professional, and member of the diaspora, deeply shape her storytelling and her interest in challenging prevailing cultural narratives.

In addition to SANYA, Oyin co-authored “The Road to Good Governance in Nigeria and Africa” and has written several screenplays that explore identity, spirituality, and the evolving bonds between generations. Her fiction is recognised for its complexity, weaving symbolic traditions into emotionally resonant, character-driven stories.

Her work and impact across literature, education, and leadership have earned her notable distinctions, including:

• CANEX Prize for Publishing (2024) – Longlist (SANYA)
• FutureEd Awards (2023) – Winner, Best Learning Support
• Women Economic Forum Awards (2023) – Winner, Iconic Women Creating a Better World for All

Outside her writing life, Oyin serves on nonprofit boards, mentors emerging voices, and contributes to educational and community initiatives in both the United Kingdom and Nigeria.

She often writes in the stillness of the night — surrounded by her husband and sleeping children — guided by faith, memory, and an enduring fascination with uncovering African truths that time has concealed.