Meet our Team

Akinwale Ojo

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Also known as the Tyrant Overlord, Akinwale loves Fantasy, African Literature, and Romance. He's also a keen football fan and supporter of Chelsea Football Club.

Nasiba Mbabe-Bawa

Writer

Nasiba avidly reads African Literature, almost exclusively. A feminist and communicator, Nasiba is also a pan-Africanist. She's also a big fan of Nollywood, particularly the old classics.

Chioma Ahamefule

Features Editor

A content strategist by profession, Chioma is a huge movie buff who's always happy to discuss the latest series and films with anyone. Try to match her geekiness if you can!

Annabelle Obie

African Literature Reviewer

Annabelle is a keen-eyed, uncompromising critic of African Literature with zero tolerance for poor writing. She speaks German, Urhobo, and English fluently

Alpha D. Boakye

Essayist

Alpha is a Global Voices Scholar with an MFA from the University of East Anglia, Norwich. He's also an Escalator New Writing Fellow and a Reeves Award Fellow.

Peace Owen

Writer & Editor

Peace is as nerdy as they come and is a great lover of books, K-drama, and good music. She reviews Netflix specials and weighs in on trendy topics in cinema and literature.

Esther Ponanret Best

SEO Editor

Esther Best works in SEO and writes creative fiction and nonfiction. When she’s not working, she's binge-reading, tweeting, or “dancing” to Beyonce in front of her mirror.

Oghenetega Elizabeth Obukohwo

Writer

Tega is a Nigerian critic and columnist who explores African literature with clarity and depth. She is interested in how stories engage with power, faith, gender, and representation.

Raymond Wolf

Fantasy

My name is Raymond Phoka, a South African writer, book reviewer, and blogger. I love reading Fantasy, Science Fiction, and African Mythology stories that explore the vastness of African culture, history, its origins, and people.