I am a Nigerian-born essayist, researcher, poet and literary artist based in Dallas, Texas. I am currently exploring themes of identity, memory, and transcultural experiences. My creative work attempts to make sense of the complex experiences and emotions tied to migration especially as pertains to the loss, discovery and reclamation of cultural and personal identity.

My essays and poems often bridge the personal and political; weaving historical context into personal reflections. The ethos of my artistic worldview is influenced by my heritage as an African/Afro-diasporian, viz., I am committed to incorporating the traditional African practice of communal storytelling into my creative process. I see communal storytelling practices as a bridge across cultures and histories, a pathway towards creating powerful experiences that resonate beyond boundaries, and that honor both individuality and collectivism.

My work has received both local and international recognition. My essay Flight was shortlisted in Isele Magazine’s "Top Reads of 2023" Nonfiction category, and my coverage of the 2020 #EndSARS protests earned a special mention at the 2021 One World Media Awards for its “outstanding reporting and advocacy for local voices.”

I am passionate about engaging with, and helping foster, collaborative spaces where artists from diverse backgrounds can share, critique, and grow together, and I look forward to contributing to and learning from this vibrant community of artists.

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