Ayodele Olofintuade

Ayodele Olofintuade is a writer, teacher and editor. She is passionate about children. Her books are inspired by stories told to her as a child by her grandfather. She lives in Ibadan with her husband, two children and a cat. She identifies as queer, and gender non-binary. Olofintuade writes both for adults and children especially children from disadvantaged areas. She is also an activist. Her first book, in 2011, was shortlisted for the Nigeria Prize for Literature. She has had her work published in numerous magazines and journals in Nigeria including NigeriansTalk and Anathema. Olofintuade is also the managing director of a website about the negative impact of inequality.
Olofintuade deep knowledge of Yorùbá spirituality and culture, she is an important go-to for younger artists. With Laipo Read, she provides educational support for children from basic to the secondary school level.