Amy Aniobi

Amy Aniobi (born August 28, 1984) is an American writer, producer and director.

Life and career Aniobi was raised in north Texas, the daughter of Nigerian immigrants. She developed her interest in writing during her college years.

Aniobi is the head writer for HBO's Insecure, as well as an executive producer. She is a long-time collaborator of creator Issa Rae, a fellow student from Stanford. Aniobi was a writer for Rae's web series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. She is also an executive producer for another HBO series, 2 Dope Queens. As a part of that deal, she is writing the limited series The Dolls with Issa Rae and Laura Kittrell. She is also developing the comedy series Attachment with Reese Witherspoon and Melanie Chandra.

In 2021, Aniobi created a networking program called Tribe, that provides screenwriter skillsharing and professional development information for entertainment industry professionals. She most recently launched her production company SuperSpecial, and renewed her overall deal with HBO Max. In 2022 it was announced that Aniobi will develop a television series adaptation for the forthcoming novel The Nigerwife by Vanessa Walters.

Awards and nominations 2019 – OkayAfrica, 100 Women

2017 Outstanding Comedy Series

2020 Outstanding Comedy Series Writers Guild of America Awards 2016 Comedy Series Silicon Valley