About Oyin Olugbile
Oyin Olugbile was a writer.
Oyin Olugbile is a Nigerian author known for her debut novel Sà nyà , which won the 2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature. Her work explored the themes of reimagining of African mythology and exploration of identity and memory, often centering women and ancestry. She earned a BA in creative arts from the University of Lagos and MSc in leadership and development from King's College London. She also holds several postgraduate certificates from Lagos Business School and Harvard Business School.
Career In October 2025, Olugbile's debut novel, Sanya, was awarded the Nigeria Prize for Literature.
Personal life Olugbile is married and has five children.
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