Oyin Olugbile
Oyin Olugbile | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Alma mater | |
| Years active | 2022-present |
| Notable works | Sànyà |
| Notable awards | Nigeria Prize for Literature (2025) |
| Spouse |
Olumayowa Olugbile (m. 2014) |
| Children | 5 |
Oyin Olugbile is a Nigerian author known for her debut novel Sànyà, 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.[1]
Early life and education
Olugbile was born in Ibadan, Nigeria.[2] She earned a BA in creative arts from the University of Lagos and MSc in leadership and development from King's College London.[1] She also holds several postgraduate certificates from Lagos Business School and Harvard Business School.[3]
Career
In October 2025, Olugbile's debut novel, Sanya, was awarded the Nigeria Prize for Literature.[4]
Awards and recognition
| Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | FutureED Award for Best Learning Support | Winner | [1] |
| 2024 | CANEX Prize for Publishing | Longlist | [1] |
| 2025 | Nigeria Prize for Literature | Winner | [4] |
Personal life
Olugbile is married and has five children.[2]
Writings
Fiction
- Sànyà (2022)
Non-fiction
- The Road to Good Governance in Nigeria and Africa (2022, with the SPPG Pioneer Cohort)[5]
References
- ^ a b c d "Oyin Olugbile (winner page)". The Nigeria Prizes. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ a b Yishau, Olukorede (2023-05-30). "Why I wrote 'Sanya', by Oyin Olugbile". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ^ "Oyin Olugbile Wins $100k for The 2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature". BellaNaija. 2025-10-11. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ^ a b Sam-Duru, Prisca (2025-10-10). "Oyin Olugbile wins $100,000 The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2025". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "The Road to Good Governance in Nigeria & Africa: A Students' Memoir of the SPPG Pioneer Cohort". SPPG. 2022-10-04. Retrieved 2025-10-31.