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.
Early life and education Olugbile was born in Ibadan, Nigeria. 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.
Awards and recognition +Awards for OlugbileYearAwardResult2023FutureED Award for Best Learning Support Winner2024CANEX Prize for Publishing Longlist2025Nigeria Prize for LiteratureWinner
Personal life Olugbile is married and has five children.
Writings Fiction
Sànyà (2022)
Non-fiction
The Road to Good Governance in Nigeria and Africa (2022, with the SPPG Pioneer Cohort)
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