Oyinkansola Sofela grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, and currently resides in New York, where she was born. A child of Yoruba and Igbo parents, storytelling was a natural part of her upbringing. Her work rests at the intersection of history, healing, and hope. She is committed to exhuming ancestral stories in an effort to illuminate a path to joy and freedom. This is her first published work. You can find her on Twitter @oyinkansolaso.
Stories in Smokelong Quarterly
Story:
Remembrance
Interview: Smoke & Mirrors with
Oyinkansola Sofela
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