Samuel Ekanem

Samuel Ekanem is a Nigerian writer. He was born and bred in Uwa in the Niger Delta, southern Nigeria. His fiction—largely contemporary and historical—explores life on the margins and spirituality. His works have appeared in The Fictional Café (USA), Down in the Dirt (USA), Literary Yard (India), The Sun (Nigeria) and elsewhere. A first-generation graduate, Samuel studied Communications Arts at the University of Uyo in Nigeria. While there, he served as the general editor of the student union magazine, The Informer, and as a research assistant. Away from literature, Samuel is passionate about humanitarian services. In 2020, during his compulsory national youth service in Nigeria, he raised funds and set up an ultra-modern public restroom. He also led a team of his fellow graduate volunteers to facilitate the Financial Inclusion Campaign on behalf of the Central Bank of Nigeria. He bagged an award from the government in recognition of his efforts.