Seeri

About the Author

Chiamaka Okike is a multi-disciplinary writer. She is the author of the novella, ‘Seeri’. She is also the author of short stories and articles ‘Chewed Glass,’ ‘Return to the Sun,’ ‘Fuchsia Pink and Midnight Lace,’ ‘The World is Dancing to Africa’s Tune,’ ‘Amore E Liberazione,’ ‘A Name No Mother Would Give You,’ ‘Songs about Surulere,’ ‘If People Are Art Then Museums Are Graveyards,’ and ‘14 Lasts Forever’.

The author grew up in a quiet little community in Ibadan, Nigeria and it is here that she cultivated her relationship with long walks and literature. After putting it off for years she finally got around to taking her writing seriously. This has led her work to be long-listed and shortlisted for the Disquiet International Literary Prize, Leicester Short Story Award, and Elegant Literature’s Short Story Award. Additionally, she has edited Isele magazine’s women’s issue, spoken at various workshops and panels, and delved into creative non-fiction – with words and appearances in Midnight & Indigo, The Kalahari Review, Narratively, Wilson Quarterly, Edinburgh’s Literary Salon, Brittle Paper, Iko Africa, and ActiveMuse.

In addition to writing, Chiamaka has curated and hosted four pop-up events across London for her novella, ‘Seeri’ and mini short story collection ‘Chewed Glass’.

Full details of all her work can be found on her website at www.chiamakaokike.com.