Lesley Nneka Arimah
Lesley Nneka Arimah is a Nigerian writer born in 1983. Recognized as a skillful storyteller, she has received several honors for her work, including the 2015 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for Africa, the 2017 O. Henry Prize, the 2017 Kirkus Prize, and the 2019 Caine Prize for African Writing. Critics have noted her ability to render complex relationships through concise dialogue and her distinct narrative voice.