This page introduces the distinguished contributors behind Living Sustainably Here, beginning with Volume 1 - Paths to Knowledge.
Meet the distinguished scholars, researchers, and thought leaders whose diverse perspectives and expertise illuminate the pathways to knowledge production, access, and sustainable development across the continent.
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Oreoluwa is a Nigerian social entrepreneur and founder of W.TEC empowering women in technology. Expands digital inclusion, education, and leadership opportunities while promoting reading culture and economic advancement for women and girls.
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Sade is a Nigerian lawyer, educator, and policy advocate shaping education systems and youth development. School leader and media contributor promoting global citizenship, mentorship, and educational excellence through leadership and public engagement.
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Olatoun Gabi-Williams is a Nigerian journalist, literary activist, and founder of Borders Literature. Promotes African literature globally, leads impactful social initiatives, and curates the Living Sustainably Here anthology advancing cultural and literary development.
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Lily Nyakiri is a Kenyan librarian, book development specialist, and CEO of Afrireads Bookshop. With over three decades’ experience, she advances reading culture, publishing systems, and education policy across Africa’s book ecosystem.
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Folasade Adepoju is a Nigerian librarian and sustainability advocate promoting literacy, climate awareness, and equitable access to information. Recognised leader advancing library services and environmental education across Nigeria and Africa
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Richard Mammah is a Nigerian writer, journalist, and literacy advocate strengthening Africa’s book ecosystem. Founder and publishing leader promoting reading culture, literary development, and access to books through initiatives, authorship, and major industry engagements.
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Michael Shirungu is a Namibian anthropologist researching Indigenous Knowledge Systems, One Health, and sustainable resources. Focuses on community transformation and equitable knowledge-sharing through Access and Benefit Sharing frameworks supporting cultural preservation and sustainable development.
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Anna Leonard is a Namibian librarian and scholar advancing open science, research communication, and academic publishing. Actively contributes to global committees, policy frameworks, and research systems strengthening scholarly access, ethics, and knowledge dissemination across Africa
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Dr. Nkem Osuigwe is a Nigerian librarian and AfLIA leader advocating open knowledge, digital inclusion, and capacity development. Recognised globally, she drives innovative library systems supporting access, education, and sustainable development across Africa.
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Kenza is a Moroccan literary critic and publisher promoting cultural discourse and independent publishing. Scholar of comparative literature and curator of influential works shaping Casablanca’s intellectual and artistic landscape across Africa and beyond.
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Ghanaian information professional supporting research, training, and knowledge access across Africa. AfLIA Programme Officer contributing to librarian capacity development, digital initiatives, and sustainable information systems.
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More Contributors forthcoming