Background & Upbringing
Harriet was raised in Abuja, Nigeria, in a large, close-knit family that valued both academic excellence and community service.
Education
Received her Bachelor’s in Sociology from the University of Lagos. Later, she moved to the U.K. for a Master’s in Development Studies.
Professional Background
After working for various NGOs focusing on women’s empowerment across Africa, Harriet turned to writing to capture stories of love, resilience, and aspiration in West African contexts.
Places Lived
Abuja, Lagos, London, and multiple short-term stays in Ghana, Senegal, and South Africa for NGO work.
Influences
Greatly influenced by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Buchi Emecheta, and the poetry of Maya Angelou. She also loves Afro-pop music (Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy) and draws on those rhythms to infuse her work with vitality, exploring modern African romance and the pull between tradition and global sophistication.
