SIMILOLUWA.
Ile‑Ife, Nigeria

Oludayo
Similoluwa

Editor‑in‑Chief, Great Ife Network

Editor‑in‑Chief · GIN Theirworld Youth Ambassador ACJOAU Broadcaster

A final‑year student of History and International Relations at Obafemi Awolowo University, and a reflective storyteller, writer and broadcaster drawn to the human realities beneath the headline.

Oludayo Similoluwa

About

Writing to provoke reflection, not just report events

I am a broadcaster and writer. My style of writing blends observation, social commentary and literary storytelling to examine themes like human rights, survival, identity and collective experience within Nigeria and Africa at large. Drawn to voice‑driven narratives and emotionally grounded journalism, I aim to tell stories not just to inform but to provoke reflection and conversations that ultimately lead to a solution.

"Similoluwa's personal brand lens is social impact, human‑centered storytelling, and truth — journalism plus research — rightly seasoned with global awareness."

The Beat

Themes I keep returning to

01

Human Rights

Accountability, dignity and the stories official channels leave out.

02

Survival

What it takes to endure displacement, disaster and disruption.

03

Identity

Nigerian and African identity, examined from the inside out.

04

Collective Experience

The shared exhaustion behind headlines that repeat too often.

Current Assignment

Roles & affiliations

Newsroom

Editor‑in‑Chief, Great Ife Network (GIN)

Leading a campus broadcasting news agency charged with spotlighting stories from within Obafemi Awolowo University.

Press Corps

Campus Journalist, ACJOAU

Reporting with the Association of Campus Journalists, OAU chapter.

Global

Theirworld Global Youth Ambassador

Advocating for children's rights and access to education on an international platform.

Social Impact

Advocate for Women & Children

Active in club initiatives and a BAOBAB training program focused on women's rights and welfare.

Advocacy

Sustainable Development Goals I am passionate about

1No Poverty
2Zero Hunger
4Quality Education
5Gender Equality
10Reduced Inequalities
16Peace & Justice

Credentials

Training & certifications

Sep 2025

Journalist Trainee

Centre for Storytelling and Development Initiative, 12‑week Storytelling for Development Programme. Fact‑checking, writing.

Jul 2025

Writer

Africa No Filter, Ethical Storytelling: How to Write About Africa. Storytelling, critical thinking.

Jun 2025

Leadership Advocate

LEAP Africa, Youth Leadership Programme. Advocacy, leadership.

Apr 2025

Sustainable Tech

LEAP Africa. Leadership, sustainable development.

UNICEF

Initial Support to Survivors of GBV

UNICEF, IOM, UNHCR & UNFPA. Emotional intelligence, confidentiality.

Dispatches

Social Commentary

"Behind every bold font on a newspaper stand is a mother still waiting for a child who left with the promise of an ordinary day."

On the morning the Ozoro festival images spread across WhatsApp, I started looking past the individual incident to the pattern behind it — abductions, gender-based violence, displacement — and to my own mother's tired question every time breaking news flashes on screen: "Why again?" This piece is about why we can't let that become background noise.

Read the full commentary →

Creative Non‑Fiction Feature

"Battered Sole, Not a Battered Soul"

A creative non‑fiction narrative feature exploring the collective resilience of youth navigating socio‑economic hurdles in urban Nigeria. Using the visual metaphor of worn‑out sandals, the piece centers on a student in Lagos to examine the broader theme of "battered souls" — people whose daily struggles are marked by heavy environments, yet defined by an unyielding commitment to education, future possibilities, and unbroken spirits.

Read the full feature →

Reflection · SGBV Advocacy

"As advocates, we are leaders in our own spheres."

Through a 6‑week training with BAOBAB for Women's Human Rights, I was equipped to support survivors of Sexual and Gender‑Based Violence — gaining the emotional intelligence to respond to victims and confronting the victim‑blaming culture that still surrounds SGBV in our society. I'm committed to advocating against these harms and building a culture of empathy, understanding and justice.