Oyin Olugbile is a Nigerian author known for her debut novel SÃÂ nyÃÂ, which won the 2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature. Her work explored the themes of reimagining of African mythology and exploration of identity and memory, often centering women and ancestry.
Olugbile was born in Ibadan, Nigeria. She earned a BA in creative arts from the University of Lagos and MSc in leadership and development from King's College London. She also holds several postgraduate certificates from Lagos Business School and Harvard Business School.
In October 2025, Olugbile's debut novel, Sanya, was awarded the Nigeria Prize for Literature.
Olugbile is married and has five children.