Jessica Aike is a British-Nigerian writer. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Ms Aike relocated to London, England at the age of two, where she was raised and currently resides.
She often jests that she entered the world with a notebook and pen in one hand, and a book in the other. A treasured recollection of her childhood is tied to the books she loved to read, which later inspired the numerous short stories, stage plays and non-fiction pieces she has since crafted. As her passion matured, she recognised a deep-seated conviction guiding her towards becoming a writer.
As a teenager, she began using various social media platforms to initiate converstaions that were often uncomfortable, but necessary. Over the course of twelve years, she has campaigned for a multitude of issues, with a special focus on the culture of silence surrounding the sexual, physical, and verbal abuse of children.
In September 2023, her short story, ‘Multiple Faces of Keke’, was selected for publication in Down in the Dirt Magazine. It was officially released in February 2024 within the volume 216 issue, titled Where Icarus Went.
In February 2025, she published her debut book, This Thing in My Head. The book was nominated for The African Laureate Award in February 2026, and went on to win the award for best nonfiction and literary excellence in March 2026.
Ms Aike cites her secondary school English teacher for their brilliant teaching and positive influence.
She can be found somewhere in her twenties.