Melatu Uche Okorie is a Nigerian-born writer, educator, and scholar, based in Ireland. She was born in the mid-1970s in Nigeria and grew up in the eastern part of the country before moving to Ireland in 2006.

Melatu has a Mphil in Creative writing from Trinity College Dublin. She is best known for her critically acclaimed collection of short stories, This Hostel Life published in 2018. The book is a collection of three interconnected stories that explore the experiences of African migrants in Ireland.

In addition to her writing, Okorie is also a dedicated educator and has taught writing and literature at various universities and institutions in Ireland. She is a strong advocate for diversity in literature and has worked to create opportunities for marginalized voices to be heard.

Okorie’s writing has been widely praised for its honesty, depth, and compassion. She has been described as a brave and important voice in Irish literature and has received the Metro Éireann Writing Award for her story ‘Gathering Thoughts’.

Overall, Melatu Uche Okorie is a talented and accomplished writer. Her work serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of diverse voices in literature.

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