About
Nigerian-British writer, poet, and performer exploring identity, faith, and cultural memory.
About Assumpta Ozua
I am a Nigerian-British writer, poet, and performer whose work explores identity, faith, emotional honesty, and cultural memory. In addition, I am a proud Obsidian Foundation fellow, and my poems and short stories have been published in Ake Review, Reverb, Twelve Hours to Del Mar, and Lips on Unfamiliar Skin.
My writing blends lyrical precision with emotional depth, often drawing from lived experience to examine themes of love, loss, migration, and the complexity of womanhood. My poem The Labour of Love Landscaping, which addressed the pressure placed on African women to marry and have children, received significant attention across social media and was widely shared for its honesty and insight.
Creative Vision & Practice
Alongside poetry, I write flash fiction and short stories that explore human connection, cultural expectation, and personal change. I am currently developing a creative portfolio that spans live performance, commissioned writing, anthologies, and digital work. My practice is shaped by curiosity, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to growth.
She lives and writes in London. She believes in poetry with purpose, beauty with substance, and building a sustainable creative career through meaningful work. In parallel with her literary career, she also leads high-end, multicultural celebrations at her wedding and events planning company with the same care and attention she brings to her writing.
Writing for Celebrations
Alongside my literary practice, I am the founder and lead planner of AVE Creations, where I create refined, culturally rich weddings and events. My experience gives me an instinctive understanding of how words live within a celebration: honouring the people at its centre, complementing the wider creative vision and feeling entirely right for the moment.
When commissioned by another planner or a creative team, I work as a trusted writing and performance specialist, with full respect for the planner’s established client relationship and creative direction. I collaborate discreetly and within a clearly defined scope, creating bespoke poems, vows and speeches that sit seamlessly within each celebration.