The Guild
About The League
The League of Young Writers (TLYW) is a youth-led literary and cultural organisation founded through a series of unexpected meetings between December 5 and mid-December 2024, during a collaborative book project titled The Shadows of the Unseen Path — involving 11 young writers from different states in Nigeria.
Founder & Director
Erinfolami Mayowa
University of Lagos — B.A. English, Finalist
A Nigerian writer, playwright, and cultural organiser with a strong focus on youth literary development, reading culture, and international cultural exchange.
He is also a business development manager at Nolliflix African Stories, a member of Pen Nigeria and CIVICUS, Johannesburg, South Africa. Participant at the Sun Book Program 2026 and the Guinness World Record for literary authors 2026.
The Origin Story
TLYW began not through a grand plan, but through unexpected encounters — a group of 11 young writers from across Nigeria who came together around a single collaborative book project.
From those December meetings grew a movement: advancing African storytelling through literature, performance, and cross-border partnerships. The organisation promotes reading culture and creative leadership among emerging writers aged 15–35.
11+
Founding Writers
6+
International Partners
3
Publications
6+
Notable Sessions
International Recognition
Our Partnerships
Active collaborations across literature, education, and film — spanning Nigeria, the USA, Canada, and Europe.
WriteGirl Organisation
Los Angeles, USAPartnership active · Co-hosted youth writing workshop February 15, 2026. Additional program forthcoming.
Write the World Organisation
Cambridge, USAActive international partnership advancing global youth literary programs.
Black Girls Write 2
USACollaborative program scheduled for May 2026.
International Authors Forum (IAF)
InternationalMember organisation advancing literary exchange across borders.
Del York Creative Academic
Lagos State, NigeriaStrategic local partner for creative academic programming in Lagos.
Spotlight Partnership
TLYW × WriteGirl
WriteGirl Organisation (founded 2001 by Keren Taylor, Los Angeles) is a nationally-recognized creative writing and mentoring organisation. TLYW and WriteGirl co-hosted a youth writing workshop on February 15, 2026. Together we amplify young voices across Nigeria and the USA.
The Shelf
Publications
Poetry Collection
Whispers of Life and Legacy: A Voice for the People
November 10, 2024
Anthology
The Shadows of the Unseen Path Anthology
January 17, 2025
Drama
Whispers of Life and Legacy: A Play of Revolution
February 1, 2026 — Scheduled for academic staging at the University of Lagos
In Conversation
Track Record — Virtual Sessions
TLYW has engaged with distinguished writers, academics, performers, and leaders through curated virtual dialogues.
Rebecca Collins
Professor of English, Caucasus University, Georgia
April 25, 2025
Balogun Iyanu
Founder, The League of Poets (T.L.O.P) International
April 2025
Ikechukwu Onunaku
Actor — Òlòtūré, The Wedding Party
September 27, 2025
Olukorede Yishau
Author, After the End
November 2, 2025
Kunle Lawal
Executive Director, Electoral College Nigeria
November 8, 2025
Seyi Law
Comedian & Performer
January 18, 2026
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