Allison Okuneye lives in the United States with her husband, a Nigerian native and their two children. Okuneye has a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature Language and Writing with a minor in Communications from Eastern Michigan University.
She is a business owner, fashion enthusiast and creative spirit. Inspired by her husband’s cultural roots and her special relationship with her Nigerian mother-in-law, she wrote her debut book, I Am Abike. Inspired by the experiences of this beautiful woman Allison and her family were honored to affectionately call Mumsie, it is hoped that by sharing her story, children everywhere will be inspired to become anything they want to be.