Hi,I’m Damola
I’m a writer and editor who uses strategy and imagination to craft compelling stories.
Select Work
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Story
"Spotify’s Unbothered Network Launch"
I crafted story, and wrote copy and interview questions for the launch of Spotify’s “Unbothered Network,” highlighting Black women in the podcast space.
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Editing
"Billboard Afrobeats Chart Launch"
I guest edited a series of articles on the rise of Afrobeats music for the launch of Billboard’s Afrobeats Chart. I ideated topics, wrote headlines and commissioned African-based writers to execute each piece.
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Copywriting
"Spotify’s Beat School In 60 Seconds"
I researched African music history and wrote pop-up captions for a series of social-fist videos called “Beat School In 60 Seconds,” featuring the Afrobeats artists Adekunle Gold, Mannywellz and Xeniah.
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Copyediting
AMAKA's Inaugural Digizine
I copyedited a 70-page zine for AMAKA magazine entitled “The Power Issue," celebrating African woman change makers across several industries. I fact-checked information and fixed grammatical errors and syntax issues.
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Editorial
“25 Years After Liberation, Rwanda Wants the World to See How Far It’s Come”
I traveled to Rwanda for the nation’s 25th year of independence and wrote an essay about my time there, focusing on the current state of affairs in the country
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Editorial (SEO)
Nike FM Broadcast
I wrote the intro copy for the launch of Nike and AMAKA magazine’s FM Broadcast, centering the experiences of Black women athletes. I focused on specific themes and keywords for SEO optimization.
More about
me
Hi, I’m Damola—a multidisciplinary writer with over seven years of experience across mediums. I’m passionate about culturally-responsive storytelling, and I channel that into helping brands communicate boldly with diverse audiences.
I began my career as a Staff Writer for an African youth publication, covering everything from music and politics to arts and culture. My writing was also featured in the BBC and Africa Is a Country. I later took on freelance editing for publications like Billboard and AMAKA.
My current work combines strategic copywriting, brand strategy, and creative ideation to shape resonant marketing campaigns for a range of clients. I’ve worked for Spotify, The Africa Center and Flutterwave to name a few.
I attended both The New School and The University of Central Florida, where I studied International Studies and Organizational Communication.
If you need me, I’m probably somewhere cackling and drinking matcha (as pictured) but you can always reach me via email. Let’s chat!
