Our Story

About
Spring Publishing

Olutoyin Oladele
The Founder

A writer's editor,
an editor's writer

"I started Spring Publishing because I kept meeting brilliant writers who didn't know how brilliant they were — and the world was poorer for it."

Olutoyin Oladele is a seasoned editor, writing coach, and publishing strategist with over thirty years of experience across print and digital media. She founded Spring Publishing in 1991 with a simple belief: that great stories deserve the same quality of care at every stage of their journey — from the first idea to the final read.

A graduate of English Language (Obafemi Awolowo University), Olutoyin has worked with debut authors and bestselling names alike. She is passionate about youth development, child protection and capacity building for women. Also a pastor and author, she is married with children and lives in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

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What Drives Us

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To provide writers — at every level — with the editorial expertise, publishing infrastructure, and personal encouragement they need to bring their best work into the world.

We believe a great manuscript is not just edited and published. It is listened to, understood, and championed.

Our Vision

A literary ecosystem where African writers and stories are celebrated, distributed, and preserved — not just locally but in every corner of the world where books are loved.

We are building the infrastructure that the next generation of African literary greats will stand on.

Our Values

  • Integrity — honest feedback, even when it's hard
  • Excellence — no shortcuts in craft or care
  • Community — writers grow best together
  • Purpose — every book published should matter

The Company

Founded in 1999.

We have worked with authors from all walks of life across continents with books in bookshops and digital platforms worldwide.

The Team

The people behind the pages

A diverse, passionate group united by one thing: a deep love for good writing.

Olutoyin Oladele

Olutoyin Oladele

Founder
Bukkie Aleshinloye

Bukkie Aleshinloye

Editorial Lead
Emmanuel Oladejo

Emmanuel Oladejo

Brand Director 2
Similolaoluwa

Similolaoluwa Oladele

Ghost Writing Lead & Administrator

Miracle Ayeni

Marketing Lead & Brand Director
Boluwatife

Boluwatife Oladele

Client Relations