Bolu Babalola is a bestselling writer and cultural commentator whose work focuses on witty and contemporary love narratives. Her stories centre romance and the joyful representation of it. Her voice has become a defining one in modern romantic fiction.
She is being honoured for her 2025 book, Sweet Heat. The acclaimed novel, a follow-up to the excellent Honey and Spice, marked a new height in her storytelling career and solidified her reputation as a leading voice in contemporary romance.