Edafe Okporo

Edafe Okporo is a multi-disciplinary artist, speaker, and advocate, born and raised in Warri, Nigeria. He is the author of ASYLUM: A Memoir & Manifesto (Simon & Schuster, 2022) and contributes to a range of media publications.

Edafe speaks regularly to corporations and leaders on social impact, global inclusion, and diversity. He is also the founder of Refuge America, an organization dedicated to strengthening the United States as a place of welcome for displaced people.
A graduate of NYU’s School of Professional Studies (Master’s) and Enugu State University (Bachelor’s), Edafe currently lives in New York City.

Learn more: https://www.edafeokporo.com