Bolu Babalola is a British author, screenwriter, and journalist, celebrated for her vibrant contributions to modern literature and popular culture. Born on February 24, 1991, Babalola has become a prominent voice in a new generation of storytellers. Her debut anthology, Love in Colour, published in 2020, immediately captured the hearts of readers and earned a spot on the Sunday Times Bestseller list. Further distinguishing herself, she appeared on the 2021 Forbes 30 under 30 list for Media and Marketing in Europe.

Babalola holds a bachelor's degree in law and a master's degree in American Politics & History from UCL. Her academic achievements include a highly acclaimed thesis on Beyonc's "Lemonade," for which she was awarded a distinction. With a passion for romance and humor, she identifies as a "romcomoisseur" and writes stories that celebrate dynamic women with distinct voices who love and are loved audaciously. Babalola champions the narrative that women can embody both "Beauty and the beast" in their complexity and strength.

In her work, Babalola seeks to decolonize traditional tropes of love by reimagining ancient love stories from diverse cultures, including pre-colonial Yoruba stories, Orisha traditions, and Ancient Soninke tales. Her book, Love in Colour, empowers female characters, emphasizes consent, and portrays love without suffering. Babalola advocates for the representation of Black women in romantic narratives, aiming to provide them with the same breadth of romantic experiences often reserved for white women in popular media.

Her impact and talent have been acknowledged by fellow writers such as Candice Carty-Williams, David Nicholls, and Meg Cabot, the latter expressing admiration for Babalola's work. In addition to her literary pursuits, Babalola cites a range of media influences that shape her creative vision, from films and TV shows like Insecure, Brown Sugar, and When Harry Met Sally, to iconic characters such as Ashley Banks and Moesha.

Babalola continues to engage her audience with the promise of new stories, including a teased collegiate rom-com set in a UK university's Afro-Caribbean Society. She maintains an active online presence and can be found sharing her insights and updates on her website.