Orikinla
Bio
Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima (also known by his pen name Orikinla Osinachi) is a prominent Nigerian author, journalist, and social entrepreneur. Born on January 30, 1963, in Lagos, he has established himself as a prolific figure in African digital media and literature.
Professional Roles & Ventures
Founder & CEO: Leads the International Digital Post Network Limited and King of Kings Books International.
Publisher: Operates several news and blog platforms, including Nigerians Report Online, Nigerian Times, and the NOLLYWOOD MIRROR® SERIES.
Social Tech Entrepreneur: Developed the iPost Nigeria mobile video app, noted as the first of its kind by an African.
Consultant: Has served as a national program consultant for UNICEF and a project artist for Johns Hopkins University.
Literary & Creative Works
Chima began his creative career early, directing his first play at age 17 and becoming a scriptwriter for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). His Amazon Author Page lists numerous titles across various genres:
Poetry & Anthologies: Children of Heaven (his first book), The Prophet Lied, and Scarlet Tears of London.
Short Stories & Novels: Bye, Bye Mugabe (which addresses political realities in Zimbabwe), In the House of Dogs, and Diary of the Memory Keeper.
Non-Fiction & Photography: The Victory of Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Dream and LAGOS in MOTION, a photo album documenting Africa's largest megacity.
Background & Education
Education: Attended St. Gregory's College in Lagos and later studied at the College of Journalism in London.
Affiliations: Long-time member of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA).
Identity: His name "Ekenyerengozi" translates to "Blessing is my inheritance".
I have produced ", Hardway To Broadway" recorded in California with a copy in the Library of Congress, Washington DC,,USA in 1984.
I produced "She Comes on Sundays", recorded in OJB Studios in Surulere, Lagos in 2003 and broadcast exclusively on the BBC Radio in April, 2003.
I am currently producing "Your Majesty, Lord Almighty, Supreme Authority JEHOVAH" a classical spiritual song with Gregorian chant inspired by my Roman Catholic Church background and St. Gregory's College in Lagos famous for "Ofege" our school band.
My father had and played violin and loved classical music and cinema.
















