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Author | Cultural Curator | Children's Storyteller

Dandy Ahuruonye is a Nigerian Irish author whose work bridges continents, cultures, and generations. Now based in Dublin, Ireland, Dandy writes with a deep sense of purpose: to promote values, preserve heritage, provoke thought, and inspire imagination across all ages.

✍️His writing journey began in the vibrant city of Aba, Abia State, where he was raised and educated before relocating to Europe in the 1990s. With academic credentials from London College, the Dublin Institute of Technology, and the Health Management Institute of Ireland, Ahuruonye brings a unique blend of creative flair and analytical insight to every page.

From corporate management at Marks & Spencer and LeasePlan Ireland to full-time authorship, Dandy’s career reflects a bold commitment to reinvention and storytelling. His debut novel, Long Search for Greener Pastures, explores post-Biafran identity, polygamy, and the pursuit of dignity in a changing Nigeria. It’s a powerful narrative that resonates with readers seeking truth, history, and heart.

✍️Ahuruonye is also the author of The Shoemaker – Principles and Guide for Professionals, a practical manual for fashion artisans, and The Whispering Poet – An Anthology of Igbo & Other Proverbs, a sweeping 600-page treasury of Igbo and African wisdom literature.

📚 For younger readers, his children’s stories including "The Grass Fart in Donegal Bay", "The Gadfly", "A Good Rat", "Why Did the Wasp Come?", "Groccolli", "The Good and Ugly Weather Friends", "The Eel and Phil in Kill", and "Creeperella and The Nine Mischievous Monsters"—offer playful storytelling with cultural depth and universal themes.

Whether you're here to explore African proverbs, dive into fiction rooted in lived experience, or discover imaginative tales for children, Ahuruonye’s books invite you to read with curiosity and connect with culture.

🌍 He lives in Dublin with his wife and two daughters, and continues to write, research, and speak on themes of morality, family, imagination, fun, identity, and the enduring power of story.

  — The Whispering Poet