Ekiuwa Aire is an award-winning author born and raised in Benin City, Edo, Nigeria. She is a Nigerian-Canadian cultural connector who is passionate about sharing positive stories on African history with children. After moving to Canada in 2007 and becoming a mother, she founded the publishing house Our Ancestories to provide resources that introduce African history to young learners. Her works, including the Our Ancestories series, aim to empower children by highlighting the rich heritage and unsung heroes of the African continent.