Ola-Th omas Olufemi is a trained food technologist, who developed a strong passion for writing because of his creative and curious mind. He began to write poetry without knowing much of the art way back in 1977. He is influenced by the works of some African poets, like Wole Soyinka, Kofi Awonor, David Diop, and Niyi Osundare. His first poetry book "Divine Verses" was published in 2006 in Nigeria. His poems show a reflection of his endeared love for world peace, justice, and equity for all men. Th is has earned him the nickname of "One Man Activist" by his friends. He is presently resident in Thailand.
