Born in Canada, Ozi Okaro is of Nigerian descent and has spent a significant part of her childhood living in Nigeria.

Okaro now lives in the United States with her husband and four children. She is the founder of African Girl Brands (www.africangirlbrands.com), which focuses on toys, books, and other educational materials for children of African descent. Inspired by her kids' curiosity about their Nigerian heritage, she wrote her debut children's book, The Big Ceremony, to introduce kids to her country's unique customs.