Stephen Ezekiel
Consultant, Writer, and Project Manager in Lagos, Nigeria
Stephen Ezekiel is a multi-award-winning writer, book project consultant, professional ghostwriter, and brand strategist with an expanding footprint across Africa’s creative and corporate ecosystems.
He currently serves as a Customer Support Executive at the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), a continental financial infrastructure advancing cross-border trade and digital transformation across African countries. Through SystemSpecs, Stephen supports enterprise-level clients by coordinating projects, resolving customer issues, and training banks, fintechs, and corporates on PAPSS digital payment products. His work integrates communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement to ensure seamless financial connectivity across Africa.
Stephen is the Founder and Lead Consultant at Proxpert Consulting, a communications and publishing firm redefining professionalism and expertise across Nigeria and Africa. Under his leadership, Proxpert Consulting has helped authors, entrepreneurs, and corporate brands translate their visions into powerful narratives that drive visibility, growth, and impact.
As Editor-in-Chief of CWIN Africa Journal, he leads a creative team dedicated to celebrating African excellence through storytelling that spotlights innovation, resilience, and cultural impact.
A seasoned editor and writing consultant, Stephen transforms ordinary manuscripts into compelling masterpieces. He has collaborated with senior lecturers, business executives, politicians, and global brands, helping them articulate their messages with precision and depth. He is the author of the bestselling book, Becoming a Highly Paid Writer, and has trained writers to build authority in their fields.
Through the Proficient Writers & Entrepreneurs Network (PWEN), Stephen fosters a thriving community of over 200 writers and professionals, empowering them with tools for personal growth and global relevance.
His work has earned several honours, including the Millionaire Writers’ Writing Competition Winner (2019), CWIN Writing Scholarship Award (2020), and Leadership Excellence Award (2023).
Beyond writing, Stephen is the Founder and Creative Director of Crownnygold, a fashion brand that merges timeless elegance with modern African identity. He also advocates for the UN SDGs (1, 4, 8 & 17) through his volunteer work with CWIN Africa and Headstart Africa.
Guided by his belief that “any success that is not growing is a disguised failure,” Stephen continues to inspire individuals and organisations to evolve, excel, and make meaningful impact.