Author • Filmmaker • Publisher • PhD Researcher
S.S. David is a Nigerian-British author, filmmaker, publisher and PhD researcher whose work explores power, identity, history and the lives of women too often written out of the record.
She has written four books, including The Impossible President, a political thriller that imagines Nigeria’s first female president. First published in Nigeria and now available worldwide, the novel draws on years of research into Nigerian history, politics and the experiences of women navigating institutions not designed for them. It remains her most ambitious work to date.
David’s interest in storytelling began early. At thirteen, she completed her first novel and, despite being told by publishers that the manuscript was too mature for a writer her age, she continued writing. That determination eventually led her to study English Language at university before beginning her career as a journalist.
She worked as a reporter for People’s Advocate, rising through the ranks to become a senior correspondent attached to the State House of Assembly. The experience provided a close-up view of politics, power and public life, subjects that continue to shape her fiction.
Alongside her writing, David has built a career in publishing and film. She is the co-founder and CEO of Arrow Gate Publishing, the independent London-based publishing house she established with her husband, John David, in 2013. Through the company, she has championed new voices and helped bring diverse stories to readers in the UK and beyond.
Her academic work sits at the heart of her creative practice. She holds a Master’s degree in Creative, Digital and Professional Writing, graduating with Merit, and is currently undertaking doctoral research at London Metropolitan University. Her PhD focuses on women who have been marginalised, overlooked or erased from historical narratives, a theme that runs throughout her writing.
As a filmmaker, David has written and directed documentaries that challenge stereotypes and open conversations about race, identity and representation. Her first documentary, Chasing Humans, examined unconscious racial bias affecting young Black men in Britain and was selected as one of the standout productions at the London Mets Final Cuts Film Festival in 2020. Her second documentary, The Human Story, was released in 2021.
Whether writing fiction, making films or conducting research, David is interested in stories that are overlooked, ignored or forgotten. Her work asks who gets remembered, who gets left out and what happens when those voices finally take centre stage.
The Impossible President
In Nigeria, where power is a man’s game, Tinuke Sharon Nwosu dares to dream. Thrown into a world of ruthless politics, Tinuke manoeuvres through a treacherous landscape where corruption is the currency and terror lurks in the shadows. As she ascends through the ranks, each step is met with fierce opposition from those who believe a woman’s place is anywhere but in the seat of power. But Tinuke is no ordinary woman. Haunted by personal tragedies and fuelled by an unshakeable vision for her nation, she wages war on two fronts: against the deeply entrenched system of corruption and the demons of her past. Tinuke’s resolve grows stronger with each challenge, inspiring a movement that threatens to upend the status quo. “The Impossible President” is a pulse-pounding journey through the heart of Nigerian politics. One woman’s audacity challenges an entire nation to reimagine its future. The story is one of resilience, ambition, and the indomitable spirit of those who dare to dream in the face of overwhelming odds. The second edition is out on Oct 20 2026.
The Feet of Darkness: Can Love Overcome Darkness
Somewhere unseen, darkness is winning, and it’s coming for everyone. An angel named Jezreel has only three unlikely people standing between humanity and annihilation – Michael, a British scientist who doesn’t believe in any of this; Sharon, a young woman whose entire life has been one long unsolved mystery; and David, a sword-bearing believer about to discover how far his faith can be tested. None of them asked for this fight. All of them are the last line standing between the world and the dark. A supernatural thriller about chosen people, impossible odds, and whether love can survive what’s coming. David established herself as a literary force with the publication of ‘The Feet of Darkness’. The novel explores the struggles of a British scientist who becomes embroiled in a plot that will change his life and the world forever. Arrow Gate published the second edition in 2013.
Cydonia: Rise of the Fallen
Aaron Cohen was once a priest. Now he’s the only thing standing between humanity and its end. When a demonic bloodhound under Tyrus’s command, the son of Lucifer, tears through the Vatican, Aaron is drawn into a war he never trained for. He has thirty days to get the Ark of the Covenant and the Stones of Fire to safety before the forces hunting them use their power to wipe out the human race. The trail runs from Rome to the ancient church of St Mary of Zion in Axum, Ethiopia, one of the last places on Earth still standing between the Fallen and total ruin, with assassins on his heels and no room for error. A globe-spanning supernatural thriller about a reluctant hero, a countdown he can’t stop, and a fight between good and evil unfolding in real time.
Tales of Five Lies
Christine White has it all. Money, beauty, a life most people only dream of. She’s also easy to fool, and that will cost her everything. One cloudy night, she witnesses a crime she wasn’t meant to see. The killer is still out there, and Christine must unravel the truth before it catches up with her. But the deeper she digs, the closer the answers creep to her own front door. This tightly woven novella weaves five lies into a trap, as secrecy and grief tangle with faith and family, and every revelation costs Christine White something she can’t get back.
Sandra’s books are available worldwide, wherever books are sold.
Hello, I’ve nominated you for awards at http://tebogondlovu.wordpress.com/2012/12/17/shine-on-and-reality-blog-awards/ .
Thank you Tebogo, it’s an honour to be nominated by you and I appreciate it.
Love and blessings-:)
Blessings to you too!
MERRY CHRISTMAS, and for your work (just re-blogged another one—THE STRAW): ORT-ORT-ORT-ORT! (Seal of approval, don’t you know?)
Thanks Jonathan, that is so kind of you! What can I say? I appreciate it!!
Love and blessings-:)
Seyi Sandra, Wishing you Happy Holidays and thanking you for following My Poetic Spirit ~Mary
Happy holidays to you too Mary, I wish you more joy, peace, love and blessings-:)
Seyi, thank you for stopping by my blog and deciding to follow my updates. I appreciate it! Have a wonderful holiday season; wishing you many blessings in 2013.
You’ve got a great blog Jaime and I wish you the best holiday ever. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers-:)
You have a wonderful site! I always enjoy your posts, and have nominated you here . . .http://eyedancers.wordpress.com/2012/12/20/the-very-inspiring-blogger-award/
Thank you for the nomination, I truly appreciate it-:)
Hey sandy. Thanx for stopping by. Did my rhymes really appeal to you? I’m kinda flattered 🙂
It does, I love it!
Thank you thank you. That means alot Given ur talent in writing. I guess we both can relate with the mass corruption and the injustices that occur almost daily in our respective countries. tc and ciao.. 🙂
Thank you for your comment, and speaking of the corruption in our countries will take us years to write about but we just have to do it, maybe one day, there will be a change! Happy holidays-:)
Hi! Thanks so much for the follow ^^ I appreciate it.. xo- kz
You’re welcome kz!
Petit wishes you a Christmas full of joy, happiness and good health ! I will leave a gift which you can find here – http://carmenfortis.wordpress.com/2012/12/24/blog-of-the-year-2012-christmas-gift-from-petit/
Merry Christmas ! 😀
Thank you for liking my post ..the choice is ours.Wishing you and yours a joyous holidays season.jalal
Same to you my friend, have a peaceful holidays!
Merry Christmas Seyi! Thanks for liking my post and following my blog I’m just starting out 😀 what are your books about? Maybe I’ll buy one
Merry Christmas to you too my new friend, I basically write about life, supernatural, stuffs like that. Thanks for checking my site, loved yours immediately. Much love-:)
Thank for the follow ma’am 😀 you know becoming an author is one of my dreams. I hope I can achieve it like yours. God bless ma’am!
I wish you the best my friend. Much love-:)
thanks ma’am 😀
Hi, I nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Check it out: http://katrinasworks.com/
Thank you Katrina for the honour, I really appreciate you!
You’re Welcome!
Its holidays and its time for presents! I have nominated your blog for an award… Want to know which award? Surprise! Visit the following link to know your award and grab it if you like it…
http://ganeshraam.wordpress.com/2012/12/27/happy-holidays-happy-new-year/
Thanks for Following “The Written Word”
DarkJade-
My pleasure, wishing you the best in the coming year!
Thank you very much for the like of my latest book review.
My pleasure. Thanks for stopping by, wishing you a great year ahead!
Seyi, thanks for stopping by blog and thank you for the follow. Hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season! Happy New Year!
Same to you and thanks for following back, I wish you success in the coming year. Much love-:)
I nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award!
Wow Shawn, I feel honoured! Thank you so much, have a great year ahead. Much love:)
Seyi, a most joyous and peaceful new year I wish for you! Thanks so much for following my blog. 🙂
I wish you the same Anna, I’m happy I discovered your blog, it is great! Thanks for stopping by!
Much love-:)
I just bought the kindle version of your book tonight and I can’t wait to start it, looks fantastic. I am glad you have it available for my kindle. 😉
Thanks for that! I hope you’ll love it and I’ll love to hear your thoughts! Much love-:)
I will send them, I’m sure it is a great book.
Seyi, I’m going mad. I nominated you for the versatile blog award and I didn’t even tell you that.
Well…..I guess you know now that I nominated you yesterday, and heres a link to my blog:
http://myimpregnablesoul.wordpress.com/
Thanks for the nomination Khaula! I truly appreciate it! I’ll pop over and check out the post. Cheers-:)
No problem…you really deserve it.
Hi Seyi Sandra, I know it’s late but I nominated you for the “Blog Of The Year” award. Check it out:
Thanks, I’m grateful for the honours! I appreciate it!
Cheers-:)
Pleasure.
Blessings and cheers to you too 🙂
Thanks for the follow Seyi Sandra. May your year be filled with blessings and promises.
Hi Seyi, I nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award ! Woo HOo! you can check out the rules here http://sirenawilliamsworld.wordpress.com/2013/01/08/beautifulblogger-if-ever-there-was-such-an-award/#more-359 .. Good Luck !
Thank you for your thoughtfulness, I appreciate it!
Much love-:)
I look forward to reading your blog and your published works! Thank your for following the humble beginnings of my blog. It is greatly appreciated.
You’re welcome, you’ve got a great blog and I love it.
Much love-:)
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Hi Seyi! This is just to say that I’ve tagged you for a Beautiful Blog Award, which you can read about here: http://julieisrael.wordpress.com/2013/01/10/la-belle-moi-merci/. I hope you’ll participate—it would be a good chance for me (and other bloggers of WordPress) to get to know you a little better 🙂
Best,
Julie
Thank you so much Julie, I truly appreciate the honour, God bless you!
Much love-:)
Thanks for following Limebird Writers! 🙂 Beth
You’re welcome! Cheers-:)
Strangely, before I first read you blog I started to read Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie “The Thing Around Your Neck” first I didnt thought about it but isnt she from your country? What do you think of her? She seems very hyped. It would be interesting to read one of your books I truly love the title ” Tales of Five Lies” I also have God near within me and Im reluctantly psychic, so I can see your gifts whether you like it or not. 🙂
Wow! Thanks for that, you indeed have a discerning spirit, keep it up! Chimamanda is a great writer though I’ve not read any of her books just the blurbs, I’d wanted to read ”Half A Yellow Sun” but didn’t get round to it. Yes, she’s Nigerian and I think she is quiet popular if that’s what you meant by ”hyped” I hope you’ll read ”Tales Of Five Lies” and tell me your thoughts- by the way, it’s a psychological thriller so there are no angels…yet!!
Cheers-:)
Well a good story is a good story, you dont need angels for that 😉
No I don’t, though that’s the genre I love writing in, besides, I just want you to comment and you did! Ha ha!!!
Dont challenge me because I can summon very horrific creatures to roam around you..
😉
They won’t get far, will vaporise them at once! Nice chatting with you dear friend,
Cheers-:)
Goodnight! Cheers!
Sweet dreams-:)
I have nominated you for the Gargie award should you wish to collect..
Thanks for the award, I’m Inspired by it, God bless you!
I’ve nominated you for the following award: http://tamararokicki.wordpress.com/2013/01/14/the-inspiratinal-blogger-award/
Thank you for the nomination, I appreciate it!
Cheers-:)
Thanks for showing an interest in “imPRESSive” – I thought you might be interested to know that I am looking for interviewees! Let me know through my “contact” page if you’re interested!
That’s good to know, thank you! I’ll get in touch!
Cheers:)
Thanks! 🙂 I have replied, and sent you some questions…
Thank you, I’ve seen the questions, let me know the time frame pls!
Cheers:)
Erm… The questions need to be in by 23rd February, so you have plenty of time! 🙂
I nominated you for an award at http://wp.me/pEn4Q-6h
A Versatile Blogger Award awaits you…details are on my page…pass it on. 😉
http://blue88book.wordpress.com/2013/01/17/the-versatile-blogger-award/
Thanks for the nomination dear friend, I appreciate it!
Cheers:)
Nominated you for a versatile too! http://luciferknight.wordpress.com/2013/01/24/versatile-blogger-award/
Thank you dear friend!
awesome to meet you! you energy is explosive… in a feel-good, make me want to get up and woohoo!
Awww! That is so sweet of you! Thank you dear friend, I’m grateful for your kind comments.
Blessings:)
Thanks for following my blog. It’s still a baby blog and hopefully it will grow up soon ^_^
Following you back. And I already like reading your posts. 🙂 Thanks again 🙂
You’ve got a great blog, I wish you success in all you do! I’ll be a constant visitor at yours.
Cheers:)
oops, forgot to click on the + (follow) thankkssss
I just wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for an award at http://notedinnashville.com/2013/02/08/the-big-thumbs-up/. If you’ve already received all six stars for this award, no worries. I truly appreciate your kind words and visits to my blog. Have a great weekend!
Thanks for thinking of me, I appreciate it!
Much love! -:)
Hi! I nominated you for the Booker Award. You probably already have it, but at least it’s some free advertising over at my blog here: http://thelivingnotebook.com/2013/02/12/booker-award/
Wow! The booker award? Thanks man, I appreciate the gesture!!!
Much love. 🙂
Congratulations! You’re the winner of some FREE EDITING! You were selected at random from all the bloggers who started following me on Facebook this week! Check it out at http://wp.me/p2IvJd-hO, and e-mail me at cyjohnson5580@gmail.com for more details.
Wow hoo! That’s great news! I’ll email you dear! Thanks, I really appreciate it!!
🙂
I was humbly amazed to have you follow my little blog, a football blog even more, then I see how you reply every comment on here, awesome! The only grouse I’d have is you writing about angels makes you seem a little vain. E se gan.
I love football! I’m a Chelsea fan, I love writing about angels, they’re all around us, not only the heavenly ones but human angels abound too, you only need to look deeply! Ko tope!
Cheers. 🙂
Seyi Sandra,
Thanks for stopping by my blog and checking it out. Your novels look interesting and I would like to review one for the blog.
kammbia1
That would be lovely, here is my email address, seyisandradavid@yahoo.com
I would love to have yours too.
Much love! 🙂
Hi Seyi,
Thanks for stopping by the Clearly Conveyed Communications blog! I appreciate it as I’ve now discovered your blog and books. After browsing some of your blog posts, I’m looking forward to reading more of your work. Best wishes moving forward!
Jaime
Thank you Jaime, I love your blog and thanks for stopping over at mine! I’ll be a constant visitor at yours!
Cheers. 🙂
Congrats! You’ve been given the Versatile Blogger Award. Pick it up here if you like – http://thepolkadotskirt.net/2013/03/07/versatile-blogger-award-and-the-seven-things-about-me-you-probably-didnt-know/
Thank you! I’m grateful for the honour!
🙂
Thanks for the follow! It’s always great to connect with fellow writers. Your writing sounds intriguing. I look forward to reading your blog posts, and I hope you enjoy mine.
Thanks for stopping by Teryn, I love your blog posts and I would be a constant visitor at your site!
Cheers! 🙂
I just stumbled upon your site. “The Feet of Darkness” sounds intriguing. You are welcome to stop by and visit my blog. I have some work similar in spirit to yours. Cheers!
Thank you Henry for stopping by, I will definitely stop at yours too!
Cheers. 🙂
Hi Seyi! I’ve nominated you for the Sunshine Award!
Thank you for thinking of me, I’m grateful!
Cheers. 🙂
Wow! Thanks for stopping by my blog, and deciding to follow along and join me on my journey! I conseider it an honor, and hope you will enjoy!
Your writing is intriguing and I’ll be back for more! Have a wonderful week! Thanks again.
My pleasure Becky, thanks for stopping by too. It’s appreciated! I hope to know you more through your writing!
Blessings! 🙂