Brush Oulai is an author, journalist, and entrepreneur originally from Côte d'Ivoire. He is the first-born of seven siblings and from an early age demonstrated strong academic ability, excelling throughout his primary and secondary education.
After completing his baccalaureate with a focus on biology, physics, and mathematics, he aspired to study medicine. However, due to limited capacity at the country's only university at the time, he was redirected to a teacher training college.
Upon qualifying as a teacher, Mr. Oulai was appointed to teach at a primary school in Logoualé, in western Côte d'Ivoire. While working, he enrolled at the University of Abidjan to study History and Geography.
Political Engagement & Activism
In the early 1990s, during a period of significant political change in Côte d'Ivoire, Mr. Oulai became politically active — joining the Ivorian Popular Front and later serving as General Secretary for the teachers' union branch in Logoualé. Following political unrest in 1992, he relocated to the United Kingdom.
Education
- BA in Business Studies
- MBA in Business
- MSc in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
Business & Media
He initially worked as a statistical analyst before transitioning into business and entrepreneurship. In 2013, he founded and served as Managing Editor of a newspaper, driven by a commitment to shedding light on overlooked social issues.
Published & Forthcoming Works
- Sally and the Magical Bird — children's book (with publisher)
- Bat The Spy — children's book (forthcoming)
- The Other Citizen — adult fiction (published)
- The Smuggled Letters — adult fiction (in development)
- Africa's Missing Market — political economy (in development)
Inspiration
He draws inspiration from Ernest Hemingway, Salman Rushdie, and Gérard de Villiers. He is also deeply influenced by Congolese music — as he puts it, "A day without a Congolese song is a day in vain."
Home
Welling, Kent — with his wife Rose and two daughters, Taddy and Deslay.