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Oriire Digital Archive

Digital Community Archive & Memberships Platform

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Founder & Product Lead | Independent Project

Skills

Full-stack Product Development (React, TypeScript, Supabase)Cloudflare Pages & R2 InfrastructureDigital Content StrategyCommunity DevelopmentSEO & Organic GrowthProduct-led Growth
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MythTraditionMemory
Mythology, folklore and cultural memory from Nigeria and across Africa.
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ObatalaMyth
Orisha · Yoruba
EgungunTradition
Practice · Yoruba
Spotlight
Memory·The feature
Reading A Man of the People Against the Fall of the First Nigerian Republic
By Shallom Paul · 9 min read
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Editor's picks
Tradition·Codex
Odinani Revival and the Nri Kingdom
A return to ritual after generations away.
Myth·Long-form
Abiku and Ogbanje in Yoruba and Igbo Literature
Two literatures, one spirit child.
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Memory·The feature
Reading A Man of the People Against the Fall of the First Nigerian Republic
By Shallom Paul · 9 min read
Tradition·Long-form
Odinani Revival and the Nri Kingdom
By Joy Ntishor Kelly · 8 min read
Myth·Long-form
Abiku and Ogbanje in Yoruba and Igbo Literature
By Sunday Stephen Laabes · 9 min read
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Overview

Oriire is a digital archive and membership platform documenting mythology, folklore and cultural memory from Nigeria and across Africa. It combines long-form articles, a structured Codex of cultural figures, interactive challenges, and a membership model that drives engagement and community participation.

Why was it built?

  • Lack of structured, credible content on African history & mythology.
  • No central platform for curated African cultural knowledge.
  • Need for a sustainable growth and engagement model beyond static content.

How was it built?

Originally launched on Webflow, the platform outgrew its CMS as product complexity grew. Led a full migration to a custom-built React/TypeScript application on Cloudflare Pages, with Supabase handling authentication, database, and storage. The current stack includes a contributor submission pipeline, editorial dashboard, content paywall, membership model, structured Codex, and automated email workflows, all built and maintained end-to-end.

What did I do?

  • Designed and implemented the content strategy based on audience research.
  • Led full migration from Webflow to a custom-built React/TypeScript platform.
  • Architected the backend with Supabase (auth, database, storage) and Cloudflare R2 for scalable media delivery.
  • Built contributor onboarding, editorial workflow, and content moderation systems.
  • Launched an award-winning podcast with historical storytelling.
  • Managed editorial strategy, partnerships, and platform growth.
  • Created & designed the brand.
  • Implemented SEO best practices to drive ~75% organic traffic share.

Results

  • Grew reach to 1,000,000+ monthly impressions and 62,000+ active users (28-day window).
  • Built a base of paying members within 3 months of launch.
  • Recognized as a leading online resource for African heritage.
  • 244+ articles, 18 Codex entries, and 43 podcast episodes across 6 years.
  • 84 contributors onboarded across an audience in 80 countries.
  • Achieved ~75% organic traffic share through SEO-led strategy.
  • Podcast won industry awards for storytelling & education.

Core Skills & Approach

Full-stack product development and platform architectureDigital content strategy and audience engagementCommunity-driven product developmentSEO and organic growth optimizationProduct-led feature rollout (memberships, challenges, competitions)
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