About me
Ese, which means "God's gift" in the Nigerian Igbo language, or just "that" in Spanish, was taught the meaning of perspective from a young age, allowing him to create nuanced and vibrant characters across tones typically within socio-political frameworks. Ese is a dramedy writer hailing from Richmond VA, the crossroads of American history where the capital of the confederacy meets an influx of progressives, art, and millennial hipsters obsessed with micro-breweries. Most recently he has written for four times Emmy nominated and Peabody Award winning Jury Duty, a half-hour mockumentary, helmed by Cody Heller (Dummy), and executive produced by Dave Bernad (White Lotus). He has worked all over the industry and for writing powerhouses including Rob Thomas (Veronica Mars, Party Down), Pete Nowalk (How To Get Away With Murder), Marissa Jo Cerar (Women of the Movement, Black Cake), Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso, Shrinking) and Aaron Guzikowski (Raised by Wolves). In his free time, Ese enjoys practicing Spanish, analyzing song lyrics, skateboarding, dancing, playing soccer, debating top 5 greatest rapper lists, and hoping his favorite Premiere League team, Arsenal, will complete a redemptive hero's arc.