Akilah Hughes is an American writer, host, and multi-platform creator with a decade of experience crafting impactful and culturally resonant work across audio, digital, and television. She is recognized for her ability to blend humor with purpose, earning her accolades such as a WGA Award nomination and fellowships from the Sundance Episodic Lab and USC MacArthur Civic Media.

Hughes is the author of the memoir "Obviously: Stories from My Timeline," published by Penguin Random House.