Diane Lemieux, is a Canadian/Dutch writer and journalist currently based in Lagos. Born in Quebec into a diplomatic family, she has lived and worked in eight countries around the world. She has a BA in Communication from the University of Ottawa in Canada, an MA in Development Studies from Leeds University in the UK, a postgraduate degree in International Relations from Amsterdam University in the Netherlands, and a diploma in journalism from Bath University in the UK. Diane has written books and articles on topics in the fields of intercultural communication, national diversity, and expatriate issues, and currently specialises in Nigerian cultural life.