Henry Bassey

Founder, Quill Labs

Building software from Lagos. Writing about it (and anything else) on the internet.

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About Me

I am Henry Bassey, a 19 year old Software Engineer based in Lagos, Nigeria. I started a software company, Quill Labs, when I was 18. It's one of the many things I'd love to scale with the people I connect with over the next few years; building products we believe and making a lasting impact. If you'd like to join in please send a message.

My journey into software engineering started early. I bypassed the standard path of endless courses and tutorials, opting instead to learn by shipping. I began by building console games in Python, and eventually scaled up to architecting full-stack web applications, as well as building AI applications in my spare time.

Freelance Work Experience

Suprvillain Store - Freelance Developer

April 2025 – Present
E-Commerce Platform

Designed and developed a modern e-commerce platform for a premium lifestyle brand. Features clean product displays, shopping cart functionality, and a minimalist aesthetic built for conversion.

  • Built full storefront UI from scratch in Next.js and Tailwind CSS
  • Implemented product listing, cart, and checkout flows
  • Optimised for performance and mobile responsiveness

Next.js

Tailwind CSS

TypeScript

Smart IQ Living - Freelance Developer

October 2025 – October 2025
Corporate Website

Built the corporate website for a smart home automation company. The site showcases their full range of services including security systems, lighting controls, audio-video integration, and IoT solutions.

  • Designed and developed the full corporate site in Next.js
  • Integrated GSAP for smooth scroll-triggered animations
  • Structured service pages and content for clarity and conversion

Next.js

GSAP

Tailwind CSS

TypeScript

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The African Parent - Freelance Developer

September 2025 – January 2026
Editorial Platform Revamp

Revamped the official website of The African Parent, a leading parenting media brand. Overhauled the design and functionality to improve user experience and engagement, and built a custom admin dashboard for content management and analytics.

  • Redesigned the full site UI for improved readability and engagement
  • Built a custom admin dashboard for content management and analytics
  • Integrated MailerLite and MailerSend for newsletter and transactional emails
  • Set up Stripe for subscription and payment flows

Next.js

Prisma

Node.js

Tailwind CSS

Shadcn UI

MailerLite

MailerSend

Stripe

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Modemen Magazine - Freelance Developer

November 2025 – February 2026
Magazine & E-Commerce Platform

Built a full editorial and e-commerce platform for Modemen Magazine, a fashion and culture publication celebrating African masculinity. The site features curated articles, exclusive interviews, events coverage, and an integrated shop.

  • Developed the full magazine platform with editorial and shop sections
  • Built article, interview, and events pages with CMS-style content structure
  • Integrated PostgreSQL and Prisma for content and product data management

Next.js

Tailwind CSS

Prisma

PostgreSQL

TypeScript

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