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·December 21, 2025·2 min read

When poets duet: A review of “Symbols And Contemplations” by Iguwo Ukwu & Uzoma Nwakuche — Akumbu Uche ⁹

he “Great Woman of the Lake” reverenced in Silence Besieges You! conjures up Uhamiri, the Oguta Lake deity central to Flora Nwapa’s seminal novel Efuru. Incidentally, Nwakuche is Nwapa’s son, and poems like Transformation and My Mother Forever suggest an ongoing conversation with her memory and legacy.

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·November 23, 2025·4 min read

A review of “Cursed Daughters”, Oyinkan Braithwaite’s compelling sophomore novel – Olukorede S Yishau

In a novel that seems to suggest that some endings are nothing but mere beginnings, when Eniiyi emerges from Ebun’s birth canal, there is little doubt that she bears an uncanny resemblance to the recently deceased.

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·November 15, 2025·2 min read

Food Is Served: A Review of “A Meal Is A Meal” by Nnamdi Anyadu – Akumbu Uche

Food is the unifying theme here, but categorizing Anyadu’s writing style into one genre can be a challenging undertaking seeing as his range spans comedy, folklore, and the Gothic. Not only is Anyadu’s literary palate diverse, he deploys multiple points of view in the manner of a seasoned chef deciding which cooking technique would maximise an ingredient’s flavour.

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·September 21, 2025·3 min read

“A Blitz In The Haze” Paints A Complex Portrait of Darkness & Light In Northern Nigeria – Sima Essien

What distinguishes A Blitz in the Haze is Yerima’s deft modulation of tone. She writes with restraint, allowing her story to unfold with patient rhythm rather than melodrama. The novel is, at once, a moving exhibition of human frailty and resilience.

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·August 31, 2025·4 min read

The delicate interplay of fate and agency in Olufunke Grace Bankole’s “The Edge of Water”- Olukorede S Yishau

The plot of this novel is driven by deliberate withholding of information. A reader can tell that the narrator is keeping something vital and the desire to find out what is being hidden ensures the pages are continually flipped. Instances like this add to the book’s allure. For instance, later in Esther’s letters to Amina, when things have fallen apart, we gain more clarity, a clarity well-fleshened out in Iyanifa's perspective.

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·August 17, 2025·5 min read

The Uneasiness of Belonging: A review of Akin Adesokan’s South Side — Olukorede S. Yishau

In the prologue of Akin Adesokan’s sophomore novel, South Side, a reader is likely quick to ask: What exactly is...

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·December 14, 2025·3 min read

“The Distortion of Hadassah,” Ejiro Umukoro’s intriguing YA novel – Olukorede S Yishau

Umukoro blends an authentic voice with emotional honesty, inviting readers into a world that feels both relatable and transformative. The characters wrestle with identity, change, and belonging in ways that resonate deeply.

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·November 16, 2025·4 min read

Things We Do for Flesh: A review of David Szalay’s Booker novel- Olukorede S Yishau

David Szalay is the recent winner of the Booker Prize, an honour he received at a dinner in London on...

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·October 12, 2025·4 min read

When Three Worlds Collide: A Review of Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Theft – Olukorede S. Yishau

Through their entangled stories, Theft becomes more than a tale of love or parental betrayal. It is a sociological portrait of Zanzibar and, by extension, Africa’s coastal societies, where the residues of colonialism still shape personal destinies. The novel situates individual choices within the larger machinery of economic transformation, cultural expectation, and historical memory.

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·September 14, 2025·2 min read

Making Learning Fun in ‘Have You Seen Miss Zuri’s Magical Shoes?’ by Oluchi – Akumbu Uche

While traditionally targeted at children, picture books can be enjoyed by adults too, and this is no exception. For the millennials, Miss Zuri is likely to jolt them with a dose of nostalgia as she echoes Ms. Frizzle, the eccentric teacher from the popular nineties children’s television series, The Magic School Bus

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·August 26, 2025·1 min read

Debut Novel “The Unassuming Vector” Explores Power, Trauma, and Hidden Forces

Described as a “thrilling tale of survival, ambition, and betrayal,” The Unassuming Vector is more than a coming-of-age story. It is a thought-provoking exploration of the fine line between ambition and greed, and the search for purpose and belonging in a world governed by unseen forces.

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·August 10, 2025·5 min read

Beyond Death and Dictatorship: A review of Jailed for Life: A Reporter’s Prison Notes by Kunle Ajibade — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

The arrest of Kunle Ajibade gave me nightmares. I was working with him in the same company when he was...

Tems’ Love Is A Kingdom: A Gentle Reign of Love and Doubt – Michael Kolawole

A review of Bella Shmurda’s “Sanity” – Michael Kolawole

ODUMODUBLVCK’S The Machine: A Defiant and Unruly Statement – Michael Kolawole

When poets duet: A review of “Symbols And Contemplations” by Iguwo Ukwu & Uzoma Nwakuche — Akumbu Uche ⁹

“The Distortion of Hadassah,” Ejiro Umukoro’s intriguing YA novel – Olukorede S Yishau

A review of “Cursed Daughters”, Oyinkan Braithwaite’s compelling sophomore novel – Olukorede S Yishau

Uchenna Ugwu’s “I Too, Crave Death” Tackles Depression and Suicide – Michael Kolawole

Daniel Etim Effiong’s debut “The Herd” stares down Nigeria’s chaos – Joseph Jonathan

My Father’s Shadow Review: The More Things Change, The More They Remain The Same – Michael Kolawole

Unpacking “Once Upon an Elephant”: A Stage Experience by Peaklane Drama Troupe – Peju Akande

“Dear Kaffy” is a riot of laughter and a river of tears – Peju Akande

LAMDA’s production of James Baldwin’s “The Amen Corner” interrogates Christian charity – Toni Kan

Orchestra of Fishermen of the Country: The compelling oeuvre of Chigozie Obioma — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

The Lasting Legacy of Evelyn Osagie: A tribute to a cultural champion — Terh Agbedeh

The ghastly murder of musician Israel Njemanze in Lagos — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

Mourning Ngugi wa Thiong’o in Peace; A response to Prof Indagasi — Andrew Maina

Elsie Is Bringing Music Conversations to Our Doorsteps From Lagos to Toronto to the World – Onyema Dike

Adrien Brody’s “Red Chip” revolution beyond the box office

I try to find that sweet spot between substance and form — Michael Afenfia

“Driving Home For Christmas” singer Chris Rea dies aged 74

Enrique Iglesias & Anna Kournikova welcome 4th baby

James Ransone, “The Wire” actor, dies at 46

Book Review

When poets duet: A review of “Symbols And Contemplations” by Iguwo Ukwu & Uzoma Nwakuche — Akumbu Uche ⁹

A review of “Cursed Daughters”, Oyinkan Braithwaite’s compelling sophomore novel – Olukorede S Yishau

Food Is Served: A Review of “A Meal Is A Meal” by Nnamdi Anyadu – Akumbu Uche

“A Blitz In The Haze” Paints A Complex Portrait of Darkness & Light In Northern Nigeria – Sima Essien

The delicate interplay of fate and agency in Olufunke Grace Bankole’s “The Edge of Water”- Olukorede S Yishau

The Uneasiness of Belonging: A review of Akin Adesokan’s South Side — Olukorede S. Yishau

“The Distortion of Hadassah,” Ejiro Umukoro’s intriguing YA novel – Olukorede S Yishau

Things We Do for Flesh: A review of David Szalay’s Booker novel- Olukorede S Yishau

When Three Worlds Collide: A Review of Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Theft – Olukorede S. Yishau

Making Learning Fun in ‘Have You Seen Miss Zuri’s Magical Shoes?’ by Oluchi – Akumbu Uche

Debut Novel “The Unassuming Vector” Explores Power, Trauma, and Hidden Forces

Beyond Death and Dictatorship: A review of Jailed for Life: A Reporter’s Prison Notes by Kunle Ajibade — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

“Driving Home For Christmas” singer Chris Rea dies aged 74

Enrique Iglesias & Anna Kournikova welcome 4th baby

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