Some of Nigeria’s most celebrated culture journalists are set to swap their reporting notebooks for literary acclaim this Saturday, April 11.
The occasion is a special reading of Moonbeam, an evocative anthology curated by veteran arts journalist Anote Ajeluorou, which brings together contributors whose bylines have long defined Nigerian cultural coverage. They include Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, Adeniyi Kunnu, Akeem Lasisi, Evelyn Osagie, Gregory-Page Nwakunor, Henry Akubuiro, Jahman Anikulapo, Molara Wood, Nehru Odeh, Okechukwu Uwaezuoke, Sam Omatseye, Sumaila Umaisha, Terh Agbedeh and Toni Kan.
Stepping beyond the conventions of reportage and criticism, the contributors draw on their creative reserves to render narratives that are by turns honest, humorous and deeply human. The anthology, written in a range of registers and styles, reflects the texture and contradictions of everyday Nigerian life and of lived experience more broadly.
Moonbeam delves into the relatable complexities of the human condition, delivered with the wit and stylistic flair one would expect from such seasoned observers of society.
Beyond its literary merit, the event carries a poignant weight as it is held in memory of Evelyn Osagie. A respected journalist, poet, and contributor to the anthology, Osagie passed away in 2025. This gathering serves as both a celebration of her legacy and a testament to the enduring power of the written word. Bibliophiles are encouraged to join the contributors for an afternoon of readings and signings, with copies of the anthology available for purchase at the reading and online.
