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·June 26, 2025·1 min read

Waterstones announces 2025 debut fiction shortlist

Waterstones has unveiled the six authors shortlisted for its prestigious fourth annual Debut Fiction Prize, celebrating “astonishingly impressive and inspiring...

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

“Betty Boop” & “Nancy Drew” lead 2026 public domain class

Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as Swansea City co-owner

Nicki Minaj deactivates Instagram after AmericaFest appearance

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Waterstones announces 2025 debut fiction shortlist

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