Nathaniel Bivan’s ‘Boys, Girls and Beasts’: An explosive tale that sings harmoniously — Olukorede S Yishau
With “Wedlock of the Gods,” professor brings Nigerian storytelling and culture to USC main stage — Chinyere Amobi
There is no reason why a Nigerian child cannot speak a single Nigerian language — Ndidi Chiazor Enenmor
News·October 9, 2020·5 min readChimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Forthcoming Work “Zikora” To Debut As Part Of The Amazon Original StoriesAs part of the Amazon Original Stories, Chimamanda’s “Zikora,” a 35-page short story, will be published on Tuesday, the 27th... Read More
News·October 8, 2020·6 min readLouise Glück wins the 2020 Nobel prize in literatureThe Swedish Academy has chosen the American poet, citing her ‘unmistakable poetic voice’ The poet Louise Glück has become the... Read More
News·October 5, 2020·4 min readCORA & Nigeria Prize for Literature ANNOUNCE 2020 BOOK PARTYThe Committee for Relevant Art, CORA in collaboration with the Nigeria Prizefor Literature, sponsored by the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG),... Read More
News·August 14, 2020·1 min readThe Masters Review Summer Short Story Award – $3000 Grand PrizeThe Summer Short Story Award for New Writers runs from July 1st to August 30th. The winning story will be... Read More
Book Review·August 2, 2020·3 min readMy Sister, The Serial Killer: Thriller with a light sprinkling of comedy – Favour Olorunfemi(Fresh off the announcement of her “Crime & Thriller Book of the Year award” at the British Book Awards, Ms.... Read More
News·July 28, 2020·1 min readThe Wole Soyinka Essay Competition Announces Iheanacho, Sonuga & Divine as 2020 Winners.After countless hours of rigorous coaching, with 2000 entries from more than 20 countries, and one grand finale, the joy... Read More
News·July 27, 2020·1 min readIrenosen Okojie wins 2020 AKO Caine Prize for African Writing.Irenosen Okojie has been awarded the AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2020 for her short story Grace Jones, today,... Read More
News·June 26, 2020·1 min readAfrikaans Writer, Elsa Joubert, 97, Dies; She Explored Black Reality.Her novel “The Long Journey of Poppie Nongena” was compared to Alan Paton’s “Cry, the Beloved Country” in arousing white... Read More
News·May 19, 2020·2 min readShortlist for 2020 AKO Caine Prize AnnouncedShortlist for 2020 AKO Caine Prize showcases huge diversity in the writing of African livesTHE 2020 AKO CAINE PRIZE SHORTLISTED... Read More
News·May 15, 2020·1 min readAn African Literary Festival for the Age of Coronavirus.Book events worldwide are on hold, but Afrolit Sans Frontieres uses social media to host frank discussions around writing, creativity,... Read More
News·May 14, 2020·1 min readBroadway Arts Festival short story prizewinners revealed.BROADWAY Arts Festival organisers have announced the winners of a new short story prize launched in response to the coronavirus... Read More
News·April 28, 2020·1 min read2020 CRAFT Short Fiction Prize; $2800 To Be AwardedSubmissions are open March 1 to April 30, 2020. Guest judge Alexander Chee will choose three stories from a shortlist... Read More