PEN Translates awards Archives

·August 22, 2023·1 min read

PEN Translates Awards celebrate global literary diversity with inclusion of titles from Rwanda and Kazakhstan

In a celebration of literary diversity and cross-cultural exchange, the prestigious PEN Translates awards have once again recognised outstanding works...

On “Auracle”, Shallipopi is an Oracle with a cool aura – Michael Kolawole

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

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

Obinna Udenweʼs “Years of Shame” Is An Ambitious Epic of Tragedy, History & Culture – Sima Essien

Literature, Society & the Penumbra of Failure: A review of “Moonbeam Anthology” — Kẹ̀hìndé Fọlọ́runshọ́

The Essential Biodun Shobanjo @ 81 and the will to keep winning – Toni Kan

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

Our Best Essays and Reviews of 2025

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

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

Ancient fish factory & Roman cemetery unearthed in Egypt

Evangeline Lilly confirms brain damage after “traumatic” boulder fall

Teyana Taylor celebrates Grammy & Golden Globe nominations

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