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...

Wizkid’s Morayo: A Sonically Rich and Thematically Inconsistent Experience – Michael Kolawole

On adedamola, Fireboy returns to dazzling form – Michael Kolawole

Asake’s “Lungu Boy”: A bold but wonky attempt at reinvention – Michael Kolawole

Chimamanda elevates the quotidian into genius – Precious Nzeakor

Of Dreams We Hold Dear and the Weight of Their Loss – Olukorede S Yishau

Maik Nwosu is back with a Fantastic Tale in “The Book of Everything” —Olukorede S Yishau

Descent into the Underground World Of Baby Farming: A Review Of “Baby Farm” – Precious Nzeakor.

Omoni Oboli’s Love In Every Word delivers maximum thrills– Michael Kolawole

Ola Cardoso’s “Suky” evokes more déjà vu than excitement – Michael Kolawole

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

Intriguing Insights into Reincarnation: A review of Cheta Igbokwe’s “Awele” — Nenye Okoye

With “Wedlock of the Gods,” professor brings Nigerian storytelling and culture to USC main stage — Chinyere Amobi

Time is Different in Toronto – Chidera Udochukwu-Nduka

Remembering Kole Omotoso — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

FirstBank’s DecemberIssaVybe lights up Lagos with Davido concert — Farouk Mohammed

The Lagos Review: Best of 2024

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

Toni Kan in Conversation with Nels Abbey who says – My favourite book would be The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah.

‘The Call’ is nondiscriminatory and everybody will enjoy it — Dr Bisi Adigun

At 80, Dele Jegede prepares new exhibition while championing African art

80 artists reimagine Mattel Toys in anniversary exhibition

Joe Goode, LA’s ‘milk bottle’ visionary painter, dies at 88

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