Literature

18 Notable Essays From Nigeria in 2023
18 Notable Essays From Nigeria in 2023

This year, it can be argued that the literary scene was lit by two categories…

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Tomilola Coco Adeyemo is Rekindling the Romance Genre in African Literature

“We are not all one thing, we are usually a lot of things. I like…

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Chick Lit Offers More Than It is Credited For, Beyond the Romance, Heartstrings, and Laughter

Through its engaging narratives, relatable characters, and a dash of humour, chick lit captures the…

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15 Writers of African Descent Longlisted for the UK 2023 Diverse Book Awards

A jury of eleven writers will judge the longlist. Shortlisted authors will be announced in…

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Khadija Abdalla Bajaber’s “The House of Rust” is a Story of Myths, Fantasies and Quests

The House of Rust is a novel of many seasons. Bajaber’s slippery narration is telling,…

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Catalyst Press ReadingAfrica Week 2022 Set to Hold December 4-10

#ReadingAfrica Week is a way to highlight on social media the writers doing diverse and…

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Sylva Nze Ifedigbo Wins 2022 Chinua Achebe Prize for Literature

Ifedigbo’s win follows Obinna Udenwe’s 2021 clinching of the prestigious award for his second novel,…

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Miles Morland Scholarship Announces 2022 Shortlist

The announcement of this year’s Miles Morland scholars will be made on November 24th, 2022.…

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Quramo Festival of Words (QFEST 2022) Begins October 7

The festival will be held from 7th to the 9th of October, 2022 at the…

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Blaise Ndala’s Amazing “Dans le ventre du Congo” Announced as Finalist of the 2022 Prix du Livre d’Ottawa

Winners of the award will be announced in Ottawa, Canada on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.…