Arts/Books

There is the compelling need for me to go back to the publishing of Alex Haley’s Roots in 1976 to find a book that bears comparison to Anaele Ihuoma’s debut novel Imminent River.

To date, 34 Nigerian literary figures have participated in the IWP Fall Residency.

The competition is for students in Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria.

The author seeks to rehabilitate victims of sexual abuse especially commercial sex workers.

Mr Prosper is widely known for over a hundred short stories which he regularly circulates on social media.

The award is one of the most prestigious literature prize for first time fiction writers of African origin.

The initiative is open to writers of African descent living in Africa

Toni Morrison died Monday night at the age of 88 at Montefiore Medical Center in New York.

The patrons sent a joint resignation letter.

The introduction of the International Prize to complement the Man Booker Prize was announced in June 2004.

Over the course of her life, Buchi Emecheta published 16 novels and wrote several plays.

Media stakeholders, industry gurus, government officials, diplomatic corps, royal fathers, have been penciled to grace the launch of the latest book by Mr Arogundade.

Lesley won the award for or her short story entitled “Skinned.”

This sale puts Ms Odutola behind a fellow female artist, Njideka Akunyili-Crosby, and the legendary Ben Enwonwu.

Ambassador Carrabballo’s talk will showcase aspects of Latin American Literature.

Adire fabrics feature prominently in the art and culture of the Yoruba people.

Mr Bassey is a recipient of the Rights Livelihood Award, also known as the Alternative Nobel Prize for works against oil pollution in the Niger Delta.

The images explore both the alienation and struggles experienced by persons with albinism, as well as celebrates their lives and achievements.

The book highlights the problems faced as a nation and articulates visions that can transform the nation.

The winner of this year’s £10,000 prize will be announced at an award ceremony at SOAS University of London in July.

Martin’s announcement was good news for fans who were dissatisfied with the show’s finale.

The book has over 90 contributions from a spectrum of Mr Olorunyomi’s teachers, colleagues, associates and mentees.