Nigerian author, Joshua Omeke, nominated for Sahitya Sparsh Awards
The Sahitya Sparsh Awards recognises outstanding authors from across Asia for their remarkable contributions to the world of literature.
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Olubunmi Familoni wins NLNG’s $100,000 Literature Prize
The author made the longlist in 2023 but struck luck in October 2024 when he emerged victorious.
Chimamanda Adichie, six others to receive Harvard University medal
The W. E. B. Du Bois Medal is Harvard's highest honour in African and African American studies.
Nigerian wins AKO Caine prize for African writing
The prize is an annual literary award for the best original short story by an African writer.
Nigerian writer wins plagiarism lawsuit against Nollywood filmmaker
The author says he won the case and gifted half of the compensation to an intellectual property public awareness project.
Nigerian author wins literary award in UAE
The award-winning novel centres around struggles of womanhood and parenting amidst sexual abuse and societal pressure in marriage.
Nigerian author makes TIMES’ “Next Generation Leaders” list
The 32-year-old is a Hausa-language author of six books featuring forbidden romance
How ‘powerful media man’ sexually assaulted me — Chimamanda Adichie
The celebrated writer narrates how the unnamed man "squeezed my breast."
Nigerian author hawks zobo drink on the streets
Collins Oscar, author of five books, loves hawking the Nigerian beverage popularly called zobo.
My ordeal in SSS detention — Nigerian author, Okey Ndibe
"I thank all of you who've written or called to inquire my wellbeing. I'm in wonderful spirits, far from cowed."
