For Penawou who chose full tide
By Enewaridideke Ekanpou A tree fruitful sprang up in Akugbene 104 years ago. Birds alighted on its branches and fed on the fruits, chirping and dancing happily. No bird could devour the fruits in their verdant vibrations. The fruits were like the stars in the sky; The fruits were like the sand on Alagbaru sandbank. […]
Live or Die Tryin’: Ammi’s gripping account of trauma
Yahkhahnahn Ammi, a passionate activist and advocate for the rights of melanated people, has released his memoir, ‘Live or Die Tryin’, which offers a searing account of his wrongful imprisonment as a minor and his ongoing fight for justice.
NPL is biggest thing to happen to Nigerian literature – Akubuiro, author
Journalist and author of ‘Mighty Mite and Golden Jewel’, Henry Akubuiro is again, on the Longlist of the Nigeria Prize for Literature worth $100,000.
3 finalists emerge @ 2024 Nigeria Prize for Literature
The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature has announced the finalists for the 2024 edition of the Prize.
When NAL inducted new members and fellows
The Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL) has inducted new Fellows and Members at its 26th Convocation and Investiture held at the J. F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Unilag. New Fellows inducted include Professors Asabe Kabir Usman, Anthony Esijolomi Afejuku, Florence Orabueze, Olukoya Ogen, Olatunji Alabi Oyeshile, Cecilia Amaoge Eme, Afis Ayinde Oladosu, Lendzzemo Constantine Yuka, Olusanjo Daramola, and Emmanuel Emasealu.
The Grime, Glory and Afropop documentary
Wonu Osikoya has through her charisma and analytical questions given us a close look into the lives of behind-the-scenes players of Afrobeats.
