NPL: How three authors turned pain, history and faith into poetry
By Prisca Sam-Duru The 2026 edition of the Nigeria Prize for Literature nears its climax parading three poets, three different obsessions, but one common urgency — to hold a mirror to Nigeria. James Ngwu Eze writes against fear and silence. Tares Oburumu interrogates the colonial name we still bear. Ogaga Ifowodo asks a disturbingly simple […]
Chika Idu projects lifestyle of destitute in water communities with ‘Into the Deep’
By Gabriel Olawale A renowned multidisciplinary artist, Chika Idu is out to mesmerize the visual art landscape with the dynamic compositions of his creative artworks, which respond directly to the livelihood of destitute water communities in southern Nigeria. A Lagos-based professional painter and passionate lover of children and a safe environment is set to take […]
Kelani’s ‘Cordelia’ for screening @New York African Film Festival
The latest work from the stable of veteran filmmaker and culture advocate, Tunde Kelani, has been selected for screening at the 30th New York African Film Festival.
Celebrating Louis Odion @ 50
In a rare collection of tributes titled, “On the Road to 50: A Collection of Inside Stories”, friends of media connoisseur Louis Odion, commemorate his 50th birthday with incisive essays, exploring his unique character.
Metaphors of life in Oceans in Your Lungs
Beginning from its sublime title, “Oceans in Your Lungs” to the last poem, “Moving Train”, Zainab Omotayo Raji’s new collection of poems features emotive images through which the poet mirrors life from divergent perspectives.
The role of functional book policy in Africa
It’s another interesting period in the book industry as the 22nd Nigeria International Book Fair, NIBF, holds from Wednesday, May 10th to Saturday, May 13th, 2023.
