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Bello

Fashola, Bonuola, Media icons, scholars honour Hakeem Bello at 60

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

The 324-page anthology, published by Kraft Books Limited and edited by Barakah Temitope Bello, Wùnmíbáyô Lúpìtàn, and Stanley Ugagbe, compiles…
Nobel Committee at the Swedish Academy announces Hungarian author, Laszlo Krasznahorkai, the winner of 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature

Hungarian writer, Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 months ago

Krasznahorkai is best known for his 1985 novel 'Satantango' was given the award “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that,…
Yvonne

CORA set to host Kenyan author Yvonne Owuor in Lagos

Paul Dada

6 months ago

"It is part of the build-up to CORA’s flagship programme, the Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF), which will be…
LIFI

Fun as Illustrators from across the globe rubbed minds in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

A groundbreaking platform, LIFI is dedicated to nurturing and celebrating the art of children's book illustration.
Lagos To Lead Africa’s Global Creative Movement To African Cultural Festival In US

Lagos To Lead Africa’s Global Creative Movement To African Cultural Festival In US

Abimbola Aderinola

6 months ago

ACF2025 will bring together a diverse array of stakeholders, including African and diaspora leaders, as well as U.S. legislators, global…
Okigbo

NCAC celebrates UNESCO’s induction of Christopher Okigbo

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Okigbo, one of the best and most widely anthologised African poets (Britannica), died fighting for the independence of Biafra.
The event themed ‘Enilolobo: Conversation based on Bunmi Oyinsan's new novel, 'Ladder of Bones' held on Sunday, August 17 in Lagos

How Bunmi Oyinsan blew minds at presentation of ‘Ladder of Bones’ in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

In ‘Ladder of Bones’, a pun on British Historian Ellen Thorp’s similar title, Oyinsan tells the intriguing story of five…
Sango Festival

UNESCO endorses Sango Festival as world heritage

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The recognition by UNESCO firmly places Sango’s rich heritage on the world stage and underscores its importance as a shared…
The Nigeria Prize for Literature releases the longlist for its 2025 prize featuring 11 books. This year's focus is on prose fiction

Just In: 2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature longlist unveiled

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

The prize is sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited and carries a cash award of $100,000

FG inaugurates LOC for 2025 AFRIMA

Isa Isawade

8 months ago

The AFRIMA 2025 is slated to hold from November 25 to 30, with the theme “Unstoppable Africa.”
Archer

What transpired when Michael Archer visited TheNEWS

Paul Dada

8 months ago

Archer, who was palpably excited and pleased to be there said Nigeria was the only country he had ever taken…
Prof. Charles Nnolim, one of Africa's foremost literary critics and scholars, is dead. He died in Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Foremost literary critic, Prof Charles Nnolim, is dead

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

Nnolim once accused Achebe of plagiarizing his uncle 's story in Arrow of God.
Michael Archer writer and publisher of Guernica magazine was given a rousing reception recently by the Lagos literary and art community.

Fun as writers celebrate Michael Archer, publisher of Guernica magazine, in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

By Nehru Odeh Michael Archer, publisher of Guernica defies description. Not only does he wear many distinguished hats, his platform…
Tinubu Celebrates Soyinka’s legacy of patriotism

16th Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange to hold across two continents

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

This year's programme, which explores youth leadership and post-colonial expression, continues its legacy as a platform for cultural dialogue, artistic…
Curved Fortunes is a reinforcement of Mark Nwagwu’s curiosity about life and elevation of poetry as a language of introspective expressions

A Review Of Prof. Mark Nwagwu’s “Curved Fortunes”

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

In Curved Fortunes, Mark Nwagwu does not offer us a book of poems; he offers a metaphysical storm clothed in…
Ugoma Ebilah, founder, Bloom Art Salon and Studio and her team set up Memorial Corner for late Dr Olu Ajayi, one of Nigeria's notable artists

Ugoma Ebilah and team set up memorial corner for Olu Ajayi

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

Olu Ajayi was a pioneering figure in Nigeria’s contemporary art scene - his paintings reflected the dualities of life: joy…
Professor Ngugi Wa Thiong'o, one of. Africa's foremost writers, thinkers and revolutionaries dies at the age of 87

Africa’s literary giant, Ngugi Wa Thiong’o, dies at 87

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

Beyond his literary achievements, Ngũgĩ was a passionate revolutionary who vehemently opposed successive Kenyan regimes and tirelessly fought for a…
Kabul

Cultural exhibition kicks off in Kabul

Isa Isawade

10 months ago

Over 100 artworks by 18 Afghan artists are said to be on display at the exhibition.
Governor Seyi Makinde pledges support for KAP Film Village and Resort in Igbojaye, Oyo State, a brainchild of filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan

Makinde pledges support for Kunle Afolayan ‘s KAP Film Village

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The minister, Ms Hannatu Musawa praised the project as a significant step for the creative sector, aligning with President Bola…
Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian Nobel Prize-winning author whose work focused on the evils of totalitarianism dies at age 89

Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa dies at 89

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

In 2010, Vargas Llosa was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for what the Swedish academy called “his cartography of…
World Autism Day

Autistic artist Toby takes inclusive empowerment campaign to IDPs

Abimbola Aderinola

11 months ago

In his welcome address, Toby said the campaign was dedicated to promoting kindness, inclusion, and awareness for individuals of all…
Soyinka

Slavery? Not yet dead, but still very much with us – Soyinka

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

The World Poetry Day celebration in Nigeria was organized by Providus Bank in conjunction with Professor Soyinka. While Jahman Anikulapo…
Writers, scholars gather in Ekiti for celebration of 78th birthday of Prof. Niyi Osundare, a world-renowned poet, scholar and public analyst

Prof Niyi Osundare: Celebrating a writer so great yet humble and humane

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

It was in the light of these and other reasons that Ekiti State chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors…
Success4All

Success4All promotes Yorùbá culture in England (Photos)

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

"In the absence of a Yoruba woman to showcase how Yoruba women dress gorgeously, Kate, one of the teachers helped…
Mabel Segun

What I want to be remembered for – Mabel Segun (1930- 2025)

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Mabel Segun died five years short of being a centenarian two weeks after she had been celebrated on her 95th…
Mabel S

Mabel Segun, writer who gave women wings to fly, dies at 95

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The death of Mabel Segun who blazed the trail in children literature with the publication of her autobiographical classic, "My…
'People did not take me seriously', Tems reflects on struggles

Revealed! Why Tems won second Grammy

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

This is indeed far from the truth. By achieving that feat, Tems, who was born Temilade Odeniyi, has not only…
Wole Soyinka

Soyinka bags Lifetime Achievement Award

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

The festival’s programme features 12 creative workshops designed for children, including African storytelling stones, African Pottery, and African jewellery making.
A Future In Chains

A review of A Future in Chains by Ndifreke Ukpong

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

Reviewed by Ime Umoh When I first heard about A Future in Chains by Ndifreke Ukpong, I was curious. Friends…
Musawa

Nigeria partners with China to promote growth of arts, culture

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Musawa made the announcement at a New Year gala night celebrating China-Nigeria friendship, hosted by the China Cultural Centre in…
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