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PHOTOS: Prof. Ropo Sekoni celebrated at 80

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“Professor Sekoni was a leading light in that struggle. He is also a sounding board and an invaluable support system…
Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka speaks on why he studied the Koran as a student and continues to peruse it and also study other religions.

Why I studied the Koran and continue to peruse it – Prof. Soyinka

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Soyinka said: "I was also in prison. But that wasn’t where I studied the Koran. I was always a curious…
Dr Akil Khalfani, Pan African Diaspora Ambassador to the Ooni of Ife, explains why novel, Things Fall Apart, is still valued after 65 years

Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart a demonstration of Africans’ heroism – Don

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Things Fall Apart is a book that demonstrates the heroism, the heroism of the Africans; Chinua Achebe demonstrates that despite…

Toluwani Ajayi’s double bass excellence, African art music techniques and cultural richness

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Overcoming traffic challenges was easy due to my proper planning and anticipation of the road. Despite my proper planning, I…
Nigerian writer and playwright Bode Sowande as well as nine others have been longlisted for this year's Nigeria Prize for Literature.

Bode Sowande, 10 others longlisted for $100, 000 Nigeria Prize for Literature

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The winner of the prize, which is sponsored by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) and expected to be announced…
Milan Kundera, the Czech writer and one of the most influential novelists of the 20th century dies died in Paris on Tuesday. He was 94.

Milan Kundera, famous writer haunted by his own people, dies in exile at 94

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Kundera famously left his homeland in 1975 after earlier being expelled from the Communist party for "anti-communist activities" and spent…

Forms of Arrival and Absence: Sculptural Ceramic Series by Halima Badmus

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Ivory Origin's forms are intentionally economical in their composition. Every sculptured vessel seems reduced to its most basic form, devoid…
Africa's literary giant, activist, feminist and literary critic, Professor Micere Githae Mugo dies at 81 after protracted illness

Africa’s literary giant Prof. Micere Githae Mugo dies at 81

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Mugo, who until her demise was Professor of African studies at Syracuse University in New York was a revolutionary and…
Ayegbayo Damola

Beauty of African women at World of Women NFT art project

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Ayegbayo Damola is planning to hold an international exhibition in the nearest future and also release new series of artworks…
Chimamanda Adichie

Chimamanda wins Indie Book Award for non-fiction

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Nehru Odeh Bestselling writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has won this year’s Indie Book Award for non-fiction for Notes On…
Prof. Wole Soyinka discusses African leaders and Russia- Ukraine war at the unveiling of "Putin's Files," his latest intervention series

It’s too late to act now: Prof. Wole Soyinka blasts African leaders

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Soyinka also lambasted not just African leaders but also Africans in general for playing the ostrich in the face of…
Made Kuti, Seun Kuti and Femi Kuti at Felabration, Afrikan Shrine

Felabration 2023 kicks off October 9 with theme “Question Jam Answer”

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Felabration is a week-long celebration of Fela's legacy as the creator of the Afrobeat genre and as a renowned human…
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti

Why I wrote a book on my love affair with Fela – Sandra Izsadore

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Izsadore, formerly known as Sandra Smith, said she did not write the book for profit but so that readers and…
Victor Edogun

AMAZON, SELAR, NERDC approve Victor Edogun’s books

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The approval means the highly educative and entertaining books are now available for global distribution as Paperbacks, as well as…
Ama Ata Aidoo

Famous writer Ama Ata Aidoo dies at 81

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

A university professor, Ata Aidoo won many literary awards including the 1992 Commonwealth Writers Prize for Changes, a love story…
ISESE has always been with humanity, and will remain for all eternity.

Wole Soyinka in Brazil for Africa Week

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The African Pride, which is organising these programmes, seeks to encourage a mutual exchange of ideas on how Africa will…
Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov

Why Bulgarian writer won €50,000 International Booker Prize

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Time Shelter’s win marks the second year in a row that the award has gone to a book in a…
Famous British novelist Martin Amis has died at the age of 73

Tributes pour in as famous British novelist Martin Amis dies at 73

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

One of the most celebrated British novelists, Amis is best known for his 1984 novel Money and the 1989 work…
Prof. Jacob Olupona

Nigeria’s Jacob Olupona elected into American Academy of Arts and Science

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Olupona is a scholar of indigenous African religions who came to Harvard after serving as a professor at the University…
Famous American actor, bodybuilder and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger, a.k.a The Terminator, announces release date of his new book.

Arnold Schwarzenegger announces release date of new book

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Schwarzenegger's first book was Arnold: Developing a Mr. Universe Physique, which he published in 1977.
Anne Perry, a London-born crime author who was jailed for murdering her friend's mother has died at the age of 84

Writer jailed for murdering friend’s mother dies at 84

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Anne Perry served five years in prison from the age of 15 for bludgeoning Honorah Mary Parker to death.
Former American first lady Michele Obama celebrates late American writer Dr. Maya Angelou on 95th posthumous birthday

What Michele Obama said about American writer Maya Angelou on her 95th posthumous birthday

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Maya Angelou, a multiple award-winning writer and civil rights activist who is also famous for crafting the feminist poem I…
Creative Enterprise Support Program (CESP) Art Showcase Grand Finale, hosted by The British Council and curated by TASCK

TASCK, The British Council host CESP finale to celebrate creativity and diversity

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The CESP Art Showcase Grand Finale was a celebration of creativity, diversity, and innovation in Nigerian art. It was an…
Professor Niyi Osundare

Why Poetry Matters

Ademola Adegbamigbe

3 years ago

 Professor Niyi Osundare writes that poetry is the soulmate of music, the sister of the song. It is Humanity’s long,…
I may apply for restoration of my Green Card - Soyinka

Why Soyinka is angry, seeks visa ban for perpetrators of violence

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Soyinka made this assertion on Tuesday 21 March 2023 at the World Poetry Day, organised by ProvidusBank in Lagos. The…
Shortlisted authors

2023 Booker Prize longlist announced: £50,000 for grab

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The shortlist of six books will be announced at London Book Fair on 18 April, with the winner announced at…
The longlist of the 2023 International Booker Prize montage

2023 International Booker Prize longlist announced: Some interesting features

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

According to French Moroccan novelist and chair of judges Leïla Slimani, the list, which was chosen from 134 books published…
Professor Niyi Osundare

Nigeria not reckoned with due to leadership failure – Osundare

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

With their personal reputation and accomplishments, Nigerians have continued to bring the country fame and glory at a time its…
Eagle Schnapps celebrate Lisabi day

Eagle Schnapps boosts support for culture, celebrates 36th Lisabi Festival 

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Lisabi Festival is a major historic and cultural heritage event of the Egba people of Ogun State to celebrate the…

The Ethereal In Us — a photo exhibition by Olatoke Olufade — captures the essence of femininity

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Still photographs capture the essence and beauty of the moment, devoid of the noise and distraction of motion. The silent…
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