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Nigerian literary community mourns untimely demise of renowned playwright, producer, director, Wole Oguntokun in Canada on March 26, 2024.

Wole Oguntokun, renowned playwright, director, is dead

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Born on July 15 1967, Oguntokun was the artistic director of Theatre Planet Studios and Renegade Theatre as well as…
This year’s World Poetry Day was used to celebrate Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka who will turns 90 in July at an event held in Lagos

Soyinka at 90: Celebrating the literary icon on World Poetry Day

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

With his characteristic sense of humour, the Nobel Laureate while appreciating Providus Bank for organizing the fifth edition of the…

When Art Leaves the Wall: TP4STYLE’s Wearable Vision at Vampire on Vacation, London

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

At a conventional art exhibition, audiences typically stop in front of static canvases, engaging in a private and stationary exchange…
Mukoma, son of famous Kenyan writer, Prof Ngugi Wa Thiong o reveala how his father physically abused his mother Nyambura to silence her

Ngugi Wa Thiong O: “Don’t cry more than the bereaved,” Mukoma tackles critics

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Recall that Mukoma took to his X handle on Tuesday 12 March to call out his father Ngugi whom he…
Mukoma, son of famous Kenyan writer, Prof Ngugi Wa Thiong o reveala how his father physically abused his mother Nyambura to silence her

How my father Ngugi Wa Thiong O physically abused my mother – Mukoma

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ngugi, who is renowned as Kenya's most famous writer, married Nyambura in 1961. The two went on to have six…
Culture Minister Hannatu Musawa seeks support of Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, in promoting the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria

Culture Minister Musawa visits Soyinka: What they discussed

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Taiye Olayemi The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has sought the support of the Nobel…
Femi Adesina discusses his experience as presidential spokesperson and his book about former President Muhammadu Buhari at CORA forum

In search of real Buhari: Conversation with ex-presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Adesina tried to paint what he regards as the ‘real’ picture of the former president, his software and not his…
Prof. Niyi Osundare

NIGHT OF HORROR*

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

In the evening hours of January 16, 2024, there was a massive explosion caused by loads of dynamite piled up…
Nigerian writer and environmental activist Nnimmo Bassey wins 2024 Wallenberg Medal

Nigerian writer Nnimmo Bassey wins 2024 Wallenberg Medal

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The Wallenberg Medal is awarded to outstanding humanitarians whose dedicated efforts on behalf of the vulnerable and oppressed mirror the…
A Nigerian art student, Chancellor Ahaghotu, explains how he broke a decade-old Guinness World Record for the longest painting marathon.

How Nigerian Ahaghotu broke Guinness World Record painting marathon

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

… Chancellor Ahaghotu painted for 100 hours By Cynthia Okoye A Nigerian art student, Chancellor Ahaghotu, has explained how he…
Segun Osoba who will be 89 on 9 January 2023, had not relented in his fight against social injustice and tyranny and for a better society.

Dr. Segun Osoba: The man who declined professorship but saw tomorrow

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Though Osoba himself was not present at the conference due to ill health, the robust discussions around his life, works…
Music Minds Legacy Group unveils prodigious kid instrumentalists at its 8th Annual Music Minds Meet/Greet’ and Young Maestros Award Night.

New music stars unveiled in grand style in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The Music Minds Legacy Group, which has been in existence for eight years, is made up of distinguished Nigerians from…

Edo State International Film Festival 2023 Concludes as a Platform for Global Stories and Local Dialogue

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The 2023 edition of the Edo State International Film Festival (ESIFF) concluded after three days of screenings, conversations, and industry…
Irish writer Paul  Lynch wins 2023 this Booker Prize with Prophet Song, a novel the judges described as the “triumph of emotional storytelling.”

Why Paul Lynch’s ‘Prophet Song’ won 2023 Booker Prize

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Lynch, an internationally acclaimed novelist who has published five novels, winning several awards in the process,  was born in Limerick in…
Zimbabwean writer Petina Gappah thrills audience with tales from her forthcoming memoir, Heaven is a Library at the Ake Arts and Books Festival

Fun as Petina Gappah thrills at Ake Arts and Book Festival

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Petina then read excerpts from the memoir, which held the guests spellbound, with the hall erupting with laughter repeatedly.
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