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Soyinka, Dylan

Why Nobel Prize in Literature shouldn’t have been awarded to Bob Dylan in 2016 – Soyinka

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

the Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature to Bob Dylan “for having created new poetic expressions within the…
Popular broadcast journalist, Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, releaseS new book, with an intriguing title, 'Politics Pussy & Power

AIT’s Adaora releases provocative book, ‘Politics, Pussy & Power’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to the review of the book on Amazon books, Adaora in Politics, Pussy & Power, "Challenges conventions, providing fresh…
Paul Dada

Dilemma and the ‘Ka la ba ya do sha’ Shenanigans (A Movie Review)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Finally yielding to intense pressure and further influenced by the books Duro recommended to him, Alex finally becomes a materially…
The 2023 Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to Norwegian novelist and playwright, Jon Fosse "for his innovative plays and prose"

Jon Fosse wins 2023 Nobel Prize in literature

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

“I am overwhelmed and grateful,” Fosse said, reacting in a news release issued by his Norwegian publisher. “I see this…
Senegalese couple, Mame Bougouma Dienne and Woppa Diallo, make history as joint winners of the 2023 Caine Prize for African Writing.

Couple win Caine Prize for the first time

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Diene and Diallo win a cash prize of £10,000, and will have their work featured in the 2023 Caine prize…
“Odia Ofeimun: In Search of a Common Morality- Essays, Tributes and Conversations,” was presented to the public in Lagos on 28 September 2023.

Odia Ofeimun: Celebrating a writer in pursuit of the common good

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Odia Ofeimum, whom the distinguished guests had gathered to celebrate, expressed his appreciation for their commitment to the progress of…
Habib Jaafar, businessman and philanthropist launches autobiography, "African Odyssey of a Lebanese Emigrants: an autobiography of sorts"

Soyinka, others shower praise on Habib Jaafar ‘s new book

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Soyinka, who was the distinguished chairman at the occasion showered praise on the book that he had recommended for publishing,…
From Jonathan Swift to Samuel Beckett, these literary luminaries have left an indelible mark on the Dublin cultural landscape.

Navigating Words: Literary Dublin Vacation – Unveiling Extraordinary Packages for Book Lovers

Ademola Adegbamigbe

3 years ago

Dublin, a city steeped in literary history and the birthplace of renowned wordsmiths, exudes an aura of creativity that resonates…
Dr Akil Khalfani, Pan African Diaspora Ambassador to the Ooni of Ife, explains why novel, Things Fall Apart, is still valued after 65 years

Why ‘Things Fall Apart’ is still valued 65 years after – Don

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe’s debut novel, and his two other classics, Arrow of God and No Longer at Ease,…

How Bola and Atinuke Ige Gave Their Children Wings to Fly

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The family spirit or what Funso Adegbola calls “the value of family” permeates He Gave Me Wings and She Gave…
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…

How I met Emeritus Professor Goodfellow – Akinropo

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

"After I introduced myself, Prof asked me more questions to find out all I was doing for a living. I…
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…

MY FATHER’S FARMLAND: A MORAL INQUIRY INTO WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

In the Novel, My Father’s Farmland, Novelist and filmmaker Opeyemi Akintunde employs allegory to interrogate one of humanity’s oldest questions:…
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…
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…

Know Nigeria Laws to avoid falling victim, Author Okoye urges Nigerians

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Okoye stated: "After years of research and Investigation, one thing remains evidently clear- many citizens do not know the Laws…
IOC, NOC drag Nigerian company Nutricima to court over the use of the name OLYMPIC to market, promote and sell its milk product

Copyright battle: IOC slams N2bn suit on producer of Olympic Milk

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

NOC and IOC contended that they have suffered as a result of the unauthorized, illegal, wrongful usage of the trade…

Yemi Ogunbiyi’s Retrospections

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Right across the twelve chapters of his riveting autobiography, The Road Never Forgets, remembrances pile upon remembrances. As you wade…
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…

Photos: The Word Library showcases new writers

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

"I also appreciate all of you, who due to some reasons could not come but called and sent messages of…

How two lovely ladies got me into The Word Centre– Akinropo

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

These two lovely ladies, Grace and Jackie, whose photos are here today have been my fantastic supporters and encouragers for…

Scars Do Heal gets boost as UK based The Word sets date to feature Akínrópò, other writers

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Among the five writers billed for the Feb. 25 event at the state-of-the-art cultural building is the author of an…
Prince Harry, currently basking in the glow of his memoir, Spare, will not be welcomed at the coronation of his father as King Charles 111

Real reason Prince Harry will not be welcomed at his father’s coronation ceremony

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry left almost nothing unsaid about the royal family in the book, and spared no…

Prince Harry’s memoir ”Spare” sets sales record on first day

PM NEWS Editor

3 years ago

The sales figures for “Spare” include hardcover, audiobook and e-book editions sold in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom.

From Okeho Ahoro to Okeho Ile: A Review of The Okeho Exodus

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The schema headed by Baale Olele was possible because the citizens preferred the traditional lifestyle. The book gave the impression…

Akínrópò brings the World to Africa with ‘Scars Do Heal’

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

As a matter of fact, with Scars Do Heal, Akínrópò has effectively brought the rest of the world to Africa…
Aina on Iddo Island

LASRAB launches first Comic Book on Lagos History

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The comic book which is dedicated to all Lagosians, is written to help the present and future generations of Lagosians…
Pastor Tunde Bakare (from 2nd left), Serving Overseer of Global Citadel Community Church; his wife, Mrs Olayide Bakare; the author, Adeolu Akinyemi and other dignitaries at the unveiling of the book 'Dear Entrepreneur' by Adeolu Akinyemi on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at The Grandeur Event Centre, Lagos

Adeolu Akinyemi celebrates launch of ‘Dear Entrepreneur’ book

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The book was reviewed by Mr Segun Awosanya (SEGA) who encouraged people to pick copies of the book because of…
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