Books

How children’s knowledge of history can unite Nigeria — Sokefun

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

‘Adigun’ is a sprawling saga that describes the experiences of two West African boys, Adigun and Chike, forced by different…

Akinropo drops hint of a sequel as SCARS DO HEAL clocks 2

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

"Also, don't stop to send your pieces of advice and reviews to me as I try to write a sequel…

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

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Lynch, an internationally acclaimed novelist who has published five novels, winning several awards in the process, was born in Limerick in…

Fun as Petina Gappah thrills at Ake Arts and Book Festival

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

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

Lola Shoneyin: Why this year’s Ake Arts and Book Festival is so special

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Now in its eleventh year, Ake Arts & Book Festival has brought over 1000 writers, poets, musicians, actors, filmmakers, artists…

My book exposes dark underbelly of Nigerian politics, gender insensitivity

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Adaora Sydney-Jack speaks on challenges of gender inclusion and stereotypes in Nigerian politics, shrinking opportunities and fairness in the society…

Nigerian journalist Ogunrinde signs publishing contract with Fairlight Books UK

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Adeola thus becomes Nigeria's first author to be published by Fairlight books , which has a lot of A-list writers…

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

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

the Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature to Bob Dylan “for having created new poetic expressions within the…

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

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

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

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

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Finally yielding to intense pressure and further influenced by the books Duro recommended to him, Alex finally becomes a materially…

Jon Fosse wins 2023 Nobel Prize in literature

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

“I am overwhelmed and grateful,” Fosse said, reacting in a news release issued by his Norwegian publisher. “I see this…

Couple win Caine Prize for the first time

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 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: Celebrating a writer in pursuit of the common good

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Odia Ofeimum, whom the distinguished guests had gathered to celebrate, expressed his appreciation for their commitment to the progress of…

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,…

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…

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…

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 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:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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