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US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran: Trump Declares Ceasefire ‘Over’
The United States has launched a new wave of military strikes against Iran, marking a significant escalation in tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire…
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Russian airstrike kills Nigerian medical graduate in Ukraine days before graduation
A Nigerian medical graduate of Kharkiv National Medical University, Nnani Adaobi Marian, has been confirmed among the victims of a Russian airstrike in Kharkiv, Ukraine, just days before…
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Two UK Politicians Resign from Their Offices This Week
Two UK politicians have resigned from their positions following separate disputes over their performance and conduct. Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK’s anti-immigration Reform UK party, announced…
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SOBAFest Confirms 2026 Edition- Announces Theme and Curators
The Sokoto Book Arts Festival (SOBAFest) has officially confirmed its 2026 edition. The festival will take place in August 2026 in Sokoto Nigeria, organized by Book O’Clock Literary Foundation in partnership with Poetry Club UDUS.…
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America at 250: 250 Americans Who Shaped the Nation|Part 1–The First People
Part I: First Peoples — Indigenous Americans Who Shaped a Continent Long before the United States declared its independence in 1776, the land was home to hundreds of…
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Trinidadian Writer Jamir Nazir Wins 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize Despite AI Controversy
The Trinidadian writer, Jamir Nazir, has won the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for his story, The Serpent in the Grove. The announcement was made during a film…
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Report Raises Concerns Over Academic Credential Fraud in UK University Admissions
Thousands of international applicants offered postgraduate admission to UK universities last year were found to have submitted false or misleading academic qualifications, according to a new report by…
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Alexander Nderitu Champions Nairobi’s Bid for UNESCO City of Literature Status
At the inaugural Asian Literary Festival in Kenya, author and critic Alexander Nderitu urged stakeholders to support Nairobi’s bid for UNESCO City of Literature status, citing the city’s…
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Nigeria Extends NYSC Orientation Camp to 6 Weeks as FEC Approves Major Reforms
The Federal Executive Council of Nigeria has approved the extension of the NYSC orientation camp from the usual three weeks to six weeks. Announcing the development in a…
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Pope Leo Apologizes for the Catholic Church’s Role in African Slavery
In his first papal encyclical, Pope Leo issued a historic apology for the Catholic Church’s role in African slavery, describing slavery as a “wound in Christian memory” and…
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Call for Submission: ZODML Poetry Prize 2026
The ZODML Poetry Prize is an annual contest that empowers students across Nigeria’s public tertiary institutions to express their deepest thoughts, creative visions, and societal insights through the…
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Chimamanda Adichie Publishes Letter to Euracare Over Son’s Death
On June 14, 2026, Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie made public a letter she had sent to the management of Euracare Hospital on April 7, 2026. Posting the…
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Meet the Judges of the 2026 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize
The Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize has announced an impressive panel of literary figures to judge its 2026 edition. From award-winning novelists and poets to acclaimed editors…
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The £1000 2026 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize is currently open for entries
Writers around the world now have the opportunity to submit their work for the 2026 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize, one of the most respected international awards…
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Nigerian Writer Idi Nasiru Wins BBC World Service International Audio Drama Competition 2026
Idi Nasiru has won the BBC World Service International Audio Drama Competition, under the English as a Second Language Category with his drama ”Aisha’s Horizon.’ The results which…
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Google to deploy 64 million bacteria-riddled mosquitoes across California and Florida
Google has applied to the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to deploy 64 million non-biting southern house mosquitoes that it has infected with bacterium Wolbachia pipientis across California and…
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Chigozie Obioma’s Call of My Life Continues to Captivate Audiences
Nollywood romantic drama Call of My Life continues to attract audiences across Nigeria since its release on May 15, 2026. Produced by acclaimed Nigerian novelist Chigozie Obioma, best…
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Prosper Ishaya Wins The Republic Student Essay Writing Competition
Prosper Ishaya, a Chemical Engineering student at the University of Uyo, also a writer and a poet, wins the 2025 Republic Student Essay Writing Competition. Sharing the news…
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Paul Olayioye Joins Arts Lounge as Literary Journalist/Content Writer
We are pleased to announce that Paul Bamidele Olayioye has joined our team as our literary journalist and content writer effective June 1st. Paul Bamidele Olayioye is a…
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Nigeria–UK State Visit Signals Renewed Diplomatic Ties
The United Kingdom has announced an upcoming state visit involving Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marking a significant moment in diplomatic relations between the two countries. The visit,…
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US to Deploy 200 Troops to Strengthen Security Cooperation with Nigeria
The United States has announced plans to deploy approximately 200 troops to Nigeria as part of expanded security cooperation between the two countries. According to officials, the deployment…
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Nigerian Court Orders UK to Pay $572 Million Over 1949 Iva Valley Killings
In a landmark ruling with global implications, a Nigerian court has ordered the United Kingdom to pay $572 million in compensation to families of miners killed during the…
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Suspect Identified in Canada School Shooting that Left 8 Dead in Tumbler Ridge
On February 10, 2026, the quiet town of Tumbler Ridge in British Columbia was devastated by a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. What began as a…
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African Writers Earn Nearly 30 Nominations on the BSFA 2026 Awards Longlist
The British Science Fiction Association (BSFA) has officially released its 2026 Awards longlist, and one of the most striking features of this year’s longlist is the breadth of…
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U.S. State Department Reportedly Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries Over “Public Charge” Concerns
A report circulating in U.S. media claims that the United States State Department has moved to pause immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, citing concerns related…
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ALA Lecture Series 2026 Opens with Gibson Ncube
The African Literature Association (ALA) will open its 2026 Lecture Series with a timely and thought-provoking talk by Gibson Ncube, focusing on the intersections of gender diversity, ecology,…
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New Nigerian Words in the Oxford Dictionary (2026)
Language is never still. It moves with people, memory, migration, music, hunger, laughter, and survival. In 2026, that movement was once again formally acknowledged when the Oxford English…
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Ecological Progress around the World
In a world saturated with ecological grief—melting ice caps, burning forests, poisoned waters—it has become easy to believe that the earth is only ever losing. Yet, beyond the…
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Fully Funded Schools in Canada Currently Accepting Applications
Canada continues to rank among the most welcoming and academically competitive destinations for international students, particularly those seeking fully funded study opportunities. While Canada does not operate tuition-free…
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Renee Good, the Minneapolis Woman Shot by ICE was an Award-winning Poet
Good, who was killed during an encounter with a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis, was not only a mother and community member; she was…
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NIPCON’25 Sets the Stage to Reimagine Equality Through Poetry and Performance
The Nigeria International Poetry Convention (NIPCON) 2025, a flagship project by Absolute Poetry Foundation returns with a powerful theme, “Poetry Without Borders: Rewriting Equality,” bringing poets, spoken-word artists,…
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ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE INAUGURAL BCD–UTULU PRIZE FOR LITERATURE
The Hill-Top Creative Arts Foundation, Abuja, is delighted to announce the winners and finalists of the inaugural BCD–Utulu Prize for Literature, an award established to celebrate literary excellence…
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Register for the 3-Day Teachers’ Training Workshop 2025
In celebration of World Teachers’ Day 2025, TAN Teachers of Tomorrow Initiative, in partnership with Arts Lounge, proudly presents the 3-Day Teachers’ Training Workshop — a transformative event…
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SOBAFest Confirms 2025 Edition — Announces Theme and Curators
The Sokoto Book and Arts Festival (SOBAFest) has officially confirmed its 2025 edition, announcing the theme “Intersections,” along with its curators, dates, and key partners. The festival will…
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Beyond Time’s Reach by Uzoamaka Blessing Okafor: A Prodigious Woman finds her Voice| Review by Unoma Azuah
I often wonder how best a book should be read. Through a lens, without a lens, for fun? Beyond Time’s Reach, however, tells you how to read it…
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Call for Submission: The 2025 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize
The 2025 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize is calling on writers around the world to submit their best fiction, life writing, or poetry pieces. This year is regarded…
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Announcing The Shortlist For the A.S ABUGI NATIONAL PRIZE FOR SHORT STORY 2025
On the 16 December, 2024, the Hilltop Creative Arts Foundation announced the shortlisted entries for the A.S ABUGI National Prize for short story, via the Minna: City of…
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SOKOKA- PRESS RELEASE
It is finally here!!!Sokoka is a new literary and publishing African brand, and we are having our virtual launch event.Three major activities would be taking place on that…
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RUNDOWN OF THE ABUJA INTERNATIONAL POETRY FESTIVAL’24
The just concluded Abuja International Poetry Festival, AIPFEST, held a lot of promises and anticipation for its second edition. Here’s a rundown: The AIPFEST was curated by Nasara…
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GREY MARTYR WINS THE LIPFEST POETRY GRAND SLAM, 2024
Multi-talented spoken word poet, Nwani Emmanuel Chidera, popularly known as “Grey Martyr,” is the current Poetry Grand Slam Champion of the Lagos International Poetry Festival( LIPFEST) 2024, which…
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KEESH ROWLAND WINS THE ALITFEST POETRY GRAND SLAM 2024
Public speaker and performance poet, Kingsley Ekpenyong, popularly known as “Keesh Rowland,” is the current Poetry Grand Slam Champion of the Abuja Literary Festival 2024. The title had…
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PACELLA CHUKWUMA-EKE WINS THE ALITFEST PRE-FESTIVAL SLAM 2024
Nineteen year old poet and assistant editor at the Arts Lounge Magazine, Pacella Chukwuma-Eke, is the current Slam Champion of the Abuja Literary Pre-festival Slam 2024. The inaugural…
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TOP 30 ENTRIES FOR BKPP 2024
The Inaugural Blessing Kolajo Poetry Prize has announced the longlisted entries for its first edition, in no particular order. A shortlist of three and the winning entry will…
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Introducing Oyindamola Shoola’s New Poetry Collection, FACE ME I FACE YOU
Oyindamola Shoola, writer and co-founder of Sprinng, hits the literary world with her new collection of intriguing poems— FACE ME I FACE YOU. Still in control of twisting…
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SOKOTO BOOK AND ARTS FESTIVAL, 2024.
The Sokoto Book and Arts Festival (SOBAFest), Sokoto, Nigeria, graces us with its continuity. This year presents the theme of Ascension which ‘aims to highlight the growth and…
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National Poetry Competition Launches for 2024
The 2024 National Poetry Competition is calling on both emerging and well established poets to submit their previously unpublished work for its open call. This year’s contest will…
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Nigerian Teen Author, Divine Okpe, on the cover of the Writer’s Space Africa.
Sixteen years old Divine Okpe, teen author and member of the Hilltop Creative Arts Foundation, who won the 2nd edition of the African Writers Award, 2023, headlines the…
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Poemify Publishers and Direwords Merge to Form Ikike Arts
Poemify Publishers and Direwords have officially merged to form Ikike Arts, an innovative arts and media company dedicated to serving as a lighthouse for lovers of African literature.…
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CALL FOR SUBMISSION: POEMS FOR WOLE SOYINKA@90
In celebration of the 90th birthday of Professor Wole Soyinka, Africa’s First Nobel Laureate In Literature(1986), The Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) calls on poetry submissions from African…
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CALL FOR SUBMISSION: CANEX PRIZE FOR PUBLISHING IN AFRICA
Afrexbank officially announces the launching of The CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa. Publishers in Africa are invited to submit published trade books. The CANEX Book Factory in…
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2024 Akachi Chukwuemeka Prize for Literature: Announcing The Winner
We are thrilled to announce the winning entry of the annual Akachi Chukwuemeka prize for literature, as “The Last Trauma Poem,” by H. B. Asari. Honorary mentions include:…
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The Ace Booksquare/Mayange Katyo Literary Workshop: The Third Edition
Ace Booksquare and Karissa Youth Foundation, in collaboration with Victoria Pember Foundation, would be commencing the third edition of the Ace Booksquare/Mayange Katyo Literary Workshop, on 17th and…
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2024 Akachi Chukwuemeka Prize: Annoucing the Short list
We are thrilled to announce the shortlisted entries of the annual Akachi Chukwuemeka prize for literature. This literary prize, worth 100,000 naira, will be awarded to a single…
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2024 Akachi Chukwuemeka Prize: Announcing the long list
We are thrilled to announce the longlisted entries of the annual Akachi Chukwuemeka prize for literature. This literary prize, worth 100,000 naira, will be awarded to a single…
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Call for Submission: Single-Issue Magazine
The single-issue queer magazine, “Finding Home in Stories”, is now accepting submissions. Send your art, poetry, or personal stories to: queervoiceamp@gmail.com, before April 25th, to be featured in this…
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The 776 Foundation Climate Fellowship 2024
Applications are now open for the 776 Foundation Climate Fellowship 2024, a two-year program for youths who are ready to impact the world. The program was founded with…
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THE QUARTERLY WAKASO POETRY PRIZE: ANNOUNCING THE SHORTLIST
Below is the shortlist for the 1st Quarter of The Wakaso Poetry Prize, 2024: A total of 75 entries were recorded. Submission entries came in from Nigeria( with…
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JUDGES FOR THE AKACHI CHUKWUEMEKA PRIZE FOR LITERATURE ANNOUNCED | CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
THE JUDGESChinaecherem Obor is an Igbo writer and editor. His fiction was second runner-up for the University of Alabama’s Don F. Hendrie Jr Prize for Fiction. His nonfiction…
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The first edition of The Annual Bash Amuneni Prize for Performance Poetry, in partnership with Nasaracreative, TrueMyVoice, and Officalcureafrical is calling on spoken-word poets to submit their poetry…
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The Sprinng Writing Fellowship is back!
The Sprinng Writing Fellowship, a free mentoring program, is calling on writers (Nigerian, Ghanaian, Liberian, and South African) between ages 18 and 25 who are yet to publish…
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THE HCAF ANTHOLOGY CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Hilltop Creative Arts Foundation is currently calling on its members, nationwide, to submit their works for consideration in its first ever anthology. “Since our initial plan, two…
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THE FIRST CONGRESS OF W.O.W SET TO HOLD IN APRIL
Reine Fioklou, PAWA’s Programs Officer, is pleased to inform the public that the Pan African Writers Association (PAWA), in collaboration with the Association Of Nigerian Authors (ANA), will…
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NWAMMIRI BY ADAEZE M. NWADIKE RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED
Founder of Arts Lounge Literary Magazine, Adaeze M Nwadike, has recently stormed the literary world with a children’s book titled “NWAMMIRI,” set to be released on 23rd January,…
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LITERARY JOURNALS TO START YOUR YEAR WITH!
Dear writer, it is with great will and love that we, The Arts Lounge Magazine, welcome you into a new year. Below are links to fifteen literary journals…
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Brigitte Poirson Literature Prize Winners Announced
The Brigitte Poirson Literature Prize, 2023 Edition, is pleased to announce the winners of her poetry and short story contest. Short Story: Divine Inyang Titus Elisha Oluyemi Poetry:…
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MAGAZINES TO SUBMIT TO THIS DECEMBER!
Dear reader, are you looking for literary journals, honorarium or not, to submit your creative writing to? The Arts Lounge Magazine has got you covered. We have gathered…
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Winners of the HIASFEST Star Prize Announced
HIASFEST, the largest teen arts festival in Nigeria, has announced AbdulRazaq Salihu (19) and Pacella Chukwuma Eke (18) as the winners of its Star Prize Category, 2024 edition.…
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Call for Submission: Abebi Award in Afro Non-fiction
The inaugural Abebi Award in Afro Non-Fiction is now open for application of essays by Nigerian women. Named after the mother of founder, Mofiyinfoluwa Okupe, the award aims…
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Obari Gomba’s Grit wins NLNG Literature Prize
The “thought provoking” play, Grit, was announced on Friday by Akachi Adimora- Ezeigbo, chairperson of the advisory board for the prize, as the winning play for the annual…
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Nobel Laureate, Louise Gluck, dies at 80.
The death of Nobel Prize winning poet, Louise Gluck, was confirmed Friday, October 13, by Jonathan Galassi, Louise’s editor at Farrar, Straus & Giroux. The cause of her…
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The Nigeria We Want| Spoken Word Contest
The Nigeria Youth Future Fund, NFF, has opened a call for entries on the theme of “The Nigeria We Want,” to spoken word artists across Nigeria, in commemoration…
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“I AM ALIVE BECAUSE OF YOUR COMPASSION—“ Oruz Kennedy
The founder of Morelifepoetry, Ken-Adele Marvellous Oruchi, popularly known as “Oruz Kennedy,” was kidnapped on Monday, 11th September. The unknown kidnappers had requested a ransom of 20 million,…
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The Brigitte Poirson Prize for Literature 2023
The Words Rhymes and Rhythm Ltd has recently informed the literary public of the reformation of its initial bi-annual contest, The Brigitte Poirson Poetry Contest( BPPC) to The…
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OBINNA MELODY WINS THE 2023 ALITFEST GRAND SLAM
Nigeria Spoken word Poet, Nwakonobi Obinna Melody, popularly known as ”Obinna Melody,” wins the Abuja Literary Festival’s Grand Slam, which was held on 8th September, at the Transcorp…
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Longlist For The James Currey Prize for African Literature, 2023
Below is the longlist for the 2023 James Currey Prize for African Literature, in no particular order: The Night Wing by Oluwaseun Beatrice WendeKindred Beyond by Chidubem IwekaThe…
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INVITATION TO THE OFFICIAL BOOK LAUNCH OF THE MARKED NON-FICTION ANTHOLOGY
Arts Lounge Literary Magazine in partnership with Tiers( The Initiative for Equal Rights) is pleased to invite you to her official book launch of the Ist Issue of…
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The NLNG Longlist of Eleven
From a total of one hundred and forty-three plays, eleven have been long-listed for this year’s edition of the NLNG prize for Literature. The NLNG prize for literature…
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Sokoto Book and Arts Festival Confirms 2023 Edition
The Sokoto Book and Arts Festival, an annual arts festival organized by Sokoto Book and Arts Foundation, is making a return this year. The festival supports and promotes…
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Press Release: Awele by Cheta Igbokwe to Premiere at the University of Nigeria Nsukka Arts Theatre
On performance days of this play, there may be no eating of goat meat as source of protein by the cast and crew. Also, an additional crew member…
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Invitation to The Green we Left Behind Poetry slam/ Unveiling of The Green Photo Book
Arts Lounge Literary Magazine, in partnership with the French Embassy in Nigeria, wishes to invite you to the final of The Green we Left Behind Poetry Slam, which…
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A LITTLE TIME LEFT Concludes Production
Nigerian Filmmaker, Wapah Ezeigwe, has just concluded the production of his short film, A LITTLE TIME LEFT. The film which was shot in Lagos, Nigeria, stars actors, Kem…
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Arts Lounge Extends Deadline for Inter-generational Stories on Climate Change
We wish to inform the public that the deadline for submission for the Inter-generational stories on climate change has been extended to the 28th of February, 2023. Visit…
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Cover Reveal: Marked Anthology: Stories of Queer Nigerians Living with HIV
It is with deep-seated pleasure that we reveal the cover of the Marked Anthology, a collection of non-fiction stories from queer Nigerians living with HIV. Marked is a…
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