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Creative Future Writers’ Award Announces 2026 Winners
The Creative Future Writers’ Award has announced its 2026 winners following a record-breaking field of more than 1,850 entries from underrepresented writers across the UK. The annual award…
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After 51 Years, a Nigerian Film Finally Earns Recognition from a Toronto International Film Festival Jury
For the first time in 51 years, a Nigerian film has received recognition from a jury at the Toronto International Film Festival. Kaelo Iyizoba’s The Spectacular Death of…
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Eloghosa Osunde to Join Masobe Books for The Circle in Abuja
Eloghosa Osunde to Join Masobe Books for The Circle in Abuja Masobe Books will host Nigerian writer Eloghosa Osunde for an interactive edition of The Circle on September…
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The Nigeria Prizes 2026 Set for Grand Award Night on October 9
The Nigeria Prizes 2026 Set for Grand Award Night on October 9 The Nigeria Prizes will hold its 2026 Grand Award Night on October 9, bringing together the…
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2026 National Book Awards Longlists Announced Across Four Categories
The National Book Foundation has announced the longlists for the 77th National Book Awards, recognizing books across Fiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature. The Fiction longlist…
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Arole Agarawu African Poetry Prize Announces Inaugural 2026 Shortlist
The inaugural Arole Agarawu African Poetry Prize has announced its 2026 shortlist, naming ten poets from 356 submissions received across 21 countries. More than 3,500 poems were read…
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South Africa’s Word Fest 2026 Opens in Makhanda
Word Fest 2026 will bring writers, poets, academics, performers, and other literary voices to Makhanda, South Africa, from September 18 to 19. The two-day festival will take place…
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Emily Wilson, First Woman to Translate the Odyssey, Is Doing It Again
Nearly a decade after her acclaimed translation brought Homer’s The Odyssey to a new generation of English-language readers, Emily Wilson is returning to the ancient epic. Wilson, the…
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Singapore Pays Citizens to Read Books in Fight Against Doomscrolling
Singapore has launched a new initiative that pays citizens to read for at least 15 minutes a day, turning the increasingly private act of picking up a book…
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BBC National Short Story Award 2026 Shortlist Announced
The shortlist for the 2026 BBC National Short Story Award with the University of Cambridge has been announced, bringing together five writers whose stories move across landscapes, generations…
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Ha-yun Jung’s “Besieged” Selected for Best American Essays 2026
South Korean writer and translator Ha-yun Jung’s essay “Besieged,” published in World Literature Today’s November 2025 issue, has been selected for The Best American Essays 2026, edited by…
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Ibrahim Nasrallah to Headline 2026 Neustadt Lit Fest at University of Oklahoma
Palestinian writer Ibrahim Nasrallah will headline the 2026 Neustadt Lit Fest at the University of Oklahoma, where he will be formally presented with the Neustadt International Prize for…
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Chigozie Obi Unveils Dreamscape in Two Lagos Exhibitions
Nigerian multidisciplinary artist Chigozie Obi is exhibiting a new body of work, Dreamscape, across two group exhibitions in Lagos. Part One is showing at Affinity Gallery in Victoria…
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Michael Chiedoziem Chukwudera Holds Abuja Reading for Woman at a Crossroads
Nigerian writer Michael Chiedoziem Chukwudera recently held a book reading and discussion for his novel Woman at a Crossroads at Adams Pages Bookstore in Mabushi, Abuja. The event…
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Kọ́lá Túbọ̀sún and Uju Anya to Discuss Onitsha Market Literature at New York Black and African Literature Festival (NYBALF) 2026
Kọ́lá Túbọ̀sún and Uju Anya will join librarian and collector Kurt Thometz for a conversation on Onitsha Market Literature at the 2026 New York Black and African Literature…
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Says Son’s Death Has Changed Her Relationship With Nigeria
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has spoken publicly about the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, and how the loss has altered her relationship with Nigeria. In a new New…
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Nepali Authorities fire back At Online Abusers of Flood Survivors
The Nepali authorities are firing back stern warnings to abusive comments and commenters against the last month’s deadly floods in the country. The Prime Minister of Nepal Balendra…
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Canadian Counter-tariffs on US Takes Effect
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on a range of US goods came into effect on Tuesday, with no sign of a trade deal on the horizon. The counter-tariffs will apply…
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Author, Rosemary Okafor, Addresses Uzoamaka Power Likeness Used on Book Cover
Rosemary Okafor, author of Akwaugo, has responded to conversations on X after readers identified Uzoamaka Power’s likeness on the cover of her independently published book, Ana Mma. The…
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Two Nigerians Are Building a Mobile Game Bringing African Mythology to Life
The Enugu-based multimedia studio behind League of Gods, a mobile game inspired by African mythology, is now developing Ani, an Igbo comic series centred on the 31-year Ekumekwu…
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Chinua Ezenwa-Ohaeto and IS Jones Named 2026 Balcones Prize Finalists
Nigerian poets Chinụalụmọgụ Ezenwa-Ọhaeto and IS Jones are among the finalists for the 2026 Balcones Prize in Poetry. Ezenwa-Ọhaeto’s debut collection, The Naming, is a finalist alongside works…
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2026 African Writers Awards Announces Longlist Ahead of Kampala Conference
2026 African Writers Awards Announces Longlist Ahead of Kampala Conference The 2026 African Writers Awards has announced its longlist, bringing together writers and young literary talents from across…
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Othuke Umukoro, Tolu Oloruntoba and Lorna Goodison Named Derek Walcott Prize Finalists
Othuke Umukoro, Tolu Oloruntoba and Lorna Goodison are among the finalists for the 2026 Derek Walcott Prize for Poetry. Umukoro is shortlisted for Fenestration, published by The University…
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Heart2World Book Prize Releases Longlist
Heart2World Book Prize has released the longlisted authors for its 2026 competition. Announcing the news on their social media pages on September 5, 2026, the book Prize released…
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Nigerian professor appointed dean at Canadian university
Dr. Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu, a Nigerian-born legal scholar and lecturer, has been appointed dean of the University of Saskatchewan College of Law in Canada, effective from October 1, 2026.…
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Ministry of Education Opens Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Prize
The Nigerian Minister for Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced the opening of the Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Prize. Taking the news to his X handle, he said…
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Will Nigeria Bring the Caine Prize Home Again?
Akinwande Remilekun Jordan’s inclusion on the 2026 Caine Prize shortlist brings back the familiar excitement and hope of seeing the prize return to Nigeria. Jordan, a Nigerian writer,…
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The Republic Bags Its First Caine Prize Shortlisted Story, a Year After Launching Fiction
Just a year after launching its fiction section, Nigerian magazine The Republic has earned its first Caine Prize shortlist spot, with Yasmine Zohdi’s story “The Absence of Stains”…
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Ake Arts & Book Festival Opens Ticket Purchase for 2026 Edition
Ake Arts & Book Festival Opens Registration for 2026 Edition Themed ‘Native Intelligence’ Aké Arts & Book Festival has opened registration for its 14th edition, scheduled to take…
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Julie Suk Award Reopens Submissions After Rasaq Malik Gbolahan’s 2025 Win
The Julie Suk Award has reopened submissions for its next competition, shortly after Nigerian poet Rasaq Malik Gbolahan’s The Origin of Wounds was named a co-winner of the…
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CANEX WKND 2026 Opens Registration for Four-Day Creative Economy Festival, Bringing Literature and the Arts to Lagos
Registration has opened for CANEX WKND 2026, African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) flagship event for the Creative and Cultural Industries, scheduled to hold in Lagos, Nigeria, from November 5-8,…
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Nigerian Book Influencer Ezioma Kalu Set to Publish Debut Novel in 2027
Nigerian writer, journalist, and book influencer Ezioma Kalu, popularly known as Bookish Ezioma, is set to publish her debut novel, On Rainy Days, I Think of Flowers, in…
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Kampala Writes LitFest 2026 Concludes Its Third Edition
The third edition of the Kampala Writes LitFest has concluded in Kampala, Uganda, after three days of literary and artistic programming held from August 28–30, 2026. Themed “Where…
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Brittle Paper Announces Winners for Its Flash Fiction Competition
The online literary magazine, Brittle Paper, has announced winners for its Flash Fiction Competition on August 31, 2026. The competition which was held to celebrate their Literary Festival,…
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2026 Nommo Awards Shortlist Celebrates African Speculative Fiction Across Four Categories
The African Speculative Fiction Society (ASFS) has unveiled the shortlist for the 2026 Nommo Awards, bringing together 20 works by 24 authors and creators across novels, novellas, short…
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Three Poets Remain in the Race for the Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026
The 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature has reached its final stage, with James Ngwu Eze, Ogaga Ifowodo and Tares Oburumu emerging as the three remaining contenders. Their poetry…
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Seen and Told: Five Documentary Films Shortlisted for Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts 2026
Five documentary films have emerged as finalists for the inaugural Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts (NPCA), following the latest stage of a rigorous adjudication process announced on 25…
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Jason Arday Found Dead
The former sociology professor at the University of Cambridge, Jason Arday, has been found dead at an address in Battersea, South London. This tragic incident happened barely after…
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Booker Prize 2026 Longlist Announced, Featuring Former Winners and Debut Novelists
he Booker Prize has unveiled its 2026 longlist, spotlighting 13 novels that span dystopian fiction, historical drama, satire, crime, and literary realism. Selected from 163 submissions published in…
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Ghana’s Tallest Man, Abdul-Samed Sulemana, Dies at 29
Ghana’s tallest man, Abdul-Samed Sulemana, popularly known as Awuche, passed away at the Tamale Teaching Hospital in the early hours of July 27, 2026. News reports state that…
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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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