Tag: author
How Old Igbo Tradition Shaped Daniel Nkado’s Latest Book, ”Something Bigger Than Love“
YNaija recently had a delightful conversation with Nigerian author Daniel Nkado. He opened up about his writing journey and the inspiration behind his latest book, Something Bigger Than Love (SBTL).…
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How Buhari, APC promoted disunity with hate speeches – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the author of hate speeches in the country. The opposition party discredited a statement by Minister of…
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5 things we can expect from Toke Makinwa now that she has ‘become’
November 27 was about one woman and her alone! Toke Makinwa!! The launch of her book On Becoming held at Wheatbaker and the attendees spanned from media personalities to artistes…
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“Maje asked if he could tape us having sex” – Toke Makinwa tells it all in new book
Three weeks ago, Toke Makinwa first shared the teaser for her book, On Becoming. Her first effort at writing got us all anxious as we anticipated the release of her…
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10 things we learnt from Chimamanda Adiche’s new interview
by Chinwe Okafor Renowned author, Chimamanda Adichie, sat down for a revealing exclusive interview with Chigozie Nwonwu of Olisa.tv, where she harped on a lot of issues relating to her…
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The UK Guardian takes down Chimamanda Adichie depression story – explains why
by Isi Esene The UK Guardian has removed a story published earlier today purportedly written by renowned author and novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The article chronicled Adichie's battle with depression…
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The inspiring Chimamanda writes about battling depression: “I cry often”
- Editor's note: Our partner, the UK Guardian has taken down this story.
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Keside Anosike profiles Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Shoes, magic & the truth – A Chimamanda you don’t know (Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2014 Nominee)
by Keside Anosike "Home is where my best shoes are", Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie stated in an interview with the world’s largest fashion magazine ELLE, sometime in February and I tell…
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Twilight at Terracotta Indigo unveils at Swe Bar
by Akintomiwa Agbaje For lovers of literature and fans of Umari Ayim, lawyer, author and poet who has successfully carved a niche in the world of online series blogging, the…
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World renowned poet and author, Maya Angelou dies at 86
by Zara Mustapha Maya Angelou was pictured here giving a speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2004 World renowned poet and author Maya Angelou is dead at 86. The…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: Is God the author of evil?
by Femi Fani-Kayode He allows negative things to happen to us and to our nation only because He has given us the power to deal with them ourselves and the…
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Cover of Chude Jideonwo’s new book ‘Are we the turning-point generation?’ released
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Kachifo Limited, which has published some of the continent’s most finest writers including Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie, Sefi Atta Binyavanga Wainaina has released the cover for ‘Are we the turning point…
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SPOTTED: Nollywood’s Kate Henshaw steps out in all-black & she’s LOVELY
by Chi Ibe So we can't have enough of saying this Nollywood veteran and new published author is over-40 - but still going sexy strong! Surely you agree.
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Harry Potter author, JK Rowling reveals story behind pseudonym used for her recent bestseller
Author JK Rowling has revealed she spent a week practicing the fake signature of her pseudonym, Robert Galbraith - the name she used for her new detective novel. The Harry…
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World’s second-oldest person dies at the age of 115
The UK's oldest person has died at the age of 115 years and 199 days. Sant Kaur Bajwa was born on January 1 1898 in Pakistan but had lived in…
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Opinion: Book reading – A new cultural movement
by Onuoha Frank The awakened interest in books and reading the sessions has galvanised is already evident: many people can be seen these days clutching a book or reading intently…
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Exclusive: Victor Ehikhamenor unveils cover of new book, ‘Excuse Me’ to YNaija (PHOTO, INTERVIEW)
by Isi Esene Victor Ehikhamenor needs no elaborate introduction, for those who know the Nigerian art scene; his work has gone far and wide. But for those who don't, Ehikhamenor…
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Fela Durotoye breaks world record, signs 10,000 books in 8 hours
by Isi Esene Motivational speaker and youth mobilizer, Fela Durotoye, yesterday made history by signing over 10,000 books in 8 hours. Durotoye, 41, who authored the books, The 17 Secrets…
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Gowon on Achebe, “He is talking from a position of ignorance”
by Isi Esene Nigeria's Civil War president, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), has hit renowned writer, Chinua Achebe, very hard over the content of his recently released book on the Nigerian…
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Best Seller: Hollywood authors celebrate Nigerian entrepreneur, Mfon Ekpo
by Stanley Azuakola It's not everyday that Hollywood celebrates a Nigerian, but on 28th September 2012, the National Academy of Best Selling Authors in Hollywood celebrated Nigerian entrepreneur and maritime…
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