literature

Five Nigerian Novels That Deserve to Be Made into Movies

Five Nigerian Books That Deserve to Be Made into Movies

Nigeria’s literary scene is brimming with stories that offer insights into its diverse cultures, histories, and contemporary life. While some novels have already been adapted into movies, many compelling works remain unexplored by the cinematic world. Here are five Nigerian books that should be movies, as they have the potential to captivate audiences on the... Read More

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October 4, 2017

Opportunity for African Writers: Call for entry to the 2017 Imbubé Creative Writing Prize (N200,000 cash prize)

Introduction: “There is that great proverb — that until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter. That did not come to me until much later. Once I realised that I had to be a writer. I had to be that historian. It’s not one man’s job. It’s... Read More

African Writers and Awards, Imbube, literature

Lesley Nneka Arimah is carving out a niche in Literature

by Rachel Ogbu Lesley Nneka Arimah has been shortlisted for this year’s Caine Prize for African Writing. Now in its 18th year, the shortlist was announced by the chair of judges, Ghanaian writer Nii Ayikwei Parkes who said that the shortlist “reveals the depth and strength of short story writing from Africa and its diaspora”.... Read More

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November 18, 2016

Live From Ake: Our favourite satirist, Elnathan John makes the longlist for the Etisalat Prize for Literature

At the opening ceremony of the Ake Festival on Thursday morning, Etisalat Prize for Literature as well as the Windham Campell Prize, Nommo Award and a few others got the spotlight. During the ceremony, Etisalat announced the longlist for this year’s Prize for Literature. Elvis Ogiemwanye, the Etisalat brands & experience director in Nigeria assured of Etisalat... Read More

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October 14, 2016

5 things to know about Bob Dylan, 2016 winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature

“The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2016 is awarded to Bob Dylan for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition…” The announcement made by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm was met with applause, surprise and slight criticism from some quarters. For many Nigerians, the Nobel Prize in Literature is familiar mostly... Read More

Award, Inspiration, literature, Music, Nobel Laureate, Nobel Prize, Poetry

August 24, 2016

Pius Adesanmi: My language, your dialect

by Pius Adesanmi This one will be a long read. I see it as a contribution to the enhancement of the self-worth and dignity of the Nigerian citizen. So, abeg bear with me, grab a cup of water, tea, beer, ogogoro, burukutu, or anything you drink, settle down, and read along. Yesterday, I put up... Read More

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August 22, 2016

Opinion: My response to Onyeka Nwelue’s criticism of ‘Things Fall Apart’

by Simon Utsu In response to the attack on the standout literature in Achebe’s legendary body of work viz Things fall apart, a Facebook friend said the book was part of the curriculum when she did her elementary schooling in south Korea and was also one of the texts they were made to study in... Read More

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POETRY: When I die, may I not die

by Adedoyin Olumodeji ERSATZ Rivers flowing with glee, Buried beneath souls, so deep, Sun shining with glee, Hidden within, hearts so deep. Feel the dark passions, Around you, Happy expressions, Dead inner yous. Skeleton in my cabinet, He’s smiling, I’m wailing Like I’m the one in the net. Gathering through scattering, Shutting souls,... Read More

death, humanity, life, literature, Poetry, prize, ynaija

Royal African Society is receiving donations for Africa Writes (DETAILS)

Africa Writes is the Royal African Society’s annual literature and book festival that takes place at the British Library over a three-day weekend every July. Since its inception in 2012, over 6,000 people have attended Africa Writes and the festival has also garnered an international following and reputation. Now in its 5th year, Africa Writes... Read More

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Opinion: Feel free to slaughter me like a chicken

by ‘Káyọ̀dé Oyèró And Kpeti’s great household is no more, Only the broken fence stands; And those who dared not look in his face Have come out as men. How well their pride is with them. Let those gone before take note They have treated their offspring badly. What is the wailing for? Somebody is... Read More

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Chimamanda

Chimamanda Adichie reveals birth of baby, says ‘I went into hiding’

While Nigerians are still in shock and awe about Mavin singer, Di’ja’s announcement, famed novelist, Chimamanda Adiche has also revealed that she recently welcomed her own bundle of joy. The Nigerian literary genius had apparently kept the birth of her child under wraps after getting pregnant in the summer of 2015. She however, revealed the good... Read More

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Poetry: How dare you

by Kokoette Amba How dare you? Blame us for the lack of knowledge of our native language, When u told us speaking it in school made us sound savage. How dare you? Blame us for not acting as the Sons of the soil, When your fathers allowed our soil to get drowned in oil.How dare... Read More

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Opinion: The many wrongs of Professor Wole Soyinka

The first time Wole Soyinka misdirected himself, it had to do with his “cautious endorsement” of Muhammadu Buhari’s presidential candidacy. He offered a platter of reasons for the stunning faux pas, of course. But, post-election, his out of sync reading of Nigerian politics has been patently exposed. To recap, it happened that in the run-up... Read More

APC, Buhari, literature, madness, PDP, Politics, soyinka

January 29, 2016

The Ritual: Bondage, love and freedom (FICTION)

Our naked bodies tangled up like mating snakes, we were stuck, tied and sweaty. I never imagined us being this close, BDSM was never my thing, — at least not this early in our relationship. How did we end up here? How did things move so fast? Her eyes were beautiful even when they were... Read More

Bondage, Fiction, freedom, literature, Love

January 29, 2016

Umari Ayim: Born Again (Episode 4)

NICON TOWN ESTATE LEKKI LAGOS JANUARY 24 3 p.m LUKE I am back before the mirrors, in my usual place of solace. All around me is a deep silence. A man stands staring back at me, his surroundings the same mishmash of white, blue and gray that is behind me. Our expressions are identical, his... Read More

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November 16, 2015

Life, integrity and culture: 10 Chinua Achebe quotes to remember

Chinua Achebe would have turned 85 years old today, November 16. Chinua Achebe, who died in 2013, wrote classic books like No Longer At Ease, Anthills of the Savannah, Girls at War, Arrow of God, There Was A Country and his Magnus Opus, Things Fall Apart, which has been translated to over 58 languages worldwide. Known... Read More

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December 3, 2014

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: African books for Western eyes

by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani Who are African books for? MY close friend Mercy, when she heard about my novel, congratulated me: I had found out “what the white people wanted to read and given it to them.” Mercy had a point. The idea for my book may have been independently inspired, but the approval of... Read More

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Opinion: 80 canon salutes to Soyinka, African god of literature

by Olatunji Ariyomo While Wole Soyinka’s predilection as signposted by these experiences is about integrity, what is right, what is just, irrespective of tribe, race, religion or social status – his later life would cement his place as an avowed advocate of universal justice – no matter who the victim is. In the African literary... Read More

God, literature, olatunji ariyomo, opinion, Wole Soyinka, ynaija

Boko Haram has united Nigerians even more – Soyinka

by S’ola Filani Despite the great carnage Nigeria has suffered at the hands of the radical Islamist group Boko Haram, Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka says the insurgency has served to unite Nigerians making the country’s break-up even less likely. Speaking to the international news organisation, Reuters at his home in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Soyinka... Read More

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October 11, 2013

Tade Ipadeola wins 2013 Nigeria Prize for Literature

by Oge Okonkwo Tade Ipadeola, poet, lawyer and author of The Sahara Testament, has won this year’s Nigeria Prize for Literature. The price is worth $100,000. The winner of the 2013 prize was announced this morning by Dr Udo Eresia-Eke, the General Manager, External Relations, Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas, NLNG, at a world press conference... Read More

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September 28, 2013

Dele Momodu: This Earth, my brother – A tribute to late Kofi Awoonor

by Dele Momodu Even the oracle must die and leave behind his bags of divination. That is the fate of Kofi Awoonor. “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection,... Read More

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Opinion: Domestic appendage – Wole Soyinka should recede from frontline politics

by Corlenius Segun-Ojo Culturally, it is indisputable that our society does not condone assault of any kind on womanhood. When a family brawls and the elders wade in, the man always take the bashings for being so ‘poor and disgraceful’ to engage the wife in a public ‘show of shame’. As a school boy, I... Read More

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SK Johnson on Chimamanda Adichie, her ‘boys’ and the Caine Prize

I’m not even sure why I’m typing this because there have been a flurry of blog posts and articles about the issue already, which is quite the feat considering the whole brouhaha (that’s such a cool word, by the way) only took place yesterday. But, a quick run-through; Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (rumour has it... Read More

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CAPTION THIS: What is Wole Soyinka saying to our editor-in-chief? (LOOK)

by Isi Esene The teams from The Future Awards and Y!/YNaija visited Africa’s first Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyina recently… and by God, what must he be saying to make our editor-in-chief, Chude Jideonwo laugh so hard? Do you have an appropriate caption for this photo? Go ahead, we’re waiting. PS: And the interview? It... Read More

Chude Jideonwo, literature, nigeria, Wole Soyinka

Opinion: A tribute to the man in whom the spirit of Okonkwo lives

by Ojay Kaikai To the man that gives life to African literature, to the man that insisted that Nigeria must be better before he will accept any honour, to the man in whom the spirit of Okonkwo lives, to the man of the people, I say, ‘Bon Voyage’, safe journey. The dominant personality of Chinua... Read More

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January 29, 2013

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu interviews NLNG Prize winner, Chika Unigwe – Report from this week’s Rubbin’ Minds

by Akan Ido Chika Unigwe, the winner of the 2012 NLNG $100,000 prize for literature was on Rubbin’ Minds on Sunday to talk about herself, her inspiration, and lots more. The show, anchored as usual by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu was captivating as usual with Unigwe speaking her mind on so many issues. She talked about the... Read More

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