By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE Celebrating the Legacy of JP Clark: A Pillar of Nigerian Literature THE Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) marked the 92nd posthumous birthday of renowned poet, dramatist, and scholar JP Clark, hailing him as one of Africa’s most influential literary figures. In a statement signed by ANA Public Relations Officer South, Richard Inya, […]
By BUNMI BUSOLA THE Wole Soyinka-inspired film The Man Died, directed by Nigerian-born New York University professor, Prof. Awam Amkpa, emerged as the biggest winner at the ZUMA International Film Festival (ZIFF) 2025, clinching five prestigious awards across key categories. Winners were announced during the ZUMA Awards Night, which marked the grand finale of the […]
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has restated his administration’s commitment to promoting literary excellence and strengthening platforms that advance intellectual growth across the country. Represented by the Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari, the governor said his administration will continue to support initiatives that celebrate creativity, scholarship, and national development. Speaking at […]
THE Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) has announced an ambitious lineup of events to celebrate its 60th anniversary, highlighting six decades of contributions to education, culture and the book industry. At a press briefing in Ibadan, NPA President Alhaji Lukman Dauda unveiled the Diamond Jubilee theme—“Publishing in Nigeria: 60 Years of Impact, Innovation and Inclusion”—and confirmed […]
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE A delegation of writers from the Enugu State chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Bukar Usman, president of the Nigerian Folklore Society, at his Maitama residence following the 2025 ANA International Convention. Led by chapter chairperson Adaobi Nwoye, the delegation included Justice George Nnamani, […]
By GODWIN OKONDO WHEN artists, scholars and cultural workers gather, the conversation often tilts toward creativity, strain, and survival. But at the 2025 CORA Art Stampede—held at Freedom Park as the closing session of the Lagos Book and Art Festival—the discussion went far deeper, touching the very foundation of Nigeria’s cultural governance. What […]
By JULIET EKANEM THE 2025 Aké Arts and Book Festival once again lit up Lagos with its trademark mix of book launches, film screenings, panel discussions and vibrant cultural exchange. The city’s energy and visibility make it an ideal home — but its central role also exposes a growing gap. As the festival expands, the […]
Henk Rossouw: You once wrote, “The truth isn’t always beauty but the hunger for it is.” I’m interested in how this hunger—to write and to search for truth—shapes your work. Nadine Gordimer:We’re always compelled to interrogate truth. For me, writing has, from the very beginning and right up to now, been a kind of expedition—an […]
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE CONVENER of the Akada Children’s Book Festival (ACBF), Olubunmi Aboderin Talabi, says the festival aims to nurture a generation of children who read, create, and tell African stories with pride. Speaking at the 7th edition held at UPBEAT Recreation Centre, Lekki, Lagos, Talabi said the event’s theme, “Book an Adventure,” highlights how […]
BUILDING Castles in the Wilderness: Get Ready for SIR A-ONE’s Inspiring New Book, A Castle in the Wilderness! Goodnews Andrew Eruemuare (SIR A-ONE) Set to Launch His Inspiring New Book, A Castle in the Wilderness Rivers State, Nigeria, the literary community is abuzz with excitement as Goodnews Andrew Eruemuare, popularly known as SIR A-ONE, announces […]