A Bold Reimagining of the Book Tour TRADITIONAL book tours are linear—one author, one city, one audience at a time. But Paperworth Books Limited is rewriting that script. On the 11th of April, the publisher will stage a simultaneous literary showcase across Abuja, Ibadan, and Port Harcourt, featuring three authors presenting three distinct works. It […]
Celebrating Words and Freedom at the Soyinka Centre ON Thursday 19 March 2026, eleven distinguished poets—seven Nigerians and four foreign-based artists—will come together to mark World Poetry Day at the newly commissioned Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Iganmu, Lagos Mainland. Organized under the auspices of ProvidusBank’s CSR initiative, the World Poetry […]
Journalism in a Changing Political Landscape IN many parts of the world, journalism operates as a critical pillar of democratic accountability. Yet in regions marked by political conflict and security concerns, the profession can become fraught with risk. The experience of Tariq Mir, a writer based in Srinagar, illustrates how dramatically the boundaries of press […]
FILM adaptations often face scrutiny from readers who worry that beloved books will lose their depth on screen. Yet, in many cases, successful movies have done the opposite—driving audiences back to the original novels that inspired them. Over the years, several high-profile adaptations have reignited interest in literature by translating complex narratives into compelling visual […]
Celebrating Books and Literacy in Delta State THE inaugural World Book Day Festival 2026 held in Asaba has drawn commendation from the Head of Service of Delta State, Mininim Oseji, who described the initiative as a significant step toward strengthening literacy and encouraging a culture of reading among residents. The event, organised by literary advocate […]
THE HERITAGE VOYAGE OF RETURN: SOYNIKA, FESTAC, AND THE RECLAIMING OF PAN-AFRICAN IDENTITY Retracing the Atlantic Routes of Enslavement THE history of the transatlantic slave trade is one of the darkest chapters in global history. Millions of Africans were forcibly removed from their homelands over centuries, transported across the Atlantic to the Americas, the Caribbean, […]
Navigating Structure in Writing: Benjamin Hale on Fiction and Nonfiction BENJAMIN Hale, acclaimed author of The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore and The Fat Artist and Other Stories, recently offered insights into his creative process, highlighting the contrasting approaches he employs when writing fiction versus nonfiction. Speaking in a reflective essay published by Literary Hub, Hale […]
Om’Oba Jerry Adesewo at 50: A Literary Milestone in Abuja AS Nigeria’s creative industry continues to expand its global footprint, theatre practitioner and cultural advocate Om’Oba Jerry Adesewo is marking his 50th birthday not with spectacle alone, but with scholarship and reflection. On Thursday 5 March 2026, at the FCT City Library in Wuse, Abuja, […]
All Eyes on 6th March THE countdown has begun in Asaba. Creative circles across Delta State are abuzz with speculation about a major unveiling scheduled for 6 March 2026. Organised by LightRay! Media in collaboration with the Office of the Head of Service, the event carries the intriguing title When Distortion Meets Hadassah. What exactly […]
Abuja to Host ANA 2026 International Convention THE Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has unveiled details for its 45th International Convention, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to fostering literary excellence and strengthening Nigeria’s global literary footprint. According to a press release by Prof. Obari Gomba, Vice President of ANA and Chairman of the Convention Planning Committee, […]