Odubanwo Reimagines Soyinka’s Classic for Contemporary Audiences PROFESSOR Wole Soyinka’s enduring literary legacy took centre stage in Lagos as Return of Jero, a contemporary adaptation of his celebrated satirical play The Trials of Brother Jero, captivated audiences during a special performance commemorating the Nobel laureate’s 92nd birthday and the 40th anniversary of his Nobel Prize […]
Literature Across Generations A new literary analysis has explored how Black theatre has transformed its response to racism and white supremacy over the last six decades, arguing that modern playwrights are increasingly moving beyond narratives of inclusion toward visions of independent Black empowerment. The comparative assessment focuses on Douglas Turner Ward’s Day of Absence and […]
Georgie Iortema’s Clipping the Wings: A Satirical Examination of Masculinity, Power & Gender Violence A Play That Challenges Social Norms GEORGIE Iortema’s Clipping the Wings stands as a compelling contribution to contemporary Nigerian drama, using satire, humour and sharp dialogue to interrogate one of society’s most persistent social problems—the misuse of masculinity as a tool […]
Young Critics Revisit Osofisan’s ‘The Best of Times’, Expose Nigeria’s Social Fault Lines THE enduring political and social concerns in the works of Nigerian playwright and novelist Femi Osofisan came under close examination as three young literary critics revisited his collection of novellas, The Best of Times. The discussion formed part of the preview sessions […]
11 Poets, 11 Books: CORA-NLNG Book Party Sets Stage for Nigeria’s $100,000 Poetry Prize THE Nigerian literary community is set for another major gathering as the Committee for Relevant Art (CORA) prepares to host 11 poets shortlisted for the 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature. The CORA-NLNG Book Party will hold on Sunday […]
A Festival Opens with a Powerful Theatrical Statement THE 17th Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange (WSICE) commenced in London with a compelling theatrical production that underscored this year’s theme, Let Memory Be Our Witness. The opening programme featured Esther’s Revenge, the acclaimed stage play written and directed by Nigerian playwright Kenneth Uphopho, at The Africa […]
A Literary Adaptation Takes Centre Stage at an African Film Festival THE 3rd African Indigenous Language Film Festival (AILFF 2026) in Parakou, Benin Republic, became more than a celebration of African-language cinema. It also served as a platform for highlighting the growing influence of literary adaptations in shaping contemporary African filmmaking. One of the festival’s […]
A Children’s Book Positioned at the Intersection of Literature & Learning AT a time when educators, parents and literacy advocates continue to express concern over declining reading habits among young Nigerians, a new children’s story collection by Edo-born author Nosa Omorodion is attracting attention for combining entertainment with classroom learning and character education. Titled Ivie’s […]
Africa’s Publishing Industry Faces Defining Moment AFRICA’S publishing industry is at a critical stage. Stakeholders say the sector must embrace innovation to remain competitive. They also call for stronger partnerships, better distribution systems and wider use of technology. These recommendations emerged during the 15th Authors’ Hub Monthly Panel Discussion held virtually on 25th July. The […]
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE Achebe’s Statue & the Enduring Meaning of Literary Immortality A Monument That Reignited National Conversation THE unveiling of a statue in honour of the late literary giant, Chinua Achebe, has reopened a national conversation about remembrance, recognition and the true meaning of immortality for writers. Since the monument was unveiled on 18 […]