By ANITA KNIGHT NLNG Releases Highly Anticipated 2026 Poetry Longlist THE organisers of The Nigeria Prize for Literature have unveiled the long-awaited 2026 poetry longlist, setting the stage for another fiercely contested edition of Africa’s most prestigious literary prize. The announcement, made through the official social media platforms of the Nigeria LNG (NLNG)-sponsored award, introduces […]
By EMMANUEL OJEX Zulu Sofola & the Politics of Literary Memory in Africa The Cost of Forgetting Cultural Pioneers HISTORY often celebrates the loudest voices while quieter trailblazers gradually disappear from public consciousness. Professor Zulu Sofola represents one of the most striking examples of this phenomenon within African literature. Although she achieved numerous historic firsts—including becoming […]
Winning novel showcases how translation continues to connect cultures, preserve literary heritage and expand global appreciation of overlooked classics. Prestigious International Recognition THE European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced Akram Aylisli’s People and Trees: A Trilogy as the winner of its 2026 Literature Prize, honouring one of Azerbaijan’s most celebrated literary works […]
Technology Challenges Traditional Copyright ARTIFICIAL intelligence has become one of the most disruptive innovations of the digital age, producing literary works, paintings, music, films and other creative content at unprecedented speed. Its growing capabilities have sparked global discussions about whether machines should one day enjoy the same legal recognition as human creators. Legal experts, however, […]
Top Essay Finalists Emerge for WS@92 Celebration THE organisers of the 17th Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange (WSICE) 2026 have announced the Top 10 essay finalists from Ogun State in the annual national essay competition organised to commemorate the 92nd birthday of Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. The finalists emerged after a rigorous assessment of […]
Balancing Literary Fidelity with Cinematic Creativity ACCLAIMED Nigerian author and former President of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Dr. Wale Okediran, has argued that successful book-to-film adaptations should be viewed as creative reinterpretations rather than literal reproductions of literary works, noting that the differing demands of literature and cinema inevitably require artistic adjustments. Reflecting […]
Theatre Production Revisits Literary Masterpiece A fresh interpretation of Professor Wole Soyinka’s classic satirical work will headline a major theatrical event in Lagos as Return of Jero, written by playwright Babatunde Odubanwo, prepares for its public performance on 25 July at the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Onikan. Inspired by The Trials […]
A Birthday Marked by Cultural Mission AS Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka celebrates his 92nd birthday, attention is shifting beyond his towering literary achievements to an ambitious cultural initiative aimed at reconnecting Africa with descendants of those displaced through the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Rather than slowing down after decades of literary, academic and human rights […]
By LISA OWENS Beyond ‘A Room of Her Own’: The Hidden Cost Women Writers Pay for Creativity For Many Women Writers, Creative Freedom Remains a Daily Negotiation FOR generations, the image of the successful writer has often been associated with solitude—a quiet study, shelves lined with books, a sturdy desk and uninterrupted hours devoted to […]
Literary icon combines birthday celebrations with renewed advocacy for reparatory justice, youth mentorship and cultural diplomacy across Africa and the diaspora. Soyinka @92: A Life Still Driven by Ideas & Public Purpose AS Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka marks his 92nd birthday, celebrations across Nigeria and the United Kingdom are once again reflecting the defining […]