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 […]
A National Theatre at a Crossroads: Infrastructure, Creativity & Institutional Identity A Landmark Reborn with Great Expectations THE transformation of Nigeria’s National Theatre into the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts represented far more than the renovation of a historic building. It symbolised renewed national confidence in the creative economy and reflected […]
Introduction AMERICAN novelist and essayist Marilynne Robinson and Norwegian Nobel laureate Jon Fosse recently sat down with writer and literary critic Merve Emre for an extended conversation exploring faith, theology, literature, language and the place of religion in modern society. Held ahead of Robinson’s Fosse Lecture in Norway, the discussion examined how both writers understand […]
Public Art, National Memory & an Unanswered Mystery THE unexplained disappearance of The Drummer, a monumental sculpture credited to renowned Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu from the former NITEL headquarters in Lagos, has drawn renewed attention to longstanding concerns over the management, documentation and preservation of Nigeria’s public artistic heritage. While unofficial accounts indicate the sculpture […]
THE countdown to one of Africa’s most prestigious literary honours has entered a decisive phase as judges begin evaluating entries for the 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature, with expectations rising over who will succeed acclaimed poet Romeo Oriogun as the nation’s next poetry laureate. Although the prize secretariat has remained silent on […]
Independent review finds no evidence of AI-generated winning stories as organisers pledge stronger safeguards to protect originality and public confidence in one of the world’s leading literary awards. Commonwealth Foundation Clears Regional Winners THE Commonwealth Foundation has concluded an extensive month-long investigation into allegations that Artificial Intelligence (AI) was used in some of the winning […]
‘Wedlock of the Gods’ Headlines Zulu Sofola Day as Theatre Community Celebrates Literary Giant Annual Event Honours Pioneer of Nigerian Drama THE 2026 edition of Professor Zulu Sofola Day transformed Issele-Uku, Delta State, into a meeting point for scholars, theatre practitioners and cultural advocates celebrating one of Africa’s most influential playwrights. Organised by the Delta […]
ANA Honours Femi Osofisan at 80 with Landmark Colloquium on African Theatre Literary Icon Celebrated for Lifetime Contributions THE Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has honoured renowned playwright, scholar and former ANA President, Emeritus Professor Femi Osofisan, with a landmark colloquium commemorating his 80th birthday, bringing together leading scholars, writers and theatre practitioners to examine […]
By TOLU DANIEL African Literature and the Burden of Explanation FOR decades, modern African literature has occupied a celebrated position within global literary culture. From university classrooms to international prize lists, African writers have increasingly become central voices in discussions about identity, colonialism, migration, memory and cultural transformation. Yet beneath this growing recognition lies a […]
Throne Poetry Celebrates Growth, Leadership Transition at Fourah Bay College A Gathering Focused on Literature and Youth Development THE Poetry Reading Club (PRC) at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, has concluded another milestone reading session, reinforcing its commitment to promoting literary culture and creative expression among young people. Held at the institution’s campus […]