Menu

Literary News

Rebuilding The Writers’ Association, Reawakening The Nation: ANA Pursues Reforms & A New Literary Responsibility

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 0

ANA Moves to Reclaim Its Literary Legacy as Government Challenges Writers to Shape Nigeria’s Future THE Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has embarked on a broad institutional reform programme aimed at restoring confidence in the organisation, strengthening its financial and administrative structures, and preparing members for the opportunities and challenges of the evolving digital publishing […]

Loading

Writers, Scholars Gather In Abuja As ANA Explores Literature’s Role In Nigeria’s Security & Global Image

, , , , , , , , , , , , , 0

Literature as a Tool for National Renewal: ANA Brings Nigeria’s Writers to Abuja for 45th Convention THE Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has brought together members of Nigeria’s literary community in Abuja for its 45th International Convention and Conference, placing the relationship between literature, national security and Nigeria’s global standing at the centre of discussions. […]

Loading

Nigerian Poetry Goes Global: ‘Renegade’ Set For Portuguese Edition In 2027

, , , , , , , , 0

A Brazilian professor and literary translator, Samuel Delgado, is working on a Portuguese edition of Nigerian poet Femi Morgan’s collection Renegade, extending the reach of contemporary Nigerian poetry into Brazil. The project began in 2020 and is tentatively scheduled for publication as a complete book in 2027. Delgado, a researcher and language lecturer at the […]

Loading

After Two Decades Of Storytelling, Sefi Atta Unveils A New Literary Adventure

, , , , , , 0

Sefi Atta Returns with ‘The Gèlè Gang’, a New Novel About Love, Marriage & Motherhood AWARD-WINNING Nigerian author Sefi Atta is set to return with a new novel, The Gèlè Gang, scheduled for release in February 2027. After more than two decades of exploring Nigerian women, family relationships and social expectations, Atta is taking readers […]

Loading

Nigeria’s Next Literary Stars: Young Adult Literature Prize Names Six Regional Champions

, , , , , 0

THE TY Buratai Literary Initiative (TYBLI) has announced six regional winners of the 2026 Young Adult Literature Prize (YALP), marking another milestone in its efforts to discover emerging writers and promote excellence in young adult literature. Each zonal winner will receive ₦500,000 in recognition of their literary achievements. Meanwhile, the competition will advance to the […]

Loading

Nigerian Literature Takes Centre Stage As ANA Unveils Book Fair & Seven New Fellows

, , , , , , , 0

THE Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) will launch its maiden ANA Book Fair from 29 to 31 October 2026, at the Chinua Achebe Conference Centre, Mamman Vatsa Writers’ Village, Mpape, Abuja. The three-day event forms part of activities marking the association’s 45th International Convention. In a related development, ANA has announced seven members selected for […]

Loading

ANA Celebrates Ifowodo, Urges Greater Support For Nigerian Poetry & Emerging Writers

, , , , , 0

Ifowodo’s Nigeria Prize Victory Rekindles Celebration of Nigerian Poetry ANA Celebrates a Landmark Literary Achievement THE Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has celebrated Dr. Ogaga Ifowodo’s emergence as the winner of the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature, describing the achievement as a significant moment for Nigerian poetry and the wider literary community. Ifowodo, a renowned […]

Loading

‘I’ll Pay My Rent, Buy Petrol & Back Young Writers’ — Ifowodo On His $100,000 Literary Prize

, , , , 0

NIGERIA Prize for Literature winner Ogaga Ifowodo plans to use part of his $100,000 award to address personal needs and encourage the next generation of Nigerian poets. The poet, whose collection Why Does God Need a Gun? won the 2026 prize, spoke humorously about how the money would ease some everyday financial pressures. He said […]

Loading

Jeffrey Archer Dies @86, Leaving Behind A 300 Million-Book Literary Legacy

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , 0

A Literary Career Spanning Five Decades BESTSELLING British author and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died at the age of 86. Archer died suddenly and peacefully at his home on Monday, according to his publisher, HarperCollins. He was reportedly working between writing sessions at the time. His death closes a remarkable five-decade writing career during […]

Loading

‘Four Months’ Earns Agbede Top Prize At 2026 Quramo Writers Competition

, , , , , , , , , , , , , 0

Agbede Takes Top Prize OOREOLUWA O. Agbede has won the 2026 Quramo Writers Prize with his manuscript, Four Months, emerging ahead of more than 20 shortlisted writers in the literary competition. The award was announced on October 2 during the 10th edition of QFest 2026. Agbede’s winning entry earned him a ₦2 million cash prize […]

Loading

Load More