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 […]
A National Literary Milestone IN June 2026, Femi Osofisan, one of Africa’s most prolific dramatists and public intellectuals, will turn 80. To mark the milestone, the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has unveiled a series of commemorative programmes designed not merely as a birthday celebration, but as a national cultural event recognising his enduring influence […]
A Night Where Poetry Became Public Memory IT was an evening where words did more than echo — they stirred memory, invoked conscience, and bridged the divide between the university and the wider community. In a landmark literary gathering in Awka, the English Department of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University formally conferred the title of “The […]
Bridging Cultures: Nigerian Author Advocates Chinese Language Learning A Nigeria-based author and educator, Esther Oladimeji, has called on Nigerian children to learn Chinese as a pathway to global opportunities, stressing that early exposure to foreign languages can build international skills without eroding local identity. Speaking in Lagos, Oladimeji highlighted her latest children’s book, Sade and […]
Aiye-Ko-Ooto Unveils Free Writing Masterclass at Freedom Park CELEBRATED Nigerian-American playwright and literary mentor, Cash Onadele, popularly called Aiye-Ko-Ooto, has announced a Free Creative Writing Masterclass Workshop 2.0 focused on strengthening storytelling skills among aspiring writers. The workshop, themed “Story Themes and Structure,” will be held at Freedom Park, Lagos Island, and divided into two […]
By JULIET EKANEM A Reunion of Minds: Scholars Celebrate Biodun Jeyifo’s 80th Birthday in Ibadan THE city of Ibadan played host to a rare convergence of literary minds on 9 January 2026 as scholars, writers and publishers gathered to honour Professor Biodun Jeyifo at 80. The event, held at the Tunde Odunlade Arts Gallery in […]
ACWAN’s Leadership Reset and the Battle for Cultural Relevance THE election of new executives by the Arts and Culture Writers Association of Nigeria (ACWAN) on 7 January 2026 marks more than a routine leadership transition. It represents a deliberate attempt by cultural journalists to reclaim relevance in a media ecosystem increasingly dominated by entertainment gossip, […]
Medical Negligence Allegations Trail Death of Chimamanda Adichie’s Son FRESH details have emerged surrounding the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, the 21-month-old son of acclaimed writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, after a brief illness in Lagos during the Christmas holidays. Sources familiar with the matter said the child developed an infection […]
Scholar Returns to Shape Literary Discourse DELTA State University (DELSU), Abraka, will host its 117th Inaugural Lecture on Thursday 15 January 2026, delivered by the Dean of the Postgraduate School, Prof. Sunny Ijirhevwe Awhefeada. The lecture will take place at the 750A Lecture Theatre, Site III, by 11:00am, with guests expected to be seated by […]
Confirmation & Public Reaction Angle Adichie Family Confirms Loss of 21-Month-Old Son, Calls for Privacy CHIMAMANDA Ngozi Adichie, the award-winning Nigerian author of Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah, and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, are mourning the death of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, one of their twin boys. The family confirmed the […]