Nigerian literature
5 Nov
Toheeb Dele-Balogun’s launch of Don’t Tell These Stories has set a new standard for immersive storytelling in Lagos. After a decade in development, the multi-modal work premiered at The Temple Company, captivating an audience of influential figures in music, film, and art. Esteemed attendees, including Don Jazzy, D’banj, Bisola Aiyeola, and Idris Olorunnimbe, witnessed a…
25 Oct
In an era where creativity and impactful storytelling are crucial, Nigerian advertising and creative professional Dele-Balogun is set to launch his highly anticipated literary project, Don't Tell These Stories. The book, described as a "multi-modal project," promises a riveting exploration of narratives often left unspoken in society. Dele-Balogun, Co-founder and Chief Impact Director of The…
1 Sep
Sylvester Okonkwo, the Chief of Staff to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has praised the virtues of literary icon Christopher Okigbo, lauding him as a poet and cultural beacon whose voice resonated with the struggles, aspirations, and spiritual yearnings of his people. Okonkwo was the guest of honour at the Uyo Book Club’s August reading session,…
31 Mar
Before 2004, Nigerian writers depended on endorsement from Europe and America such as Booker, Commonwealth, Caine and Noma et al. The Caine Prize, which started in 2000, had significant push for young writers who were in dire need of how to assess their writing skills.
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