Industry: Literature
Why Aremo Gemini is Using Yoruba Literature to Lead a Language Rebellion
In an era where the mainstream trends often overshadow local narratives, there…
Shortlist Announced for Witsprouts Storytelling Prize 2025
Witsprouts has officially announced the shortlist for its 2025 Witsprouts Storytelling Prize,…
Not So Terrible People review: Where the Living and Dead Dance in Nana Sule’s Gripping Debut
Nana Sule’s debut novel, Not So Terrible People, is a collection of…
Zaynab Iliyasu Bobi’s Cadaver of Red Roses and the Power of Indigenous Diction
In this debut collection, Zaynab Ilyasu Bobi, with profound linguistic dexterity, navigates…
Sam Omatseye Hits the Road with Juju Eyes – A Literary Tour Across Nigeria
Celebrated writer and journalist Sam Omatseye is back in the spotlight —…
The Essentials: In Memory of Literary Colossus Ngugi wa Thiong’o (1938 – 2025)
The literary world pauses to mourn the passing of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o,…
Aishat Adesanya’s Exploration of Grief and Resilience in “Funerals & Firecrackers”
The fifth edition of The Platform features Aishat Adesanya discussing her short…
The Witsprouts Project Calls for Submissions to Inaugural Storytelling Prize
The Witsprouts Project, a project dedicated to creative expression and storytelling, has…
Mustapha Enesi’s Debut Collection of Short Stories to be Published by Witsprouts Books
Witsprouts Books has acquired the debut short story collection "I Cry at…
Chimamanda’s Dream Count Contends for Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortly After Release
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's latest novel, Dream Count, has been longlisted for the…
Chimamanda’s Dream Count Sold Out Across Bookstores Days After Launch
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's latest novel, Dream Count, has experienced remarkable demand, leading…
Five Years On: When Will Mo Abudu’s Netflix Adaptation of ‘The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives’ Be Released?
In June 2020, Netflix announced a multi-title partnership with Nigerian producer Mo…