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South African Journalist and Author Lerato Mogoatlhe Writes Instagram Love Notes To Celebrate African Literature
Lerato Mogoatlhe, or @MadamAfrika as she is fondly known on Instagram and Twitter, recently shared heartfelt messages of gratitude to members of the African literary scene through her Instagram page ...
Macondo Literary Festival 2022 Unveiled
The program for the Macondo Literary Festival 2022 which happens in Nairobi, Kenya from September 30 – October 2, 2022, has been announced. Tickets can be bought by clicking here ...
Book network holds conference in Uyo
The Network of Book Clubs and Reading Culture Promoters in Nigeria (NBRP) is set to host its Second National Conference and yearly general meeting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The ...
The Rise and Fall of Emperor Ribuha
A long time ago in the land of Erianig, there lived an emperor known for his unethical approach to matters. His name was Emperor Ribuha. He disliked men and women ...
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Tidied Thoughts (I)
I let you seat in a corner of the chambers of my heart, love in the short-run seemed to fly without wings. Now, looking into the depths of your famished ...
Familiar Stranger (2)
We always remained the admiration of all, many dreamt of our powerful love connection. We were nothing without each other; out unity, our strength, our love, our passion... You melted ...
Kreative Diadem Annual Writing Contest
Are you a young writer looking to give your best and push yourself to improve on your art as a writer, then this contest is for youuu! Read on... The ...
You Only Live Once
You only live once, yeah? Why not make this period the best of your life? Here are my thoughts on things you shouldn't wait for a special occasion to do ...
Reading Is Bleh?
Perhaps if people read more relevant stuff, they would have known by now that a female hyena is called a bitch, not 'hyenana' or 'hyness' Okay, I'm actually semi-serious, but ...
Familiar Stranger
I saw you today, and I remembered when my heart used to beat for you, but yours no longer danced. We woke up from the dreams we used to have ...
NLNG Prize Shortlist: List of Past Winners
Past winners for the NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature since 2004, includes Gabriel Okara (co-winner, 2004, poetry), Professor Ezenwa Ohaeto (co-winner, 2004, poetry) for The Dreamer, His Vision; Ahmed Yerima ...
Participate in the APEN Short Story Contest
We’re looking for short fiction stories! Think you can write a winning story in 1,500 words or less? Enter the inaugural APEN (Association of Private Educators in Nigeria) Short Short ...