Kamnelechukwu is as beautiful as her name. Her voice is a blend of milk mixed with purehoney. I first heard her talk at the Author’s Talk programme organized by the Kate Tales Foundation. I have always been a fan of…
Do you know any child between the ages of 5-16 who is passionate about literature? If Yes, then this is for him/her! The National Creative Writing Competiton For Children in conjuction with E-GAPS Invites entries from Individuals and schools. Closing…
The Odenigbo Short Essay Contest 2017 is open to Nigerian secondary school and University undergraduates system. Topic: COUNTERARGUMENTS: Devolution of Powers or Disintegration of Nigeria. PRIZE: #100,000.00 (Hundred Thousand Naira!!!) Essays can be no more than 1,000 words. Essays must…
In the spirit of throwback Thursday, we will be looking at the Programme from the memorial for CHINUA ACHEBE. Chinualumogu Albert Achebe was born on the 16th day of November 1930. He was a novelist, poet, professor, and critic. Things…
In the peculiar hierarchy of African households the only rung lower than a motherless child is a childless mother – Taiye Selasi, The Sex Lives Of African Girls I remember reading STAY WITH ME. I remember being half way through….
Teach Chizalum to read. Teach her to love books. The best way is by casual example. If she sees you reading, she will understand that reading is valuable. If she were not to go to school, and merely just read…
