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Google Doodle honours Equiano by celebrating the 272nd year since his birth

Words can’t describe how excited I was to see Olaudah Equaino’s picture up as the Google Doodle for today, 16th October 2017.  I remember coming across a beautiful book; EQUIANO’S TRAVELS while I was in my final year at the…

  • October 16, 2017
  • By Adriel Onwukwe
  • LITERATURE

Njideka Akunyili Crosby Wins the 2017 MacArthur Genius Award!

Njideka Akunyili Crosby has been announced as one of the recipient’s of the 2017 MacArthur Fellowship–also called the Genius Grant alongside 23 others. Among those awarded the fellowship this year by the MacArthur Foundation are artists, writers, academics and scientists,…

  • October 12, 2017
  • By Adriel Onwukwe
  • LITERARY LIFESTYLE

Imbube Creative Writing Awards

The ímbubé is an annual book festival & awards initiative by NerveFlo and supported by the finest corporate, publishing & media organizations. It also seeks to encourage a new generation of world class contributors in the literary space. The Theme for this year’s…

  • October 7, 2017
  • By Adriel Onwukwe
  • COMPETITIONS

Conversations With Ucheoma Onwutuebe

Ucheoma’s writings are beautiful melodies. She writes with rhythm and grace. I have always loved her short essays and subtle but strong faith in the Girl Child and issues surrounding her. Her chap book – ISE, also comes with this…

  • October 6, 2017
  • By Adriel Onwukwe
  • INTERVIEWS

Kazuo Ishiguro: Winner, Nobel Prize In Literature 2017

The Nobel Prize for Literature for the year 2017 was announced today. It was awarded to Kazuo Ishiguro!!! This is a very deserving award. In the words of the Academy, the award was given to Ishiguro “who, in novels of great…

  • October 5, 2017
  • By Adriel Onwukwe
  • LITERATURE

The Single Story Foundation Inaugural Issue

The Single Story Foundation has launched its inaugural issuue.  The Single Story Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides storytelling opportunities for Africans at home and in diaspora.  The contributors include writers from Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Botswana, Somali and…

  • October 5, 2017
  • By Adriel Onwukwe
  • LITERATURE

Conversations With Kamnelechukwu Susan Obasi in 20 Questions

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…

  • September 29, 2017
  • By Adriel Onwukwe
  • INTERVIEWS

National Creative Writing Competition For Children

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…

  • September 28, 2017
  • By Adriel Onwukwe
  • COMPETITIONS

The Odenigbo Short Essay Contest 2017

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…

  • September 28, 2017
  • By Adriel Onwukwe
  • COMPETITIONS

Programme From The Memorial For Chinua Achebe

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…

  • September 28, 2017
  • By Adriel Onwukwe
  • LITERARY LIFESTYLE
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