Conversations with Amaka Felly Obioji
I have known Amaka Felly Obioji for quite some time and I remember the delight I felt when she told me about this book. It was also a pleasure to have anchored the book launch event and I am glad…
CONVERSATIONS WITH SARAH ASUQUO
I had the pleasure of meeting Sarah at a book tour event hosted by the Black British Book Festival, where I volunteered. I enjoyed her session with the kids and loved the interactive and practical approach she adopted in interacting…
CONVERSATIONS WITH SU’EDDIE VERSHIMA AGEMA
I have known Su’eddie for over five years now and I am so delighted to be speaking to him after my long hiatus from The Afro Reader. In this interview, he talks to us about his life as a writer and the gratitude he feels on being shortlisted for the NLNG Prize for Literature, 2022! Enjoy!
Conversations with Michael Afenfia
Prior to reading The Mechanics of Yenagoa, I had never read any work by Michael Afenfia. However, in 2018, I bought one of his books – Don’t Die On Wednesday – for a friend on his birthday. I was mainly…
Conversations With Olaoluwa Oni
I first heard of Olaoluwa Oni four years ago. She took part in Brittle Paper’s I LOVE AFRICAN LITERATURE WRITING CONTEST and won! Prior to reading The yNBA, I had never read any Nigerian legal fiction. I dare say, The yNBA by…
Conversations with Paul Ugbede
When Paperworth publishers sent me a copy of Piece&Pieces, I didn’t know what to expect from the book as I had never read any work written by the author. Reading this book was quite an experience. I enjoyed reading it….
Amara, Gender Equality and Children Writing: Chimee Adioha x Ada Chioma Ezeano
From her bedroom in Onitsha, Ada Chioma Ezeano sends out an email of questions to Chimee Adioha, who has written a children’s book called AMARA. She asks about his venture into writing, about the feminist undertones in the book, about…
Conversations with Solomon Elusoji
Solomon Elusoji comes into your space with an intention. When he sent me a link for a fellowship application randomly on Instagram, I knew our friendship was going to be easy. Solomon is a journalist. He likes to tell stories….
Sparkle Writers Hub and Uade Ahimie in Conversation
The Sparkle Writer’s Hub is a hub for all writers and everyone who has a desire to master the art of writing. Their believe is that everyone can learn how to write and they are on a mission to help…
Conversations With Bisi Adjapon
I remember when I began flipping through the pages of the book – OF WOMEN AND FROGS in December of 2017. I got an advanced copy from Farafina books and all I could think about was gifting a thousand copies to young…