On Stories and Writing: Quotes From 10 Nigerian Writers
“Without stories, we would go mad. Life would lose its moorings or lose its orientations. Even in silence we are living our stories.” ― Ben Okri, Birds of Heaven “Many stories matter. Stories have been used to dispossess and to malign. But stories can also be used to empower, and to humanize. Stories can break the dignity […]
Who to Follow on Twitter: The Novelists Who Tweet
Wondering which handles to follow on Twitter this weekend? If you enjoy Nigerian novels, you’ll be delighted to know you can reach out to and stay in touch with some of your favourite authors long after you’ve finished reading their novels, and even get to know them better! Follow; 1. @lolashoneyin Bio: Writer. Director of […]
Belgium-based Chika Unigwe wins the 2012 Nigerian Prize for Literature
The Committee for the award of the Nigerian Prize for Literature has announced that a female Nigerian, Chika Unigwe is the winner of the 2012 prize. She won for her book “On Black Sister’s Street” and was awarded the sum of $100,000. Her book was one of the three books that made it to the […]
10 Nigerian Wordsmiths You Should Know
Editor’s Note: In this article, Tamara Gausi profiles 10 Nigerians in the arts that are worth knowing and watching. Some of these people in arts are home-grown, while others are foreign-based. The list gives an insight into why Nigeria’s literary industry should be watched in 2011.