Animated Adaptation of Cyprian Ekwensi’s “The Passport of Mallam Ilia” To Be Released Soon
Magic Carpet studio is bringing to life Cyprian Ekwensi‘s “The Passport of Mallam Ilia” in its soon-to-be-released feature-length animation. Magic Carpet Studios, an animation and games studio in Lagos, is determined to disrupt the industry. The studio is currently working on its first 2D animation feature film – an adaptation of the African literature classic […]
Children’s Book Review: An African Night’s Entertainment
Title: An African Night’s Entertainment Author: Cyprian Ekwensi Publisher: African University Press Number of Pages: 152 Type of Book: Folktale, Fiction; African Age: 10+ Available here: Borrow from ZODML Library, Ikoyi Lagos or buy here. Price: $50.00 MY SUMMARY It tells the story of two men on a quest; one to have a child at all costs and […]
Great Reads: 10 Unforgettable African Classics
By Joy Ehonwa For decades, African writers have been unsung heroes, fit only for the school curriculum. However, many of their books are true classics that deserve to be read by adults outside of the formal education setting. Here are 10 exceptional novels written by Africans that we urge you to read this year: 10. […]