Archives Tag: Nigerian Authors
Top 10 Nigerian Authors In History
April 19, 2022
Nigeria has no dearth of literary talent. From its earliest days, the country’s authoring scene has brimmed with skilled wordsmiths, who have created brilliant writing about the many aspects of lived experience. Read more about Top 10 Consequently, ranking that mass is a hard job. But it’s a fun task nevertheless; in doing so, … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerian Authors In History
Top 10 Nigerian Authors In 2020
April 19, 2022
In a year that greatly affected the mentality of so many through the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns, Nigerians found a way to thrive and make the society seem normal. One group, Nigerian writers, were not to be left out. Every year, they have thrived both at home and on the world stage and 2020 was … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerian Authors In 2020
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Five Nigerian Writers to Look Out for in 2020
April 19, 2022
As we wrap up 2019, there’s something for readers who enjoy works of Nigerian writers. From this list of forthcoming books- a short story collection and 4 novels and -are 5 Nigerian writers to look out for in 2020. Iquo Dianaabasi Iquo Dianaabasi is a writer and performance poet. Her collection of poems, Symphony of … Continue reading Five Nigerian Writers to Look Out for in 2020
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Social Media Accounts To Follow: 5 Contemporary Nigerian Authors You Should Be Following
April 19, 2022
Right from the days of Chinua Achebe and Wole Soyinka, writers have always lent their voices to issues regarding the society. These days, our writers are not holding back as they have taken their fight for social justice beyond the shores of Nigeria. Their brilliant approach to presenting words and plots has earned them various awards and set them … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: 5 Contemporary Nigerian Authors You Should Be Following
Sade Adeniran’s ‘Imagine This’ Novel Adapted into Feature Film
April 19, 2022
Imagine This, an award-winning book by Sade Adeniran, is being developed into a feature film. Adeniran made the revelation at an interview on the #BlackWomenFilmmakersSpeak Series of Shadow and Act which she shared on her Twitter page @Imagine_This on Tuesday. The novel was awarded the 2008 Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best First Book in Africa. … Continue reading Sade Adeniran’s ‘Imagine This’ Novel Adapted into Feature Film
Nnedi Okorafor Writes New Comic Book Series On Black Panther’s Shuri
April 19, 2022
US-based Nigerian afro-futurist writer, Nnedi Okorafor, announced on Thursday 19th July, that she will be writing a new standalone comic book series about Black Panther‘s Shuri for Marvel. Shuri is the T’Challa’s techno-genius little sister in Black Panther. She will be the lead character in these new comic book series set for release in October … Continue reading Nnedi Okorafor Writes New Comic Book Series On Black Panther’s Shuri
Nigerian Author Buchi Emecheta Is Dead
April 19, 2022
Prominent Nigerian author, Florence Onyebuchi Emecheta, has passed on. She is reported to have died on Wednesday in London, England. Emecheta was known for her works which majorly explored the travails of women faced with the challenge of poverty and oppression. Books written by her include The Joys of Motherhood, The Bride Price, Second Class … Continue reading Nigerian Author Buchi Emecheta Is Dead
Letter to Ken Saro-Wiwa
April 19, 2022
Dear Ken, It’s twenty years now since you left us. I’m partly from Rivers State given that my mum is from Opobo. I was only but a child when they took you away from us. I was just fifteen years old then to be precise. My father had sent me to get the dailies when … Continue reading Letter to Ken Saro-Wiwa
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5 Minutes with Chibuzor Mirian Azubuike
April 19, 2022
She braved the post-election violence at Bauchi in 2011 when she chose to answer the call of her fatherland. She survived an explosion at the lodge where she resided for her service year amidst fear for her life; she went on to build the first borehole in the village called at Bauchi state. Chibuzor Mirian … Continue reading 5 Minutes with Chibuzor Mirian Azubuike
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Blog Post of the Week: Chukzbook’s Exclusive Interview with Opeyemi Philips
April 19, 2022
This week, we have come across a unique blog centered on books! We love books at ConnectNigeria.com, and the icing on the cake is that this blog focuses on exclusive interviews with Nigerian authors. There is also an online bookstore where you can purchase books from the interviewed authors and others. Below, ChukzBook … Continue reading Blog Post of the Week: Chukzbook’s Exclusive Interview with Opeyemi Philips
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