Writers abound in the immense state of Nigeria. Writers from the north and the south. The east and the west. What drives these writers to write? What do they see as their task, if any? In this interview the Nigerian writer Ayodele Olofintuade talks about her ideas about writing.
The Pen and The Sword
In this interview the Nigerian author Kukogho Iruesiri Samson talks about the profession of writing. He is very clear about the role of writers in society. These writers should be careful not to abdicate their role as educators and entertainers and what have you. A heavy task, indeed.
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