Every established writer has made his first steps on the literary scene.His first publication.His first review.With this book we go back into time. To the beginnings of the Nigerian writer Helon Habila (1967). In 2001 he won the Caine Prize for African Literature with the short story ‘Love Poems’, in which he describes the life … Continue reading review WAITING FOR AN ANGEL
I want to go my own way
This story was entered for the Igby Prize for Nonfiction. Now it has appeared on the internet, the story of all things. Written by Bofemane Joseph. You may read it here.
Nigerian authors are bringing new narratives to the prestigious women’s literary prize
This is a general article about the rise of prominent writers from Nigeria. Nigeria seems to be a hotbed of talent. According to Wole Soyinka there is a search for the identity in the post-Biafra world.
Nigerian professor, Ugandan win Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature
Lagos was the venue were the winners of the Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature were announced. First place was shared between two writers and two countries. One writer from Nigeria (but living and working in the United States of America) and the other writer from Uganda. In this article you will find more information on … Continue reading Nigerian professor, Ugandan win Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature
BY THE BOOK: Elnathan John
His name has been settled, but one can never be sure untill the end. He changes names and formerlies. His name at the moment is Elnathan John and he hails from Nigeria. He works on a book set in the northeast of Nigeria, and in the 19th century, a few years before he was born. … Continue reading BY THE BOOK: Elnathan John
Grand Prix Assia Djebar du roman
The late Algerian writer Assia Djebar is still an important name in the Algerian literary world (and her name is not restricted to Algeria!). A new literary prize has been named after her. Read more about this milestone in this article.
books touched by Africa 