Damilare Kuku’s Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad is a loud, chaotic, and sometimes painfully relatable collection of short stories about Lagos’ dating (and marriage) scene. I am (proudly) one of those who didn’t read it after its release, but crawled back to it after her recent Only Big BumBum Matters Tomorrow release….
Welcome to February, dear you. In this article, I’ve rounded up the top creative writing opportunities; grants, competitions, some gigs, and magazine calls. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back often (because new calls may pop up later in the month). And if you spot an opportunity that’s missing from the list, send…
I first noticed The Smart Money Woman because of the hype; probably due to the release of Season 2 of the movie series. I kept seeing reviews of the book everywhere, so I decided to check it out myself. First page in, and my first thought was, “another overhyped book”. The writing style felt basic,…
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the book lover you know? Is it for Valentine’s Day (in advance), their birthday, or Christmas? Or maybe you’re treating yourself? The best bookish gifts don’t have to be books themselves, which can be expensive or hard to find. For the bookish gift ideas listed here, you…
The first time I stumbled across Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, it was through my sister. She was preparing for the UTME, and the book was one of either WAEC or JAMB’s recommended texts. I still remember spotting it on her desk and wondering, “Purple hibiscus? What kind of flower is that?” Growing up,…
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