Blessing Obiahu“Behind Her Eyes” by Sarah Pinborough is a read that starts as a gripping psychological thriller but somehow progresses to the realm of fantasy and…
Blog Posts
Ikeja, the capital of Lagos State, is a lively place with lots of cultures, and hidden among its busy streets are some amazing bookstores that…
Abraham AondohembaGetting a book that tells a powerful story in a simple, humorous, and deeply personal way is hard. This is one such book. Born A…
“The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives” by Lola Shoneyin is a sadly beautiful tale that exposes the complexities of a polygamous household. When Bolanle,…
“Half of a Yellow Sun” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a book that defies summaries. It is best appreciated through firsthand reading, and whether you’re…
This February, there are many opportunities for writers. You can apply for fellowships or submit your work to magazines. These opportunities could help you improve…
“Words and Other Weapons” by Thembe Khumalo is a thought-provoking collection of twenty-two essays and short stories that explore the multifaceted aspects of life; themes…
Ahmad Mubarak Taminu“This is not happening. This is not happening.” Chika Unigwe’s On Black Sisters’ Street is the 2012 winner of the famed $100,000 Nigeria Prize For…
In a brutal fashion similar to Khaled Hosseini’s, Ayobami Adebayo’s A Spell of Good Things turns out to be a compendium of emotions detailing the…
Umar Yogiza Jr. is an outstanding Nigerian author who, among many feats, won the 2017 Atlanta Georgia Black Street Poetry Prize and has been a…