El Anatsui: The Man, the Myth, the Legend at 80 and Counting is unprecedented in scope and ambition. Featuring contributions from over 100 distinguished scholars, artists, intellectuals, administrators, journalists, traditional rulers, …
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The Swamp Dwellers… Soyinka’s 68-year-old-play returns to stage at Sheffield, June 29-July11
by Jerry Adesewo 4 minutes readMigration remains one of the defining challenges of our time. Across Africa, Europe and beyond, millions of young people leave their communities in search of opportunity, often creating emotional and …
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‘Kill The Poet…’ Baba-Aminu’s poetry reading excites guests at Spine & Label, Abuja
by Funmilayo Adeniji 2 minutes readBaba-Aminu, also COO of Spine & Label, said his work draws on experiences dating back to his early years in Kaduna and his time at university. He said he is …
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World Book Day 2026: CORA, NCC inspire young readers with ‘READ for PLEASURE’
by Agency Report 2 minutes readTheme: READ for PLEASURE | Designed as a strictly youths-oriented event that would have in attendance about 100 students drawn from several secondary schools from across Lagos State, it will …
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Mooonbeam… When culture chroniclers tell stories of life and living
by Agency Report 9 minutes readMoonbeam… stands as both a literary project and a cultural statement—bringing together voices shaped by years of reportage and reimagining them through the lens of fiction. Moonbeam anthology offers readers a …
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AILFF’26 heads to Parakou for historic Indigenous Language Film and Culture Festival, July 20-26
by Agency Report 2 minutes readAFRICA’s creative industry is set to converge on Parakou this July as the African Indigenous Language Film Festival (AILFF), in collaboration with the acclaimed Asha Yoruba Festival, takes centre …
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Day Okediran held court with ‘Madagali’ at The Africa Centre in London
by Nigerian Tribune 7 minutes readBy Akintayo Abodunrin THE novelist, physician, politician, and cultural advocate captivated audiences at three UK venues by reading from ‘Madagali’, a novel that explores resilience, displacement, and the human spirit …
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ANA reaffirms Literature’s role in national discourse as Senator Sani unveils new works
by Wole Adedoyin 2 minutes readNA THE President of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Dr. Usman Oladipo Akanbi, on Thursday, 15 January 2026, attended the presentation of two new books authored by Senator Shehu …
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Garlands for the Dream-seeker: A poetic celebration of Emeritus Professor Femi Osofisan@80: Call for submissions
by Agency Report 4 minutes readWe therefore call on interested writers in Nigeria, Africa and across the world to contribute poetic pieces for publication into a book in June 2026, to celebrate someone who has …
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NPA @60: Impactful, innovative yet legacy publishing lacks inclusiveness, accountable for mass failures in WAEC, NECO, JAMB
by Anote Ajeluorou 12 minutes readWill NPA’s 60th anniversary lend the body a moment of introspection, so they reflect on the harm their business model has wreaked on the Nigerian society with a view to …