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Visitors are treated to a wide range of activities, from traditional African dance performances steeped in cultural heritage to workshops where children learn the art of traditional pottery. They can …

Across the continent books can be expensive and libraries scarce. But growing numbers of tech innovators and independent publishers are working to make African literature available and affordable By Fred …

Through the story of the girl-child in a third-world nation, Obalende reflects on the dynamics of the Nigerian state and its developmental challenges. The launch marks a significant moment for Nigerian …

Call for Papers The proposed book, Medicine and Literature Without Borders: Health, Humanities and Social Justice in the Writings of Wale Okediran, will explore the multidisciplinary outlook of Okediran’s literary …

The World Book Capital designation is part of UNESCO’s efforts to support literary development worldwide. Through this title, UNESCO aims to empower cities to build more inclusive societies where knowledge …

Set on the heels of the Nigerian civil war, undeterred by her uncle’s arrest and detention, Chizoba; the principal character, learns a trade, supports her father, and emerges as a …

The CANEX Prize  celebrates excellence in African publishing. The top prize of $20,000 is awarded to the best trade book published in Africa, with the goal of promoting the African …

Lead Photo: Han Kang, the winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, makes a speech in Gwangju, South Korea, in this photo taken in 2023. Yonhap via REUTERS In …

Press Release   THE TY Buratai Literary Initiative (TYBLI) has announced the finalists for the Young Adult Literature Prize 2024. Targeted at Nigerian youth and highlight the creative talents of …

In Èṣù at the Library, first published in Nigeria by Masobe Books, Túbọ̀sún takes the mistranslation of Èṣù by Samuel Ajayi Crowther in 1843 as an anchor to explore the …