Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s “Matigari” set for the big screen.
Ngugi wa Thiong’o novel Matigari is set for the big screen says Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan. Ngugi wa Thiong’o is […]
A snapshot of a memorable Ake Festival 2018.
The Ake Festival 2018 was hosted at the Radisson Blu in Lagos, Nigeria from October 25 – 27, 2018. It […]
Lesley Nneka Arimah wins Italian Bridge Book Award 2018.
Lesley Nneka Arimah’s short story collection What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky is the recipient of […]
Morland Writing Scholarships 2018 shortlist announced.
The Morland Writing Scholarships 2018 shortlist has been announced today with twenty writers from ten African countries in the running. […]
The Short Story is Dead, Long Live the Short Story! 2018 longlist announced.
The Short Story is Dead, Long Live the Short Story! 2018 longlist was announced on October 25, 2018. The Short […]
Nommo Awards 2018 winners announced at Ake Festival 2018.
The Nommo Awards 2018 winners were announced at the opening ceremony for the Ake Festival 2018 on October 26. They […]
Writers join in Invisible Borders Trans-African project 2018.
Invisible Borders Trans-African project 2018 heads from Lagos to Maputo over the dates of 20 August, 2018 – 23 November […]
Kenyans honour Prof Chris Wanjala in Nairobi.
The late Prof Chris Wanjala was honoured by the artistic community with a colourful event at the Kenya National Theatre […]
Abantu Book Festival 2018 artist line up unveiled.
The Abantu Book Festival 2018 artist line up was announced on the event’s social media platforms on October 23, 2018. […]
Leila Aboulela makes Saltire Literary Awards 2018 shortlists
Leila Aboulela is on the Saltire Literary Awards 2018 shortlists announced on October 22, 2018 for her book Elsewhere, Home. […]
Nuruddin Farah leads star studded guest list for Ake Festival 2018.
The Ake Festival 2018 in Lagos, Nigeria from October 25 – 27 will feature a battery of guests from across […]
Soji Cole is Nigeria Prize for Literature 2018 winner.
Soji Cole is Nigeria Prize for Literature 2018 winner for his play Embers. The announcement was made at a ceremony […]
Alain Mabanckou is Zora Neale Hurston/ Richard Wright Legacy Award 2018 winner.
Alain Mabanckou is the Zora Neale Hurston/ Richard Wright Legacy Award 2018 winner for his novel Black Moses. The announcement […]
Rotimi Babatunde, Gloria Mwaniga Minage, Stanely Onjezani Kenani judge 100 words Africa
Rotimi Babatunde, Gloria Mwaniga Minage, Stanely Onjezani Kenani are the judges for the new short story prize 100 Words Africa. […]
Action packed Pa Gya! Literary Festival 2018 set for Accra, Ghana.
An action packed Pa Gya! Literary festival 2018 is set to happen in Accra, Ghana from October 19-21, 2018. The […]