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Veteran Nigerian novelist, Mabel Segun, passes away at 95

Mabel Segun, the esteemed Nigerian poet, author, and advocate for children's literature, has passed away at the age of 95.…

2 months ago

How grief taught me to see the world differently —Ayomide Festus

Influenced by his philosophical studies and personal experiences, Nigeria’s poet Gabriel Ayomide Festus channels themes of grief, absence, and language…

2 months ago

American poet, Nikki Giovanni, dies at 81

A renowned poet, activist, book author, and educator known for her thoughtful work on race and gender, Nikki Giovanni died…

5 months ago

Poet releases documentary film on healing tattoo of Esan people

POET and festival administrator Samuel Osaze has released a documentary film, ‘Ema/Udeh’ (Ancient Healing Tattoo of the Esan People), used…

8 months ago

I lacked almost everything when I was young —Odule

David Odubamidele Odule is an actor, poet and producer. He shared his life story in this interview with TUNDE ADELEKE.…

1 year ago

The world hails El Anatsui @ 80

THEY no longer make creative masters like the personable wonder called El Anatsui. El Anatsui came from Ghana to Nigeria…

1 year ago

LÁŃREWÁJÚ ADÉPỌ̀JÙ: A Tribute

THE following text was drafted during a collective effort some years ago to secure a public honor for Láńrewájú Adépọ̀jù,…

1 year ago

Book review: A poet’s hope for Africa

A Ray of Hope by Michael Sunday Adelusi is a collection of African poems. Each poem tells a story and…

3 years ago

A peep into a poet’s synthesised thoughts

A review of Ololade Nafisat Ejemdibia’s Thoughts in Verses By Moshood Folorunsho. Thought is a mental process on ideas, themes,…

3 years ago

Somaliland poet gains freedom

Somali poet Nacima Qorane, who was arrested in January for advocating Somaliland reunite with Somalia, has been released after being…

7 years ago

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