by Mhembeuter Jeremiah Orhemba | Feb 22, 2023 | Gist Corner
On Saturday, February 11, 2023, Afritondo released its longlist of writers vying for the prize. For this year, writers were asked to write on the theme: “Aliens.” The call amassed over 350 entries from African and Black writers from different countries all...
by Afreecan Read | Feb 12, 2023 | Gist Corner
Monday, 13th February, 2023, 3 pm, Poets in Nigeria at the University of Nigeria in Nsukka will be hosting the phenomenal Nigerian poet, Mr. James Eze, for an evening of exquisite poetry reading. The guest author will be reading from his debut collection of poetry,...
by Ugochukwu Anadị | Feb 12, 2023 | Reviews & Essays
Spanning through twelve rhythmic poems, ‘Of Politics and Power,’ the first part of Olumide Olaniyan’s debut collection of poetry, Lucidity of Absurdity, confronts the state of politics, politicians, rulers and the ruled in the poet’s country,...
by Mhembeuter Jeremiah Orhemba | Feb 6, 2023 | Gist Corner
The longlist for this year’s Dylan Thomas Prize was recently announced and four writers of African descent spot a place on the list: Arinze Ifeakandu, for God’s Children Are Little Broken Things; Warsan Shire, for Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in...
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