by Mhembeuter Jeremiah Orhemba | Jun 1, 2023 | Gist Corner
With heartfelt grief, Kwamena Essandoh Aidoo recently announced the passing away of their beloved relative and celebrated literary icon, Ama Ata Aidoo. Disclosing that she died after a brief illness, he informs that the family wishes for privacy to grieve. Born in a...
by Mhembeuter Jeremiah Orhemba | May 29, 2023 | Gist Corner
In a recent announcement, The Commonwealth Short Story Prize announced this year’s regional winners. Hana Gammon emerged Africa regional winner for her piece ‘The Undertaker’s Apprentice.’ “Carefully observed, patiently narrated,” Rémy Ngamije, Africa regional judge,...
by Ugochukwu Anadị | May 25, 2023 | Gist Corner
From 31st of January to the 5th day of February, 2023, the Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church, His Holiness, Pope Francis, embarked on a weeklong visit which he referred to as a ‘Pilgrimage of Peace,’ “aimed at promoting reconciliation in the conflict-ridden...
by Ugochukwu Anadị | May 23, 2023 | Gist Corner
The Pentagram Pictures Media and Research Group, in partnership with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, the Centre for Memories, Enugu, and the Centre for African Studies, Michigan State University, will today kick off events to commemorate the 220th year of what has...
by Mhembeuter Jeremiah Orhemba | May 20, 2023 | Gist Corner
In an online event held on Saturday, 13th May, 2023, Zaynab Iliyasu Bobi was announced winner of the inaugural Chukwuemeka Akachi Prize for Literature. Her poem, “A Conversation Between A Cyborg And A Therapist”, was picked from a shortlist of 12. Honourable mentions...
by Mhembeuter Jeremiah Orhemba | May 14, 2023 | Gist Corner
On May 11, 2023, in an award ceremony held in London, Arinze Ifeakandu was announced winner of the Dylan Thomas Prize. The judges describe his debut, God’s Children Are Little Broken Things, as ‘exhilarating.’ “Arinze Ifeakandu’s debut shines with maturity,” Di...
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