by Mhembeuter Jeremiah Orhemba | Mar 8, 2023 | Gist Corner
The longlist, Women’s Prize for Fiction, 2023, has finally been revealed. A mix of debut and acclaimed writers, NoViolet Bulayawo–twice shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize–spots the longlist alongside other phenomenal writers with thrilling titles. The longlist of 16...
by Afreecan Read | Mar 3, 2023 | Gist Corner
This year’s virtual event holds on Saturday March 11th, 2023, and features eighteen African writers. * To drive further its goal of promoting African literature,The Shallow Tales Review, an electronic journal publishing African and Black Literature, is set to host...
by Mhembeuter Jeremiah Orhemba | Mar 3, 2023 | Gist Corner
Nigerian Writer, Ironesen Okojie, is among the judging panel for the soon-to-be released longlist of the Women’s Prize for Fiction this year. The panel is chaired by author and journalist Louise Minchin; joined alongside, including Ironesen, by award-winning novelist...
by Mhembeuter Jeremiah Orhemba | Mar 1, 2023 | Gist Corner
The Muse Journal, a publication of the Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, recently put out a call for submissions for its 50th issue. It is tagged the “Homecoming” Issue, but submissions can be on any theme. Chika Unigwe and...
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 over the...
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,...
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