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Literary Icon, Gabriel Okara, dies at 97

Ariyike — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:18:52 +0000

One of Nigeria’s foremost writers, poets and novelists, Dr Gabriel Okara, has passed away. Okara, who is from Boumadi, Bayelsa State, died at the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa, in the evening of Sunday, March 25, 2019. The deceased, who died at the age of 98, was the life patron of the Association of Nigerian […]

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12 Books That Will Get You Through Your 30s, No Matter Where They Take You

Ariyike — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 15:02:35 +0000

There is no universal 30s experience. For some people, the decade is all about starting a family and picking a forever home. For others, it’s an era of reinvention, that period in your life when you figure out who you want to be. No matter where in life turning 30 takes you, the decade provides […]

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Nigerian Novelist Elnathan John Makes Jury For Man Booker Prize 2019

Ariyike — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 14:24:49 +0000

Nigerian novelist, satirist, writer and lawyer, Elnathan John whose stories have twice been shortlisted for the Caine Prize for African Writing, has been selected as one of the judges for the 2019 Man Booker International Prize. The announcement came yesterday even as submissions for the 2019 prize were open. Chaired by Bettany Hughes, award-winning historian, […]

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Chimamanda Adichie Bags Honorary Degree From Duke University (Photos)

Ariyike — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:19:47 +0000

Nigerian renowned author, seasoned writer, and feminist advocate, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has added yet another feather to her cap, after being awarded an honorary degree from Duke University. The Americanah author recently received the honorary degree during the 2018 commencement ceremony of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, USA. Sometime in March, President Vincent E. […]

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The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – A Review by Amelia Brown

Guest Contributor — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 08:00:31 +0000

“…there is a sense of joy and playfulness to the whole production” When Teacher tells a young Baba Segi that “two women at home are better than ten in a bush”, Baba Segi knows what he has to do. Now, Baba Segi is a wealthy man with four wives and seven children by his first […]

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Wins Pen Pinter Prize 2018 Award

Ariyike — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 14:57:07 +0000

Many may disagree with Chimamanda’s thoughts as a feminist, and plan a coup for it, and very few courageous ones may disagree with her talent as a writer. However, there are others who highly appreciate her thoughtful expressions, her work, and what she represents. Nigerian Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been announced as the winner […]

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Killings: Nigeria is experiencing ethic cleansing, says Wole Soyinka

Ariyike — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 08:57:29 +0000

A lot of people have spoken on the Benue Killings, stating their facts, expressing sadness, and whispering solutions. The Diety of English himself, Wole Soyinka, has voiced this in a way that is best understood with calm and perhaps a literature book. For people like me who don’t understand the word ‘ethic’, it refers to […]

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9mobile celebrates World Book Day by donating books to Lagos library

Ariyike — Sat, 28 Apr 2018 07:37:59 +0000

Happy World Book Day yesterday! “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss A telecommunications company, 9mobile, has taken its passion for social development of its host communities a step further by donating books to the Isolo Public Library […]

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Omoni Oboli launches book at 40, ‘The Stars Are Ageless’

Ariyike — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 15:29:10 +0000

The Nigerian actress, scriptwriter, director, producer and trained digital filmmaker at the New York Film Academy, Omoni Oboli celebrated her birthday yesterday, the 22nd of April, and with a number of screenplays to her credit, it was only a matter of time before she added ‘Author’ to her many titles, as she unveiled her book […]

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21 Great books that can make you feel well-read even if they are the only ones you read

Sayo — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 14:30:11 +0000

Everyone wants to feel intelligent. Sometimes, we even start to feel pretty smart. But then it happens, that feeling of blandness when you find yourself amidst a bookish discuss by chance, and you’re just smiling and nodding, beaming plastic smiles until the facade cracks. Awkward feeling…. The truth is that even the nerdiest book nerds […]

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