Literature

The world is full of fine, young Nigerians, and in these trying times, it does us good to remember that. We have fine minds in just about every field you can think of: from...

I am on my knees with ocean of tears, Morountodun mi Like a sinful man on a confession board I know I have wronged your humility I know I have murdered the charming vibes in you. Ashake came...

I recently met Evangelist Rotimi Kaleb and as far as first impressions go, there was something about his calmness, youthful spirit and firm handshake that immediately struck me. There was definitely more to this...

The excitement for Wakaa the Musical has been growing steadily here at the Viva Naija Headquarters. Not just because it is an awesome world-standard musical worthy of any international stage, but also because it...

When you're good, you're good and we all know Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is one of the best. So it fills us with great joy to discover that the author of some of our favourite...

I Say your best friend is eighteen years older than you are. He’s a lot older, but you can relate with him. The truth? You see yourself in him; becoming him. You met him at an...

When I was a university student in Ikenne Ereke ibi owo gbe nso (Ikenne, the fertile land which bears money as fruit), I shared a fence with Obafemi Awolowo's house and library. I had...

Sexual abuse is rife the whole world over, and while rape and abuse as performed by strangers is devastating, there are statistics to show that sexual abuse - particularly that done to children -...

This is according to The Guardian gospel and a host of notable writers, academics, and experienced literary minds. These books are deemed best fit for emerging and proper teenagers who are on the cusp...

The "Years of Yes" by the exceptional Shonda Rhimes gets my highest votes! 2015 has been a great year for new book releases by Black women. In case you haven't been able to keep up...