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The Shipikisha Club by Mubanga Kalimamukwento
Book ReviewNEW RELEASESWhat's New

Book Review: Marriage, Motherhood and The Cost of Womanhood in The Shipikisha Club by Mubanga Kalimamukwento

Jan 11, 2026 Emmanuella Omonigho

Motherhood, wifely duties, culture, and gender-based violence are the themes that fuel The Shipikisha Club by Mubanga Kalimamukwento. Divided into

The Chicago Book Award
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The Chicago Book Award ($25,000)

Jan 9, 2026 Chinaza James-Ibe
The Arthur and Lila Weinberg Artist-in-Residence Fellowship. Deadline.
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The Arthur and Lila Weinberg Fellowship / How to Apply (Up to $3000)

Jan 1, 2026 Chinaza James-Ibe
The Jan and Frank Cicero Artist-in-Residence Fellowship.
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The Jan and Frank Cicero Artist-in-Residence Fellowship / How to Apply (Up to $3000)

Jan 1, 2026 Chinaza James-Ibe
A Collage of the Best Children's Book of the year 2025
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The Best Children’s Book of the Year 2025

Dec 31, 2025 Emmanuella Omonigho

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What exactly is the New York Times Best Seller List And How Can Authors Get On It
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What Exactly is the New York Times Bestseller List And How Can Authors Get On It?

Nov 20, 2025 Emmanuella Omonigho

One of the many goals of authors these days is to be a bestseller, and what better way to be

How to Market Your Book on Social Media: Lessons From Successful Authors
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How to Market Your Book on Social Media: Lessons From Successful Authors

Oct 13, 2025 Emmanuella Omonigho
Interview with O. Henry Prize Winner Jane Kalu
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Interview with O. Henry Prize Winner Jane Kalu

Jun 20, 2025 Emmanuella Omonigho
Mwila Agatha Zaza Ubwali Hope Prize
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Mwila Agatha Zaza on How Cross-Cultural Experiences Mold Her Writing – Ubwali Hope Prize Interview Series

Jun 7, 2025 Emmanuella Omonigho

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The Shipikisha Club by Mubanga Kalimamukwento
Book ReviewNEW RELEASESWhat's New

Book Review: Marriage, Motherhood and The Cost of Womanhood in The Shipikisha Club by Mubanga Kalimamukwento

Jan 11, 2026 Emmanuella Omonigho

Motherhood, wifely duties, culture, and gender-based violence are the themes that fuel The Shipikisha Club by Mubanga Kalimamukwento. Divided into

Review of Rebellion Ground Zero by T.J. Martins Poster
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Book Review: “Rebellion: Ground Zero” by T.J. Martins is a Bold Political-Romantic Thriller Pushing for a Better Nigeria

Jun 12, 2025 Emmanuella Omonigho
A Review of This Motherless Land, flyer. Maroon and Yellow. Publication details.
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Matryoshka Matryoshka: A Review of Nikki May’s This Motherless Land

Mar 11, 2025 Chinaza James-Ibe
What to know about Chimamanda’s New Book Dream Count
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What to Know About Chimamanda’s New Novel ‘Dream Count’

Oct 2, 2024 Emmanuella Omonigho

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