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Oct 27, 2017 Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam

Call For Entries: 2018 Caine Prize For African Short Story (£10,000 Cash Prize + More)

Our favorite African Short story prize is back! Before we give you the details, please note the following; This prize

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Jul 25, 2017 Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam

Call For Entries: Submit Your Articles To The Afro Vibe

There is an opportunity for African pop culture writers courtesy of Afro Vibe magazine. Their maiden edition is yet to

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Mar 22, 2016 Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam

“Wole Soyinka…Transformed Words To Human Beings”—Bright Sado Omo

In an interview, Bright Sado Omo discusses his latest work and his writing process. Enjoy. Bright Sado Omo was born

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Mar 15, 2016 Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam

Should Hymar David Be Commissioned To Write A Memoir?

Everyone who reads a lot of African literature will agree that there is a shortage of memoirs by African writers.

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