15 Sep, 2024

The Dusty Manuscript Contest—Apply (Awards: Over 1 Million Naira)

Yet another Book Prize is here! GTBank, Farafina and OkadaBooks are launching the “Dusty Manuscript” initiative. It is a brand new literary prize created to discover a first novel manuscript written by a Nigerian author. We all know how hard it is to write a book- some might find it easier to attempt to soften […]

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100 INFLUENTIAL NIGERIAN WRITERS UNDER 40

At the end of every year, it is the tradition of Nigerian Writers Awards (NWA) to release 100 outstanding Nigerian Writers under 40 who have distinguished themselves in their respective writing fields and cover virtually all category of writing (Media, Literature, Entertainment and Arts). This list of 100 most influential Nigerian writers under 40 making a […]

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THE WINNERS OF THE NIGERIAN WRITERS AWARDS 2016

Finally, the winners have been announced. I apologise for this belated post. I was too excited that creative writing news had won literary blog of the year. Performance poet, Iquo Diana Eke, was there to receive my trophy. Click to HERE download the List of Winners. And a little bit of picture panaroma below. I […]

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COUNTDOWN: NIGERIAN WRITERS AWARDS 2016

The Nigerian Writers Awards is already here. It promises to be great.I can’t wait for the awards ceremony. Don’t blame me. I was nominated in two categories. Best Literary blog of the year Romance novelist of the year. The ceremony is strictly by invitation . Date: 6th February 2016 Venue: Terra Kulture, Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria […]

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