Tag: African Authors

Literary News and Updates, Literary Vibes, New Book Alert

Afolabi Oyewunmi, Debuts 2 Self-Help Titles

Afolabi Oyewunmi, renowned coach and business strategist, best known for his unique command of inspirational leadership, recently dropped two amazing self-help/ motivational titles in Lagos Nigeria. The books, Bounce Back Better and Find Your Place, were released early 2021, in a bid to help individuals and startups navigate the economic and psychological melt down of COVID-19, and the ensuing lockdown, which had devastating effects on … Continue reading Afolabi Oyewunmi, Debuts 2 Self-Help Titles

Funmi Adebayo
Book Cover Design, Bookshop, Literary News and Updates, Literary Vibes, New Book Alert

New Book Alert: Introducing A Person of Heft, a novel by Bolaji Olatunde

Title: A Person of Heft Author: Bolaji Olatunde Edited by: LaTunes Publishers Cover Design: Hoopla Hive ISBN: 978-978-990-1456Release Date: June 2021Media Type: Paperback and e-copyAvailable at: Amazon, Konga, Roving Heights About the Book It is 2015. Nigeria has a new president who has promised change and prosperity for Nigerians. Tomi Makinde is a young Nigerian professional woman struggling to get a foothold in corporate Nigeria. As her marketing career grows, she finds … Continue reading New Book Alert: Introducing A Person of Heft, a novel by Bolaji Olatunde

hooplahive
Book Review, Literary News and Updates, Literary Vibes

Book Review – Become a Boss Faster than you Think by Blessing Otagbo | Book Review by Afeso Akanbi

From Aponmu in Ondo State to Ososo in Edo State to Lagos, from her aunties even to her own parents, the story was the same: “Do not go to school because we can’t afford it”. I used to take the words of motivational speakers with a pinch of salt for the simple reason that, in my opinion, some of them push people to breaking point. … Continue reading Book Review – Become a Boss Faster than you Think by Blessing Otagbo | Book Review by Afeso Akanbi

afesoakanbi
Literary Vibes, Poetry, Reblogged

‘Big-Day Syndrome’ – A Poem by Funmi Adebayo

Originally posted on Funmi Adebayo's Blog:
The Unprofitable Servant feels grossly disadvantaged Heavily plagued by the ‘Not-Enough-Syndrome’ “I’m not good enough Not rich enough Not connected enough…. This venture doesn’t look profitable enough… So why try?” Thus he scorns his treasures Short-changing his destiny unawares Waiting for… That One BIG Day That GREAT One-Shot That Million-Dollar Deal Ever wondering why it’s soooo late in… Continue reading ‘Big-Day Syndrome’ – A Poem by Funmi Adebayo

Funmi Adebayo
Authors Profiles, Causes, Interviews, Literary Vibes

“My vision is the complete defeat of terrorism in Northern Nigeria”, Chineye Ochem – author, Our Land is Red

In our country today, it is not uncommon for brilliant professionals to openly express their convictions and opinions about vital issues affecting the society. Areas of interest include politics, entertainment, crime, feminism, gender inequality and the likes. There are no holds bared as courageous Nigerian speak out against rape, pedophilia, racism, injustice, corruption, terrorism and other ills of our society. Sadly however, very few flesh … Continue reading “My vision is the complete defeat of terrorism in Northern Nigeria”, Chineye Ochem – author, Our Land is Red

Funmi Adebayo
Bookshop, Literary News and Updates, Literary Vibes

Literary Vibes: The Betrayal by Magnus Ekpiken goes LIVE on Amazon…

The Kindle version of The Betrayal, a collection of short stories by Magnus Ekpiken, recently released on Okadabooks, Bambooks and other online books stores is now LIVE on Amazon. About The Betrayal Title: The BetrayalAuthor: Magnus EkpikenPublished by: Delta Publications (Nigeria) LimitedISBN: 978-2335-50-0Media Type: Paperback and e-copyBook Cover Art/ Design: Hoopla HiveBook Marketing/ Campaigns: Hoopla Hive The Betrayal is a collection of six well-crafted short … Continue reading Literary Vibes: The Betrayal by Magnus Ekpiken goes LIVE on Amazon…

hooplahive1 Comment
Book Excerpts, Bookshop, Fiction Fiesta, Literary Vibes

Fiction Fiesta: Hacked by herdsmen… – Chineye Ochem

our land is red filled with the blood of its citizens how long will we continue in silence, waking daily to the massacre of our families? two hundred today, five hundred tomorrow children, parents and even the unborn how long will we continue to pray feeling helpless, hopeless and depressed? our grasses and farmlands, formerly green are now watered with the blood of their owners … Continue reading Fiction Fiesta: Hacked by herdsmen… – Chineye Ochem

makeadreamngadmin1 Comment
Book Excerpts, Fiction Fiesta, Literary Vibes

Fiction Fiesta: The Curfew by Magnus Ekpiken

Although he was third in the line, the food-seller noticed him. Realizing that he could be a potential big customer, she beckoned him over. “Welcome, sir. Tell me wetin you go chop. Dem go bring am come give you.” “Thank you, madam.” Jeremiah placed his order and the woman knew she had not made a mistake. Her eyes gleamed as she watched Jeremiah walk up … Continue reading Fiction Fiesta: The Curfew by Magnus Ekpiken

makeadreamngadmin2 Comments
Book Excerpts, Fiction Fiesta, Literary Vibes, New Book Alert

Fiction Fiesta: The Letter by Magnus Ekpiken

… I did not say a word. I could not say a word. I just sat there like a figure carved from stone. It was all like a bad dream. I remember I kept on wishing I could just open my eyes and discover I had been sleeping. But it was for real. I was sure of that. My friends in lbadan had always pointed … Continue reading Fiction Fiesta: The Letter by Magnus Ekpiken

makeadreamngadmin2 Comments
Bookshop, Literary Vibes, New Book Alert, Press Release

New Book Alert: Introducing The Betrayal by Magnus Ekpiken

Title: The BetrayalAuthor: Magnus EkpikenPublished by: Delta Publications (Nigeria) LimitedISBN: 978-2335-50-0Media Type: Paperback and e-copyBook Cover Art/ Design: Hoopla HiveBook Marketing/ Campaigns: Hoopla Hive About the Book The Betrayal is a collection of six well-crafted short stories, portraying typical happenings in the contemporary African society, with exciting plot twists leading to unpredictable endings. The stories include, ‘The Letter’, a short story about the tragedy of … Continue reading New Book Alert: Introducing The Betrayal by Magnus Ekpiken

hooplahive