Tag: African Literature

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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

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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

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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

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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…

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Columnists, Funmi Adebayo, Poetry, Sunday Post

When Life’s Rules are not Taught –A poem by Funmi Adebayo

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. Proverbs 25:2 (KJV) Why am I often lostIn the maze of lifeMaking uninformed choicesBumping my head repeatedly? When life could be sweeterWith my burdens lighterMy yokes easierAnd my paths brighter Who will solve my riddles?Who will give me the clues?Who will fix my puzzles?Who … Continue reading When Life’s Rules are not Taught –A poem by Funmi Adebayo

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