Tag: African Literature

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Good Reads You Can Access Instantly this Lock Down 1

It’s no longer news that the COVID-19 pandemic has held the whole world hostage, regardless of age, gender, culture, social standing or economic status. Global economy has been put on slow motion, and concepts like stay at home, social distancing, work from home, home schooling, staying safe and regular washing of hands are fast becoming our new normal. Top on the list are the stay … Continue reading Good Reads You Can Access Instantly this Lock Down 1

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Book Excerpts, Fiction Fiesta, Literary Vibes

Disruption!… by Chineye Ochem

Not long after the question papers were distributed, and the invigilator gave all his instructions, they were told to start.Gloria quickly glanced through the questions. According to the instructions, they were to answer four out of the five questions, and question one was compulsory. As expected. Good thing, she knows how to answer all five questions. She and Mercy had even discussed the first question … Continue reading Disruption!… by Chineye Ochem

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Bookshop, Literary Vibes, New Book Alert

Rave Reviews for Chineye Ochem’s Our Land Is Red

So, Our Land is Red by Chineye Ochem has been receiving good attention. Our Land is Red is the story of Gloria, a young girl with great dreams, living in Northern Nigeria. Focused on getting an education, she becomes a victim of the society she lives in. This book depicts the current tragedies facing residents of some part of Nigeria, where their female children are … Continue reading Rave Reviews for Chineye Ochem’s Our Land Is Red

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Authors Profiles, Interviews, Literary Vibes, Poetry, YBP1

“Why it is Important to Present your Content Decently and Professionally…” – Poetolu

There’s one sweet name that readily comes to mind at every mention of Poetry in today’s evolving literary world. The name even seeps through the nerdy confines of the industry to the contemporary world of groovy people – oldies, millennials, even zoomers and the alpha generation, who definitely can’t relate to orthodox Shakespearean literature. It’s the name of a very handsome African poet who has … Continue reading “Why it is Important to Present your Content Decently and Professionally…” – Poetolu

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Fiction Fiesta, Fiction Fiesta_, Literary Vibes

Fiction Fiesta: Yellow Shadows Episode 5 by Fisayo Talabi

“I hope you do like the scenery, at least.” Toba said. He was looking at her and hadn’t taken his eyes off her even for a second. He was acting as though he had never seen her in his entire life. He had told her for the third time that evening that she was beautiful. Yes she knew that she was beautiful but a bit … Continue reading Fiction Fiesta: Yellow Shadows Episode 5 by Fisayo Talabi

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