Nigeria: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s New Book Dream Count Explores Love in All Its Complicated Messiness
[The Conversation Africa] Award-winning Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s new novel Dream Count has landed. It’s been over a decade since Adichie published her previous novel, Americanah, following on global successes for Half of a Yellow Su…
Nigeria: Rave Reviews As Chimamanda Adichie’s ‘Dream Count’ Sells Out in Bookstores
[Premium Times] Besides the commercial success, Dream Count has been longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2025.
Nigeria: ‘I Love Pidgin English,’ King Charles Praises Davido’s Music On Apple Playlist
[Leadership] British Monarch King Charles III has expressed love for Pidgin English after listening to music by Nigerian five-time Grammy nominee David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, who is on a 17-track playlist recently launched on Apple Music.
Nigeria: Why We Need to Reshape African Narratives Through Literature – Playwright
[Vanguard] The need to reshape African narratives through literature and challenge the stereotypes has been brought to the frontline as Nigerian-born author, playwright, and screenwriter, Temitayo Adekola known for his critically acclaimed works “The L…
Nigeria: Governor Sanwo-Olu Launches Africa’s First AI Feature Film ‘Makemation’
[Premium Times] The film features an impressive cast, including Nollywood veterans RMD, Tony Umez, Shaffy Bello, Ibrahim Chatta, Toyin Afolayan, and Ali Nuhu.
Nigeria: Nengi Bbnaija Welcomes Baby
[Premium Times] The identity of the child’s father is unknown.
Nigeria: IBB Told Me Vatsa’s Execution Was His Hardest Decision As Soldier – Filmmaker Emelonye
[Premium Times] Mamman Vatsa, a former FCT minister, was accused of plotting a coup against Mr Babangida and was executed by firing squad alongside other alleged coup plotters.
Nigeria: Ayra Starr, Mofe Damijo to Join Idris Elbas As Cast of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’
[Vanguard] The much-anticipated film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel, Children of Blood and Bone, has revealed new additions to its already stellar cast.
Nigeria: Nigerian Travel Enthusiast Aims to Set New Guinness World Record in 70 Hours
[Premium Times] She aims to beat the current record set by two Indians in Melbourne, Australia, on 7 December 2022.
Nigeria: Renowned Nigerian Writer Mabel Segun Is Dead
[Premium Times] She was known for her significant contributions to literature and her impact on the literary landscape in the country.