Chuma Nwokolo is an author and advocate. He is publisher of African Writing magazine. Called to the Bar in 1984, he published his first novel, The Extortionist (Macmillan Pacesetters) in 1983. Dangerous Inheritance (Macmillan Pacesetters) followed in 1988. He has a passion for the short story and his African...
About : There is a growing interest in literature published and discussed within African countries. Saraba Magazine, a leading literary publishing outfit based in Nigeria, has been at the forefront of this conversation by championing the work of emerging writers. The Saraba Manuscript Project will consolidate this mission. Nigerian...
About competition : There are 2 categories for the competition: Under 9 years old 9 - 11 years old Theme : Rachel would like your poems to be written on the theme of Light. The poem can be about anything to do with light. It can be about the sun or the stars, about a fire, a candle, a firefly, a light bulb...
Trust me, this is one of the best poems I have heard in recent times. Whilst she recited at the literary evening with Chuma Nwokolo, I just watched with utmost admiration of the sincerity in her words... Oh! It did skip my mind to tell you about the literary evening I attended yesterday. Perhaps I'll do that after...
Guidelines : 1. The prize is open to African poets, defined as those who were born in Africa, or who are nationals of an African country, or whose parents are African. 2. The prize is open to African poets who have not yet had a full-length poetry book published. Self- published poetry books, chapbooks and pamphlets...
I must admit, Muhammad Abdullah gave me this idea through an email I got yesterday. He actually took his time to explain why he has been away from his blog where thousands of readers perhaps were anticipating his lovely daily posts. And I am about to do the same, only that mine sounds more like weightless excuses to escape...
