Innocent Chizaram Ilo Wins 2020 The Commonwealth Short Story Prize

Innocent Chizaram Ilo, has won the 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for his book, “When a Woman Renounces Motherhood.” He joins other Nigerian literary figures like Jekwu Anyaegbuna who won with the entry, ‘Morrison Okoli’ in 2012; Lesley Armah who won with ‘Light’ in 2016; Akwaeke Emezi who won with ‘Who is like God’ in…… Continue reading Innocent Chizaram Ilo Wins 2020 The Commonwealth Short Story Prize

Chimamanda Adichie Receives ‘Prism Of Reason’ Award

Igbo Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie, has received the Prism of Reason award on her 42nd birthday in Germany. In an online statement, she said, “So grateful to have received the ‘prism of Reason’ award from the citizens of Kassel, Germany, on my birthday, September 15. Grateful to have turned 42, Grateful for family, friends and…… Continue reading Chimamanda Adichie Receives ‘Prism Of Reason’ Award

Nigerian Dream: Musician Ice Prince enters politics?

In the United States, one sign of deepening involvement in politics is the writing of a book. For instance, ex President Barack Obama published his best selling book The Audacity Of Hope when he was about to run for president of the United States. Now, Nigerian singer, Ice Prince has released a political book titled…… Continue reading Nigerian Dream: Musician Ice Prince enters politics?