In November 2018, we published the debut volume of the 20.35 Africa: An Anthology of Contemporary Poetry series. The first of its kind to focus only on poetry from across the continent, the project—edited by the Nigerian poets Ebenezer Agu, D. E. Benson, Gbenga Adeoba, and Chisom Okafor, and the visual artist Osinachi—pushed institutional boundaries […]
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Oyinkan Braithwaite Wins the 2019 Anthony Award for Best First Novel
Nigerian author Oyinkan Braithwaite has won the 2019 Anthony Award for her debut novel My Sister, the Serial Killer. Braithwaite was announced winner in the category of Best First Novel at a gala celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bouchercon, the world’s premier crime fiction event, in Dallas, Texas, on November 2, 2019. The Anthony Awards, […]
Winners of the 2019 Nommo Awards
On October 25, the African Speculative Fiction Society (ASFS) announced the winners of the 2019 Nommo Awards. The award announcement and presentation of prizes were held at a ceremony during the Ake Book and Arts Festival, which took place from October 24 to October 27 in Lagos. The ASFS is a body of African writers, […]
Poetry Press Konya Shamsrumi Announces SAI Sabouke as Managing Editor
PRESS RELEASE: Abuja, Nigeria: The poet SAI Sabouke has been appointed Managing Editor of Konya Shamsrumi, effective immediately. This decision was arrived at after extensive consultations within the Konya Shamsrumi collective following the departure of pioneer Managing Editor, Kechi Nomu, months ago. Prior to now, the collective has been managed in the interim by Richard Ali. […]
#LIPFest2019 | A Life in Words: Bernardine Evaristo in Conversation with Otosirieze Obi-Young
From 30 October to 3 November 2019, over 50 writers from 10 countries will be participating in the fifth Lagos International Poetry Festival, #LIPFest2019. Among the events to be held is a conversation between the 2019 Booker Prize winner Bernadine Evaristo and Brittle Paper‘s deputy editor Otosirieze Obi-Young. The conversation will take place on Saturday, […]
Chika Unigwe’s New Story Collection on Nigerian Migrants Out from Cassava Republic
Award-winning writer Chika Unigwe has a new book out from Cassava Republic Press. Titled Better Never than Late, the book is one of a trio of short story collections released under the Cassava Republic Press series Cassava Shorts. The other books that make up this trio include Toni Kan’s Night of a Creaking Bed (2019) […]
#LIPFest2019: Guests & Festival Program
From 30 October to 3 November 2019, Lagos will play host to a wide array of poets, performers, and industry-related professionals at the fifth Lagos International Poetry Festival, #LIPFest2019. Themed “A Wild Beautiful Thing,” the festival will include performances, panels, book launches, readings, exhibitions, film screenings, and workshops. Among the star-studded guests for #LIPFest2019 are: […]
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