Akwaeke Emezi is, in more ways than one, the writer we all want to be. Her debut novel is still four months away from publication and the author is already doing book signing events and…wait for this…she is finishing the manuscript for her third book. In the midst of all these craziness, she found time […]
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Akwaeke Emezi’s Guide to Becoming a Successful Writer in 35 Tweets
Last week, Akwaeke Emezi put on her life coach cape and dished out truths that every writer, artist, dreamer, and aspiring achiever should read. In a series of 35 tweets, she lays down a guide to success that includes everything from setting goals, cultivating good work ethics, and figuring how to block out the noise […]
The Ogbanje Slays Again! Akwaeke Emezi Spotted in Jay Z’s 4:44 Music Video
Few African literary personalities are as intriguing as Akwaeke Emezi, whose work in literature and film has established her as a multi-talented artist. This past weekend Emezi, who is looking forward to the February 2018 release of her debut novel Freshwater, shared the delightful news about her appearance in Jay Z’s “4:44” video. “The ogbanje glimmers […]
This Dance Video Wins Akwaeke Emezi Best African Lit Instagram Post
#TheOgbanjeTurns30! Akwaeke Emezi hit the big Three O about a week ago. The author, whose debut novel Freshwater comes out in a matter of months, celebrated the big day on Instagram in the best way possible. She danced in pure epic intensity to Lethal Bizzle Fester Skank Remix. She looked really happy in the video […]
Akwaeke Emezi Awarded the 2017 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for Africa Region
Akwaeke Emezi has been awarded the 2017 Commonwealth Short Story Prize (Africa Region) for her entry, “Who Is Like God?” The other regional winners are: “The Death of Margaret Roe” by Nat Newman (Pacific Region), “Drawing Lessons” by Anushka Jasraj (Asia Region), “The Naming of Moths” by Tracy Fells (Canada and Europe Region), and “The Sweet Sop” by […]
Here is Why Taiye Selasi Loves Akwaeke Emezi’s Forthcoming Novel Freshwater
Akwaeke Emezi came on Instagram a few days ago overwhelmed with excitement: “couldn’t be more thrilled…its such a gift to know that people actually see my work.” If you’re wondering, she is referring to Taiye Selasi’s comments about her forthcoming novel Freshwater. Well, she is not the only one thrilled by Selasi’s comments. We also are. […]
The 2017 Commonwealth Short Story Prize Shortlist Announced
The shortlist for the 2017 Commonwealth Short Story Prize was announced hours ago, and on the 21-strong list are Diane Awerbuck, Akwaeke Emezi and Kelechi Njoku. Diane Awerbuck, shortlisted for her “Nagmaal,” won the 2004 Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best First Book and the 2014 Short Story Day Africa Prize, and was shortlisted for the […]
Akwaeke Emezi’s Freshwater Tells the Story of a Nigerian Woman with Multiple Selves
Akwaeke Emezi’s Fresh Water is one reason some of us can’t wait for 2017 to get here. A few months ago when she shared the news that she’d signed a book deal with Grove Atlantic, all we knew about the book in question was the title. We also knew that Binyavanga Wainaina had read it […]
I hold a doctorate in English from Duke University and recently joined the Marquette University English faculty as an Assistant Professor. I love teaching African fiction and contemporary British novels. Brittle Paper is the virtual space/station where I play and experiment with ideas on how to reinvent African fiction and literary culture.
