Tag: NOVELIST
Yoruba novelist, Oladejo Okediji, dies at 89
Veteran
Yoruba writer, Oladejo Okediji, has died at the age of 89.
One of
his children, Goke, told journalists that the novelist died at his residence at
Mabolaje...
Emem Isong’s brother, Anietie Isong, wins McKitterick Prize
Nigerian-British writer, Anietie Isong has been named winner of the 2018 McKitterick Prize for his debut novel, Radio Sunrise.
Anietie received the prize from broadcaster...
I feel sorry for men – Chimamanda Adichie
Award-winning novelist and feminist icon, Chimamanda Adichie, has stated that she feels sorry for men because they can’t experience the benefits and joy that...
Chimamanda Adichie wins PEN Pinter prize
Celebrated writer and novelist, Chimamanda Adichie, has been named winner of the 2018 PEN Pinter Prize for her writing and activism.
The award is named...
Literary icon, Buchi Emecheta, dies at 72
Nigerian novelist, Florence Onyebuchi Emecheta, passed away in London on Wednesday.
She was 72.
Confirming Emecheta’s death, President, Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Denja Abdullahi, said...