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LARA OLADUNNIFunke Treasure Durodola is a master of her game. She exudes confidence as she walked towards the podium to give her welcome address. It was the launch of her two books, ‘Pronunciation Guide For Clergy’ and ‘Pronunciation Guide For The Spoken Word Industry’. One could see that she is…
A book on female directors titled Ladies Calling the Shots is set for launch in Lagos. Written by Niran Adedokun, a Lagos based Public Relations Consultant, Lawyer and Writer, it chronicles the exploits of 16 female film and television directors in Nigeria. It will be launched in Lagos on Monday…
NAOMI NDUBUEZE Lagos is a pulsating cosmopolitan city with an infectious personality. It is an extraordinary city whose monuments come alive in the newly launched 136-page book, ‘The Phenomenal Lagos.’ The book, edited by Adebisi Lasisi and Alhaji Kabiru two foremost journalists in Nigeria, details iconic monuments, landmarks and other…
Foremost journalist, Azuh Arinze, is set to unveil his second book, ‘The CEO’s Bible.’ This comes 7 years after the production of his first book, Tested and Trusted Success Secrets of the Rich and Famous. ‘The CEO’s Bible’, which is in 2 volumes, draws substantially from the author’s experience and…
The Etisalat Prize for Literature is the first pan-African Prize that celebrates debut African writers of published book-length fiction Etisalat Nigeria has announced the names of the three shortlisted authors for the 2016 edition of its pan-African flagship literary prize, the Etisalat Prize for Literature. According to this year’s…
Helon Habila, chair of the judging panel of the 2016 Etisalat Prize for Literature, has announced the 2016 longlist of nine books. The longlist is made up of entries from first-time authors whose books were published in the past 24 months. The longlisted books are Mr. and Mrs. Doctor by…
What kind of books do you read? Now, I try to read books about people who have walk down this road before me. I will read books by late Steve Jobs, Jack Walsh. Mostly books about leadership; that’s the kind of books I am looking for. Some of the challenges…
Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited on Tuesday formally presented The Nigeria Prize for Literature and accompanying cash prize of $100,000 to the 2016 winner, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, at a Public Presentation ceremony in Abuja. Ibrahim’s entry, Season of Crimson Blossoms, emerged from 172 other entries to claim the prize in October…
No winner for science Prize Banjo describes the winning entry as: “a very skillful and sympathetic narrative NLNG Prize for Literature awards annual prizes to winning entries in the literary genres of Prose Fiction, Drama, Poetry and Children’s Literature on a rotational basis. Abubakar Adam Ibrahim has emerged the…
Foremost novelist, Helon Habila is the chair of panel of judges for the 2016 Etisalat Prize for Literature. Matthew Willsher, chief executive officer, Etisalat Nigeria said this on Wednesday at a press briefing in Lagos to announce the Judging Panel for the 2016 literary prize. The panel comprises Habila, as…
As foremost culture association, Committee for Relevant Arts turns 25 on June 2nd 2016, it will hold a special edition of Art Stampede to celebrate its anniversary. The Art Stampede, a quarterly occasion, is a parliamentary event where artists, art critics, art journalists and art connoisseurs gather to discuss topical…
‘The Quest For The Gem Of Arubia’, the highly anticipated children’s fantasy book by top movie critic, entertainment lawyer and lead Film Adaptation campaigner in Nigeria, Augusta M. Okon will officially be released on April 28th 2016 at the Goethe Institut, Lagos, Nigeria. The book which tackles issues faced…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN Guests mingle over glasses of cocktails at the foyer of the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria on Saturday night. After two hours of tete-a-tete over cocktail, the doors were finally opened for guests to move into the large hall at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria,…
Come Saturday, March 19 2016, a winner will emerge in the third edition of the Etisalat Prize for Literature. It is a three-way literary battle on who will win Africa’s most prestigious literature Prize. The shortlisted books are The Story of Anna P, as Told by Herself by South Africa’s…
Title: The Familiar Stranger and Other Stories Author: Frederick Mordi Publisher: New Africa Book Publishers Pages: 135 Reviewer: Funke Osae-Brown Literature, the arts generally, has always been known as an endeavour that speaks in many voices. And contemporary African literature cannot be well understood and appreciated as an isolated expression.…
Title: The Fishermen Author: Chigozie Obioma Publisher: One, London Pages: 301 Reviewer: Funke Osae-Brown The mid-1990s in Nigeria was characterised by so many socio-political and socio-economic issues. It was a period Nigeria was just getting over the annulment of the June 1993 presidential election that saw the emergence of late…
Title: What About Meera Author: Z P Dala Publisher: Umuzi Pages: 255 Reviewer: Funke Osae-Brown Women and the girl child have been portrayed in varying degrees in African novel. Some authors have portrayed the woman as a passive ‘object’ and the girl child as an object to be seen and…
Title: The Story of Anna P as Told by Herself Author: Penny Busetto Publisher: Jacana Media Ltd Pages: 155 Reviewer: Funke Osae-Brown Literature and psychology are two interrelated disciplines and if one attempts to separate one from the other, it will be an arduous task. Writers in all generations have…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN The head office of Access Bank located on Danmole Street, Victoria Island stood resplendent in the early Thursday morning sun. The gushing sound of the water fountain at the entrance could be heard a few metres away. The crystal clear colour of the water shines brilliantly in the…
Title: Divinity in Humanity Author: Dayo Lomuwagun Publisher: Angulus Books Reviewer: Funke Osae-Brown Pages: 139 The literature on motivational speaking is swelling in rank at the turn of the century. So many books have been written on the concept of self-discovery and living a purpose driven life. But Dayo Lomuwagun…
