“The first thing Pemu told Agi was that there were once houses on Sikeme Street.”

“In the end, the writing impulse, the urge to create fiction, flows from so many different sources at once, synthesises so many hidden influences and obscure needs, that it cannot be unravelled.” — Ivan Vladislavic.

Wait, are these Chosen videos recent clips? 😂

This essay resounds my experience with my baby sister who I lost, also in 2005. I may never forget the last day we had, and the look she gave me before leaving home. May we live well enough to celebrate our dead 🤲🏿 republic.com.ng/august-septemb…

Bibi’s playing with new toys.

AI-edited creative and critical work can feel soulless, stripping away the humanness that makes writing relatable. I believe imperfections and quirks are what make literature truly compelling – flaws and all.

The thing about being a source of light and energy to people is that often, they may not even know when you need to recharge, and they may not recognize that you also have your own needs. It is the same thing that happens to rich people. Most people just want to keep asking and

Don't forget to pray. There are battles you may not be aware of.

Exciting News! The Shallow Tales Review is evolving! New format & renumbering starting Nov 2024 (Issue #20). Still showcasing the best African literature! #TheShallowTalesReview #AfricanLiterature #NewBeginnings

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My cover design is the one in the middle. Third consecutive year that I'll have one of my covers on the NNLG longlist, and the second time I'll be having a book whose cover I designed make the shortlist. Three different publishers. Three different authors. One designer.

Congratulations to the incredible team at Alkelan Press on the release of this stunning SFF project! The book looks phenomenal, and I'm thrilled to see contributions from renowned authors. #AlkelanPress #SFF #NewRelease #BookLovers #Fantasy #ScienceFiction

One day tomorrow you’ll understand why you needed to pass through today.

you think writing is about words writing is good instincts, clear thinking, and narrative structure

"Sometimes you have to work backwards. So, if we're talking about being published, sometimes you have to clearly visualise what you want for the book and then work backwards. And there's no shame in being really clear about that to yourself." —Kehinde Fadipe (Kehinde Fadipe).

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When you get to understand the dogged and deliberate anti-intellectual nature of Nigerian politics, it won’t be so difficult seeing why we have been stuck here all these years.

Study. Study hard. Know stuff about your craft.