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May 20, 2026
Following the debate around AI and creative writing — now reignited by Jamir Nazir winning the Caribbean Regional Commonwealth Short Story Prize for The Serpent in the Grove — here is why AI-enabled work and traditional writing should not be judged on the same stage.
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October 12, 2024
In his recent dispatch, Udenwe explores the delicate balance between satirical license and the contemporary pulse of Nigerian governance, marking a pivotal shift in his upcoming anthology.
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September 5, 2024
History is often a collection of what was convenient to record. For the Nigerian writer, the archive is not just a place of discovery but a site of excavation and reconstruction of the suppressed voice.
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August 30, 2024
The judging panel cited The Colors of Hatred as a masterpiece of contemporary African literature during the ceremony in Lagos.
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August 30, 2024
Finding the rhythm of prose outside the bustle of Lagos at Mount Sinai.
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July 22, 2024
Rereading Arrow of God in the 21st century and finding new echoes of power and age.
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August 10, 2024
Join Obinna for an intensive 5-day digital masterclass on crafting political thrillers.
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