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AI Enabled Writing vs Traditional Writing: A Necessary & Disrupting Argument
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AI Enabled Writing vs Traditional Writing: A Necessary & Disrupting Argument

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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The Satirist's Burden: A New Chapter in Nigerian Political Fiction

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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The Silence of the Archives: Why We Must Write What We Forget

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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Obinna Udenwe Wins the Prestigious Heritage Lit Prize

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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Morning Tea in Abakaliki

August 30, 2024

Finding the rhythm of prose outside the bustle of Lagos at Mount Sinai.

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Reflections on Chinua Achebe

July 22, 2024

Rereading Arrow of God in the 21st century and finding new echoes of power and age.

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Upcoming Workshop: The Art of Suspense

August 10, 2024

Join Obinna for an intensive 5-day digital masterclass on crafting political thrillers.

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Literature is the only tool we have to interrogate the silence of history.

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