How I nearly died filming Wole Soyinka biopic

How I nearly died filming Wole Soyinka biopic

Filmmaker Joshua Ojo, producer of ‘Wole Soyinka’, a biopic of the Nigerian playwright and Africa’s first Nobel Laureate in Literature, has recounted his near-death experience while shooting the movie. The biopic, set to be a comprehensive portrayal of Soyinka’s life, will delve into his early years, his literary achievements, and his activism. In April, Ojo … Read more

Nigerians dominate African Writing Award shortlist

Nigerians dominate African Writing Award shortlist

Three Nigerian writers, Samuel Kolawole, Uche Okonkwo, and Pemi Aguda, have been shortlisted for the 2024 Caine Prize for African Writing. The Caine Prize for African Writing is an annual literary prize for the best short story by an African writer, whether in Africa or elsewhere, published in English. The Caine Prize for African Writing … Read more