Bookshelf

Bookshelf

Five Books: In honour of Mrs Ajoke Murtala Mohammed at 75

1. My garden just behind my house is a beautiful oasis for tired souls. I have a fine collection of exotic palms thanks to Her Excellency Mrs. Muhamme

Why my novel is a mirror for readers – Othuke Ominiabohs

Othuke Ominiabohs is the author of ‘Odufa’, a novel that has received remarkable attention across the country. Here, he talks about why hi

Adenle’s book makes The Guardian’s best crime novel list

Leye Adenle’s debut novel, ‘Motion Tourist’, has made the list of The Guardian UK’s best recent crime novels. ‘Motion To

THE LAST GOOD BOOK I READ…Writer, Chekwube O. Danladi Night at the Fiestas by Kirstin Valdez Quade

Chekwube O. Danladi, joint winner, 2016 Brunel University African Poetry Prize, enjoyed Kirstin Valdez Quade’s collection of short stories, titl

‘As an immigrant child, writing comforted me’

Chekwube O. Danladi is a poet and joint winner of the Brunel University African Poetry Prize. A Nigerian based in the United States of America, she ta