Bookshelf

Bookshelf

THE LAST GOOD BOOK I READ… Ismail Shomala (Artist) 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari

Artist Ismail Shomala’s last good read is Yuval Noah Harari’s ’21 Lessons for the 21st Century’. “I find it very interesting because it talks a lot ab

How Nigerians rule Commonwealth Short Story Prize

Four Nigerians have won the regional prize since its inception in 2012, but the ultimate prize has evaded the continent yet… The 2019 Commonwealth Sho

THE LAST GOOD BOOK I READ… Hajiya Halita Aliyu, Purification of the Heart by Hamza Yusuf

Bookshop owner, Hajiya Halita Aliyu said her last good read is ‘Purification of the Soul’ by Hamza Yusuf. “It’s said there’s one piece of flesh in the

African Writers Conference to debut in Abuja

African Writers Conference, an event conceptualised by the African Writers Development Trust, is set to debut in Abuja. Themed ‘Re-imagining African L

Victor wins debut BBC Pidgin essay contest

Izeowayi Izaza Victor, 21, has won the first edition of the BBC News Pidgin essay competition titled, ‘Is Africa’s youth ready for political leadershi