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The works featured in the Prism issue have told a variety of truths. In May the Thirtieth, the poet writes, “I come from a place / where we are closest to sunrise”. You, the reader, could argue the veracity of this admittance.
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Story of the Storyteller is a collection of stories set in modern day Nigeria. It is a book that talks about the essence of LIFE, the pursuit of Happiness, the agony of Failure and the joy of Success. It is a collection of thoughts that the average African is not allowed to think or talk about.
Over the years, depression in the lives of young adults and adults has drastically increased. Suicide has grown popular, religion has taken over the polity, and culture judges morals. These earth-shattering issues are seldom talked about.
Source: Africainwords The Goethe-Institut Nigeria and Wawa Book Review cordially invite you to the Public Conversation, ‘What Is Happening in African Literature Today?’, which offers a platform to literary critics, editors and translators to meet colleagues from...
The Silent Plea was the second-place winner of the June Collins Elesiro Literary Prize & CFWriterz Freedom Magazine themed "Sweetness". Read about the Dec 2019 Prize here “The problem with suicide is going through with it,” said Amu. “I’m not talking about the...
I wrote "If Human" and Other Books: A Review on the 23rd of April which was World Book Day. I decided to commemorate the event by writing succinct reviews on books that were written by some of my Facebook friends: The Gundown, Hymar Idibie David Reading this felt like...
by Blezzed Abraham I proposed to her on her birthday. We did the traditional marriage, fixed a wedding date, and printed cards. In less than 48 hours to officially become a wife, the whole idea of finally being a missis and for better for worse hit her, and scared...
Sevhage Literary Prizes 2019 is here again! It is barely a week left. Submissions are open to all genres. Do check the flyers for more information. Best wishes.
The One Grammatical Rule I Wish All Writers Knew Grammar has a terrible reputation. We all live in fear that we have forgotten one or other grammatical rules. During my work as a writing coach, I’ve seen successful, confident clients flinch back, staring at me in...
Ife Olujuyigbe's final draft would have been her just telling herself the story but for her personal resolve. She had been at the receiving end of a publishing deal gone wrong. You know those publishing houses who promise heaven and dish out hell when you finally...
Cfwiterz is delighted to announce the call for submission for its May/June bi-annual magazine with the theme “Sweetness”. The Collins Elesiro Prize
Easter is here and the sweet scent of chicken and beef still lingers. The spirit of sharing is at an all time high. Our Magazine lingers too, waiting to be crowned with a befitting title that only you can supply. Whilst Easter is celebrated every year, we won't always...
Why do we say Ping-Pong and not pong-ping? Why King Kong and not Kong King? I’m pretty sure you are in awe at this point. It’s a rule you know but aren’t conscious of. According to a BBC article, the rule states: If there are three words then the order has to go I, A,...
