Tag: writer
Levi David Addai, writer of BAFTA winning crime TV drama series ‘Damilola, Our Loved Boy’ speaks on diversity
by Rachel Ogbu The writer of BAFTA winning crime TV drama series ‘Damilola, Our Loved Boy’, Levi David Addai has been ...
Lesley Nneka Arimah is carving out a niche in Literature
by Rachel Ogbu Lesley Nneka Arimah has been shortlisted for this year’s Caine Prize for African Writing. Now in its ...
Oreoluwa Fakorede: When did abuse become okay? [NEW VOICES]
We see it every day; in offices, on the streets, on the bus. We hear it from the neighbour’s house, ...
5 things we can expect from Toke Makinwa now that she has ‘become’
November 27 was about one woman and her alone! Toke Makinwa!! The launch of her book On Becoming held at ...
Moses Kamil: The story of my whole life at Kings College [Nigerian Voices]
by Moses Kamil I saw the article on this competition some days back and I felt like Eureka! This is ...
Isabella Akinseye returns with The Clapperboard Show
The Clapperboard Show, a new magazine television show, which is focused on African cinema is set to premiere this Saturday, ...
Ayo Sogunro: How the Nigerian society is truly structured
by Ayo Sogunro *This is the first part The best way to understand the class structure of Nigerian society it ...
“We should all be feminists“: Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Fungai Machirori ( @fungaijustbeing )
by Francesca Uriri When translated into English from Zimbabwe’s Shona language, ‘Fungai’ means ‘think,’ and that is primarily what Fungai ...
Joe Igbokwe: Femi Aribisala is an ugly man with an ugly project
by Joe Igbokwe This ugly man with his ugly project has been trying to tarnish the reputation of our great ...
Uduak Oduok: No Ma’am, Chimamanda Adichie’s use of “F__k you” on TV is NOT free speech
by Uduak Oduok Let’s separate the two issues. The choice of language is not the issue. The appropriate forum for ...
Elnathan John: Once upon a mob action in Abuja
by Elnathan John As you head home, you realize how foolish it all was, your jumping in to shield him. ...
Sonia Irabor: Writer’s block – My imaginary friend (Y! Pop-of-Culture)
by Sonia Irabor I read somewhere that it is best – especially at the beginning – to free yourself from ...
You’re sorely missed: Tribute to late Efere Ozako at The Future Awards Africa (WATCH)
The organizers of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) recently celebrated the 8th year of the ceremony and through it all, ...
Elnathan John: This is how to be an African writer
by Elnathan John An African writer must love rights. Human rights. Womens rights. Gay rights. Animal rights. In that order. ...
Ayokunle Odekunle: Femi Fani-Kayode should stop haranguing us with witless theories
by Ayokunle Odekunle I have nothing against Mr. Fani-Kayode but he insults our senses by coming to town with some ...
#TheYNaijaInterview: ”I have only an American passport but nobody can determine my identity for me” – Tope Folarin, Caine Prize winner
by Wilfred Okiche Tope Folarin is the current winner of the Caine Prize for African writing. We caught up with ...
Opinion: Entrepreneuship as the way out of Nigeria’s massive youth unemployment
by Muhammed Abdullahi Tosin My sincere advice is this: rather than be a from-company-to-company job seeker, you should learn and ...
Opinion: The world needs you to be creative, don’t disappoint it
by Chris Ogunlowo Sell your ideas well. If you’re not blessed with charm or public speaking skills, you’ve got to ...
Tribute: Farewell Achebe – You were a writer of polished prose, a true gem
by Bayo Oluwasanmi Achebe’s position on those great varieties of problems he wrote about was far reaching and breath taking. Few ...
Lolade Sowoolu: Twitter, my social reality (30 Days, 30 Voices)
I can’t help but notice that Twitter is different things to different people. From notice board, to village square, battlefield, ...
An obit not nearly enough to capture the limitless brilliance of Christopher Hitchens
by Chude Jideonwo For a long time as a child, I insisted that silence couldn’t possibly be the best answer ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy