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𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑵𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒔: 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂, 𝑷𝒕. 2: 𝑺𝒐𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒌𝒂'𝒔 𝑻𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒓 & 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝑱𝒆𝒓𝒐 -

Why have so few read Soyinka? And can we find hope through his cynical dramas? I admit I am a victim of the myth-making around me which has made Soyinka and other African writers largely invisible.

https://waywordsstudio.com/podcasts/waywords_podcast/words-from-nigeria-pt-2-soyinkas-tiger-brother-jero/

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𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑵𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒔: 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂 𝑷𝒕 1: 𝑨𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐 -

We introduce some approaches to Nigerian literature, offer a bevy of African writers, and explore how one of Nigeria's most powerful can write her own modest letter to humanity.

https://waywordsstudio.com/podcasts/waywords_podcast/words-from-nigeria-pt-1-adichie-and-the-literary-manifesto

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Only Big Bum Bum Matters Tomorrow might sound like a joke, but Damilare Kuku is not playing. Beneath the provocative title lies a sharp, satirical, and often painful look at modern relationships and the pressure to be "perfect" in Lagos.

It’s about more than just curves it’s about survival, transactional love, and what we prioritize when the world is watching.

Have you read this yet?

Watch the full review here: https://youtu.be/EQ3BbRWhZv8?si=2yUICgMDH95mL4ye

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𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: "𝗣𝗲𝘁" 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗸𝘄𝗮𝗲𝗸𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝘇𝗶 -

This YA story is at once a serious look at repressed trauma (personal and societal) and a sensitive examination of diversity and compassion. A wonderful introduction to community and responsibility.

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Some memories from 2025 with Karen Jennings, author and co-founder of the Island Prize itself

You can catch up with Karen on the podcasts on our channels :

https://www.youtube.com/@hollandhouse1298

https://open.spotify.com/show/6u1ew6zQklS7eQLuJc94ap)

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A look back at a remarkable journey !

Catch up on Hamza with the podcasts on our channels (links in bio, or go to :

https://www.youtube.com/@hollandhouse1298

https://open.spotify.com/show/6u1ew6zQklS7eQLuJc94ap)

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https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/28/trump-administration-strips-nigerian-nobel-winner-wole-soyinka-of-us-visa

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iLembe Book Festival brings together readers, writers, and creatives, fostering a deeper appreciation for literature and the spoken word.
Are You There Yet?

Check them out:

https://www.instagram.com/ms_andilecele
https://www.instagram.com/catullusfan

https://ilembebookfestival.co.za

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HHB / Island Prize Special Edition!

Check them out:

https://ilembebookfestival.co.za
www.instagram.com/catullusfan
www.instagram.com/ms_andilecele

www.instagram.com/simba_steyn
www.africanwriter.com

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