This conversation occurred between Seun Olubameru and Ifeoma Igwe via text Ifeoma Igwe is a lover and supporter of African literature. Her play was a finalist in the fourth annual Beeta Arts Playwriting Competition and her essay was also shortlisted for the second annual Vogue Business Talent Competition. She enjoys writing contemporary fiction and her […]
“She’d discovered that only the white men talked of “black magic.” As though magic had acolour.”Of course, magic has a colour – it is the thought process of Yaa Gyasi in delivering thishistorical fiction novel, the intentionality in the title of the book, and the emancipation fromshackles to freedom. The Yorubas will say, “omi ni’eyan […]
We are excited to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for book reviews and author interviews. We’re looking for fun, creative, and analytical pieces that will engage our readers. Feel free to play around with your writing style and be as witty or as creative as you like. Please read the following guidelines carefully […]
In a world where we incessantly consume folktales from the Western world—tales of vampires, witches, werewolves, and shapeshifters—who is championing our own stories? Who is preserving the tales of the Orimili River, the Evil Forest, the Ani Nke Ozo, and the Ani Nchefu? I believe that “Don’t Answer When They Call Your Name” by Ukamaka […]
