African Book Festival Berlin 2026 Wraps Up Its Eighth Edition Under the Theme “Welcome to the Club”
The eighth edition of the African Book Festival Berlin — African Book Festival Berlin 2026 — concluded its three-day run…
“I Am Fine and in Excellent Spirits”: Literary Community Responds After DSS Detains Okey Ndibe at Lagos Airport”
Professor Okey Ndibe, the acclaimed Nigerian novelist and academic, was reportedly held for more than three hours by officers of…
Chukwuebuka Ibeh’s Blessings Earns Nomination for Netherlands’ Best Book for Young Adults 2026
The Dutch translation of Blessings, titled Zegeningen, the debut novel by Nigerian author and former Brittle Paper staff writer Chukwuebuka…
New Voices Emerge in African Literature
African literature is experiencing a renaissance as a new generation of authors from across the continent garners international acclaim. In…
Translation Efforts Expand the Reach of African Literature
Efforts to translate African literature into multiple languages are significantly expanding the reach of the continent’s stories. Organizations and publishers…
African Literary Festivals Foster Cultural Exchange
Across the African continent, literary festivals are emerging as vital spaces for cultural exchange, creativity, and dialogue. Events like the…
African Writers Dominate International Awards
African writers are making significant inroads into the international literary scene, with a notable increase in the number of African…
Digital Platforms Revolutionize African Publishing
The rise of digital platforms is transforming the African publishing industry, providing new opportunities for writers to reach a global…
Association of Nigerian Authors: 2015 Scorecard
A TIMELINE OF SERVICE, 2011-2015 On December 3, 2011, at the Abuja Convention of ANA, the 2011-2013 ANA National Executive…
“A Thousand Guns” by Linda Nabasa
A Thousand Guns So many bullets found in African skin. So many lives all lost in a day. A thousand…