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Movie Review – Monica

Kikelomo Onigbanjo |

May 20, 2026

Drama, hollywood, Movie Reviews

The Drama Review: A Structured Rant

Chioma Ahamefule |

May 19, 2026

Lists, MBTI

ESFJ Characters as the Social Pillar and Nurturers

Godsgift Isaiah |

May 19, 2026

Lists

Bond Girls Ranked by Glamour, Charisma, and Impact

Prisca Nwabude |

May 19, 2026

Writers Resources

How to Write Poetry 101

Ogochukwu Fejiokwu |

May 18, 2026

The Rise of Thai Storytelling: Why Global Audiences Are Discovering Thai Books, Films and Series — and How to Access Them From Anywhere

Akinwale |

May 15, 2026

African Literature, Nollywood, Opinions

Money Rituals and the Anxiety of Sudden Wealth in Nollywood Movies

Kikelomo Onigbanjo |

May 18, 2026

Writer Resources

Writer-Centered vs. Reader-Centered Writing in Fiction

Prisca Nwabude |

May 15, 2026

Lists, Opinions, Romantic comedy

Oldies But Goldies: The Romcoms You Need On Your Next Rainy Day

Oghenetega Elizabeth Obukohwo |

May 8, 2026

Fantasy and Science Fiction

Book reviews in Grimdark, Epic, High, African, Romantasy and Science Fiction

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Book Reviews, Classics, Contemporary, Genre X

Book Review: The Perks of Being A Wallflower

This book is one of those rare Bildungsroman novels that feels both intimate and devastating. I felt all the emotions despite the almost childlike and simple language Chbosky uses.

Book Reviews, Fantasy

The Second Stone (The Triempery Revelations #3) by L.L. Stephens

Book Reviews, Fantasy

The Kheld King (The Triempery Revelations #2) by L.L. Stephens

Book Reviews, Fantasy

The Devils (The Devils #1) by Joe Abercrombie

Book Reviews, Fantasy

Sordaneon (The Triempery Revelations #1) by L.L. Stephens

Book Reviews, Fantasy

They Came From The Sea by Ikenna Osuji

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African Literature

Book reviews, excerpts, opinions and essays

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Top 8 Books to Survive a Lockdown With

Apparently Women Don’t Expire at 40: An Adesuwa O’Man Nwokedi Readathon

Excerpt: The Termite Colony by Ike Okonta

Classical vs. Contemporary African Literature: What Has Changed

Excerpt: A Meal Is a Meal by Nnamdi Anyadu

Excerpt: How Depression Saved My Life by Chude Jideonwo

Excerpt: Moonbeam: A Fiction Anthology (Edited by Anote Ajeluorou)

Excerpt: Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite

Top 30 Cartoon Characters That Were Villains

Akinwale |

July 20, 2025

Cartoons, Lists

20 Funny Cartoon Characters Sure to Crack You Up Good

Akinwale |

February 26, 2026

Debates

The Eternal Debate: DC vs. Marvel

Chioma Ahamefule |

November 27, 2025

Lists

Best 20 Nollywood Movies of All Time

Kikelomo Onigbanjo |

July 20, 2025

Lists

Top 10 Quotes From Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart

Akinwale |

July 20, 2025

Lists, Mythology

Top 50 Mythical Creatures in Folklore From Around The World

Akinwale |

November 27, 2025

Lists, Opinions

Top 17 Evil Villains in Fiction History

Funke Adegbokiki |

November 23, 2025

Lists, Opinions

Top 14 Best Writers of Nigerian Literature (With Reasons)

Akinwale |

July 20, 2025

Movie reviews

Series Review: Aníkúlápó (The Ghoul Awakens)

February 19, 2026

Stranger Things Season 5: The Good, The Bad, and the Plot Holes

January 20, 2026

Show Review: Glass Heart (Season 1)

August 21, 2025

Show Review: To Kill a Monkey (Season 1)

August 14, 2025

Show Review: Boys Over Flowers

August 9, 2025

Show Review: Fireworks of My Heart

June 23, 2025

10 Reasons I Loved Marvel’s Agatha All Along: My Two Cents

March 20, 2025

Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre

June 3, 2024

Series Review: Iwájú

March 23, 2024

Series Review: The Fall of the House of Usher

May 5, 2026

Series Review: Hijack (Season 1)

August 16, 2023

Series Review: Far From Home (Season 1)

January 21, 2023

Movie Review – Monica

By Kikelomo Onigbanjo

May 20, 2026

The Drama Review: A Structured Rant

By Chioma Ahamefule

May 19, 2026

Money Rituals and the Anxiety of Sudden Wealth in Nollywood Movies

By Kikelomo Onigbanjo

May 18, 2026

Movie Review: Micheal

By Nyerhovwo

May 18, 2026

The Roses: The Narcissist’s Blueprint for Destroying a Marriage

By Chioma Ahamefule

April 9, 2026

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Movie Review – Monica

The Drama Review: A Structured Rant

ESFJ Characters as the Social Pillar and Nurturers

Bond Girls Ranked by Glamour, Charisma, and Impact

How to Write Poetry 101

The Rise of Thai Storytelling: Why Global Audiences Are Discovering Thai Books, Films and Series — and How to Access Them From Anywhere

Money Rituals and the Anxiety of Sudden Wealth in Nollywood Movies

Writer-Centered vs. Reader-Centered Writing in Fiction

Oldies But Goldies: The Romcoms You Need On Your Next Rainy Day

Fantasy and Science Fiction

African Literature

Top 30 Cartoon Characters That Were Villains

20 Funny Cartoon Characters Sure to Crack You Up Good

The Eternal Debate: DC vs. Marvel

Top 8 Best Apps to Read Books For Free in 2025

Best 20 Nollywood Movies of All Time

Top 10 Quotes From Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart

Top 50 Mythical Creatures in Folklore From Around The World

Top 17 Evil Villains in Fiction History

Top 14 Best Writers of Nigerian Literature (With Reasons)

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