Character analysis teaches us to read with intention, to write with compassion, and to recognize ourselves on every page.
While ours isn’t an exhaustive list, it comprises some of the most popular mythical creatures from Africa to Asia, Europe, Oceania, and the Americas.
Here are some exciting books like Harry Potter if you’re craving more magical schools and young heroes to fill that Hogwarts-shaped void.
So, are you a fiction or non-fiction writer who’s stumped on what to write about? Here are some unusual sources of inspiration to fuel your creativity.
As a man, my opinions in this piece stem from a place of concern for the dwindling participation of male folk in bookish communities and the literary space as a whole.
There is a trend where adaptations of existing art end up being bastardized or, at best, turn out satisfactory. But somehow, the Little Mermaid beat the allegations.
The purpose of this article is to declare a State of Emergency regarding the worrying state of fantasy movie and show adaptations.
How habits from games influence our real lives — helping with discipline and teamwork, but sometimes leading to stress and unhealthy competitiveness.
African novels deserve to be narrated by African voices—not only for authenticity but also to preserve the integrity of the stories.
Despite the occasional criticism that good vs evil fantasy narrows the genre’s scope, its timeless appeal can spawn many new, exciting stories.
Whether or not you choose to lie about the number of books you’ve read is very much your business. However, if you get shown up when it’s time to talk about said books, you shouldn’t complain.
From Masobe to Narrative Landscape and Penguin Random House South Africa, here are the top 9 publishers of African Literature.
The Homecoming Tour, held at the Muson Centre, Lagos, on the 27th of June, 2025, saw Chimamanda discuss Dream Count, writing and AI.
Plans are underway for a Dream Count Homecoming Tour, which will see Ms Adichie visit multiple Nigerian cities in the coming months.
Ojulari Olasunkanmi launched his new non-fiction work, The Other Side of Midnight, a deep expose into the workings of the nightlife industry
Preorders for the Dream Count audiobook are now open on the Genti Audio app (available on iOS and Play Store) for a special preorder price of NGN 8,000.
FilmOne Entertainment is excited to announce the official 2025 FilmOne Exhibitor’s Showcase, a highly anticipated event celebrating the best in storytelling, cinema, and creativity.
The first-ever Sharjah Festival of African Literature has celebrated a milestone in African arts and culture by presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka.
Mrs. Remilekun Anikulapo-Kuti’s story is one of resilience and strength, a staunch re-emphasis of the adage that “behind every successful man stands a woman.”
Narrative Landscape Press is pleased to reveal the cover of the Nigerian edition of Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie!
As Nollywood continues to gain global recognition, Reel Love represents an exciting milestone in both storytelling and production quality
Narrative Landscape Press, the celebrated Lagos-based publishing company, is proud to announce the establishment of Narrative Landscape Press East Africa (NLPEA).
“77: The FESTAC Conspiracy is a tribute to the resilience of Nigerian filmmakers and the power of cinema to bring our history and stories to life.”
Nnedi Okorafor found the calling to be a writer of the spectacular and the fantastic after she wrote her first ever story in the pages of a gifted copy of Isaac Asimov’s I, Robot