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Classical vs. Contemporary African Literature: What Has Changed

November 27, 2025 .

African Literature, Essays

Contemporary African literature distinguishes itself by reclaiming both the right to tell African stories and to define their term...

Elena Gilbert: Selfish, Problematic, or Simply Evolving?

November 23, 2025 .

Essays

Depending on the lens, Elena Gilbert becomes a different version of herself, which explains why fans are still arguing after the s...

MCU Dynamic Duos That Prove Two Heads Are Better Than One

December 30, 2025 .

Essays, Marvel, Opinions

In the MCU, dynamic duos are essential because they symbolize necessary partnerships or just great entertainment.

The 1990’s to Early 2000s Disney Movies: Childhood’s Golden Age

November 12, 2025 .

Disney, Essays

Some stories linger not because they’re perfect, but because they feel tailor-made to the viewer. The 1990s to early 2000s Disney ...

Old Nollywood vs New Nollywood: The Evolution of a Giant

November 6, 2025 .

Essays, Netflix, Nollywood, Opinions

The journey from Old Nollywood to New Nollywood is about the evolution of culture, creativity, and how Nigerians tell their own st...

What is a Graphic Novel?

October 22, 2025 .

Essays, Writer Resources

Ever found a book that looks like a comic but tells a complete, well-structured story? Congratulations, it’s a graphic novel. ...

10 African Artifacts and Their Significance

December 9, 2025 .

Essays, history

Here are 10 African artifacts showing how Africa’s artistry has never been associated with the negative connotations projected. ...

Inside The Wole Soyinka Center for Culture and Creative Arts

October 15, 2025 .

Creative Resources, Essays, history

The National Arts Theatre reopened as The Wole Soyinka Center for Culture and Creative Arts on October 1, 2025, after renovations....

Trauma Porn: Is That All There Is to African Literature?

August 25, 2025 .

Essays, Opinions

Until the image is completely shed, African Literature will be synonymous with Africa’s bleakest realities, with no glimpse ...

Ecocritical Reading of Ayesha Harruna Attah’s The Hundred Wells of Salaga

August 18, 2025 .

Essays

The Hundred Wells of Salaga knits a very intriguing tale of power struggles, love, forgiveness, hope, and, of course, a blend of c...

Literature as a Political Tool in Africa: To Be Political or Not?

August 13, 2025 .

Essays

African literature has, and will always be, a tool wielded actively and passively by authors for the purpose of inspiring change. ...

Celebrating Literature: Everyday Should Be Book Lover’s Day

August 11, 2025 .

Essays

National Book Lovers Day should not only be a celebration of bibliophiles, but a reminder of the transformative power of literatur...

Classical vs. Contemporary African Literature: What Has Changed

Elena Gilbert: Selfish, Problematic, or Simply Evolving?

MCU Dynamic Duos That Prove Two Heads Are Better Than One

The 1990’s to Early 2000s Disney Movies: Childhood’s Golden Age

Old Nollywood vs New Nollywood: The Evolution of a Giant

What is a Graphic Novel?

10 African Artifacts and Their Significance

Inside The Wole Soyinka Center for Culture and Creative Arts

Trauma Porn: Is That All There Is to African Literature?

Ecocritical Reading of Ayesha Harruna Attah’s The Hundred Wells of Salaga

Literature as a Political Tool in Africa: To Be Political or Not?

Celebrating Literature: Everyday Should Be Book Lover’s Day

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