Tag: Toni Kan
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Awele Creative Trust unveils ACT AWARD 2016 longlist
The Awele Creative Trust has unveiled its ACT AWARD 2016 longlist of thirteen writers. This is for entries made from September 1 – December 1, 2016. Awele Creative Trust (ACT) is a non-profit trust formed in 2013 to provide a platform and enabling environment for creative young persons in Nigeria through literature and arts. Previous winners…
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Authors and books at the Ake Arts and Book Festival 2016
It was a special time in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria as the Ake Arts and Book Festival rolled into town from 15-19th November 2016. The festival kicked off official on 16th November with a colourful ceremony at the Hurbert Ogunde Hall at the 12 June Cultural Centre. Festival organisers had gone all the way this…
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A snapshot of the Lagos Arts and Book Fair 2016 #Labaf2016
The Lagos Arts and Book Fair 2016 was hosted in the Nigerian capital from 10-13 November. The festival in its 18th year described as ““the biggest culture picnic on the continent” had the theme as “The Terror of Knowledge: Education as a Terrifying Weapon Against the Forces of Darkness.” The festival which is popularly known…
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Two Kenyans on announced Kwani Manuscript prize shortlist
The Kwani Trust was started a over decade ago to ensure that literature from this part of the world grew. Their latest attempt at this is the Kwani Manuscript Prize supported by Lambent Foundation and Ford Foundation which saw those who entered get a chance to win the following prizes; 1st Prize: 300 000 KShs…