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New Rave: Titilayo Olurin
Titilayo Olurin found her passion for writing when she started scribbling short narratives in her school books as a child. It did not matter that she sometimes got punished for it, she wrote almost...
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20 on Sefi Atta
I never wanted to be a writer; I just had stories I wanted to share so I learnt how to write and kept going. If I could sing or paint, I would. Sefi Atta Early Life Sefi Atta was born in Lagos...
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Events You Don’t Want To Miss!
Afropolitan Vibes Date and time: 29 November 2013 7pm Venue: Freedom Park, Lagos Island Event description: 8th edition of Afropolitan Vibes feat. African China, Oranmiyan, Chinaza & Bantu....
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On Adaobi Tricia Nwaobi, Author of ‘I Do Not Come to You By Chance’
Two days ago, it was the allegation that one of the prominent senators had falsified his educational qualifications. He had lived in Canada for many years, quite all right, but the University of...
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NEW MUSIC: Omowunmi by Shegxy
Shegxy is a fast-rising Nigerian Afro-pop and Highlife musician whose last single, 'I Love My Baby', proved to be a massive hit. Now working on his debut album, Shegxy has shifted a bit to RnB and...
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Aphroden Spotlight: Richard Paa Kofi Botchwey
Richard, aka RPKB, is many things – a poet, photo journalist, blogger, public speaker, even a Forex trader, but at heart he is first a writer. Born 1991 into a humble (but poor) Ghanaian family to a...
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10 Antidotes to Writer’s Block
A student once complained to the composer Shostakovich that he couldn’t find a theme for his second movement. Shostakovich replied: “Never mind the theme! Just write the movement!” What do you do when...
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90s Fashion Trends
Hello guys, we're still reminiscing and we're going back to the 80s and the 90s! This time, we're visiting the fashion trends that rocked the 90s. If you check that box of clothes your mother has kept...
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13 Historical Facts on Nigerian Literature
1. Written literature was introduced to Northern Nigeria in the 15th century by Arab scholars and traders; and Southern Nigeria, via missionary activities in the 1840s. 2. The need to...
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NEW MUSIC: Make Up Tonight by Henrotion
Aniakor Henry Chigozie, a.k.a Henrotion, hails from Umuezeri, Umuaji in Ezeagu LGA of Enugu State, Nigeria. He was born on the 30th of Dec 1990 to Mr and Mrs. Aniakor, the last born of five....
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11 Interesting Facts About Chris Ubani
People think that writing is writing, but actually, writing is editing. Otherwise, you’re just taking notes.” Chris Abani [caption id="attachment_5550" align="aligncenter" width="350"] Source:...
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12 Interesting Facts About Biyi Bamidele
Writing for me is a vocation. Writing is anything I will always do even if I wasn’t earning any money from it. Biyi Bandele Early Life Biyi Bandele was born October 13, 1967 in Kafanchan, Kaduna...
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Aphroden Writing Competition 2013 Winners!
We are proud to announce that results for the Aphroden competition have been collated and the winners have been picked based on the number of votes scored. Entry submission for the competition was...
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In Style With Coco: Cardigans
This season, outerwear is one of the most important things in your wardrobe because it’s what’s most likely going to keep you from freezing your behind off. And I know putting on some chunky coat or...
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Aphroden Spotlight: Don Jazzy
Do you think you know this man so well? Let's see. His full name is Michael Collins Ajereh, born on the 26th of November 1982. He is a Nigerian award winning record producer, singer/songwriter,...
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New Rave: Beverly Naya
Actress, Script Writer, Activist, Aspiring Entrepreneur and Model [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Source: flipmagazine.blogspot.com[/caption] ackground Beverly Ifunanya Bassey...
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Nollywood Rising Star, Marian Kekurah
Actress, Mode, Entrepreneur and Movie Producer Early Life Marian was born about 26 years ago in Sierra Leone, West African. She moved with parents at age 12 to London, United Kingdom, where she...
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Orin’s Story: Birth
Orin's story continues this week! You can read past chapters here It is a cold Friday night. 8.30. I am in my hospital room and I have been here for 2 days now. Dr. Sowande says I will put to bed...
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Atiteh’s Notes: Room 36 (2)
Titilayo Olurin continues her short story, Room 36, this week. Do read part one here. Enjoy! A rat, one the size of a small cat, scurrying from under her bed to the bathroom was what made her scream....
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Tunde Kelani Presents New Movie, ‘Dazzling Mirage’
Lala Akindoju and Kunle Afolayan lead an all-star cast in the latest Tunde Kelani movie ‘Dazzling Mirage’ as a sickle- cell suffer who overcomes social stigma, prejudice and her own low self-esteem,...
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