The Committee for Relevant Art (CORA) has unveiled the theme for the 27th Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF) as “CHANGE: Imagining Alternatives,” marking a symbolic connection between the past and the future. The announcement came during the closing ceremonies…
NLNG celebrates media for exceptional work
The Nigeria LNG Limited hosted a prestigious event to celebrate the exceptional work of media professionals in Lagos on Friday. Tagged “Celebrating the Voices of Impact” the company also announced the sponsorship of a new prize category at the prestigious…
LABAF 2023: Unveiling “The Reset,” celebrating history, literature and culture
The Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF) is set to return for its 25th edition, promising a week-long celebration of literature, art and culture. This year’s event will be held from Monday, November 13 to 19, 2023, at Freedom Park,…
Roald Dahl: Rishi Sunak joins criticism of changes to author’s books
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has criticised changes to Roald Dahl books, after the removal of some references to things like characters’ appearance and weight sparked a fierce debate. Dahl’s estate and publisher said works including The BFG and Charlie…
Hanif Kureishi says Salman Rushdie has written to him every day since his fall
Hanif Kureishi says Sir Salman Rushdie has written to him every day as he continues to recover from a fall which left him unable to move his arms or legs. The author and playwright, 68, posted a lengthy update on…