Monday, June 8, 2009

419: Coming to you by chance

In this much more concise review that deservedly ignores America and its Nigerian diasporians, Ikhide Ikheloa, once again showcases his deep understanding of literature as a work of art, something that needs to be consumed much in the same way you consume a steaming goat-meat pepper soup. I love this review of Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani's novel. Here you go.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

You don’t have to swim across the Atlantic

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani dishes out words of encouragement and advice to Nigerian writers at home. Adaobi is really humorous, and her intelligence shines through every one of her sentences. Some readers though, might find her humor a bit mordant, especially her reference to growing hairs in certain ways. She could have left people to their tastes, I think.
Oh, well, here is her insightful piece. ENJOY!