Black Boy Review

Chinonso Nzeh engages Osahon Ize-Iyamu on craft, obligation, childhood, amongst other things. You can read the full conversation here: theblackboyreview.com/in-conversatio…

Book Review: “In a language that is lyrical, fierce, and sharp with lofty passion, @jidesalawu announces his appreciation of the postcolonial precarities of his continent and home country” - Ifésinàchi Nwàdiké theblackboyreview.com/the-image-of-t…

“If your story is quiet, send it. If it’s loud, send it. If it’s in second person, first, third, or no person at all, send it. If it breaks form because the content demanded it, we want to see the wreckage” theblackboyreview.com/submissions/

Submissions are open. We invite Nigerian fiction writers to submit work for our 2026 issue, with Frances Ogamba as guest editor. 22 April - 7 June. All the details on our website: theblackboyreview.com/submissions/

We are super excited to have @FrancesOgamba join us as Guest Editor for our 2026 Issue. We open our first call for Nigerian fiction writers at home in Nigeria and in the diaspora. Submissions open 22 April - 7 June. Read more: theblackboyreview.com/announcing-our…

Loved seeing Masobe launch their app & now Narrative Landscape is partnering with Storipod to host their e-copies. Very commendable👏🏾 My wish now is for a truly wide Pan-African platform to ensure archival, longevity, & full access to our stories.

Thank you Jesus!

Presenting the shortlist for the 2025 Iskanchi Book Prize! These ten manuscripts take risks with form and theme, reshaping ideas of what African fiction can be. Winner gets $1,000 + publication in Fall 2026! Read more about the shortlist here: iskanchi.com/blog/announcin…

Writers of creative non-fiction, register for our TWO-DAY intensive workshop with the utterly brilliant @__mofiyinfoluwa. 🔥Book at selar.com/w68xz8

📣 Calling Black, Asian, +Minority Ethnic writers in UK/ Ireland aged 18+! 📚 @4thEstateBooks have launched the 2025 4thWrite Short Story Prize! Deadline: 8 June Search '4thWrite’ or copy the link below to learn more: 🔗 commonwealthfoundation.com/opportunity/20…

Writers, this is your moment! The 2025 Sprinng Writing Fellowship is still open for applications until April 15! 🌟 Want to stand out? Follow these steps to craft a strong, competitive application. Don’t miss this opportunity—apply now! sprinng.org #Sprinng

📣 Call for submissions! 📣 Namibia’s first literary magazine @doeklitmag is seeking fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and visual art from writers and artists from Namibia, Africa, and the African diaspora for its 15th issue! 🗓️ Deadline| March 31, 2025. brittlepaper.com/2025/02/submit…

We talked to @EziomaKalu about her secret manual to reading 150 books a year and the string that pushes her to be a bookish element! Read more! theblackboyreview.com/how-to-read-15…

Our first @Athirdspace___ reading is tomorrow!!! Grab a ticket here if you haven’t. We have an amazing evening planned! legacy.tix.africa/warm-light-a-n…

My essay "The Coming-of-Age Novel as a Portrait of Nigeria" published @republicjournal has been translated into Italian and published by @Internazionale as "La Nigeria è un romanzo di formazione." (I am also thankful to @ChimezieChika1): Link👇🏽👇🏽: internazionale.it/magazine/chinu…

Oh we absolutely adore the cover of the Nigerian edition of Dream Count by Chimamanda Adichie! And simply cannot wait 🥹 To pre-order the hardback ahead of the release date, head over to @NarrativeLscape website narrativelandscape.com/product/dream-… or @Rovingheights

So so grateful for this!!!

Elated to share that I'll be starring in this poetry showcase to discuss (queer) African Poetry, emancipate it, myself, and the vital theories of non-conforming Africanism to the world! 🤩 Lots of poetry! You're invited! 🥳✨ Click the link to register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

I’ll be in conversation with @eddiewatson31 in this event @blackboyreview. Please register to attend: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Looking forward to this! ❤️