The thriller tradition in Nigerian fiction needs a breakthrough blockbuster. The early thrillers of the likes of Cyprian Ekwensi and Adaora Lily Ulasi did not create much of a tradition at a time the earnest novels of Chinua Achebe and the African Writers Series (AWS) held sway. Later practitioners such as Eddie Iroh (48 Guns for the General, The Siren in the Night) and Kole Omotoso (Fella's Choice) did not enjoy the publishing clout to carry through their initiatives. ...
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OPEN DAY How Not to Eat Cassava Bread
Once in a while, this corner will be opened to writers to air their views on developments in the country. Writers Only! We kick off today with this piece, that could otherwise have been titled Government Magic. It is How Not Eat Cassava Bread.
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