Winter’s Bone by Daniel Woodrell

Olumide Holloway (King Olulu) reviews Daniel Woodrell’s Winter’s Bone, reflecting on Ree’s resilience, its Ozarks setting and its tragically thrilling conclusion.

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Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo

Olumide Holloway (King Olulu) reviews Bernardine Evaristo’s Girl, Woman, Other, exploring its interconnected characters, identity, family, resilience and reinvention.

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Mr. Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo

Olumide Holloway (King Olulu) reviews Bernardine Evaristo’s Mr. Loverman, reflecting on its unconventional style, shifting perspectives, vivid imagery and conclusion.

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The Trade (2023)

King Olulu reviews Jade Osiberu’s The Trade, praising its practical storytelling, believable crime drama and attention to Nigerian realities.

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Rise and Grind by Daymond John

King Olulu reviews Daymond John’s Rise and Grind, drawing practical lessons on persistence, reinvention, customer insight and entrepreneurial discipline.

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When You See Me

Poetry When You See Me Poem by Vic’Adex · 2020 A spoken-word poem on religious tolerance, compassion and seeing the humanity beyond labels. Published by Cultural Daily on 13 August 2020. Watch the original performance on YouTube. Previous poemMen, not godsNext poemIf Nigeria Was a Book

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If Nigeria Was a Book

Vic’Adex turns Nigeria into an extended literary metaphor in this satirical spoken-word poem on corruption, resilience and national life.

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