Henry Akubuiro
Henry Akubuiro writes for Sun News.
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Those Who Propound 'African Literature' Can't Explain It - Helon Habila
- By Henry Akubuiro
- Published October 28, 2007
- Profiles & Interviews
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As a child growing up, Helon Habila’s father wanted him to be an engineer, but he preferred to read Literature. He had his way eventually. Today you can’t discuss contemporary Nigerian literature without mentioning his name...
"I Regret Nigeria Has Given Me Nothing But Insistent Pain From Childhood" - Obiwu
- By Henry Akubuiro
- Published May 22, 2007
- Profiles & Interviews
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“The possibility that creative writing will become a full-fledged programme in Nigerian universities is even more urgent with all the recent outcries against the entrenchment of poor writing skills among a vast majority of young, homegrown Nigerian writers. The standard of Nigerian writing at home has been on a rapid slide for many years now...” - Obi Iwuanyanwu
My Generation Better Than Those Before Us - Toni Kan Onwordi
- By Henry Akubuiro
- Published February 15, 2007
- Profiles & Interviews
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Many people have wondered why Nigerian writers living abroad are getting more international acclaim. The reason, partly, according to Kan, is that those writers are pandering to the taste of Western publishers...