TVO presents a special tribe feature on the theme: ” Connecting Spirituality to African Literature.” As a platform that embraces African literature, it is an attempt to highlight the genesis of African literature, the propagation of spirituality in the African Literary scene, and to connect writers and readers to the root of spirituality in African […]
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Of Greek origin, the term ‘diaspora’ translates to ‘scattering’ or ‘dispersal.’ The African diaspora may therefore be used to encapsulate people of African ancestry dispersed or scattered from their home continent to other parts of the world either through forced removal or voluntary migration, and the progeny of the dispersed born in their new places of settlement. In essence, the African diaspora is made up of the offspring of those who were forcefully removed from their home and taken to other places as slaves centuries ago – historical diaspora – and those who have migrated from Africa in search of better opportunities – contemporary or new diaspora.
Africans In Diaspora: Are They The Same As Us? Read More »
Dear Nigeria, I come bearing gifts as you mark yet another year to celebrate your freedom Freedom from the shackles of colonialism From the chains of oppression From the shadows of divisions Division of work, one may think but that’s not it. You celebrate your disentanglement from the shadows of division, that which held you
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Every writer wants to be published. But most do not know how to go about it. In this interview, Ayo Oyeku tells the tribesmen how to ensure that their work becomes an editor’s favorite and a publisher’s dream.
Publishing and Everything in between with Ayo Oyeku Read More »
Ayobami is a Ghanaian writer who recently decided to express herself. She says that she was inspired to write by members of the tribesmen community…
An Interview With The Tribesman Of The Week Read More »
Writing is a beautiful job, but it comes with occupational hazards. And a very significant writing hazard is stress. And we dare say that writers suffer a lot more stress than most people think. Crafting beautiful works requires much from us. And there are various ways to relieve stress, see what the tribesmen had to say about it…
Tribe Conversations : How We Relieve Stress During A Writing Phase Read More »
A writer is not a writer until his/her work is communicated, i.e. humans have found meaning to your work, and it connects to them…
Tribe Feature : Proper Communication in Prose with Victoria Olajide Read More »
The introduction of the book, written by Ben Okri, author of “The Famished Road”, is perhaps the one of the best and most appealing introductions ever written for a literary piece…
Weep Not, Child – Ngugi wa Thiong’o : A Review Read More »
Faith and spirituality are very important to Africans, particularly writers. And now faith is the subject of our tribe conversation today. See what the tribesmen have to say about Faith..
Tribe Conversations: How Our Faith Affects Our Writing Read More »