A Review of Tope Folarin’s “A Particular Kind of Black Man” by Ebo Amutta A Particular Kind of Black Man by Tope Folarin is a particular kind of book. It is a story about a boy who struggles with his identity, who had love to give and sought love; a…

By: Isah Aliyu Chiroma “After the massacre, the people had become even more determined. They tried back roads and mountain passes; they tried the expanse of wilderness that stretched on and on to the setting sun”. — Umar Turaki Umar Turaki’s debut book, Such a Beautiful Thing to Behold, is…

A Review of Jane Labous’ The Chameleon Girl by Adaobi Nnadozie The Chameleon Girl by Jane Labous is a captivating novel that delves into the life of Soumaya Drame, an African-English woman grappling with her complex dual identity and embarking on a profound quest to uncover the truth about her…

Have you ever read a book that created "voids", not just one but many, in your heart and left you longing for answers? I will tell you briefly about one. I.O. Echeruo’s Expert in All Styles and Other Stories did that to me. With each story, Echeruo leads you down…

A Review of Odu Ode’s “Back Home There’s A Box Of Chocolate” by Adamu Yahuza Abdullahi Odu Ode's Back Home There's A Box Of Chocolate revolves around socio-political happenings in our immediate environment—Nigeria. While it centers on the themes of loss, memory, motherhood, and sacrifice, it explores the social unrest…

A Review of Jide Badmus’ What Do I Call My Love For Your Body? by Iliya Kambai Dennis Jide Badmus, one of Nigeria’s finest poets wrote in the preface of his beautiful collection, What Do I Call My Love For Your Body? that “love remains the most abused word—the most…

Writers not over age 22 are invited to submit reviews between 400–600 words of Wole Olayinka’s ‘Alejo: Crossing Times’ to win a shared cash prize. Book O’Clock is dedicated to promoting African literature and platforming new voices through cultural events and social advocacy programmes. …

Curated by Hussein Nuhu Isa Arts and literary opportunities, ranging from contests to submissions for publication, offer an invaluable opportunity to hone your skills, gain exposure and visibility, win prizes, etc., at little to no financial cost. Committed to promoting African arts and literature, Book O’clock has curated a number…

Submissions to the Book O’Clock Anniversary Prize initially slated to close Wednesday, 31st May has now been extended to Friday, June 9 2023. Same rules apply as before. “This is to encourage wider participation and in consideration of secondary schools in Sokoto that resumed late,” the press release reads. The…