SEVHAGE is proud to announce the official release of Owuro Rising – Book One, a powerful debut novel by Michael Olugbenga Olobadola, marking a fresh and resonant voice in contemporary African speculative literature. Blending supernatural lore, sharp social commentary, and gripping storytelling, Owuro Rising takes readers deep into a mystical and politically charged version of … Continue reading
![BETWEEN OPIUM, HOPE AND THE HUNGER FOR LIGHT: NANA SULE [ON LIFE & WRITING] IN CONVERSATION WITH S. SU’EDDIE VERSHIMA AGEMA](https://sevhage.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/between-weed-opium-writing-nana-sule.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "BETWEEN OPIUM, HOPE AND THE HUNGER FOR LIGHT: NANA SULE [ON LIFE & WRITING] IN CONVERSATION WITH S. SU’EDDIE VERSHIMA AGEMA")
In a literary landscape brimming with talent and urgency, Nana Sule stands out as a voice of tenderness, rage, and profound clarity. Whether writing of broken bodies, smuggled truths, or haunted girlhoods, her work never shies away from the messiness of being. Her debut collection Not So Terrible People and her acclaimed award-winning essays like … Continue reading
(Being a text of the Keynote Address at the Benue Book and Arts Festival (V) held in Makurdi at Empire Suites on 21st February, 2025) Let me begin this keynote address by sharing a quote from my favorite playwright and thinker, Bertolt Brecht, who famously said, “Anyone who wishes to speak the truth must have … Continue reading
The Benue Book and Arts Festival (BBAAF) returns for the second leg of its fifth edition from 20th to 22nd February 2025, bringing together some of the most exciting literary and artistic voices in Nigeria to Makurdi, the Benue State capital. Organised by SEVHAGE Literary and Development Initiative and SEVHAGE Publishers, this year’s festival, themed … Continue reading
Nottingham, UK – On Saturday, 25th January 2025, Nottingham Central Library played host to a landmark literary event as African writers from across the United Kingdom gathered for the first-ever UK edition of the Benue Book and Arts Festival (BBAAF). Organised by SEVHAGE Arts + Publishers and SEVHAGE Literary and Development Initiative, this inaugural event … Continue reading
The Benue Book & Arts Festival (BBAAF) is making its highly anticipated debut in Nottingham on Saturday, 25th January 2025. Organised by the SEVHAGE Literary and Development Initiative and SEVHAGE Publishers, this inaugural event will take place at the Central Library in Nottingham from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The festival promises a full day … Continue reading
SEVHAGE Publishers and SEVHAGE Literary & Development Initiative are delighted to announce the winners and runners-up for the SEVHAGE Literary Prizes 2024, celebrating outstanding achievements of fantastic writers in African literature across fiction, creative non-fiction, literary criticism and poetry. This year’s competition saw an incredible number of exceptional submissions, showcasing the talent, creativity, and depth … Continue reading
We Are Thrilled to Announce the SEVHAGE Literary Prizes 2024 Shortlist! The journey to this moment has been both exhilarating and incredibly challenging. With an overwhelming number of exceptional entries received across the various categories, the task of narrowing them down to a longlist and a shortlist has been tough. The difference between the entries … Continue reading
Join us for the Benue Book and Arts Festival [V], a vibrant intercontinental cultural event that showcases the rich creativity of diasporans in England and also celebrates Nigeria’s Middle Belt through various artistic expressions. There are two main dates to look forward to and two major cities: Nottingham, United Kingdom 25th January 2025Makurdi, Nigeria 21st … Continue reading
We are thrilled to announce the longlist for the K & L Prize for Fiction 2024! This SEVHAGE category for short fiction is open to African writers globally and celebrates stories that address themes of mental health, aiming to reduce stigma while encouraging positive narratives that promote well-being. The competition, which invites submissions of 800-2000 … Continue reading
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