We love to celebrate the writer in every african and we are open to supporting them in any. May 23, 2014 the foreword to this book is written by the president of nigeria, dr. I hope my book, another mans war, will shatter some of the prejudices around nigeria, and. Patabah book club is a lagosbased book club and subscription service that meets every third sunday of the month at adeniran ogunsanya shopping mall, surulere. And there are many places for you to bask in this indigenous creativity, including book clubs, open mic nights, night clubs and music clubs. Pdf overcoming the challenge of sustainable development. Baao educational bookshop nigeria limited is one of the reputable book stores in yaba fully stocked with educational books, christian books, children books, business books, self development books, african literature and lots more. Since its opening, it has avoided the shortterm fate of many clubs as it has never undergone a name change or restructure. Kenyan author and journalist, alphonce shiundu is this years winner with story, wrong patient. Words and wine book club 1,012 members all upcoming events saved events your groups and suggestions your groups only your events only.
Popular nigeria books meet your next favorite book. She leads africa is a community that is passionate about helping ambitious, young, african women. Mydestination nigeria is your one stop travel guide and business directory. Lagos books club seeks to contribute to, and encourage reading culture in africa, it is our belief that reading is one of the keys to enlightenment and selfempowerment in our society. Sep 29, 2018 the edo state governor, mr godwin obaseki, has commended the performance of osemudiame legbedion, an indigene of the state, who emerged second best in the 2018 channels book clubs literature. Theres always music in the air, a dance in peoples steps and words to inspire you. The death of book shops in nigeria channels book club visits th nigerian international book fair channels book club features authors, yemi sikuade, kolawole oyewole.
It is also the goto destination for brand events in the island metropolis. Pdf overcoming the challenge of sustainable development in. Booklovers club is a book club with members from all walks of life. Online book clubs are growing in popularity, and you can invite friends from around the world to join you. It was established by the society in order to contribute its own quota towards the growth and development of reading culture in nigeria. Whether you are after a sophisticated evening with a cocktail or an allnight party, our guide to nigeria nightlife.
Encouraging a firm reading culture among open, likeminded people in a social. All groups groups your friends have joined arts beliefs. With the support of the government of rivers state, the rainbow book club put in the bid that led to the emergence of port harcourt as unesco world book capital 2014. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Oct 22, 2016 the club has over the years grown to be regarded as one of the top social, recreational and sporting clubs in nigeria with over 2000 active members cutting across nationalities, tribes and religion. Each member can vote on the next book a shortlist of 3 books carefully selected by head bookworm, who is always on the lookout for compelling stories from around the world and strong characters with depth. The foreword to this book is written by the president of nigeria, dr. Readers circle is the leading 501 c 3 nonprofit connecting readers to local book clubs, reading groups, and literary salons. How to start a book club that doesnt suck book riot. Vibrant, explosive and chaotic, wherever you find yourself, you are sure to get caught up in the infectious rhythms and beats of the various clubs and bars that nigeria has to offer. Adult content the group should be set to adultsonly due to its adult content. Rainbow book club jobs in nigeria april 2020 myjobmag. Book hangout is set in different locations in nigeria, africa and global.
Nigeria is a land of rich cultures, stunning artistic achievement and industrious and resourceful people. Lbc promotes reading amongst children and young adults, runs reading workshops for students and teachers, promotes the works of african authors, as well as library development. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Pulse list read books and chill at these book clubs in lagos. Book clubs in abuja 5 book clubs that will help your personal growth. Inappropriate the group contains hate speech or sexual roleplay activity, or facilitates illegal activity. As you already know, reading expands your knowledge and being a part of a book club is a brilliant way to cultivate the habit of reading. Discover all the book clubs in nigeria today bookclubs. Top 10 things to see and do in nigeria culture trip. The rainbow book club rbc is an ngo that was founded in 2005 to promote reading for personal and social development in africa. The book club lagos, a community of readers and book lovers, is set to host a literary appreciation event tagged living through the leaves.
We love them for their books yes, but we love them to bits because they have the most fun book related events for kids. The book club started as a collaborative event with its independent bookstore, patabah, to create a space that focused on readers and allowed them to engage in open and fun discussions. Opportunity for african writers enter for africa book. We choose books every month to read and meet to discuss then share our. A book club open to book lovers residing in nigeria. The book club started as a collaborative event with its independent bookstore, patabah, to create a space that focused on readers and allowed them to engage in open and fun discussions about literature. Lagos books club discover all the book clubs in nigeria. The book club was created for a group of people who love to read books. Exploring lagos as the centre of social clubs in nigeria. The combination of people from different backgrounds and walks of life with similar tastes in books, plus delicious snacks and drinks, can create experiences and memories that are totally worth leaving home and making it to the meeting. This book club is present in lagos, enugu, asaba and abuja.
They liked the protagonist adah whom they found both naive and strong. Giving children in nigeria a platform to connect and collaborate with their colleagues in the diaspora through books. Lagos book club to host literary event premium times nigeria. Since 2005 the rainbow book club has been involved in various advocacy programmes to draw attention to the importance of reading to personal and national development find out more. Writing about the literary and bibliophile 60 s, osundare 2005. Anyone with a creative mind,who intends to be a writer or who already is a writer in nigeria is free to join this group. The africa book club short reads competition is open to submissions. It was a fun and enlightening experience for me because. The rating is based on several elements, like the average rating of golf clubs within this destination and the density of aboveaverage golf clubs. Nightclub, restaurant and party venue quilox has the reputation of being one of nigeria and africas most popular and largest clubs. Our local experts have made a list of clubs, lounges and bars where you can experience nigerias nightlife.
Rainbow book club sets up book clubs in primary and secondary schools that meets weekly to discuss the book of the month and members fill in their workbooks in order to get rewards as they make progress. The lagos club meets on the last tuesday of each month. Bookworms arise book club was borne out of the need to satisfy raging bookworms and bring together like minded individuals to discuss and develop good reading habits. Nigeria is a nation of diverse cultures with rich artistry and history to explore in this colorful book from the a to z series.
This is the rationale behind the partnership between bratim nigeria and librarians registration council of nigeria lrcn. Lagos books club discover all the book clubs in nigeria today. You can read all the 2018 winning stories in our anthology, the wrong patient and other stories from africa. The descriptions of her life, first in nigeria growing up, then in london as a young mother and wife, were realistic and effective. Abuja book club consists of group of people who get together, periodically meet to discuss the book they have red, and to exchange such books. Sep 10, 2014 nigeria is a land of rich cultures, stunning artistic achievement and industrious and resourceful people. Americanah by chimamanda ngozi adichie book club discussion. This is a list of association football clubs located in nigeria. Lbc promotes reading amongst children and young adults, runs reading workshops for students and teachers, promotes the works of african authors, as well as.
We love them for their books yes, but we love them to bits because they have the most fun bookrelated events for kids. Apr 22, 2018 his excellency, vice president of the federal republic of nigeria, prof, yemi osinbajo will read to primary school students in abuja from the legend nelson mandela by dapo adeleke. Our local experts have made a list of clubs, lounges and bars where you can experience nigeria s nightlife. Book clubs groups in abuja heres a look at some book clubs groups near abuja.
You never have to worry about a meeting space, appetizers or cleaning upand your favorite people can drop in anytime. His excellency, vice president of the federal republic of nigeria, prof, yemi osinbajo will read to primary school students in abuja from the legend nelson mandela by dapo adeleke. The club has over the years grown to be regarded as one of the top social, recreational and sporting clubs in nigeria with over 2000 active members cutting across nationalities, tribes and religion. One of the biggest book clubs in nigeria, established in 2005. In 2012 the rainbow book club published nigerian literature a coat of many colours a coffee table book featuring 50 nigerian writers in 50 years of independence. Plagiarized the groups content has been reproduced from another group. Its no doubt that reading expands your horizons and joining a book club is an exciting way to make reading. We meet twice a month in a popular craft and art shop in abuja to discuss books as well as make new friends. Read books and chill at these book clubs in lagos pulse nigeria. This is a book club for lovers of african writing who love the outdoors and an occasional sip. Find groups in abuja about book clubs and meet people in your local community who share your interests.
This idea was inspired after i attended a book club hangout at the port harcourt literary society library. Some of the book clubs that can be found in lagos are. Shelterbox book club is made up of over 1,000 members all around the country, who all share the love of a quality read. As an member, you can start your own discussion thread anytime. It is a book club for professionals who like to read, laugh and sample fine wine. This rating indicates how suitable a destination is to play golf. Lagos mainland and island, abuja, kwara, jos and portharcourt. Sarah amakhabi of the rainbow book club was at the nigerian international book fair which held 7th to 12th may, 2019 at the university of.
Africa book club is pleased to announce the winners of our 2018 africa book club short story competition. The edo state governor, mr godwin obaseki, has commended the performance of osemudiame legbedion, an indigene of the state, who emerged second best in the 2018 channels book clubs literature. Book club meeting discussions can be very lively, enlightening, and enjoyable. Abuja book club is an initiative of society of young nigerian writers. The channels book club is a television programme hosted on channels tv station with the aim of promoting books and authors, carrying out. Shelterbox book club no ordinary book club shelterbox.