A name can hold family, memory, visibility and the right to be recognised.
Theresa Lola’s Ceremony For The Nameless follows these ideas through Nigerian-British identity, tracing the selves we inherit and those we choose.
Lola’s own path into poetry began with a teacher’s encouragement and a Lagos poetry festival, a fitting beginning for a collection that calls the unseen back into view.
#TheNigeriaPrizes #NigeriaPrizeForLiterature #NPL2026Longlist
The 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature has revealed its poetry longlist: 11 collections chosen from 223 submissions, including @SaddiqDzukogi, @theresa_lola, Tanure Ojaide, and Ogaga Ifowodo. Africa’s richest literary prize of $100,000 ✍🏾📓 @NGRLitPrize https://t.co/SO4YjJJOaR
I’ve been hosting game nights and love games like Spyfall and Imposter.
But the site I used got… pretty bad 😅
So I built a free to play version for games nights: https://t.co/hEv46EnN4Y
Give it a go, would love to hear your feedback!
Jannik Sinner can do it all. 6 consecutive titles, a career Golden Masters, and a new record set on home soil. This isn't just history — it's his story in the making.
There are places we pass through in life… and there are places that become part of who we are.
Manchester will forever be my home.
To the city, the club, and every supporter, my sincerest thank you. These past four years have been unforgettable, filled with moments my family and I will carry with us for the rest of our lives. There simply aren’t enough words to describe the happiness and warmth we’ve felt here.
Thank you for every cheer, every memory, and for making us feel at home from the very first day.
Forever a Red Devil ❤️
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I’m thrilled to share that my poetry collection Ceremony for the Nameless is joint winner of the 2025 Derek Walcott Prize for Poetry.
https://t.co/mrCPlta5h6
Thrilled to have attended the London Growth Plan this morning, a fantastic event where a 10-year ambitious plan to develop London’s productivity, talent, and economy was unveiled. The event highlighted London’s rich history and the voices shaping its future.
Great to be at @imperialcollege to launch the London Growth Plan and tour their cutting-edge carbon capture lab.
Innovation like this is key to the industrial growth we’re backing—driving investment, creating jobs, and ensuring London leads in the industries of the future.
The future is bright. This category celebrates up-and-coming talent making waves in tech and business. These finalists are just getting started - and the world is watching 🌟🏆
The Rising Star finalists are:
Miles Udemezue - Eve Works
Khalifa Idris - @apoliticalco