Literature Builds Bridges

African Students Meet the Author of I Am Cleopatra An inspiring gathering celebrates Cleopatra’s legacy, international literary exchange, and women’s voices in world literature. A special literary gathering brought together…

Cross-Cultural Literary Conversation in Ufa to Explore African Women’s Voices from Cleopatra to the Present Day

International literary event brings together writers and cultural figures from Russia, Nigeria, and Egypt to celebrate women’s voices, African heritage, and cross-cultural dialogue. UFA, RUSSIA — October 22, 2026 —…

Nigerian Playwright Esther Adelana Reaches Russian Readers Through Silk Road Literary Exchange

Moscow / Cairo — September 2026 A new literary bridge between Nigeria, Russia, and Egypt has taken shape through the international Silk Road literary network, as Russian writer and translator…

When Politics Becomes a Theatre of Survival: A Critical Reading of Esther Adelana’s Emilokan

By Dr. Ashraf Aboul-Yazid, Secretary General, Congress of African Journalists (CAJ), Editor-in-Chief, The Silk Road Today Esther Adelana’s Emilokan is a political drama that refuses to treat Nigeria’s contemporary crises…

“ÌBÁLÉ: The Broken Pot” Returns to the Stage in Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria — The acclaimed stage production ÌBÁLÉ: The Broken Pot, written by Nigerian playwright Esther Adelana, is set to be staged on 21st Friday, February, 2026, reaffirming its growing cultural,…

Three Continents Creative Meeting Hosts Esther Adelana, Nigeria

The Silk Road Literature Series hosted its Three Continents Creative Meeting on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. In an hour online gathering, six authors from across three continents presented their works…