The Nation Newspaper My life after winning Nigeria Prize for Literature, by Mai Nasara
Prize for Literature, Adeleke “Mai Nasara” Adeyemi,works as an editor, science writer and journalist. Adeyemi, who lives in Midwest USA with his wife and three children, is the founder and CEO of The Adjai Center. In this interview with OLUKOREDE YISHAU, he speaks about life after winning Africa’s largest literary prize, writing,and related issues. Excerpts:
It started with an unprecedented series of seizures, leading to the discovery of a tumour, which led to my having to be hospitalised and getting brain surgery on May 27, which is Children’s Day in Nigeria. It was my first ever. Well, that’s not counting circumcision! to pursue an MFA but took that detour, leaving just one residency and one independent study short of an MFA.
You are undoubtedly a huge literary figure. However, your book has only been published in Nigeria. What problems have you encountered in marketing your unique stories to gatekeepers in America and the rest of the developed world? You must find a way to learn and master the basics, such as grammar and punctuation and spelling. Even with AI tools, it is rather easy to get into the rut of sloppy writing.
You will do well to try to always remember that writing is a journey and not a destination. Keep priming yourself to enjoy the process. It’s hard but don’t ever give up on your passion!A classic question! While some may argue that writers are born with a natural talent, I believe that writing is a skill that can be developed and honed over time.
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