Nigerian writers. Take them seriously at your peril. Save few with some conscience and pedigree to be contrarian, writing is a hustle. Fear those ones who lived in the abroad.
In one night in 2014, when I called out a few who were picking crumbs from politicians table, they all unfollowed me after their WhatsApp meeting. Witches/Wizards
That one they call Eghosa was the first. Same guy who begged me for a review of his book a few years ago, sent me a complimentary copy was the first to display crass opportunism.
The most shocking was Victor. Here was a guy I used to have lunch dates and booze whenever he sauntered into Abuja. On that night, he joined up with witches and wizards!
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