A mirror that accurately and convincingly captures the outlines of its era is necessary for any literary tradition. As a vital repository of ideas and a chronicle of the books and concepts influencing creative and intellectual environment, The Nigeria Review serves as that mirror. It is more than just a journal; it is a furnace where literature is respected but also challenged, and where books are not just read but also taken seriously.
Founded by the Hill-Top Creative Arts Foundation, The Nigeria Review stands as the country’s first journal wholly dedicated to the art of critical engagement with books. Yet, our vision extends beyond literature. We embrace the full spectrum of the arts—music, film, performance, and visual culture—understanding that no single discipline holds a monopoly on expression. Ours is a space for rigorous dialogue, for the bold and the curious, for readers who believe that literature is more than ornamentation but a way of seeing.
We do not merely review books; we map the intellectual and artistic currents that shape our time. We do not simply document; we participate. And in anchoring our work in Niger State, we affirm that literary production in Nigeria is not bound to its traditional centres of influence. It is vast, diverse, and unfolding in places often overlooked.
To read The Nigeria Review is to engage in a conversation that matters. To write for it is to leave a mark on the literary present. We exist to cultivate a culture of reading and critique, to sharpen perspectives, and to ensure that the stories and ideas of today are met with the scrutiny they deserve.