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Literature › Four Female African Writers For Ebedi International Writers Residency by synw(op): 11:05am On Jan 18, 2023

FOUR FEMALE AFRICAN WRITERS FOR EBEDI INTERNATIONAL WRITERS RESIDENCY

Four female writers from Gambia, Ghana and Nigeria have arrived the Ebedi International Writers Residency in Iseyin, Nigeria to kick start the 2023 Writers Residency Year.

The Writers from Left to Right in the above picture are: Justica Anima (Ghana) Fatima Salihu (Nigeria) Anatu Ben-Lawal (Ghana) and Ramatoulie Onike Othman (Gambia)

The Writers who will be in the Residency for 4 weeks will in addition to their Literary activities also mentor school children in their host community in the area of creative arts.

In its 13th year of operation, the Ebedi International Writers Residency is a private initiative for the free use of Writers and Artists.

Since its inception in 2010, the facility has hosted 180 writers from 12 African Countries.

Enquiries can be directed to derinjuwon@gmail.com.

Literature › Ogunniran, Otunla To Headline Ana Osun January Reading by synw(op): 4:37am On Jan 17, 2023

OGUNNIRAN, OTUNLA TO HEADLINE ANA OSUN JANUARY READING

The Osun State Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA Osun), has set aside 21st day of January, 2023 to host two Osogbo based writers, Mr. Tayo Ogunniran and Mr. Otunla Samuel Oludare in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State.

A statement signed by the Acting Chairman and Secretary of the association in the state, Mr. Odetayo Wasiu Omobewaji and Mr. Afeez Olagunju and made available to newsmen by the association’s State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Oladejo Haneef Olalekan said the event would take place at the association’s secretariat at No 20, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ibuaje Micro Finance Bank Building, Pepsi Cola, Area Osogbo, Osun State by 12PM prompt.

ANA Osun finally urged interested writers in the state to partake in the January reading as it is open to the public.

MEET OUR GUEST WRITERS

TAYO OGUNNIRAN

Tayo Ogunniran was born into the family of Mr. & Mrs. S.I Ogunniran of Jagun's Compound, Agurodo in Ejigbo Local Government of Osun State over forty years ago.

'Tayo is a man of multifarious abilities, highly cultured, integrity- conscious and rich in native intelligence. He has attained landmark achievements in human building and development, a man of outstanding laurels in impactful leadership and service to humanity. Aside being a deep and creative thinker, he is respected for his witty and eloquent presentation.

Tayo had his trainings in the areas of Accounting, Management, Social Sciences, and Humanities from different Institutions of learning. He holds M.Sc. (Business Administration); Master of Business Administration (MBA) specializing in General Management; B.Sc.(Hons.) in Cooperatives and Rural Development from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, and Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria respectively.

In addition to his higher degrees, he obtained a Diploma in Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife; a Diploma in Cooperative Studies from Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan; Certificate in Proficiency Management from Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered).

His teaching interests have been in the areas of Human Resource Management, Management and Organizational Theory and Practice, Small Business Management, Cooperatives Economics and Management, Rural and Community Development, Entrepreneurship Development, Industrial Management, Business Policy and Strategic Management. He has attended different seminars and workshops in his chosen fields and also served as Guest Speaker/Resource Person on many occasions.
He is a trained professional Manager and Administrator having passed the last stage of Management Professional Examination of Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) and PSE of Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, (ASCON) Topo-Badagry. He attained the grade of a full member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) in 2019 and he has served as Auditor, Public Relations Secretary and presently a member of education, bulleting and publication committee of Osogbo Chapter of the Institute.
He lectures at the department of Business Administration Igbajo Polytechnic, Igbajo, Osun State (The first community-owned Polytechnic in Nigeria). He is presently pursuing a Ph.D. in Management at the Department of Management and Accounting of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.

He has participated actively and served in different capacities in various church organizations and units such as sunbeams, Youth fellowship, Drama Group, Royal Ambassadors and choir units in the Baptist denomination and some pentecostal churches.

Tayo has contributed to music development in numerous ways. He is uniquely gifted in music composition, poetry composition and performance, songs arrangement and coordination.

A prolific composer of many gospel and circular music. He released his debut album "OUNJE OLUWA" in 2011; OLUWAFERANMI in 2016; UNDILUTED PRAISE 2018. He co-produced with Prosper Ayinde a musical album IGBAOTUN by WMU choir Beulah Baptist Church Ejigbo in 2015; and composer of church anthem" NI BEULAH ENIYAN OTO NIWA"

Tayo Ogunniran is the composer of Igbajo Polytechnic Anthem and co- Producer of the school anthem of the first Technical University Ibadan.

He has authored text books on Practice of Management (2021); Industrial Management (2022); Small Business Management (2022); Business Policy and Strategic Management (2022).

His unpublished poems include: Omolomónjé, Ìwúre, Ilé ayé Èkéède, Ebi n be n'igboro, Ojóabákú; Omolúàbí, Oláwùmí; Omolará; Ségun Akinolá r'àjò àìbò; Omótómiláyò; Ìyàwó mi òwón; Iyán loúnje, Aya Adáramólá téri gbaso, Ikú Akínwùmí Ìsòlá gbomijé lójú mi etc

Presently, he is the CEO of 'Tayo Ogunniran & Glad Voices Int'l , a subsidiary of Omobarewa Musical Band Int'l, the organization he founded in 1997.

Tayo is a member of Beulah Baptist Church Ejigbo in Osun State, the, immediate past church Music Director and presently serving as song Director.

His hobbies include Music, Poetry performance, Acting, counseling, Traveling, Writing, Public Speaking, reading and Teaching. He is happily married to Mrs Oluyemi- 'Tayo Ogunniran( Nee Adebayo) and blessed with children.

OTUNLA SAMUEL OLUDARE

Otunla Samuel Oludare’s writing skill was discovered at a very tender age. This discovery later gave birth to different published works such as Fortitude to Greatness and a grammar book titled Simplified Grammar. One of the books was recently sold to a publishing company titled; "Sting of Death" and more are still in progress. His unique and logical expression differentiates him among his contemporaries. He is a teacher, a gospel musician who had written songs to his credit, and married with two kids. His passion for growth and development in youth in a way of forestalling moral value drives him to do more in writing. He had bagged two awards in public speaking and in music from the Youth chapter of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Osun state as the best public speaker in 2019. The Osogbo Book Club also gave him an award in 2021. He had led youths in self reliance and his oratory talent is top notch not just to arouse interest but to present realities that are workable for a better society. And to mention but a few, he is the formal Creativity Director of the Fellowship of Gospel Musician of Nigeria, Osun state and also a Youth President in one of the Redeemed Churches.

Literature › List Of 27 Writers Ibadan Book Club Featured In 2021 As Guest Writers/readers by synw(op): 4:51pm On Jan 16, 2023

LIST OF 27 WRITERS IBADAN BOOK CLUB FEATURED IN 2021 AS GUEST WRITERS/READERS

1. Diipo Fagunwa
2. Busayo Fakunle
3. Jide Ogunlana
4. Muthadir Lawal
5. A.I. Akinlolu
6. Bartholomew Akpah
7. Jide Ogunlana
8. Folarin Phebean
9. Folarin Olaniyi
10. Sulaiman Idris Bankole
11. Temitope Titilola Akinbola (HOB – OYO NLN)
12. Idiongo Udofia
13. David O. Lawal
14. Suliyat Adepoju
15. Adeleke Hattrick Oluwafemi
16. Ayinde Omogbolahan
17. Augusta Molokwu
18. Marcus Ovie Ugboduma
19. Razak Samads
20. Oyetunji Moyinoluwa Sarah
21. Ajobo Halleeah Oluwalaanumi
22. Temitope Akinfenwa
23. Tinuade Dorcas Omitoogun
24. Adekola Emmanuel Adebowale
25. Olomide Fathia
26. Ogunsola Ayooluwa Folakunmi
27. Olujide Jacob Olumofe

LIST OF 35 WRITERS IBADAN BOOK CLUB FEATURED IN 2022 AS GUEST WRITERS/READERS

1. Adetoun Adebisi Oyelude
2. Akintola Mabel
3. Tolulope Ogunronbi
4. Jumoke Ola-Ogundele
5. Wahab Sulaimon Olamilekan
6. Adekunle Idowu james
7. Ayo Tejuoso
8. Kehinde Adedeji
9. Fale Joshua
10. Anifowose Zainab Oluwafunmilola
11. Ademola Ayomide Miracle
12. Yusuff Opeere
13. Stephen Ajeigbe
14. Peace Akindimeji Akin-Tella
15. Chukwudi Divine
16. Ayuba Gbolahan
17. Kola Akintola
18. Gbenga Adetayo
19. Emmanuel Adetola Layode
20. Ayomide Inufin D'great
21. Olanrewaju Babajide
22. Goodness Daniels
23. Chiamalite Heritage Onuoha
24. Jide Ogunlana
25. Kola Akintola
26. Marcus Ugboduma
27. Folarin Olaniyi
28. Busayo Fakunle
29. Shina Fasanmi
30. Iseyemi Feyintola Rachael
31. Usman Ibrahim Taiwo
32. Temidayo Olaleye
33. Rukayat Olaleye
34. Aliu Kazeem
35. Chima Ogoke

Literature › Ihraf Interview Series: Names Of 100 Writers And Artists Interviewed By Adedoyin by synw(op): 3:36pm On Jan 16, 2023

IHRAF INTERVIEW SERIES: NAMES OF 100 WRITERS AND ARTISTS INTERVIEWED BY WOLE ADEDOYIN BETWEEN 2021 AND 2022

Below are names of 100 writers and artists Wole Adedoyin (Director of IHRAF in Africa) interviewed for the International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF), New York between years 2021 and 2022. Apart from the interview series, Adedoyin also successfully executed projects like the End SARS National Poetry Competition, African Human Rights Essay Competition, African Human Rights Playwriting Competition and the ongoing, African Human Rights Short Story Competition.

To download the 2022 Interviews (48 Interviews), click on this link:

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To download the 2021 Interviews (52 Interviews), click on this link:

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1. TOM BLOCK
2. MICHAEL ROTHENBERG
3. JAEL URIBE
4. HEIKE PHELAN
5. BRENDA MOHAMMED
6. IRISH SUSA
7. ALEX NDERITU
8. OLOMIDE FATIHA
9. PEACE OKPALANMA
10. OKEKE AKUDO NKEMJIKA CHRISTIEN
11. SAKINAH YUSUF
12. ONATUNDE RACHAEL
13. ONYINYECHI IHEANYI
14. OLUWADARASIMI OYEYEMI
15. AUGUSTA MOLOKWU
16. MARCUS OVIE UGBODUMA
17. BERNICE ADEBIMPE OYELEKE
18. ADESEGUN ADEFEYINTOLA ADEJOKE
19. FOLUKE SIJUWOLA FALAYI
20. OLUWATOBILOBA GRACE LAWALSON
21. CYNTHIA CHUKWUNENYE MADUEKWE
22. GLORY OLUTAYO
23. ADELEKE HATTRICK OLUWAFEMI
24. JUBRIL ABDULSALAM BABATUNDE
25. AKANNI KEHINDE JAMES
26. ABDOUL-GANIOU DERMANI
27. MUSONDA MWAKAAN
28. EDU EDEH
29. ISABOKE NYAMWEYA
30. MATTHEW ALPHA KAMARA
31. IZUNNA OKAFOR
32. PETER OLUDE SUNDAY
33. DOMINIC OIGO MAINA
34. KWAGHKULE, AONDONENGEN JACOB
35. FRANK KALIATI
36. GODSTIME AKUBUEZE NWAEZE
37. TUNDE OSHO
38. CHARLES IORNUMBE
39. UGOCHUKWU ANADI
40. NWOKEABIA, IFEANYI JOHN
41. GRACE SUGE
42. DESMOND KOFI AKWAAH
43. TERSEER SAM BAKI
44. MBIZO CHIRASHA
45. CHUKWU SUNDAY ABEL
46. BUWASO IBRAHIM RAZACK
47. CHINEDU VINCENT OKORO
48. ADEKOLA EMMANUEL ADEBOWALE
49. STANLEY UMEZULIKE
50. USMAN IBRAHIM TAIWO
51. CHIMA OGOKE
52. ISEYEMI FEYINTOLA RACHAEL
53. SHINA FASANMI
54. TEMIDAYO OLALEYE
55. MNGUEMBER VICKY SYLVESTER
56. FAOZAT MODUPEOLA KALEJAIYE
57. ENITAN, ABDULTAWAB BOLUWATIFE
58. IHEDURU LESLIE
59. SHERIFF OLANREWAJU
60. YUSUFF OPEERE
61. OMALE ALLEN ABDUL-JABBAR
62. ONYINYECHI CHIZOBA IHEANYI
63. SUMAILA ISAH UMAISHA
64. EDWARD R. RAUPP
65. NWOSU PRAYERLIFE
66. MARTHA SHIGABA
67. JOSEPH FENIANOS
68. HODA ZOHROB
69. JOSEPH GEAGEA
70. TAREK CHIDIAC
71. YOUSSEF G. RAHME
72. AKWU SUNDAY VICTOR
73. IMAN HUMAYDAN, MARIE TAWK
74. NDUKWO MARY CHIDINMA
75. BABATUNDE ADEBAYO
76. DIIPO FAGUNWA
77. ONYEKACHI PETER ONUOHA
78. KEHINDE GBADEYANKA
79. MICHAEL DAVID OGBONNAYA
80. EMMANUEL OKPOR AMEACHI
81. LUQMAN ADEWALE ALAWODE
82. OLATUBOSUN DAVID
83. ETUMNU EMEKA WILLIAMS
84. LIDIA POPA
85. COLLIN STANLEY KARIMI
86. FLOURISH, JOSHUA MOLÒLÙWA
87. AKINYEMI JELILI OYELERE
88. RACHEL YRAM
89. JOSHUA P. OLATUNDE
90. AKOBI JOSHUA BAMIGBADE
91. STEPHANIE MWUESE, ABUGHDYER
92. CHIGOZIE ANULI MBADUGHA
93. AFEEZ AYOMIDE OLAGUNJU
94. BUSAYO FAKUNLE
95. TUNDE AKINGBODERE
96. GABRIEL SUNDAY AFOLAYAN
97. OLADEJO HANEEF
98. AYOOLUWA OLASUPO
99. MARCUS OVIE UGBODUMA
100. OGUNSOLA AYOOLUWA FOLAKUNMI

Literature › Webinar Lectures Organized By Synw Book Clubs In 2022 by synw(op): 3:28pm On Jan 16, 2023

Literature › Synw Felicitates With Jahman Oladejo Anikulapo At 60 by synw(op): 3:02pm On Jan 16, 2023

SYNW FELICITATES WITH JAHMAN OLADEJO ANIKULAPO AT 60
Wole Adedoyin, President of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) on Monday sent greetings to culture activist and renowned literary administrator, Jahman Oladejo Anikulapo, on his 60th birthday.
Adedoyin, in a statement issued on Monday, showered praises on the founder of the Lagos Book and Art Festival (LABAF) and described him as a literary promoter who is committed to promoting up and coming Nigerian writers and artists.
According to the statement, “It gives us immense pleasure to convey our greetings and heartiest wishes on the happy occasion of your 60th birthday. We join your family members, friends and professional colleagues in celebrating the milestone.”
“Your selfless service to the arts and many accomplishments in personal life readily comes to mind at a time like this. You are an art connoisseur, who is committed to improving the skills of young Nigerian writers and artists through your annual Lagos Book and Art Festival (LABAF).”
“The leadership example set by you through LABAF has steadily provided a ladder for budding writers and artists to grow and contribute to national development.”
“It is our prayer that Almighty God continues to guide, guard and prosper you even as He blesses you with many more years of fulfillment.”

Literature › Ihraf Interview Series: Names Of 100 Writers And Artists Interviewed By Adedoyin by synw(op): 5:41am On Jan 14, 2023

Literature › African Human Rights Short Story Competition: Ihraf Unveils Judges by synw(op): 4:33am On Jan 13, 2023

AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS SHORT STORY COMPETITION: IHRAF UNVEILS JUDGES

The International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF), organizer of the African Human Rights Short Story Competition has announced the selection of two judges for the ongoing Short Story competition aimed at promoting and supporting the realization of human rights in Africa.
In a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan, the Director of IHRAF in Africa, Wole Adedoyin disclosed that they have received over 100 outstanding entries from over 10 countries within and outside Africa.
To evaluate and select outstanding entries for the top prizes in the competition, the organizer of the African Human Rights Short Story Competition has unveiled two distinguished individuals with diverse experiences and expertise in Short Story Writing.
This year’s prizes will also be awarded in the names of the following African human rights defenders: Steve Biko Prize – $100, Pius Adebola Adesanmi PRIZE – $75 and Binyavanga Wainaina Prize – $50

The two selected judges are Gabriel Sunday Afolayan and Tom Block.
Gabriel Sunday Afolayan is a Nigerian newspaper columnist, a polytechnic lecturer, novelist, poet and public affairs commentator. His interest covers such genres as prose fiction, poetry and creative essays. He has been writing since his days in the university, contributing local news, articles and short stories for publication in national newspapers and magazines. He attended the Institute of Journalism, Benin City and later Enugu State University of Science and Technology,Enugu, as well as Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria,where he bagged his M.Sc in Mass Communication. He is currently researching a Ph.D in “Media and Ethno-political Crises in Nigeria” from the Department of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

The Ekiti State-born writer started his journalism career with the defunct National Concord, where he rose to the position of State Correspondent, later to the TheGuardian newspaper as a Staff Reporter and Issues news magazine as Staff Writer. During his days in the news media, he extensively covered different beats, writing many lead stories on crime, political and allied metropolitan events and issues, with particular focus on investigative and interpretative journalism.

A prolific writer, Afolayan’sfirst published title - Beyond the Silent Grave,published in 2001 by Spectrum Books, Ibadan -was an instant success.The 251-page fast paced novel was later nominated for many awards, including theCadbury/ANA Prose Prize and NLNG’s Nigeria Prize for Literature in 2004. The book was later awarded the FG/UBE Grant in 2013/2014 alongside some selected titles by different Nigerian authors for the education intervention programme of the Federal Ministry of Education.

Apart from his media experience, he has worked in the manufacturing industry and rose to the post of Marketing Manager in a vegetable oil company in Ondo State before taking appointment with the Ondo State Polytechnic, now, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Nigeria, where he currently teaches journalism, media and communication courses in the Department of Mass Communication. As a public affairs analyst, he has been a regular personality on television and radio stations in Ondo State, featuring regularly on such programmes as Cross Fire, AM Today and Ojumo Ire – where topical issues affecting the society are discussed with other panelists.

Apart from a long dossier of about twenty well researched articles published in many reputable journals within and outside Nigeria, his works, ranging from full length novels, book chapters, poems and short stories in anthology collections, have enjoyed wide circulation and acceptance as literature reference materials in many universities across the globe. His other books also includeRomoke: the Little Orphan – published on the grant of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Pa Jeje’s Legendary Tales, The Recalcitrant King and The Sunshine Tales (an anthology of short stories),which he co-edited. His short story novelettes, particularly designed for primary school pupils, include Taiwo and His Naughty Friends, Death and the Three Greedy Rascals, The Richman and the Poor Beggars,among other titles.

As one of a few committedand established writers in the 21st century Africa, his works have been reviewed by different newspapers in Nigeria and scholars in first class institutions abroad. These include Safari Books, Channel Islands, UK, African Books Collective, Oxford, UK, University of Texas, Austin, USA,andWorld Literature Today, published at the University of Oklahoma, USA and some online platforms. One of his poems: Plagued by the Anger of Hunger was selected in 2021 as one of the “10 most outstanding entries” in the #EndSars poetry contest, organised by the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) in collaboration with the US-based International Human Rights Arts Festival.

A literary activist and community development enthusiast, Afolayan is a member of the African Council for Communication Education (ACCE), African Journalism and Communication League (AJCL) Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and currently the Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Ondo State Chapter and was once a member of the National Executive Committee of the association. He is married to former Miss Oluwatoyin Omodara and their union is blessed with godly and wonderful children.

Tom Block is a playwright, author of five books and 20+ year visual artist. His plays have been developed and produced at such venues as the Ensemble Studio Theater, HERE, Dixon Place, Theater for the New City, IRT Theater, Theater at the 14th Street Y, Theater Row, A.R.T.-NY and many others. He was the founding producer of the International Human Rights Art Festival (2017), the Amnesty International Human Rights Art Festival (2010) and a Research Fellow at DePaul University (2010). He has exhibited his artwork and spoken about his ideas throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Turkey and the Middle East. www.tomblock.com
The longlist of 20 outstanding entries are expected to be announced in the middle of February, 2023.

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Literature › SYNW Appoints Samuel Olomu As Coordinator In LASU by synw(op): 3:08am On Jan 13, 2023

SYNW APPOINTS SAMUEL OLOMU AS COORDINATOR IN LASU

In order to achieve SYNW aim of promoting creative writing and book reading among Nigerian students in different tertiary institutions in the country, the Society of Young Nigerian Writers has appointed Samuel Olomu as the Coordinator of the writers’ body in Lagos State University (LASU).

In a statement made available to newsmen today, Wole Adedoyin, the National President of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) said, Samuel Olomu will be responsible for connecting students with SYNW’s resources, organizing monthly readings, workshops, competitions with support from individuals, corporate bodies and the National body, while also supporting them in ways that help promote reading culture in Lagos State University and enhance their literary career.

We look forward to seeing the initiatives that Samuel Olomu introduces and continues at the campus,” Adedoyin said.

Samuel Olomu a Law Student at the Lagos State University. He is a writer, a right activist, a socio-political commentator, and a political analyst.

His articles and commentaries on national and political issue has made regular Publications in leading Nigerian Newspapers and Online News Media including Punch Newspaper, Sahara Reporters, Cable News, Tribune Newspaper, Ripples Nigeria, Opinion Nigeria, Eagle Online, Maravi Post and a host of other Nigerian Dailies.

Aside from writing opinion for newspapers, he is also a creative writer whose prowess and astute dexterity has gained him publication in different anthologies; National and International including The Society Of Young Nigerian Writers Anthologies, Chinua Achebe Anthologies, International Human Right Art Festival (IHRAF) Anthologies, the Creative Naija Anthology and the Anthologies of World Literary Forum for Peace and Human Rights (WLFPHR) where he was certified as an International Ambassador of Peace.

He is currently an editor at Nigeria Reports. A Nigerian newsroom that reports current issues and news in Nigeria. He is a member of Take It Back Movement. A leading human right group known for radical advocacy against grievous human right violations in Nigeria. A member of Society of Young Nigerian Writers and Ibadan Book Club.

He is the founder and Chief-Editor of LASU Conscience, a campus journalism that seek to update student of current happening within the four walls of LASU.
SYNW finally urges other students who are interested in starting SYNW Chapters in their various Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education to send their Letter of expression of interest to woleadedoyin@gmail.com or Whatsapp @ 08072673852.

Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) is a member of the International Authors Forum (IAF). It has also collaborated with different international organizations like the Alliance Francaise (Nigeria), 100 Thousand Poets for Change, Woman Scream International Poetry and Arts Festival, International Women Writing Guild, International Writers Association, and International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF).

In 2019, Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) was duly acknowledged and mentioned in a book titled “TEEN LIVES AROUND THE WORLD: A GLOBAL ENCYCLOPEDIA (2 VOLUMES)” edited by Karen Wells. The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) was described as the only active young writers’ body in Nigeria.

Literature › Synw Appoints Abubakir Rofiat Opeyemi As Coordinator In Nsuk by synw(op): 2:56am On Jan 13, 2023

SYNW APPOINTS ABUBAKIR ROFIAT OPEYEMI AS COORDINATOR IN NSUK

In order to achieve SYNW aim of promoting creative writing and book reading among Nigerian students in different tertiary institutions in the country, the Society of Young Nigerian Writers has appointed Abubakir Rofiat Opeyemi as the Coordinator of the writers’ body in Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK).

In a statement made available to newsmen today, Wole Adedoyin, the National President of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) said, Samuel Olomu will be responsible for connecting students with SYNW’s resources, organizing monthly readings, workshops, competitions with support from individuals, corporate bodies and the National body, while also supporting them in ways that help promote reading culture in Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) and enhance their literary career.

We look forward to seeing the initiatives that Abubakir Rofiat Opeyemi introduces and continues at the campus,” Adedoyin said.

Abubakir Rofiat Opeyemi is an Encourager and Equipper who loves to help, inspire and put smiles on people's faces. She is passionate about the need to help younger women find and express their life's purpose, solve their personal challenges, as well as sharing resources to aid their personal development.
She is a Grammarian in making, business owner as well as the CEO of Exquisite Apparel.
She is a member of the Writer's Connect(Wricon). She is a student of Nasarawa State University, Keffi(Nsuk), where she is studying English and Literary Studies.
She is a writer, poet, spoken word artist and loves to use her talents to improve the lives of others.
She is called to use her gifts, knowledge, and experience to help and inspire the women folks generally.
SYNW finally urges other students who are interested in starting SYNW Chapters in their various Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education to send their Letter of expression of interest to woleadedoyin@gmail.com or Whatsapp @ 08072673852.

Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) is a member of the International Authors Forum (IAF). It has also collaborated with different international organizations like the Alliance Francaise (Nigeria), 100 Thousand Poets for Change, Woman Scream International Poetry and Arts Festival, International Women Writing Guild, International Writers Association, and International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF).

In 2019, Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) was duly acknowledged and mentioned in a book titled “TEEN LIVES AROUND THE WORLD: A GLOBAL ENCYCLOPEDIA (2 VOLUMES)” edited by Karen Wells. The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) was described as the only active young writers’ body in Nigeria.

Literature › Synw Appoints Sarah Eseosa Onaghinor As Coordinator In Uniben by synw(op): 2:43am On Jan 13, 2023

SYNW APPOINTS SARAH ESEOSA ONAGHINOR AS COORDINATOR IN UNIBEN

In order to achieve SYNW aim of promoting creative writing and book reading among Nigerian students in different tertiary institutions in the country, the Society of Young Nigerian Writers has appointed Sarah Eseosa Onaghinor as the Coordinator of the writers’ body in University of Benin.

In a statement made available to newsmen today, Wole Adedoyin, the National President of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) said, Sarah Eseosa Onaghinor will be responsible for connecting students with SYNW’s resources, organizing monthly readings, workshops, competitions with support from individuals, corporate bodies and the National body, while also supporting them in ways that help promote reading culture in the University of Benin and enhance their literary career.

We look forward to seeing the initiatives that Sarah Eseosa Onaghinor introduces and continues at the campus,” Adedoyin said.

Sarah Eseosa Onaghinor is a Nigerian writer. She writes from Benin City, Edo State capital. Aside writing, she's a Proprietor to a perfumery/fragrance brand, graphic designer and also into blogging. She is currently an undergraduate of Nursing Science, University of Benin, Edo State.
Writing has always been inscribed in her even before she discovered herself. During her childhood days, she commenced writing novels on paper and then progressed to writing plays. She wrote for entertainment and for the pleasure of it. She wrote scripts for church programs and entertainment. She delivers motivational speeches, writes on entertainment, relationships and hope. There is yet to be any book published by her. Nature, lifestyle, health and emotion inspires her writing. She is enthusiastic, self motivated and hardworking.

SYNW finally urges other students who are interested in starting SYNW Chapters in their various Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education to send their Letter of expression of interest to woleadedoyin@gmail.com or Whatsapp @ 08072673852.

Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) is a member of the International Authors Forum (IAF). It has also collaborated with different international organizations like the Alliance Francaise (Nigeria), 100 Thousand Poets for Change, Woman Scream International Poetry and Arts Festival, International Women Writing Guild, International Writers Association, and International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF).

In 2019, Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) was duly acknowledged and mentioned in a book titled “TEEN LIVES AROUND THE WORLD: A GLOBAL ENCYCLOPEDIA (2 VOLUMES)” edited by Karen Wells. The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) was described as the only active young writers’ body in Nigeria.

Literature › Nigerian Society Of Campus Writers Appoints New Executives by synw(op): 4:44pm On Jan 12, 2023

NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF CAMPUS WRITERS APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVES

The Nigerian Society of Campus Writers (NSCW), an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), has officially announced the appointment of its new Executive Council members, dated January 12, 2023.

This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the President of SYNW, Wole Adedoyin in Ede on Thursday.
According to the Society’s press statement, “Since its inception in 2021, NSCW has been at the forefront of equipping and empowering campus writers with relevant tools that support skills advancement and impact, contributing to the growth of writing and reading culture in their respective institutions, as well as celebrating outstanding campus writers.”

“Members of NSCW have access to numerous benefits, which include capacity-building initiatives, opportunities for valuable partnerships and collaborations, opportunities to network with fellow and established writers. Similarly, there are opportunities to gain valuable leadership skills from established and renowned authors.”

The statement added that “to continue to drive the Society’s vision and mission, ten active campus writers were selected from across different institutions in Nigeria. They include:
President- Cynthia Chuckwunenye Maduekwe - University of Calabar Cross Rivers State,Vice President- Nathaniel Okeke - Federal University Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State, General Secretary - Chinwendu Chinonyerem - Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Imo State,
Assistant Secretary- Sarah Eseosa Onaghinor – University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State, Information Secretary- Enitan Abdultawab - University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lagos State, Education Secretary – Success Ekudehinwa-Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, (FUNAAB) Ogun State, Treasurer – Ubaidullahi Umar Muhammad – University of Jos (UNIJOS), Plateau State, Social/Welfare Secretary – Onwukwe Marykate Chizoba – Federal University of Technology (FUTO), Owerri, Organizing Secretary – Samuel Olomu – Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State, Financial Secretary - Abubakir Rofiat Opeyemi - Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Nassarawa State

The newly appointed executives are to serve for a period of one year after which an election will be conducted to duly elect new national officers among the Coordinators.

The above EXCO Members were appointed based on their past performances and achievements recorded in their different institutions.

The newly appointed national EXCO Members are charged to create more SYNW Chapters in Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education and to also coordinate their activities and report back to the National Headquarters of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW).

The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) is currently managing over 30 campus writers’ branches in different Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education across the country through the Nigerian Society of Campus Writers (NSCW).
The Objectives of this initiative are: To create an avenue where campus creative writers can brainstorm, meet and network, to promote creative writing and book reading culture in tertiary institutions, to hone and enhance the creative writing skills of aspiring campus writers, to award, reward and recognize outstanding campus writers, to organize seminars, symposia, fora and conferences at educating and informing aspiring campus writers, to publish and market the works of aspiring campus writers and lastly to hold monthly book reading and meeting
PAST NATIONAL EXCOS OF THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF CAMPUS WRITERS (NSCW) - 2021-2022

PRESIDENT - Adebobola Victor Ademayowa - Federal University Oye, Ekiti State,
VICE PRESIDENT - Sakinah Yusuf - Bayero University, Kano State,
GENERAL SECRETARY - Cynthia Chuckwunenye Maduekwe - University of Calabar Cross Rivers State,
INFORMATION SECRETARY - Chinwendu Chinonyerem - Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Imo State,
ASSISTANT SECRETARY - Enitan Abdultawab - University of Lagos, Lagos State,
EDUCATION SECRETARY- Ademola Ayomide Miracle: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State,
SOCIAL/WELFARE SECRETARY - Nathaniel Okeke - Federal University Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State,
FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Henry Ndifreke - University of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

NSCW NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL - 2020-2021

PRESIDENT - Innocent David Chinaecherem (Federal University of Technology Owerri - FUTO),
VICE PRESIDENT - Alabi Matthew Damilare (University of Lagos - UNILAG) ,
GENERAL SECRETARY - Angelica Chinecherem Uwaezuoke (University of Nigeria, Nsukka - UNN)
ASSISTANT SECRETARY - Sakinat Yusuf (Bayero University - BUK),
FINANCE SECRETARY- Cynthia Chukwunenye Maduekwe (University of Calabar),
INFORMATION SECRETARY - Abdulrazak Denja Balema (Federal University Lokoja FUL),
SOCIAL/WELFARE SECRETARY - Yusuff Opeere (Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Moor Plantation),
EDUCATION SECRETARY - Chinwendu Chinonyerem Emmanuel (Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education).

Literature › Ibadan Book Club Greets Ex-oyo State Librarian Adebola Akinlolu On 61st Birthday by synw(op): 1:50pm On Jan 01, 2023

IBADAN BOOK CLUB GREETS EX-OYO STATE LIBRARIAN ADEBOLA AKINLOLU ON 61ST BIRTHDAY

The Coordinator of Ibadan Book Club, Mrs. Odunyemi Ayobami has early this morning sent a felicitation message to the Grand Matron of the Club and Ex-Oyo State Librarian, Adebola Akinlolu to commemorate her 61st birthday.

While describing the new age as a landmark, Ibadan Book Club in a congratulatory message released on Sunday urged the celebrant to sustain her humanitarian gestures.

The Message partly reads, “As you celebrate your 61st birthday today, we pray that God will increase you in good health, wisdom and knowledge to enable you render more service to humanity. Life is never what you expect it to be. It is your birthday and we can’t even imagine the fate of Ibadan Book Club today if we hadn’t met you.”

“May this birthday bring you a lot of blessings and good health. We wish you all the happiness and love in the world. Thank you for being a part of our lives. Have a great birthday.”

Ibadan book club finally joined family members, friends and associates of the celebrant in celebrating the remarkable and robust accomplishments of her grand patron in all facets of life.

Literature › New Year: Synw Greets Nigerians by synw(op): 1:28pm On Jan 01, 2023

NEW YEAR: SYNW GREETS NIGERIANS

The President of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), Mr. Wole Adedoyin, has sent greetings and felicitations to Nigerians on the joyous occasion of the celebration of the New Year, 2023.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the President of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) congratulated the people for their steadfastness, faith and support at these challenging times.
The Statement urged Nigerians to reflect and draw on the lessons learned in the preceding year in all aspects of human endeavours and continue to work for peace and unity of the country as the New Year begins.
The literary body expressed optimism that the year 2023 would be a bright and prosperous one for all Nigerians.
SYNW finally wished year 2023 ushers in a period of plenty, equity and well-being for everyone.

Literature › Society Of Young Nigerian Writers Promises To Make 2023 Eventful by synw(op): 1:12pm On Jan 01, 2023

SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS PROMISES TO MAKE 2023 EVENTFUL

The President of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), Mr. Wole Adedoyin, has promised to make 2023 eventful, saying the group would be coming up with several literary projects in order to develop the talents of young writers. Two of the projects are establishment of Ulli Beier Society and JP Clark Society.

Adedoyin stated this in a release issued on Sunday on the literary organization’s vision for the year 2023.

Speaking further, Adedoyin said, “We achieved a lot last year. We established over five new book clubs; several of our members got published, with many of them getting published for the first time.”

“This year, however, promises to be more eventful than last year”

“We are ready to establish more book clubs, establish two literary societies, Ulli Beier Society and JP Clark Society and organize a lot of poetry and literary competitions, as this will help develop the creativity in our members”.

“Currently, the book clubs under the management of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) are: Ilorin Book Club, Ekiti Book Club, Abeokuta Book Club, Ilesha Book Club, Iseyin Book Club, Edo Book Club, Arewa Book Club, Ife Book Club, Akure Book Club, Eko Book Club, Atiba Book Club, Ogbomosho Book Club, Osogbo Book Club and Ibadan Book Club.

“However, we cannot do it alone without the support of well-to-do members of the public and even corporate organizations, who we want to partner with in order to develop literature in the country,” Adedoyin who is also the President of the Nigeria Chapter of the International Writers Association (IWA).

Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), is an umbrella organisation that was founded to promote creative writing and literary arts among writers based in Nigeria between the ages of 10 and 40. It was founded in 2010 at the former house of the Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka at the University of Ibadan. It was formerly known as the World of Poets and Literary Society.

Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) is a member of the International Authors Forum (IAF). It has also collaborated with different international organizations like the Alliance Francaise (Nigeria), 100 Thousand Poets for Change, Woman Scream International Poetry and Arts Festival, International Women Writing Guild, International Writers Association, and International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF).

In 2019, Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) was duly acknowledged and mentioned in a book titled “TEEN LIVES AROUND THE WORLD: A GLOBAL ENCYCLOPEDIA (2 VOLUMES)” edited by Karen Wells. The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) was described as the only active young writers’ body in Nigeria.

Literature › Synw Congratulates Chimamanda Adichie On Chieftaincy Title Conferment by synw(op): 12:45pm On Jan 01, 2023

SYNW CONGRATULATES CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE ON CHIEFTAINCY TITLE CONFERMENT
The President of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), Wole Adedoyin has congratulated award winning writer, Chimamanda Adichie on her chieftaincy title conferment by the traditional ruler of her community, Abba in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Leonard Nwankwo Eze.

The conferment of the title of Odeluwa (Writer for the world) on Chimamanda Adichie formed part of the royal father’s Ofala Eze-Abba 22, which also coincided with his 45th Coronation Anniversary and his 80th birthday.

In a congratulatory message issued by Wole Adedoyin described the chieftaincy title for Chimamanda Adichie as well deserved.
The message noted that Chimamanda Adichie has not only contribute to the development of her community, but also to literature and intellectual development.
The congratulatory message observed further that the recognition of Chimamanda Adichie as Odeluwa (Writer for the world) of Abba kingdom will spur her to continue to contribute to the development of her people.
Members of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) are proud to see you attain this great height as the first Odeluwa of Abba Kingdom. Congratulations and best wishes to you. And we pray the good Lord grant you His protection and wisdom needed to operate in this new capacity that will bring good tidings to Abba kingdom and Anambra State at large”, it added.

The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) finally thanked Igwe Leonard Nwankwo Eze for the right choice of Chimamanda Adichie as Odeluwa (Writer for the world)’ of Abba kingdom, and consistent display of diligence and dedication in leading the Abba kingdom in the right direction.”

Literature › Christmas Message From Adwinsa Publications Nigeria Limited by synw(op): 1:05pm On Dec 26, 2022

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Literature › 2022 Xmas Celebration: Synw Greets Christians by synw(op): 10:44am On Dec 25, 2022

2022 XMAS CELEBRATION: SYNW GREETS CHRISTIANS
Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) has enjoined Christians to use the occasion of Christmas to renew love and affection to one another.
SYNW in its Christmas message said that love is the essence of the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, whose life epitomises peace, sacrifice, tolerance and mercy.
SYNW in a Christmas message signed by its President, Wole Adedoyin said it is hoped that the gift of love and great joy which are the hallmark of Christmas, will envelope our hearts this season and in years to come.
The message further read “As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ today, there is no conceivable alternative for our Christian brothers and sisters, other than renew their minds towards living the life Jesus Christ lived, while on earth. In the midst of the merriment, we should reflect on the ideals He preached and practiced, which are love, peace and tolerance.

“Just as his birth was heralded with joy, we should continually be joyful, despite our challenges, hopeful for a more prosperous nation.”

SYNW finally wished the Christian faithful a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.”

Literature › Book Project: Last Reminder - 2022 International African Writers Day Celebration by synw(op): 10:39am On Dec 24, 2022

2022 INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN WRITERS DAY CELEBRATION IN DJIBOUTI

BOOK PROJECT: LAST REMINDER

It was agreed that Writers who were at the Djibouti Conference or joined the event online should send Poems, Short Stories or Travelogues about their experience for a Book Collection which will be presented to the Government of Djibouti in appreciation of the warm reception accorded to us in Djibouti.

Contributions should be sent to the President of the Chadian Writers Association, Mr Samafou Diguilou with email address sam.diguilou@gmail.com with a copy to the PAWA Secretary General, Dr Wale Okediran with email address waleokediran@yahoo.co.uk .

Deadline for submissions is December 28 2022.

Thank you.

Literature › Osogbo Book Club Appoints Nikeagbeja Adesanya As Coordinator by synw(op): 10:19am On Dec 24, 2022

OSOGBO BOOK CLUB APPOINTS NIKEAGBEJA ADESANYA AS COORDINATOR
Osogbo Book Club, the brain child of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) has appointed a new Coordinator.
In a release dated 24th December, 2022, the National Executive Committee led by Wole Adedoyin appointed Mrs. Nikeagbeja Adesanya as the Coordinator of the Club.
According to the release, the decision to appoint Mrs. Nikeagbeja Adesanya was reached by the NEC of the Society upon the need to have competent and knowledgeable reading advocate like Mrs. Nikeagbeja Adesanya.

Adesanya’s appointment is based on merit, experience and keen interest in promoting reading culture in Osun State.

The release finally expressed that the team will be counting on the wealth of experience of Mrs. Nikeagbeja Adesanya in the continued efforts to develop reading culture in Osun State.
The appointment takes immediate effect.
Nikeagbeja Adesanya is a native of Ibodi, in Atakumosa West Local Government. She was born in Ode-Omu, both in Osun State of Nigeria. Mrs. Adesanya began her Primary School Education in Ode Omu and concluded it in Ilesa. She proceeded to St. Margaret's School, Oke-Ooye , IIesa for her Secondary School education. Nike Adesanya attended the then, Oyo State College of Education, Wesley College Campus, Elekuro Ibadan and concluded it at Ila Orangun, where she obtained Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE).

Mrs. Adesanya further gained admission into the University of Ibadan, the Premier University, to Study Economics and Educational Management. After her study, she bagged a Masters Degree in Public Administration at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

She is a prolific and talented Creative writer. She has written and published many fiction and Story books reviewed and recommended by the Curriculum Development Departments of the Osun State Government.

Nikeagbeja Adesanya is also a Biographer of repute. Some of her published works are:

• Ọdún Á Yakọ.
• Àbẹ̀kẹ́ Òréke.
• Kókó Omi.
• Ìyá N'ìyáà Mi.
• Iṣẹ́rorò Oúnjẹọ̀fẹ́.
• Sweet Nightmare.
• My Fabulous Mother…
• Cold Furnace.
• I Found It etc.
- Odyssey and
- Epic Voyage, both biographies.

Mrs. Adesanya is a member of: Nigerian Institute of Management, (MNIM), Nigeria Association of Indigenous Creative Writers, (NAICREW), Association of Nigeria Authors (ANA), Badge holder of World Pulse Story Teller and Encourager and Ẹgbẹ Akọ́mọlédè àti Àṣà Yórùbá jákè-jádò orílẹ̀-èdè àgbáyé

She also has her crop of job experience at the Oyo State Ministry of Economic Planning, Ibadan, the defunct Osogbo Steel Rollig Company Osogbo, Dangote Steel, Osogbo.
A lover, student and Teacher of Yoruba Language, Nike, is also an

As at the time of this reading, Mrs. Adesanya is currently an Admin. Officer at the Osun State Local Government Service Commission, Osogbo, Osun State PRO of Nigeria League of Women Voters (A Non-governmental Women Group that is Empowering Women Politically, Socially and Economically).

She is a devout Christian, Daughter of Zion. Married to Timothy Adesanya, of Ijebu-Igbo and blessed with God fearing Children.

The Osogbo Book Club founded in 2011, consists of a group of people who meet, meet monthly to discuss the book they have read and exchange those books. Club members encourage each other and learn to read with a critical mind, articulating their opinions about a particular book with others. Certain types o2f books not available or read receive attention through the book club.

Literature › Ibadan Book Club Appoints Oyin-adejobi Omotolani Sadia Patron by synw(op): 11:44am On Dec 23, 2022

IBADAN BOOK CLUB APPOINTS OYIN-ADEJOBI OMOTOLANI SADIA PATRON

Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has appointed Mrs. Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia as its patron.

In a statement signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Club, Ayobami Odunyemi and Hassanat Ayoade said the organization appointed the new patron considering her commitments and support to the growth and development of reading culture in Oyo state and the club in particular.

Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia is a Nigerian academic, publisher and author. She is one of the founders of the Polytechnic of Ibadan Writers Forum; a forum created in 2013 to hone and enhance the writing skills of up and coming writers within the Polytechnic of Ibadan community. The Forum, years back featured Rotimi Babatunde, winner of the 2012 Caine Prize for African writing with his book titled Bombay Republic as one of her guest writers.

Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia holds degrees in English and Mass Communication from the Prestigious University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State. She is currently an academic staff of The Polytechnic, Ibadan and the Governing Council Representative, The Polytechnic, Ibadan.

As a talented and prolific author, Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia has written and published many literary books. She had been invited by different literary associations to give talks on issues bordering around publishing, creative writing and language development.

Also, apart from being an avid reader, Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia is an advocate of the reading culture.

Omotolani’s quest for scholarship is quite inspiring, as a number of her academic papers have been published in national and international journals. She had also taught in Kwara State University as an Adjunct Lecturer.

Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia is a member of different professional bodies such as the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Women in Technical Education (WITE), Linguistic Association of Nigeria (LAN), Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN), Nigeria English Studies Association (NESA) to mention but few.

Apart from being a committed and active member of the Association of Nigerian Authors, Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia had also served as Treasurer of the Oyo State Chapter of the Association.

The Ibadan Book Club consists of a group of people who meet, meet monthly to discuss the book they have read and exchange those books. Club members encourage each other and learn to read with a critical mind, articulating their opinions about a particular book with others. Certain types of books not available or read receive attention through the book club.

Some of the publications published by Ibadan Book Club are: Olubadan Centennial Anthology: a collection of essays, articles, poems and works of art in honor of Oba (Dr.) Samuel Odulana, Odugade 1, Voices from Oja Oba Market and Finally, Senator Abiola Ajimobi: Memories, Dreams, Reflections of a Mind Always in Motion.

Literature › Ibadan Book Club Congratulates Oyin-adejobi Omotolani Sadia by synw(op): 11:29am On Dec 23, 2022

IBADAN BOOK CLUB CONGRATULATES OYIN-ADEJOBI OMOTOLANI SADIA ON HER EMERGENCE AS GOVERNING COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE, THE POLYTECHNIC, IBADAN.

Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has congratulated Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia, a publisher and author on her emergence as Governing Council Representative, The Polytechnic, Ibadan.

According to a statement released by Ibadan Book Club Coordinator, Mrs. Ayobami Odunyemi in Ibadan yesterday commended and described the emergence of Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia as a well-deserved and befitting one and a round peg in a round hole.

While expressing optimism that the former Treasurer of the Oyo State Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) will do the Polytechnic and indeed the state proud. Ibadan Book Club also assured that Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia’s creative writing experience would accord her all the needed support to succeed bringing to bear her diverse and rich professional exposure and competencies in discharging her duties as Governing Council Representative, The Polytechnic, Ibadan.

Ibadan Book Club (IBC) finally expressed confidence in Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia’s ability to carry out the assignment well and also lauded the entire academic staff of the Polytechnic, Ibadan for making a good choice.

Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia is a Nigerian academic, publisher and author. She is one of the founders of the Polytechnic of Ibadan Writers Forum; a forum created to hone and enhance the writing skills of up and coming writers within the Polytechnic of Ibadan community. The Forum, years back featured Rotimi Babatunde, winner of the 2012 Caine Prize for African writing with his book titled Bombay Republic as one of her guest writers.

Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia holds degrees in English and Mass Communication from the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State. She is currently an academic staff of the Polytechnic, Ibadan and the Governing Council Representative, The Polytechnic, Ibadan.

As a talented and prolific author, Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia has written and published many literary books. She had been invited by different literary associations to give talks on issues bordering around publishing, creative writing and language development.

Also, apart from being an avid reader, Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia is an advocate of the reading culture.

Omotolani’s quest for scholarship is quite inspiring, as a number of her academic papers have been published in national and international journals. She had also taught in Kwara State University as an Adjunct Lecturer.

Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia is a member of different professional bodies such as the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Women in Technical Education (WITE), Linguistic Association of Nigeria (LAN), Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN), Nigeria English Studies Association (NESA) to mention but few.

Apart from being a committed and active member of the Association of Nigerian Authors, Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia had also served as Treasurer of the Oyo State Chapter of the Association.

Literature › Eko Book Club Turns Eleven, Unveils New Logo by synw(op): 10:37am On Dec 23, 2022

EKO BOOK CLUB TURNS ELEVEN, UNVEILS NEW LOGO

Eko Book Club, one of the book clubs of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) has turned Eleven; and to signpost this milestone, the Club has launched a brand new logo.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Coordinator of the Club, Princess Faozat Modupeola Kalejaiye in Lagos on Thursday.

Princess Faozat Modupeola Kalejaiye disclosed that the new logo had been received with warmth and excitement among members and executives of the Club.

Explaining the reason for the new logo, Eko Book Club Coordinator, Princess Faozat Modupeola Kalejaiye emphasized that it was borne out of the need to communicate the club’s indisputable status as one of the major book stakeholders in Lagos; what it stands for; and its true identity, all of which drove the process of creating the new logo.

According to the statement, “Eko Book Club’s new logo is not only a new identity celebrating the club’s proud history in the last 11 years; we would like to thank all our members who have been with us over the past 11 years. It has been a tremendous journey of growth and success. We want to assure our members that we are excited and ready for the future. Our vision of taking reading culture to the nooks and crannies of Lagos state remains the same and we believe together we will accomplish great things.”

Eko Book Club (EBC) is an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW). It was founded in 2011 by the SYNW in order to contribute its own quota to the growth and development of Reading Culture in Lagos State.

In 2014, Eko Book Club held her first EKO Creative Writing Workshop in conjunction with the National Library of Nigeria (NLN) Lagos State Branch and recently held her first Fiction Writing Webinar where it hosted two prominent fiction writers; Gabriel Sunday Afolayan (current ANA Ondo State Chairman) and Albert Afeso Akanbi (pioneer coordinator of SYNW in Osun State) who gave brilliant presentations on the Fundamentals and Techniques of Fiction Writing.

Literature › Ibadan Book Prize: Ibc To Award And Recognize Deserving Writers by synw(op): 6:00am On Dec 22, 2022

IBADAN BOOK PRIZE: IBC TO AWARD AND RECOGNIZE DESERVING WRITERS

Ibadan Book Club, one of the book clubs of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) is to award and recognize deserving members and organizations for supporting the club in achieving its target and for their impact and contributions in promoting reading and writing culture in Oyo State.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Coordinator of the Club, Mrs. Ayobami Odunyemi in Ibadan on Tuesday.

According to her, the award was meant to encourage Ibadan Book Club members and appreciate other book stakeholders like the Oyo State Library Board, Oyo State Branch of the National Library of Nigeria, SUBEB, Oyo State Ministry of Education to mention but few.

The shortlisted recipients will be recognized during the 2022 edition of Ibadan Book Feast.

Since the beginning of this literary year, Ibadan Book Club has featured over twenty writers/Guest lecturers including Artists, interviewed over fifteen writers, collated a poetry anthology which is currently undergoing editing, it also held Ibadan Writers Conference.

To view the past activities of the club, kindly log on to: https://ibadanbookclubonline..com. To view the videos of our readings online, kindly type Ibadan Book Club in YouTube Search box.

Ibadan Book Club is an initiative of the Nigerian Young Writers Society. It was founded in 2011 by SYNW in order to contribute its own quota to the growth and development of the Reading Culture in Oyo State.

The Ibadan Book Club consists of a group of people who meet periodically to discuss the book they have read and exchange those books. Club members encourage each other and learn to read with a critical mind, articulating their opinions about a particular book with others. Certain types of books not available or read receive attention through the book club.

Some of the publications published by Ibadan Book Club are: Olubadan Centennial Anthology: a collection of essays, articles, poems and works of art in honor of Oba (Dr.) Samuel Odulana, Odugade 1, Voices from Oja Oba Market and Finally, Senator Abiola Ajimobi: Memories, Dreams, Reflections of a Mind Always in Motion.

Literature › Images From Osun Writers Awards by synw(op): 1:37pm On Dec 19, 2022

IMAGES FROM OSUN WRITERS AWARDS

Literature › Images From Osogbo Book Carnival by synw(op): 1:30pm On Dec 19, 2022

IMAGES FROM OSOGBO BOOK CARNIVAL

Literature › Bunyamin’s Sixteen Lies Against Me And Why He Is Not Fit As Ana Osun Chairman by synw(op): 5:17am On Dec 17, 2022

BUNYAMIN’S SIXTEEN LIES AGAINST ME AND WHY HE IS NOT FIT AS ANA OSUN CHAIRMAN– WOLE ADEDOYIN

EXHIBIT 1: BUNYAMIN’S SECOND SECRETARY’S RESIGNATION LETTER CHRONICLING HIS BAD LEADERSHIP SKILLS
EXHIBIT 2: BUNYAMIN’S ALLEGATION AGAINST OSOGBO BOOK CLUB AND CONFRONTATION WITH HIS EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
EXHIBIT 3: VIDEOS OF ANA OSUN STATE ELECTION HELD LAST YEAR (WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST)
EXHIBIT 4: ONE AUDIO CLIP WHERE BUNYAMIN ACCEPTED HE HAS FAILED AS ANA OSUN CHAIRMAN (WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST)
EXHIBIT 5: ANA OSUN EXCO LIST PUBLISHED IN ANA MAGAZINE
EXHIBIT 6: ANA OSUN 2021 NOVEMBER READING – ORGANIZED BY ME
EXHIBIT 7: ANA OSUN 2022 NOVEMBER READING – ORGANIZED BY MR. BEWAJI LED EXCOS
EXHIBIT 8: YUSUF ALI CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP

FIRST LIE: HE SAID I ASKED FOR HIS SIGNATURE AND FULL NAME:
This is a cheap lie. He said I asked for his signature and full name but he didn’t mention what I wanted to use his signature and full names for. I challenge Bunyamin to show evidence via recorded medium or other means where I asked for such. What do I need Bunyamin’s signature for? Nothing. He did not even say why I requested for such. Bunyamin is a failure. He was just cooking up lies to nail me. I did not ask for such.
SECOND LIE: HE SAID I SAID I WOULD REMOVE HIM AS CHAIRMAN:
I never uttered these words to him in my life. I am just hearing this now. Bunyamin must show evidence to prove himself like I did with different exhibits. It’s a lie.
THIRD LIE: HE ALSO LIED THAT I WENT AHEAD TO FORM ANOTHER EXCO
I never did such a thing. I remembered that during ANA OSUN Election which he said brought him in as ANA Osun Chairman, Bunyamin brought Secondary School Certificate Leavers (students of his tutorial centre)and Undergraduates from University of Osun (100 and 200 level students) to come and vote in that election. As a representative from the national, I stopped it because many of them are not authors (Please see EXHIBIT 3). They did not have published works and many of them stayed in campuses. I called Bunyamin’s attention to the fact that those students were not eligible to vote considering the intellectual status of ANA. This was why the whole election resulted in consensus. I knew this action provoked Bunyamin. He thought I wanted to put some members of Osogbo Book Club who are published authors and graduates. Like I told him that ANA Osun can’t be parading secondary school leavers and undergraduates as ANA OSUN STATE EXECUTIVES. And I was glad that day that one of them openly said he was not an author (Please see EXHIBIT 3). At the end of the election exercise, myself and Bunyamin agreed to form a consensus team thereby nullifying the election process earlier held.
And Bunyamin should also remember that he once organized a shabby election which ANA President, Mr. Camillus Ukah nullified because I was not informed and invited as a representative of the National body. Which means that two elections were held which were nullified before agreeing on a consensus process?
RESIGNATION OF THE FIRST ANA OSUN SECRETARY – MR. SEGUN SOLOMON
It was because of Bunyamin’s bad leadership skills and corrupt practices that made Mr. Segun Solomon, the first Secretary under Bunyamin as Chairman, resign. Bunyamin did not say this in his reply to the petition written against him. Mr. Segun Solomon left a week after the election. We shouldn’t forget that same Mr. Solomon was the Secretary when the Caretaker Committee was formed.
RESIGNATION OF THE SECOND ANA OSUN SECRETARY – MR. TIMILEHIN GABRIEL OLAJUWON – EXHIBIT 1
When Mr. Segun Solomon resigned as Secretary, Bunyamin urged me not to send the list yet to the national because all the positions were not filled. When Mr. Solomon left we waited for like two months before Mr. Timilehin Gabriel Olajuwon was appointed for that position. It was me who talked to Mr. Timilehin to take the appointment. While Mr. Timilehin was appointed as Secretary, his friend also was appointed as Assistant Secretary (out of election proper). I felt sad when I read the response of Bunyamin, removing truths from his ill conceived response. It was Mr. Timilehin who accompanied Bunyamin to the Council of ANA Chairmen and Secretaries meeting held in March of this year where they were given a cheque of N107, 000 for this year YUSUF ALI ANA GRANT. A week after the Ilorin meeting, an EXCO meeting was held in Osogbo. Two days after the EXCO Meeting, Timilehin Gabriel tendered his resignation letter (See Exhibit 1) quoting bad leadership under the chairmanship of Bunyamin (Please read Exhibit 1).
FORMING A NEW TEAM (EXHIBIT 5)
When Mr. Timilehin left, his friend who was also the assistant secretary also left with him. Only four people remain in the EXCO. Bunyamin approached me to assist him in forming a full exco who are serious and published authors. That was how we collaboratively came up with the new EXCO List (EXHIBIT 5). It was listed in EXHIBIT 5 with the approval of Bunyamin I forwarded to Abuja for publication. I wondered how he now moves about accusing me of singlehandedly forming the team. It was between the two of us.
BUNYAMIN IS NOT AN AUTHOR
Lots of people till date do not know that Bunyamin is not an author. I personally kept this away from people. All I wanted then was to have a functioning and active ANA Osun. Without even knowing that he would eventually kill the same ANA Osun. In 2017 or thereabout, Bunyamin was appointed the Chairman of Osun State Young Writers Mentorship Scheme. It was Teen Authorship Scheme under Prof. Remi Raji, but Mallam Denja Abdulahi changed it to the Young Writers Mentorship Scheme. I was appointed national Secretary for both then. I inaugurated the Osun State Chapter of the Scheme during the leadership of Mr. Muriola Awosemo. Two years after inaugurating the scheme, not a single report, minutes of meetings came from Bunyamin who was then the Chairman of the Teen Authorship Committee. Bunyamin killed the Young Writers Mentorship Scheme in Osun till date. In summary, Bunyamin is not an author.
ENGR. TALIAT KOLA OLADIPO IS ALSO NOT AN AUTHOR
One thing I noticed earlier about Bunyamin apart from bringing secondary school certificate leavers and undergraduates for ANA elections, he also dragged lots of his friends who are not writers into ANA Executive. For example, Engr. Taliat Kola Oladipo. Mr. Taliat is not a writer. When we were arranging names, Bunyamin told me to put Mr. Taliat to the position of Vice Chairman which I rejected. Like I told him, since Bunyamin himself is not an author, it won’t be polite if we appoint a vice chairman who is also not an author. That is why I told him to use Mr. Bewaji, the current Acting Chairman who is a graduate of English, currently doing his Masters in OAU. He has published in different academic journals and is also an anthologized author. Bunyamin that day told me I raised a very good point.
LIES ABOUT ANA FACTIONS IN OSUN
THE PRO MAIWADA FACTION
This faction is led by Mr. Abiodun Oloyede and Mr. Muriola Awosemo. They are anti Camillus group. It was because of my staunch support for the current ANA President, Mr. Camillus Ukah I was dismissed from their group. Only me was publicly expelled from the chapter.
Till date, this faction holds their monthly readings under the same banner of ANA. They meet every month while Bunyamin, who belongs to the authentic ANA failed to organize monthly readings for one and half years.
It’s a cheap lie that Bunyamin is trying to pacify their faction. How can they associate with Bunyamin when they know is not a published writer and a newcomer in ANA Osun. Bunyamin has no literary structure in Osun State
FOR ONE AND HALF YEARS, BEN FAILED TO ORGANIZE A SINGLE READING
For one and half years Bunyamin failed to organize a single reading. I challenge him to publish any notice of monthly reading called by him. Photographs and videos of such reading should be sent to this platform.
MY INVOLVEMENT IN RESCUING ANA FROM DESTRUCTION
For over one and half years I was not invited for a single meeting/reading by my local chapter (ANA Osun). How can I say I belong to a local chapter without attending a single reading for over one year? As a national officer I should be attending my chapter’s monthly readings and paying my financial dues. When there are no readings, what should I do? Be sitting down and looking? Not at all.
COMPLAINTS OF ANA OSUN STATE EXCOS AND MEMBERS
There were numerous complaints of ANA Osun idleness on the part of Bunyamin (See EXHIBIT 2). Many of the EXCO told me they would go and join the pro Maiwada’s faction if nothing was done to salvage the situation. Some had already joined. That was when I summoned the Vice Chairman, Mr. Bewaji to call an emergency meeting which consisted of all ANA Osun members (Congress). The notice of the meeting was public. It was at that congress meeting that Bunyamin was removed and Mr. Bewaji became ANA Osun Acting Chairman. Since then, we’ve been having monthly readings and new members are joining. Earlier before the Congress removed Bunyamin (there was a minute and attendance of members to that effect). Petition was raised during the General Congress Meeting of ANA at the National and a petition also written to that effect.
The only reading ANA Osun held last year (November) (see EXHIBIT 6) https://anaosun..com/2021/11/images-from-ana-osun-november-reading.html?m=1 was organized by me. While the only reading organized this year (Also November) (See EXHIBIT 7) https://anaosun..com/2022/11/images-from-ana-osun-november-reading.html was last month organized by Mr. Bewaji led leadership of ANA Osun. I am using this opportunity to challenge Bunyamin to provide the link or evidence of readings held by him either last year or this year.
BUNYAMIN’S COMPLAINT ABOUT OSOGBO BOOK CLUB – EXHIBIT 2
Before Bunyamin led ANA Leadership there was Osogbo Book Club. Osogbo Book Club played a prominent role in the emergence of Bunyamin as ANA Osun Caretaker Chairman and his emergence later as Chairman. There is no way the history of this new ANA Osun leadership will be written without mentioning Osogbo Book Club. It was me who introduced Bunyamin to ANA President, Mr. Camillus Ukah. Back then, Bunyamin was not a regular member of ANA Osun. He only attended three ANA readings in his life when Mr. Muriola Awosemo was Chairman. His office was one of Osogbo Book Club’s reading venues. It was during one of Osogbo Book Club’s readings that I discussed ANA Osun issue with him and he said he was interested. I knew he was not even a writer then, but the struggle of reestablishing ANA Osun was my major concern.
After Bunyamin was made ANA Osun Chairman. I stopped Osogbo Book Club immediately. I explained this to ANA President, Mr. Camillus Ukah. I stopped the activities of Osogbo Book Club for over six month for ANA to pick. To our utmost surprise, for those six months that OBC was in suspension, Bunyamin did not organize a single reading. In 2021, Osogbo Book Club held seven readings which featured over 15 writers from Osun state. While in 2022, Osogbo Book Club held 3 readings which featured 6 writers. OBC started organizing her monthly readings back when Bunyamin failed to listen to us concerning ANA Osun monthly readings.
LIES ABOUT YUSUF ALI GRANT – EXHIBIT 8
From a reliable source, Bunyamin has spent time with Yusuf Ali Grant. The programme he is putting up now is just a charade. He was given the money since March, why is that it’s now he is putting up a shabby programme. Copying the one done by Bewaji Led ANA Osun EXCO which Mallam Yusuf Ali (SAN) republished on his facebook timeline (See EXHIBIT cool

https://www.facebook.com/100063518928479/posts/pfbid025uzepwj5z5zVVvHoLpuzWFKZ8oL49XUzZz9jFDYiGdgmYioRTPyJWxbt3bRoPRinl/?app=fbl, https://www.nairaland.com/7372289/ana-osun-holds-yusuf-ali.
LIES ABOUT WHATSAPP GROUP
I can’t remove Bunyamin if he does not constitute nuisance to the entire platform. Before the crisis, we were all one. But later some of us on the platform suspected that Bunyamin was adding unknown faces who were not members of ANA Osun. They are not even writers not to talk of ANA Osun friends. This unknown faces constituted nuisance and disturbing the unity and peace of the platform we were once enjoying. They started throwing junks and writing all sorts of things on the platform. Like sharing political news, irrelevant items etc. I had to call Bunyamin’s attention to the incident but instead of him to take action, he was never bordered. Since nobody has volunteered to come forward and sanitized the whatsapp group. I took it over myself.
Then later, Bunyamin started removing those who were not aligning with him. Not only on ANA Platforms but other whatsapp platform in which Bunyamin was an admin. This was what I saw that quickly made me to remove him as an Admin of the ANA Osun Chatroom. Bunyamin had also removed me and other ANA Osun members on other whatsapp groups too.
I was surprised when I saw that he eventually went ahead to create a new whatsapp group which he called ANA Osun Chatroom 2. The links of the new group was shared into the old whatsapp group with the expectation that lots of ANA Osun members on ANA Osun Chatroom would join his new group by clicking on the link thereby causing division and disunity among our members. I took a bold step by quickly removing him from the platform. Lots of ANA Osun members on the platform can testify to this. For peace and orderliness to reign on that platform, we had to remove him from the platform.
WHY I SHOULD PROTECT ANA OSUN
It was me who brought Bunyamin and introduced him to ANA President, Mr. Camillus Ukah. I recommended him for the Caretaker Committee. He later turned his back against me and started weaving lies. I can’t just sit down and watch him destroying the legacy of certain individuals. If I siddon dey look, seeing him destroying ANA Osun, then I did not do well to ANA. I suspended Osogbo Book Club activities for six solid months for ANA Osun to thrive but Bunyamin was killing our efforts. ANA made some of us who we are today in literary field through the support of people like Dr. Wale Okediran, Denja Abdulahi, Prof. Remi Raji etc.
Bunyamin is not an author. He was just fortunate to reap where he did not sow. Bunyamin has begged me so many times to cover his secret (See EXHIBIT 4).
MY POSITION
ANA Osun has suffered so much in the hands of Bunyamin. 90% of ANA Osun members are currently not with him. For one and half years, he failed to organize a single reading and also fail to account for the Yusuf Ali Grant. Since he also alleged that the list which the two of us sat down to prepare was tampered with, I will suggest such EXCO should be dissolved. And the fact that he is not up to the task.

Literature › Osun Writers Awards: Ana Osun To Award And Recognize Deserving Members And Organ by synw(op): 12:57pm On Dec 08, 2022

OSUN WRITERS AWARDS: ANA OSUN TO AWARD AND RECOGNIZE DESERVING MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATIONS

The Osun State Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA Osun) is to award and recognize deserving members and organizations for supporting the Association in achieving its target and for their impact and contributions in promoting reading and writing culture in Osun State.

A statement signed by the Acting Chairman and Secretary of the association in the state, Mr. Odetayo Wasiu Omobewaji and Mr. Afeez Olagunju and made available to newsmen by the association’s State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Oladejo Haneef Olalekan said the award ceremony would take place at the association’s secretariat at No 20, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ibuaje Micro Finance Bank Building, Pepsi Cola, Area Osogbo, Osun State by 12PM prompt.
According to the release, the award was meant to encourage ANA Osun members and appreciate other book stakeholders like the Osun State Library Board, Osun State Branch of the National Library of Nigeria, Osun SUBEB, Osun State Ministry of Education to mention but few.

The shortlisted recipients will be recognized during the 2022 edition of Osogbo Book Carnival.

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