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NIKEAGBEJA ADESANYA TO HEADLINE OSOGBO BOOK CARNIVAL

The Osun State Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA Osun), has set aside 17th day of December, 2022 to host the current Administrative Officer of the Osun State Local Government Service Commission, Mrs. Nikeagbeja Adesanya.


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.
This year book carnival will be featuring Mrs. Nikeagbeja Adesanya as guest writer for this year edition.
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.

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 Christain, Daughter of Zion. Married to Timothy Adesanya, of Ijebu-Igbo and blessed with God fearing Children.

ANA OSUN SET TO HOLD OSOGBO BOOK CARNIVAL

The Osun State Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA Osun), has set aside 17th day of December, 2022 to hold her annual Osogbo Book Carnival. Osogbo Book Carnival is the end of year party of the Osun State Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA Osun).

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.
Osogbo Book Carnival is the end of year party of the Osun State Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA Osun). The Party will also feature readings by Mrs. Nikeagbeja Adesanya, currently an Administrative Officer at the Osun State Local Government Service Commission.

Upcoming writers who have works in poetry, Short stories and novels can also attend to read their works to fellow writers and readers.

The upcoming book reading event promises to be an avenue for reading creative works such as poetry, fiction, book sales and signing, contacts with other readers and book writers in all corners of the Osun State, the statement added.


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 Christain, Daughter of Zion. Married to Timothy Adesanya, of Ijebu-Igbo and blessed with God fearing Children.

SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS (SYNW) CAMPUS BRANCHES AND THE CONTACTS OF THEIR COORDINATORS ACROSS NIGERIA


1. Akobundu Olumachi Stella - Abia State College of Health Sciences Management
Technology, Aba, Abia State - 09068747662

2. Chidozie Somtochukwu - Abia State University (ABSU), Abia State – 07085069289

3. Solomon Oke - Adeyemi College of Education (ACE) Ondo State – 09068282313

4. Olatunbosun David - Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State - 07030076059

5. Uti Chiola Angela - Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Delta State – 09039358640

6. Koate Nunnaa-Elbabari Maxwell - Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State - 08168527716

7. Gbenga Adenegan - Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State - 09068920052

8. Adebayo Iwalola - Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State - 08088705941

9. Chinwendu Chinonyerem - Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Imo State – 07063446319

10. Sakinah Yusuf - Bayero University, Kano State – 09025253970

11. Yusuf Opeere - Federal College of Animal Health & Production Technology, Oyo State – 09037398162

12. Abdulrazak Denja Balema - Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State - 08164572925

13. Nathaniel Okeke - Federal University Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State – 08109325900

14. Adebobola Victor Ademayowa - Federal University Oye, Ekiti State – 08144013365

15. Onwukwe Marykate Chizoba - Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Imo State

16. Okeke Bright Chuckwuison - Imo State University (IMSU), Imo State – 08037901404

17. Anowo Eniola - Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State – 09037156136

18. Ademola Oluwabukola Christianah - Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State - 09018868275

19. Olugbuyiro Success - University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State - 08166208300

20. Henry Ndifreke - University of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) – 07036776424

21. Cynthia Chuckwunenye Maduekwe - University of Calabar Cross Rivers State - 08094110318

22. Enitan Abdultawab - University of Lagos, Lagos State - 08144078373

23. Angelica Chinecherem Nwaezuoke - University of Nigeria Nsukka, Anambra State – 08067308372

24. John Osatofo Ukhuakhua - University of Benin (UNIBEN) Edo State – 08095901105

25. Igboke Mishack Chinonso - Alex Ekweme Federal University, Ebonyi State – 08105135132

26. Oyebode Oyewole - The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State - 09067127449

27. Ademola Ayomide Miracle - Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State – 07085056806

28. Abubakir Rofiat Opeyemi - Nasarawa State University, Keffi(Nsuk) – 09064642367

29. Faniyi Tomiwa – Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) – 09031646187

To register your institution or to join your chapter, send mail to: Wole Adedoyin (SYNW President) – 08072673852 and copy Adebobola Victor Ademayowa (NSCW President) - 08144013365

BLOGS OF THE SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS (SYNW) BOOK CLUBS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Ibadan Book Club – Ayobami Odunyemi - https://ibadanbookclubonline..com

Osogbo Book Club – Grace Godwin - https://osogbobookclubonline..com

Ekiti Book Club – Olamilekan Okebiorun - https://ekitibookclubonline..com

Abeokuta Book Club – Darasimi Adeoye - https://abeokutabookclubonline..com

Ilesa Book Club – Abdulhakim A. Babatunde - https://ileshabookclub..com

Akure Book Club – Tunde Akingbodere - https://akurebookclubonline..com

Arewa Book Club – Mukhtar Musa Karami –https://arewabookclub..com

Atiba Book Club – Odetola Emmanuel Ekundayo - https://atibabookclub..com

Eko Book Club – Faozat Modupeola Kalejaye– https://ekobookclubonline..com

Ogbomosho Book Club – Faniyi Tomiwa - https://ogbomoshobookclub..com

Iseyin Book Club – Yusuff Opeere – https://iseyinbookclub..com

Ilorin Book Club – Betty Ige - https://ilorinbookclub..com

Ife Book Club – Shittu Misturah - https://ifebookclub..com

Achebe the Soul Brother - Society of Young Nigerian Writers

MY MAJOR ANA @ 41 TAKE-AWAY
On the sidelines of the recently held ANA at 41 convention that took place in Abuja Nigeria at the beginning of the fall of 2022, legendary writers and pen warlords such as Prof kaluUka, Prof Ernest Emenyonu, Prof Akachi Ezeigbo, Denja Abdullahi and others took turns and time to advise young writers to be patient in their haste to be at the zenith of their writing careers. This very expensive, yet free and hard to get admonition arose from their cumulative years of experience in writing, publishing, and serving as either judges or panelists in literary competitions and other academic endeavors. Just as in writing, everything we do in life requires patience, humility and understanding, learning the ropes, and subjecting ourselves to the guidance of those who know, and we know that they know.
This session which was ably moderated by Prof Ushie Joseph of the University of Uyo, provided a great window for young writers to be advised on relationship management with fellow humans, the use of emotional intelligence, the power of studying the environment, and adjustment to climes if possible. Writers were advised to pen down their thoughts in carefully chosen words, the power of looking ‘again and again’ on drafts and manuscripts, the value of constant reviews, the importance of asking questions and thinking about the relevance of each sentence, paragraphs and even chapters. There are situations where editorial teams admonish would be authors to delete irrelevant pages and chapters from a yet to be published book or manuscript. As painful as this could, it is usually in the overall interest of the author to take such advise for quality assurance purpose.
One of the common trends observed during this very important session is the haste and hurriedness amongst young people to get their works published and, in the process, key ingredients of writings are left out. Though it is understandable for young people to want to get published, the panelists advised that just like someone preparing for WAEC or JAMB examinations, extensive study, gathering and sifting of research materials is key, primary sources of data collection analysis and referencing is also a major ingredient in quality finishing of books.
One major take-away from this session is that every facet of human endeavor has what I will refer to as the ‘yahoo yahoo’ component (which literally means getting rich quick through dubious means), a lot of young people want to get to the top of their career without following the due diligence and due process associated with the pen industry. You cannot be a permanent secretary in a ministry without climbing through the ladder of the civil service or having the requisite experience gathered over the years. You cannot be a professor or PhD holder in a university without the relevant publications and research work, just the way you cannot claim to be a certified medical doctor without going through the very rigorous training of a medical school and all the stress of practical and sleepless nights. There is no easy way to success. Life itself is a process.
One of the major highlights of this very enriching session was the opportunity it provided for young writers to ask pertinent questions, the quality of answers from the panelist was very enriching and encouraging as well. Common challenges such as finance, publishing, editorial work, getting quality mentors and access to research materials characterized the key issues that arose during this window. The no hold barred styled of this particular side event should be encouraged at subsequent convention to give room for young persons in the field of writing to get acquainted and brace up to the challenges of the pen profession and device means to surmount them all.
This is a session I wanted a second phase during the convention, and I cannot wait to take an advantageous position during the forthcoming ANA at 42 that will hopefully be hosted again in the beautiful city of Abuja come October 2023 where intellectuals from Nigeria, some African countries and parts of Europe and America will gather again to discuss key issues that affect us, our environment, the society, governance, and general humanity. Before then, I am taking a second and a third look into my forthcoming book towards ensuring that all identified common gaffes and literary loopholes are corrected, although it is practically impossible for us as humans to attain comprehensive perfection in all that we do. Kudos to ANA, Kudos to President Camillus Ukah whose kinetic and dynamic leadership has made ANA achieved so much within a very short time.
Taiwo Akerele contributed this piece from Abuja, Nigeria.

ANA ENDORSES ENDOWMENT OF TWO ADDITIONAL PRIZES
The National Secretariat of the Association of Nigerian Authors has approved the endowment of two Prizes:
1. ANA/CHUKWUEMEKA NWELUE PRIZE FOR IGBO LANGUAGE AND– N100,000
2. ANA/SBC OBIORA PRIZE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL WRITING – N100,000
Valued at one hundred thousand naira each, the prizes are sponsored by Dr. Onyeka Nwelue, the Director of James Currey Society and Assistant Professor at the University of Manipur, India, who is currently an Academic Visitor to the African Studies Center at the University of Oxford and Centre of African Studies in the University of Cambridge.
Both Prizes are made in the memory of the sponsor’s relatives who have passed on. The National Secretariat hereby calls on Nigerian authors to take advantage of these two prestigious prizes to which entries will be announced in the second quarter of 2023.
Signed
MaikOrtserga
General Secretary

FASANMI, ISEYEMI, USMAN TO HEADLINE IBADAN BOOK CLUB NOVEMBER READING
Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has set aside November 26 to host three Ibadan based writers, Shina Fasanmi, Iseyemi Feyintola Rachael and Usman Ibrahim Taiwo in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
A statement issued by the Coordinator of the club, Ayobami Odunyemi said the event would take place at the Oyo State Library Board, Opposite Cocoa House, Ibadan by 12PM prompt.
Shina Fasanmi has a career that cuts across teaching, writing and journalism. He runs physical and online classes in Advanced Writing Skills, Creative Writing and English Language Proficiency. He is a Member of the Society for Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) and other professional certifications.
Fasanmi has a Diploma in Law, a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and a Master's degree in Mass Communication.

Iseyemi Feyintola Rachael is a graduate of University of Port Harcourt. She hails from Atiba LGA in Oyo state but was born and bred in Port Harcourt. She is a teacher, writer, editor and academic.

Feyintola is the author of 'Debris' which was published earlier this year. She is married and blessed with a son.

Usman Ibrahim Taiwo is a 21-year-old national and international poet, essayist, content writer, librarian, and libertarian. He is an approaching publisher and author in the next-generational publishing field. He is an international contestant and an approaching political scientist. He is one of the selected frontiers person participants of the first UIDLC Aspire Symposium, 2021. He is also a distinguished participant and prize winner at the first UIDLC Aspire Symposium, in 2021.

He is a member of African Liberty, Teen Lit Journals, and Poets In Nigeria (PIN). He is a prolific writer. He had publications, both locally and globally. Some of his publications are Life, Stress Rules, (available on Amazon), etc. and more are approaching different publishing platforms.

He currently studies Information Science at the University of Ibadan.
He had and continues to win many awards, prizes, and recommendation letters since his secondary school days.

The upcoming lectures/book reading event promises to be an avenue for reading creative works such as poetry, fiction, book sales and signing, contacts with other readers and book writers in all corners of the Oyo State, the statement added.
Prospective writers who have works in poetry, short stories and novels can also attend to read their works to other writers and readers. Membership forms and certificate of membership will be available at no charge to first timers.
Ibadan Book Club is an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW). It was founded in 2011 by SYNW in order to contribute its own quota to the growth and development of 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.

IBADAN BOOK CLUB SET TO HOST THREE IBADAN BASED WRITERS NOVEMBER 26
Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has set aside November 26 to host three Ibadan based writers, Shina Fasanmi, Iseyemi Feyintola Rachael and Usman Ibrahim Taiwo in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
A statement issued by the Coordinator of the club, Ayobami Odunyemi said the event would take place at the Oyo State Library Board, Opposite Cocoa House, Ibadan by 12PM prompt.
Shina Fasanmi has a career that cuts across teaching, writing and journalism. He runs physical and online classes in Advanced Writing Skills, Creative Writing and English Language Proficiency. He is a Member of the Society for Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) and other professional certifications.

Fasanmi has a Diploma in Law, a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and a Master's degree in Mass Communication.

Iseyemi Feyintola Rachael is a graduate of University of Port Harcourt. She hails from Atiba LGA in Oyo state but was born and bred in Port Harcourt. She is a teacher, writer, editor and academic.

Feyintola is the authour of 'Debris' which was published earlier this year. She is married and blessed with a son.

Usman Ibrahim Taiwo is a 21-year-old national and international poet, essayist, content writer, librarian, and libertarian. He is an approaching publisher and author in the next-generational publishing field. He is an international contester and an approaching political scientist. He is one of the selected frontiersperson participants of the first UIDLC Aspire Symposium, 2021. He is also a distinguished participant and prize winner at the first UIDLC Aspire Symposium, in 2021.
He is a member of African Liberty, Teen Lit Journals, and Poets In Nigeria (PIN). He is a prolific writer. He had publications, both locally and globally. Some of his publications are Life, Stress Rules, (available on Amazon), etc. and more are approaching different publishing platforms.
He currently studies Information Science at the University of Ibadan.
He had and continues to win many awards, prizes, and recommendation letters since his secondary school days.

The upcoming lectures/book reading event promises to be an avenue for reading creative works such as poetry, fiction, book sales and signing, contacts with other readers and book writers in all corners of the Oyo State, the statement added.
Prospective writers who have works in poetry, short stories and novels can also attend to read their works to other writers and readers. Membership forms and certificate of membership will be available at no charge to first timers.
Ibadan Book Club is an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW). It was founded in 2011 by SYNW in order to contribute its own quota to the growth and development of 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.

RENASCENT AFRICA WRITERS WORLDVIEW AND UNFOLDING WORLD ORDER WAR: A SYNOPSIS

(Comment made at the Association of Nigerian Authors annual Conference, Abuja; October 2022)

Chidi G Osuagwu
Afriresources and Technologies Ltd
FHA Estate, Egbeada, Owerri
Imo State, Nigeria

Writers are, in perception, the clear eyes and sharp ears of their Community; and in function, the golden voice of their People. To function, efficiently, as per definition, the writer’s worldview should be archetypic of the Community worldview. The writer sees the same thing the Community sees, but only sharper. The Writer communicates that vision back to validate what the Community sees, fuzzily, in more animated and happier language. Like in other world realms, the true African writer’s mind is animated by African worldview. Like in other realms, the African writers’ language is conveyor of African worldview. That many an African mind is alienated from African worldview and seeks a return to roots is the essence of the Woke Movement electrifying the African world of the early 21st Century. African Renascence knocks on the African and World doors. African ancestors had left notice to await a time like this. A time of inevitable transition from the subsisting world of Ugaazi; Age-of-childishness to incipient world of Uganyanwu; Age-of-enlightenment.

African civilization had put a high premium on worldviews and world systems. The Right-to-a-worldview is, for example, a Natural-right among the Igbo and other autochthonous African peoples. As I left for school in America, 1971, my father; Kafor Nwanyidi, an Ezedibia (‘Medicine-man’ would be a very a clumsy translation for the term describing true African thinker-healer-leader…Doctor), had said to me: “Dede, a si m gi gaa Alabeke gaa muta ihe Beke ma. A sighi m gi gaa pata Uwa ha. Uwa anyi na ha awughi!” Dede, I send you to the Whiteman’s country to learn what the Whiteman knows. I am not sending you to import their worldview. Their worldview and our worldview are different!”

This world expeditionary mandate of my father is the root of my interest and scholarship in African Cosmology. In addition, World Cosmologies. Very fruitful mandate! When the University of South Africa invited me, 2006, to discuss African Cosmology, I was delighted that my father’s Spirit would be pleased. When the African Scientific Community invited me, and elected me Chairman Future Earth, to help develop a new paradigm for World Science, 2015, I felt I was doing the right thing by my late father’s mandate. When the Library of Alexandria invited me, 2016, to address the issue of African Cosmology and Science, I became sure am on the path my father and ancestors set me. The path from Ugaazi, the world age-of-childishness to Uganyanwu, the world age-of-enlightenment.

However, as I moved with African Cosmology from Cape-to-Cairo, as the saying goes, Nigeria was asleep. Sleep induced by the catechismal education system designed by the ‘Lords-of-Ugaazi’ to keep Africans blind and enslaved. Too blinded to raise eyebrows or ask questions! One can sense my grand pleasure at being recognized, and, honored with their fellowship, by the Association of Nigeria Authors, ANA, on this grand occasion. An Association of Writers founded by Chinua Achebe can only be an Iroko association. I salute ANA!

As we speak, a war-of-worldviews and inherent cultures is afoot on Earth. In this year, 2022 AD, a War to determine World Order is unfolding before us. A war to maintain the current zero-sum world order or transit to a more natural and just world order. Many people cannot see it, but Africans should. The people driving it know…Eurasia know what they are doing, but don’t understand what they are doing. On the surface, it has started as shooting war between two Slavic countries of Ukraine and Russia. It has, also, started a technology and economic war between America and China. Africa is being pressed, by the narcissistic beneficiaries of the present zero-sum world order, to take sides in this unfolding global struggle. Africa should not be ambivalent. Whoever wants to maintain the current malignant world order, in which the Black Races are enslaved and mocked, is automatic enemy for Africa to fight. Africa should always bear this in mind and never be distracted from the mindset, if her children shall ever live free and respected. African writers should wake up and stay woke to what is unfolding before them. Humanity has never had so much knowledge to rethink the world. Unfortunately, some races do not believe in common humanity. Covid-19 is showing us why not.

Covi-19 has re-written the history and sociology of the world! Unfortunately, the current education system in the world does not educate people to learn broadly enough, and think broadly enough, to know and understand what is unfolding in the world around them. Covid-19 has revealed that those who do not believe in the common humanity of human beings do indeed have a case. They are different.

They suffered more Covid-19 than those that believe in common humanity. And have different finger architecture. Those, like European royalty, who have claimed to be Aryan (lords/nobles), while others are Anaryan (slaves/commoners) are indeed carriers of high dosages of the genes of Neanderthal man…Homo Neanderthalensis (the 2022 Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology was won for work done on the genome of Neanderthal man). In addition, they have the narcissistic, violent, mindset from that, otherwise, extinct hominin. They developed a zero-sum worldview of winners-and-losers.

The Neanderthal gene-carrying Aryans invaded India, thousands of years ago from their Mesopotamian homeland, and established the color-coded caste system in India. They invaded Europe, erased the Celtic European autochthons, and created the feudal Europe and lords and commoners. From Europe, they invaded the world and, by violence, established the present malignant color-coded world order that has the Black African in the ‘shithole’, as one of them with the archetypic finger calls it. Black Africans, for good or ill, have no Neanderthal genes.

Africans are pure Homo Sapiens sapiens. It is no wonder Africans developed the best worldview for dealing with holistic complexity…such as life-promoting Human Society. This is, apparently, why God and the ancestors have assigned the Black race the manifest destiny of guiding humanity from the malignant Homo Sapiens Neanderthal dominated age-of-childishness to the life-promoting Homo sapiens sapiens guided age-of-enlightenment. If the Black Race fail in this sacred duty, they stand a chance of being eternally damned. African writers, including ANA, should write that down and spread the word.

SYNW APPOINTS FAOZAT MODUPEOLA KALEJAIYE AS LAGOS STATE COORDINATOR

The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) has appointed Princess Faozat Modupeola Kalejaiye as its new Coordinator in Lagos State.

Adedoyin Wole, the National President of the Association made the disclosure in a statement in Ibadan.

According to the release, “Faozat’s appointment as Coordinator of the writers’ body in Lagos State is very important as she brings extensive experience and adds the necessary leadership and depth that will help us drive our short term goals of making Lagos State a reading state.

As SYNW Coordinator in Lagos State, Princess Faozat Modupeola Kalejaiye will oversee and coordinate the affairs of the Society, Eko Book Club and the campus branches of SYNW in Lagos State in line with the constitution of the Society.

Princess Faozat Modupeola Kalejaiye (née Olumegbon) was born in Lagos.She attended Fountain Primary School, Surulere and later went to Queen’s College, Yaba, Lagos and Caleb University,Imota, Lagos where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She is an Auditor by training and worked with a few firms, her auditing journey started with one of the big 4’s :Ernst and Young.

She is also a Poet, she believes poetry is an expression of feelings, emotions, life sorrows and life’s pleasures. Writing poems is one of her hobbies and that birthed the book she wrote Elan Vital (a collection of poems) which was launched in 2019 and approved by Lagos State Educational and Examination Board for JSS 3.

She is founder / Chief Executive of Modupe’s Kitchen ( An African/continental and exotic tropical drinks and desserts Cusine) enterprise. She believes that as the economy is shifting, you need to have legitimate and creative sources of extra income.

She is a member of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), she is also a member of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry(LCCI), student member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).

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 Alliance Francaise, Milton Society of Georgia (MSG), International Women Writing Guild (IWWG), 100 Thousand Poets for Change, Gibran National Museum (Lebanon) Woman Scream International Poetry and Arts Festival, and the 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 teen writers’ body in Nigeria.

SYNW provides a platform for young writers to meet and collaborate, enhance and hone their writing skills. SYNW also publishes, promotes and markets the works of its members.

CHILEKEZI, OYELERE TO HEADLINE ANA OSUN NOVEMBER READING

The Osun State Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA Osun), has set aside 19th day of November, 2022 to host two writers, Mr. Obinna Chilekezi and Mr. Akinyemi Jelili Oyelere 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 (current Vice Chairman) 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.
According to the statement, the Publicity Secretary’s report on the just concluded 41st International Convention of the association held at the national secretariat of the association will be presented to members. Also, the meeting would also discuss serious matters and ways of repositioning ANA Osun in terms of future activities and membership drive.
ANA Osun finally urged interested writers in the state of the virtue to partake in the November reading as it is open to the public.

MEET OUR GUEST WRITERS

OBINNA CHILEKEZI

Obinna Chilekezi is an Insurance Practitioner with background in Librarianship. Currently a PhD candidate at the Joseph Ayo Babalola University in the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovations. His poems and stories have appeared in Newspapers, Journals and Anthologies. His published collections of poems are “Songs of a Stranger at the Smiling Coast” (Kraft Books), “My Gambian and Other Poems” (Libretto Press) and “Calligramme” (Emotion Books). He has just released a memoir on his one-month stay in his home town following a surgery in 2020, titled; “My Hospital Blues” which is presently on Amazon ( a book which reveals his discovery that the cause of agitation in his state and Igboland is bad governance from all the tiers of government).

In 2016, one of his insurance books won the African Insurance Organisation Book Award. He has travelled extensively across the West African sub-region and dreams of travelling too to other parts of the world.

AKINYEMI JELILI OYELERE


Akinyemi Jelili Oyelere hails from Imia hamlet, Kajola Local Government, Oke-Ogun Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. He is a Writer, Poet, Public Speaker, Passionate Volunteer, Technocrat Administrator, Development Expert, SDGs Advocate and Author of two books (Awakening Dreams and The Cave of a Thousand Demons).

Jelili is a member of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Oyo State Chapter, member of Ibadan Book Club (IBC), member of Family Support Initiative (FASI), and President of International African Writers' Association (IAWA), Nigerian Branch.

He is the Founder and Chairman of Awakening Dreams Foundation (ADF), a nongovernmental organization that caters for Tennagers and Youth. He is currently serving as a Project Manager at Gabriel Victoria Foundation in Osun State.

Jelili's works have been published in different countries. Also, he is an Award winning Poet. He has served as a Judge in different debates and speech contests.

Oyelere holds HND from The Polytechnic, Ibadan and presently serving Nigeria at National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as a Corps Member in Osun State. He is an avid learner and voracious reader who add value to himself on daily basis.

YOUNG WRITERS COMMISERATE WITH IZUNNA OKAFOR OVER FATHER’S DEATH

Members of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) have condoled with Izunna Okafor, SYNW National Secretary and the initiator of the annual Chinua Achebe Literary Festival following the death of his father, Mr. Josephat Okafor Udeze.

SYNW described Mr. Josephat Okafor Udeze’s death as painful and disheartening.

SYNW President, Wole Adedoyin, made this known in a condolence message he issued which was made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Friday, November 11, 2022.

SYNW prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed and encouraged Izunna Okafor to take solace in the fact that his father led a life worthy of emulation.

According to the Message, “We received the news of the demise of your beloved father, Mr. Josephat Okafor Udeze with sadness, but we are consoled by the fact that he lived a life of dedicated service to humanity. From our research, your father was a strong pillar in his community, a disciplinarian and would be missed by all those whose lives he affected in positive ways.

“We share in your sorrow and pains at this period and we pray that God will grant you and the family the courage to bear the loss, as we also pray for the repose of the soul of your departed father.

“On behalf of the entire members of SYNW, we mourn with you on the unfortunate demise of your beloved father,”

SYNW also regretted that the unfortunate incident happened just six days to the 2022 Chinua Achebe Literary Festival and Memorial Lecture, which Okafor and his team were already at the peak of its preparation before the sudden news of his father.

Recall that Okafor's father, Josephat Okafor Udeze, died on Thursday, November 11, 2022. He was aged 68, and died after a brief illness, in his hometown, Ebenator, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State.

SYNW finally prayed God to give Okafor’s family, friends, community and associates the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

YOUNG WRITERS COMMISERATES WITH IZUNNA OKAFOR OVER FATHER’S DEATH

Members of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) have condoled with Izunna Okafor, SYNW National Secretary and the initiator of the annual Chinua Achebe Literary Festival following the death of his father, Mr. Josephat Okafor Udeze.

SYNW described Mr. Josephat Okafor Udeze’s death as painful and disheartening.

SYNW President, Wole Adedoyin, made this known in a condolence message he issued which was made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Friday, November 11, 2022.

SYNW prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed and encouraged Izunna Okafor to take solace in the fact that his father led a life worthy of emulation.

According to the Message, “We received the news of the demise of your beloved father, Mr. Josephat Okafor Udeze with sadness, but we are consoled by the fact that he lived a life of dedicated service to humanity. From our research, your father was a strong pillar in his community, a disciplinarian and would be missed by all those whose lives he affected in positive ways.

“We share in your sorrow and pains at this period and we pray that God will grant you and the family the courage to bear the loss, as we also pray for the repose of the soul of your departed father.

“On behalf of the entire members of SYNW, we mourn with you on the unfortunate demise of your beloved father,”

SYNW also regretted that the unfortunate incident happened just six days to the 2022 Chinua Achebe Literary Festival and Memorial Lecture, which Okafor and his team were already at the peak of its preparation before the sudden news of his father.

Recall that Okafor's father, Josephat Okafor Udeze, died on Thursday, November 11, 2022. He was aged 68, and died after a brief illness, in his hometown, Ebenator, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State.

SYNW finally prayed God to give Okafor’s family, friends, community and associates the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

ANAMBRA WRITERS SET TO HOST 2022 CHINUA ACHEBE LITERARY FESTIVAL AND MEMORIAL LECTURE

By Wole Adedoyin

Writers, intellectuals, literary activists and book lovers from different parts of the world will, on Wednesday, November 16, storm Awka, the capital city of Anambra State for the 2022 Chinua Achebe Literary Festival and Memorial Lecture.

The Coordinator of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (Anambra State Chapter), Mr. Izunna Okafor, made this known in Awka while giving update on the association's preparedness for the 2022 edition of the event.

According to him, Chinua Achebe Literary Festival and Memorial Lecture, initiated in 2016 and currently in its seventh edition, is a literary event the association annually hosts in honour of Nigerian literary icon, Late Prof. Chinua Achebe, in celebration of his life, works and legacies in the literary field and beyond. He added that this year's event will (as usual) hold on Achebe's birthday, November 16, 2022, at the Anambra State Central e-Library-Library, Awka, starting at 11.am; with many dignitaries and participants in attendance.

While revealing this year's theme of the event as “Literature, Intellectuals and National Development: The Achebe Model”; Okafor further disclosed that the 2022 Achebe Lecture will be delivered by the award-winning author, journalist and literary-cum-political activist, Uzor Maxim Uzoatu; while the National Vice President of Ọhaneze Ndị Igbo, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene, will Chair the occasion.

In his word, “The event will feature the 2022 Achebe Lecture, drama, spoken word poetry, announcement of the winners of the 2022 Chinua Achebe Essay Writing Competition (for secondary schools), announcement and recognition of outstanding entrants for the 2022 Chinua Achebe Poetry/Essay Anthology, special reading, award/certificate presentation, among other literary packages slated for the day."

He added that the occasion will feature the unveiling and presentation of the seventh Chinua Achebe Poetry/Essay Anthology, entitled “Achebe the Soul Brother”, which is the association's newest international anthology of poems and essays, published in honour of Achebe.

The annual international anthology, he explained, is one of the writers' way of immortalizing Achebe, and contains poems, essays, and reviews written and submitted by writers from different countries of the world, in response to the 'Call for Submission' earlier made by the association.

Okafor, a veteran author and journalist, said the 2022 event is expected to be graced by top government functionaries and literary enthusiasts, including the Executive Governor of Anambra state, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, who is expected to declare the event open; and the Traditional Ruler of Obosi, H.R.H. Igwe Chidubem Iweka, who is the Royal Father of the Day; among other dignitaries.

He said the open-to-all event will also be graced by arrays of literary icons from within and outside the country, who will be storming Awka to honour the legendary Achebe.

Born November 16, 1930, Prof. Chinua Achebe, who hailed from Ogidi in Anambra State, was a foremost Nigerian writer and critic, and author of Things Fall Apart. He died on March 21, 2013, at the age of 82.

ANA OSUN SET TO HOST TWO WRITERS IN OSOGBO NOVEMBER 19

The Osun State Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA Osun), has set aside 19th day of November, 2022 to host two writers, Mr. Obinna Chilekezi and Mr. Akinyemi Jelili Oyelere 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 (current Vice Chairman) 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.
According to the statement, the Publicity Secretary’s report on the just concluded 41st International Convention of the association held at the national secretariat of the association will be presented to members. Also, the meeting would also discuss serious matters and ways of repositioning ANA Osun in terms of future activities and membership drive.
ANA Osun finally urged interested writers in the state of the virtue to partake in the November reading as it is open to the public.

MEET OUR GUEST WRITERS

OBINNA CHILEKEZI

Obinna Chilekezi is an Insurance Practitioner with background in Librarianship. Currently a PhD candidate at the Joseph Ayo Babalola University in the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovations. His poems and stories have appeared in Newspapers, Journals and Anthologies. His published collections of poems are “Songs of a Stranger at the Smiling Coast” (Kraft Books), “My Gambian and Other Poems” (Libretto Press) and “Calligramme” (Emotion Books). He has just released a memoir on his one-month stay in his home town following a surgery in 2020, titled; “My Hospital Blues” which is presently on Amazon ( a book which reveals his discovery that the cause of agitation in his state and Igboland is bad governance from all the tiers of government).

In 2016, one of his insurance books won the African Insurance Organisation Book Award. He has travelled extensively across the West African sub-region and dreams of travelling too to other parts of the world.

AKINYEMI JELILI OYELERE


Akinyemi Jelili Oyelere hails from Imia hamlet, Kajola Local Government, Oke-Ogun Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. He is a Writer, Poet, Public Speaker, Passionate Volunteer, Technocrat Administrator, Development Expert, SDGs Advocate and Author of two books (Awakening Dreams and The Cave of a Thousand Demons).

Jelili is a member of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Oyo State Chapter, member of Ibadan Book Club (IBC), member of Family Support Initiative (FASI), and President of International African Writers' Association (IAWA), Nigerian Branch.

He is the Founder and Chairman of Awakening Dreams Foundation (ADF), a nongovernmental organization that caters for Tennagers and Youth. He is currently serving as a Project Manager at Gabriel Victoria Foundation in Osun State.

Jelili's works have been published in different countries. Also, he is an Award winning Poet. He has served as a Judge in different debates and speech contests.

Oyelere holds HND from The Polytechnic, Ibadan and presently serving Nigeria at National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as a Corps Member in Osun State. He is an avid learner and voracious reader who add value to himself on daily basis.

EKO BOOK CLUB TO HOLD STRATEGIC MEETING ON SATURDAY
Eko Book Club (EBC) , another book reading platform of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) is set to hold its strategic meeting this coming Saturday in Lagos.
The strategic meeting is also expected to ratify the list of the EXCO members of the club.
In a Press statement on Thursday in Ibadan, capital of Oyo State, National President of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), Wole Adedoyin said that members of the Club will be meeting to discuss issues affecting the club and to inaugurate a new executive council for the club.
The statement added that the strategic meeting of the Club will be chaired by the President of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), Wole Adedoyin and the Lagos Coordinator of the Society.
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.
Eko Book Club (EBC) is an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW). It was founded in 2011 by SYNW in order to contribute its own quota to the growth and development of Reading Culture in Lagos State.
Eko Book Club (EBC) 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.

POETRY ENCLAVE SET TO HOLD IZON ARTS FESTIVAL DECEMBER 3

The city of Ibadan will know what is not common as Poetry Enclave (POEN), Ibadan, holds Izon Arts Festival (IZAFEST 2022). Slated to hold on Saturday December 3, 2022, and proudly supported by Leo Biga Associates, Ibadan, IZAFEST 2022 will take place at the open field of Yinbol College, Orogun, Ibadan, from 11a.m to 5p.m.

In a statement by Ebika Anthony, President of POEN and the Festival Director, the festival will feature Izon music, dance, dress parade and the presentation of IZON HERITAGE amongst other events.

With the theme, "CELEBRATING IZON CULTURE FOR TOGETHERNESS", this festival will have in attendance artistes, culture activists, students, teachers and so on.

Ebika Anthony, a former National PRO of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), is of the strong belief that IZAFEST 2022 will certainly make a laudable statement of artistic and cultural excellence.

The Festival Director noted that IZAFEST is design to create a platform for the discovery and celebration of various talents in showcasing the cultural heritages of the Izon people of Nigeria.

POETRY ENCLAVE SET TO HOLD IZON ARTS FESTIVAL DECEMBER 3

By: Wole Adedoyin

The city of Ibadan will know what is not common as Poetry Enclave (POEN), Ibadan, holds Izon Arts Festival (IZAFEST 2022). Slated to hold on Saturday December 3, 2022, and proudly supported by Leo Biga Associates, Ibadan.

IZAFEST 2022 will take place at the open field of Yinbol College, Orogun, Ibadan, from 11a.m to 5p.m.

In a statement by Ebika Anthony, President of POEN and the Festival Director, the festival will feature Izon music, dance, dress parade and the presentation of IZON HERITAGE amongst other events.

With the theme, "CELEBRATING IZON CULTURE FOR TOGETHERNESS", this festival will have in attendance artistes, culture activists, students, teachers and so on.

Ebika Anthony, a former National PRO of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), is of the strong belief that IZAFEST 2022 will certainly make a laudable statement of artistic and cultural excellence.

The Festival Director noted that IZAFEST is design to create a platform for the discovery and celebration of various talents in showcasing the cultural heritages of the Izon people of Nigeria.

SHITTA, PHEBE, GBENGA TO HEADLINE ABEOKUTA BOOK CLUB READING

Abeokuta Book Club (ABC) has set aside 5th day of November, 2022 to host three Abeokuta based writers, Shitta Faruq Adémólá, Phebe Benjamin and Gbenga Ogunsola in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.

A statement issued by the Coordinator and Secretary of the club, Darasimi Adeoye and Kolapo Mariam and made available to newsmen said the event would take place at the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, Osiele by 11am prompt.

Below are the names and profiles of the writers.

SHITTA FARUQ ADÉMÓLÁ

Shitta Faruq Adémólá, Frontier XIV, is a 2021 SpringNG Writing Workshop alumni, a young Muslim Poet, digital artist, Fiction Writer From Nigeria, and a member of the Frontier Collective. He is the author of a microchap "All I Know Is I Am Going To Be Beautiful One Day" (Ghost City Press, 2021), and Night Club With Dogs (INKspired) 2022.

His works have appeared or are forthcoming in literary magazines like Jalada Africa, Beestung magazine, Blue Marble Review, Serotonin, FERAL, Third Estate Art, Rigorous Magazine, Icefloe Press, and elsewhere. He is the winner of the Fitrah review poetry prize, 2021, the BKPW Poetry contest (February edition) 2022, The World Voices Magazine's Poetry Contest (2022) and more. He is a shortlist in the Calanthe Poetry Prize 2022 and the Breakbread Literary Project 2022. He loves Simi's music and tweets@shittafaruqade1

PHEBE BENJAMIN

Phebe Benjamin is a graduate of English Education from the University of Ibadan. She is a creative writer, copywriter, public speaker, poet and a freelancer. She has published her poem in the Lagos Book and Art Festival Anthology.

She served as a Lead Representative of Poets in Nigeria, UIABK connect centre. Due to her selfless service to the organization, she represented Poets in Nigeria at the Providus Bank World Poetry Day in 2021&2022 respectively where she shared the stage with the Professor Wole Soyinka (Kongi).

Currently, she works as a freelancer with some top brands and she is open to speaking engagement and strategic connections across the world.

Her first book to be published by December.

GBENGA OGUNSOLA

Gbenga Ogunsola is an Author, Trader & Social critic. He believes in giving people enough space to be real.

ABEOKUTA BOOK CLUB SET TO HOST THREE WRITERS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5

Abeokuta Book Club (ABC) has set aside 5th day of November, 2022 to host three Abeokuta based writers, Shitta Faruq Adémólá, Phebe Benjamin and Gbenga Ogunsola in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.


A statement issued by the Coordinator and Secretary of the club, Darasimi Adeoye and Kolapo Mariam and made available to newsmen said the event would take place at the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, Osiele by 11am prompt.

Below are the names and profiles of the writers.


Shitta Faruq Adémólá, Frontier XIV, is a 2021 SpringNG Writing Workshop alumni, a young Muslim Poet, digital artist, Fiction Writer From Nigeria, and a member of the Frontier Collective. He is the author of a microchap "All I Know Is I Am Going To Be Beautiful One Day" (Ghost City Press, 2021), and Night Club With Dogs (INKspired) 2022.


His works have appeared or are forthcoming in literary magazines like Jalada Africa, Beestung magazine, Blue Marble Review, Serotonin, FERAL, Third Estate Art, Rigorous Magazine, Icefloe Press, and elsewhere. He is the winner of the Fitrah review poetry prize, 2021, the BKPW Poetry contest (February edition) 2022, The World Voices Magazine's Poetry Contest (2022) and more. He is a shortlist in the Calanthe Poetry Prize 2022 and the Breakbread Literary Project 2022. He loves Simi's music and tweets@shittafaruqade1.


Phebe Benjamin is a graduate of English Education from the University of Ibadan. She is a creative writer, copywriter, public speaker, poet and a freelancer. She has published her poem in the Lagos Book and Art Festival Anthology.


She served as a Lead Representative of Poets in Nigeria, UIABK connect centre. Due to her selfless service to the organization, she represented Poets in Nigeria at the Providus Bank World Poetry Day in 2021&2022 respectively where she shared the stage with the Professor Wole Soyinka (Kongi).


Currently, she works as a freelancer with some top brands and she is open to speaking engagement and strategic connections across the world.


Her first book to be published by December.


Gbenga Ogunsola is an Author, Trader & Social critic. He believes in giving people enough space to be real.

TAKE-AWAYS FROM THE JUST CONCLUDED ANA NATIONAL CONVENTION


It has been roundly described as the best ever. Take note the one at Ilorin two years back was also described as the best, so also was the one of last year 1st in ANA land. This last one has beaten all of them. The one of next year will also outclass that of this year from every indication.

The program was attended by more than Thirty renowned, professors mostly in the literary field as well as most of the founding fathers and past presidents of ANA, to mention but a few. We also had two first lady's as well as Governors representatives.

People were well accommodated both in the new ANA hotels and outside at no cost. There was free breakfast, lunch and dinner for the four days including snacks and drinks during sessions.

Facilities in and around the complex were world class even the roads.

There were even training sessions where veteran writers and professors willingly shared their literary world and answered questions pertaining writting.

The ANA land developer promised that before next convention, that all the remaining hotel buildings will be ready and functional. That every registered member will be entitled to a day's free lodging with breakfast. Subsequently further lodgings by members, will be at heavily discounted rates. A block of six two bedroom flats has been built for ANA to make use of either for residency or staff/official recommendations etc.

If you missed this one, don't miss the next for it will even be better

IBADAN WRITERS CONFERENCE: GROUP PHOTOGRAPH

ANA 41ST INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION STARTS WEDNESDAY

By: ANA Publicity Committee

Abuja from Wednesday, will witness a convergence of writers from all over the country for the 2022 International Convention of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA).


ANA Delegates are expected to flood the streets of Abuja this week as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is in cheerful mood, as the city prepares to host what has been termed a largest literary gathering of writers. The Mamman Vatsa Writers Village in Abuja, already, is wearing a new face.


According to a programme of events released by the Convention Planning Committee of the Association indicated that the convention starts on Wednesday, 26th October, 2022.


The theme of this year international convention is Literature and National Consciousness: The Story As a Catalyst.


The Keynote Speaker is Professor Abdul Rasheed Na’Allah, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja.


The programme line-up include: Two guest lectures on the topic “Nigeria: A nation in a state of Critical Ferment”; Commissioning of the first phase of ANA Hotels / apartments; Commissioning of the state of the art library at Femi Osofisan Secretariat; Various panels and roundtable discussions; Convention play; A guided tour of Abuja and many more”

IBADAN WRITERS CONFERENCE HOLDS TODAY SATURDAY OCTOBER 22



The much awaited Ibadan Writers Conference, a capacity building conference organized by Adwinsa Publications Nigeria Limited in conjunction with Ibadan Book Club (IBC) holds today, 22nd day of October, 2022. The conference will be hosting six writers who will be teaching intending participants in the forthcoming Ibadan Writers Conference scheduled to hold on the 22nd day of October, 2022 at the Oyo State Library Board, Opposite Cocoa House, Dugbe, Ibadan. The Conference will be hosting Mr. Jide Ogunlana, Mr. Kola Akintola, Mr. Marcus Ugboduma, Mr. Folarin Olaniyi, Mr. Busayo Fakunle and Mr. Inufin Ayomide D’Great.



Ibadan Writers Conference is a one day conference, designed to guide and assist Oyo state up and coming writers through the process of writing. The primary purpose of this conference is to help unlock the potentials of Oyo state based writers as “writers” and to help them understand and realize their writing potential.



Ibadan Writers Conference also aims to provide the highest quality of creating writing course, support, and community for writers and readers in Oyo State and beyond. The Conference will also strive to ensure that Creative Writing maintains its proper prominence in the state, and that individuals achieve their fullest potential as writers.



Ibadan Writers Conference welcomes all interested Oyo state citizens who want to learn more about writing and publishing, no matter their age, experience, or education.



Some of the topics to cover include: Key elements of writing (Poetry, Prose and Drama), Obtaining ISBN, ISSN, character development, publishing, editing, scriptwriting, graphics design, illustration, electronic publishing, ghost writing etc.



Registration is free, to register send your name, phone number, location, gender, email and your favorite genre to 08072673852.





MEET OUR SPEAKERS





JIDE OGUNLANA





Jide Ogunlana is a Novelist, Editor, Playwright and Professional Publisher. Two of Ogunlana’s plays, Verbal Violence and Clash of the Gods have been successfully staged in the Arts Theatre, now Wole Soyinka Theatre, of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and they are being read in some higher institutions like The Polytechnic, Ibadan. One of his short stories and some extracts of his stories have also been published in some editions of ANA Review of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA).



He has taught Literature and the English language in some government schools in Oyo Statefor some years and in three countries outside Nigeria at all levels of education including the university level at the National University of Lesotho.



Ogunlana is a multiple award winner of children’s literature. His storybook, Primrose and the Kidnappers (published by Lerato Book Publishers) won the 2018 ANA Prize for Children’s Literature and his A Girl Called Corona Sofia (published by Learning Solutions Specialty Publications Ltd) won the same prize again in 2021. Many of his books have been approved for school use in the current lists of books of Oyo State Ministry of Education.



Some of JideOgunlana’s published works are: Primrose and the Kidnappers, Awesu in a Strange House, A Girl Called Corona Sofia, From Marriage to Prison (A Collection of Short Stories), Two Plays of Verbal Attack, Teach Yourself English for Junior Secondary Schools. He also published some books under pseudonyms and they are: Esin Amope – a Yoruba play (Asamu Adebisi), The Adventure of Three Wild Boys (Wale Adewale),The 3rd of March and Out of This World (Wale Adewale).



As an editor, he worked with Evans Brothers (Nig. Publishers) Ltd for some years before founding his own publishing company where he now works as a publisher, a writer, a rewriter and an editor. While workingwith Evans Brothers as a Senior Editor he was involved in various works of great writers both locally and internationally. As an independent editor, he has edited outstanding works of many popular Nigerian writers such as the prose works of Dr Wale Okediran, the Secretary General of Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) and a former Member of the House of Representatives, the biography of a former governor, the prose work of Diipo Fagunwa, the only surviving child of D.O. Fagunwa and the autobiography of Prof. Samuel Olusegun Ayodele, a renowned Nigerian professor of English.



Jide Ogunlana also organises training on writing, editing and publishing on a regular basis at his office complex at the University of Ibadan campus.







KOLA AKINTOLA





Kola Akintola is an artist of rare ingenuity, his perspective is as wide as his gaze on each of his works is intense. He possesses an especial capacity to make art works from common and unlikely things.



His works serve as an experiment to understand the delicate intersection between 'art and life', 'art and anatomy', 'form and media'.



He believes that this interesting conceptualization of form and media arose from his attempt to blend his initial training in Human Kinetics dealing with real forms with his subsequent training as an artist dealing with "imaging". This is 'imaging' not as in photography but as in the faucouldian frame of things, in nature and in life things exist in themselves at particular times and in particular spaces as regimes of truth. Almost as isolates.



Kola's latest path-breaking skill is found in his new form / style which he called "Vein Painting". This is an inventive and brilliant use of organic materials laid on a background which throws it out in relief such that lines of fibre are used to give imaginative meaning to form.



It is a stylistic as well as technical improvement on his use of organic fibre.



Kola Akintola's art works have become academic studies in some universities in Nigeria and Colorado university in the United States of America.



He has had several art workshops and exhibitions around the world, and represented Nigeria at some international art discusses in the West Coasts of Africa.



He runs an art studio cum art gallery and he is the Proprietor of "Institute Of Art Technology here in Ibadan, as an outlet to training the younger ones in proper artistic acquisition.



He is always poised to saying "Everybody is an artist, but not every artist can become a great one, but a great one can come from anywhere"





MARCUS OVIE UGBODUMA





Marcus Ovie Ugboduma is a graduate in Accountancy from the Osun State College of Technology Esa-oke, He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from the National Teachers Institute Kaduna, and is a professional member of the Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supply Administration of Nigeria. He is a Teacher, Creative thinker, a writer Behavioral coach and a custodian and promoter of the African Culture.

He is an adept lover of books and the founder of the Book Friendly Club of God’s Blessing Comprehensive College.



Marcus prepared and led students from secondary schools in Oyo state to Win the 2019 Children cultural quiz for secondary schools at the NATIONAL FESTIVAL FOR ARTS AND CULTURE NAFEST EDO 2019 his students also came overall forth position in Children Essay writing competition at NAFEST EDO 2019, and overall second position at the Children Arts category at NAFEST EDO 2019. He also led his students to win the National Safety Quiz 2016 in Oyo state.



Marcus enjoys spending time with his students, and mentoring them in creative writing he loves travelling and spending time with his family and when relaxed he reads religious books.

His most inspiring moments are when faced with challenges and life's problems he eases the burden by just writing poems and documenting his experiences. His desire for young people is to help them solve social problems and vices which has earned him the accolade the " TOWN CRIER" because of his penchant for writing poems aimed at preserving history and revealing political truce between 2003 and 2007 he was a Ward Chairman of the All Nigerian People's party Ward 9 Mokola Ibadan.



He has been a community Leader of the Mokola Community as it's secretary for several years

He is also one of the founding fathers of the prestigious Mokola Carnival. Before venturing into Teaching he was a Singer, Rapper, Disc Jockey Song and Script Writer. His greatest height in the musical career was performing at the Abuja city gate at the movement of presidency from Lagos to Abuja on the 12th day of December 1991. He also performed at the Nigerian Children Trust Fund Concert in 1992 and 1993. He is today an educationist and had helped in establishing four schools in Ibadan.



He has written over a hundred poems, five books and six plays including "Regret Has No Medicine" the Masquerade Would Not Dance, Koronu. His play on Female Genital mutilation staged by his students has featured on Space FM on the day of the African Child 2016.

His poem "Should the Chibok Girls Return! Had also been performed by his students on Big Bolaji's show.He also mentored and presented students who have won prizes at three previous editions of the Fagunwa day celebration. His poems “The lamentation of an Aborted fetus" and "Okigbo in Biafra" were featured in the anthology of poems in honour of Prof Remi Raji @50.

He also co-edited the anthology of poems in honour of Senator Abiola Ajimobi with Wole Adedoyin. His most cherished poems are the poems he wrote about himself and his mother.





FOLARIN OLANIYI





Folarin olaniyi is the CEO of Emotion Press. He is currently a member of the Publicity Committee of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) National.





BUSAYO FAKUNLE





Busayo Fakunle is a Phonics consultant, poet, publisher, seasoned English language tutor, an editor, author of children's literary texts and the CEO, Hope Alive Educational Consultancy.



He has his first degree in English Language and Literary Studies at Ekiti State University, Ekiti state and did his Masters also in English Language at the prestigious University of Ibadan. He was the President, National Association of Students of English and Literary Studies, EKSU (2010/2011).





Some of his creative works have appeared in both national and international anthologies cum journals of high reputation. He is the winner of The Poetry Court contest to celebrate Prof. Wole Soyinka's 81st birthday. He is the Administrative Secretary of Platform for Liberty and Democracy, Oyo State Chapter. He is a Fellow of Ebedi International Writers Residency, Iseyin and the current Public Relations Officer of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Oyo state chapter.





AYOMIDE INUFIN D'GREAT





Ayomide Inufin D'great better known as Ayomide D'great is a multi award winning Creative Writer, Storyteller, Business Developer & Poet. His writings have featured on One Global Voice, Italy, Society of Young Nigerian Writers, BamBooks, Tell Africa, Poemify Publishers Inc, Featiler Magazine, MidasMind Spotlight Magazine, NaijaHotStars, Latray Academy, Nairaland & elsewhere. His writings are centered around societal happens, relevant non-fictional occurrences and African society storytelling. You can find him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ayomide_dgreat?r=nametag

Or Facebook *@Ayomide Inufin D'great*





ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS





ADWINSA PUBLICATIONS NIGERIA LIMITED





Adwinsa Publications Nigeria Limited was incorporated in Ilorin, Nigeria with Registration Number 667617. It was registered on 21 September, 2006. Adwinsa Publications Nigeria Limited is the sponsor and the brain behind the reading promotion campaign tagged “Read Nigeria Project which has taken book readings and hosted over twenty young writers in Oyo, Ogun and Osun states respectively. See https://readnigeriaproject..com for verification.



Read Nigeria Project is a nationwide chain of events devoted for readers and lovers of books across Nigeria to celebrate and honour some selected important personalities who have contributed meaningfully to the learning and reading culture of the country.



The project also hopes to promote book reading through different events like book bee, quiz contests and other mediums across the country irrespective of tribe, color, sect, age, religion and gender.





THE IBADAN BOOK CLUB



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

The Club is known for historical reading activities like Ibadan Book Award, Ibadan Book Party, Ibadan Creative Writing Workshop etc. Some of the publications published by the 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.

READ NIGERIA PROJECT – TIMELINE OF ACTIVITIES - FIRST TO FIFTH EDITION

A PROJECT SPONSORED BY ADWINSA PUBLICATIONS (GH) LIMITED

FIRST EDITION

DATE: 28th May, 2022
VENUE: Oyo State Library Board, Dugbe, Ibadan.
GUEST WRITERS/READERS: Kehinde Adedeji, Fale Joshua, Anifowose Zainab, Ademola Miracle, Yusuf Opeere
HOST: Ibadan Book Club
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SECOND EDITION

DATE: 18th June, 2022
VENUE: No 20, Obafemi Awolowo way, Ibuaje Micro Finance Bank Building, Pepsi Cola Area, Osogbo, Osun State
GUEST WRITERS/READERS: Abdulhakim Adekunle, Abdulazeez Suliyat, Olaonipekun Olatunde
HOST: Osogbo Book Club
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THIRD EDITION

DATE: Saturday, 25th June, 2022
VENUE: Oyo State Library Board, Dugbe, Ibadan.
GUEST WRITERS/READERS: Ayuba Gbolahan, Akindimeji Akin-Tella, Stephen Ajeigbe, Chukwudi Divine
HOST: Ibadan Book Club
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FOURTH EDITION

DATE: 13th August, 2022
VENUE: AAC Secretariat, beside NIPCO Filling Station, Along MKO Abiola Way, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
HOST: Abeokuta Book Club
GUEST WRITERS/READERS: Darasimi Adeoye, Lade Ajayi, Kolapo Mariam, Esther Ogunsakin, Ademola Miracle, Joseph Oluwayomi, Stephen Ezekiel and Quadri Yahya
LINK TO IMAGES: https://readnigeriaproject..com/2022/08/images-from-fourth-edition-of-read.html
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FIFTH EDITION

DATE: Saturday, 28th August, 2022
VENUE: No 20, Obafemi Awolowo way, Ibuaje Micro Finance Bank Building, Pepsi Cola Area, Osogbo, Osun State
HOST: Osogbo Book Club
GUEST WRITERS/READERS: Femi Adesina and Victor Damilola Garuba
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IBADAN WRITERS CONFERENCE - MEET THE ORGANIZERS


ADWINSA PUBLICATIONS NIGERIA LIMITED


Adwinsa Publications Nigeria Limited was incorporated in Ilorin, Nigeria with Registration Number 667617. It was registered on 21 September, 2006. Adwinsa Publications Nigeria Limited is the sponsor and the brain behind the reading promotion campaign tagged “Read Nigeria Project which has taken book readings and hosted over twenty young writers in Oyo, Ogun and Osun states respectively. See https://readnigeriaproject..com for verification.

Read Nigeria Project is a nationwide chain of events devoted for readers and lovers of books across Nigeria to celebrate and honour some selected important personalities who have contributed meaningfully to the learning and reading culture of the country.

The project also hopes to promote book reading through different events like book bee, quiz contests and other mediums across the country irrespective of tribe, color, sect, age, religion and gender.


THE IBADAN BOOK CLUB

Ibadan Book Club is an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW). It was founded in 2011 by SYNW in order to contribute its own quota to the growth and development of 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.
The Club is known for historical reading activities like Ibadan Book Award, Ibadan Book Party, Ibadan Creative Writing Workshop etc. Some of the publications published by the 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.

SIX WRITERS TO HEADLINE IBADAN WRITERS CONFERENCE
Adwinsa Publications Nigeria Limited in conjunction with Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has set aside 15th day of October, 2022 to host six writers who will be teaching intending participants in the forthcoming Ibadan Writers Conference scheduled to hold on the 22nd day of October, 2022 at the Oyo State Library Board, Opposite Cocoa House, Dugbe, Ibadan. The Conference will be hosting Mr. Jide Ogunlana, Mr. Kola Akintola, Mr. Marcus Ugboduma, Mr. Folarin Olaniyi, Mr. Busayo Fakunle and Mr. Inufin Ayomide D’Great.

Ibadan Writers Conference is a one day conference, designed to guide and assist Oyo state up and coming writers through the process of writing. The primary purpose of this conference is to help unlock the potentials of Oyo state based writers as “writers” and to help them understand and realize their writing potential.

Ibadan Writers Conference also aims to provide the highest quality of creating writing course, support, and community for writers and readers in Oyo State and beyond. The Conference will also strive to ensure that Creative Writing maintains its proper prominence in the state, and that individuals achieve their fullest potential as writers.

Ibadan Writers Conference welcomes all interested Oyo state citizens who want to learn more about writing and publishing, no matter their age, experience, or education.

Some of the topics to cover include: Key elements of writing (Poetry, Prose and Drama), Obtaining ISBN, ISSN, character development, publishing, editing, scriptwriting, graphics design, illustration, electronic publishing, ghost writing etc.

Registration is free, to register send your name, phone number, location, gender, email and your favorite genre to 08072673852.


MEET OUR SPEAKERS


JIDE OGUNLANA


Jide Ogunlana is a Novelist, Editor, Playwright and Professional Publisher. Two of Ogunlana’s plays, Verbal Violence and Clash of the Gods have been successfully staged in the Arts Theatre, now Wole Soyinka Theatre, of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and they are being read in some higher institutions like The Polytechnic, Ibadan. One of his short stories and some extracts of his stories have also been published in some editions of ANA Review of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA).

He has taught Literature and the English language in some government schools in Oyo Statefor some years and in three countries outside Nigeria at all levels of education including the university level at the National University of Lesotho.

Ogunlana is a multiple award winner of children’s literature. His storybook, Primrose and the Kidnappers (published by Lerato Book Publishers) won the 2018 ANA Prize for Children’s Literature and his A Girl Called Corona Sofia (published by Learning Solutions Specialty Publications Ltd) won the same prize again in 2021. Many of his books have been approved for school use in the current lists of books of Oyo State Ministry of Education.

Some of JideOgunlana’s published works are: Primrose and the Kidnappers, Awesu in a Strange House, A Girl Called Corona Sofia, From Marriage to Prison (A Collection of Short Stories), Two Plays of Verbal Attack, Teach Yourself English for Junior Secondary Schools. He also published some books under pseudonyms and they are: Esin Amope – a Yoruba play (Asamu Adebisi), The Adventure of Three Wild Boys (Wale Adewale),The 3rd of March and Out of This World (Wale Adewale).

As an editor, he worked with Evans Brothers (Nig. Publishers) Ltd for some years before founding his own publishing company where he now works as a publisher, a writer, a rewriter and an editor. While workingwith Evans Brothers as a Senior Editor he was involved in various works of great writers both locally and internationally. As an independent editor, he has edited outstanding works of many popular Nigerian writers such as the prose works of Dr Wale Okediran, the Secretary General of Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) and a former Member of the House of Representatives, the biography of a former governor, the prose work of Diipo Fagunwa, the only surviving child of D.O. Fagunwa and the autobiography of Prof. Samuel Olusegun Ayodele, a renowned Nigerian professor of English.

Jide Ogunlana also organises training on writing, editing and publishing on a regular basis at his office complex at the University of Ibadan campus.



KOLA AKINTOLA


Kola Akintola is an artist of rare ingenuity, his perspective is as wide as his gaze on each of his works is intense. He possesses an especial capacity to make art works from common and unlikely things.

His works serve as an experiment to understand the delicate intersection between 'art and life', 'art and anatomy', 'form and media'.

He believes that this interesting conceptualization of form and media arose from his attempt to blend his initial training in Human Kinetics dealing with real forms with his subsequent training as an artist dealing with "imaging". This is 'imaging' not as in photography but as in the faucouldian frame of things, in nature and in life things exist in themselves at particular times and in particular spaces as regimes of truth. Almost as isolates.

Kola's latest path-breaking skill is found in his new form / style which he called "Vein Painting". This is an inventive and brilliant use of organic materials laid on a background which throws it out in relief such that lines of fibre are used to give imaginative meaning to form.

It is a stylistic as well as technical improvement on his use of organic fibre.

Kola Akintola's art works have become academic studies in some universities in Nigeria and Colorado university in the United States of America.

He has had several art workshops and exhibitions around the world, and represented Nigeria at some international art discusses in the West Coasts of Africa.

He runs an art studio cum art gallery and he is the Proprietor of "Institute Of Art Technology here in Ibadan, as an outlet to training the younger ones in proper artistic acquisition.

He is always poised to saying "Everybody is an artist, but not every artist can become a great one, but a great one can come from anywhere"


MARCUS OVIE UGBODUMA


Marcus Ovie Ugboduma is a graduate in Accountancy from the Osun State College of Technology Esa-oke, He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from the National Teachers Institute Kaduna, and is a professional member of the Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supply Administration of Nigeria. He is a Teacher, Creative thinker, a writer Behavioral coach and a custodian and promoter of the African Culture.
He is an adept lover of books and the founder of the Book Friendly Club of God’s Blessing Comprehensive College.

Marcus prepared and led students from secondary schools in Oyo state to Win the 2019 Children cultural quiz for secondary schools at the NATIONAL FESTIVAL FOR ARTS AND CULTURE NAFEST EDO 2019 his students also came overall forth position in Children Essay writing competition at NAFEST EDO 2019, and overall second position at the Children Arts category at NAFEST EDO 2019. He also led his students to win the National Safety Quiz 2016 in Oyo state.

Marcus enjoys spending time with his students, and mentoring them in creative writing he loves travelling and spending time with his family and when relaxed he reads religious books.
His most inspiring moments are when faced with challenges and life's problems he eases the burden by just writing poems and documenting his experiences. His desire for young people is to help them solve social problems and vices which has earned him the accolade the " TOWN CRIER" because of his penchant for writing poems aimed at preserving history and revealing political truce between 2003 and 2007 he was a Ward Chairman of the All Nigerian People's party Ward 9 Mokola Ibadan.

He has been a community Leader of the Mokola Community as it's secretary for several years
He is also one of the founding fathers of the prestigious Mokola Carnival. Before venturing into Teaching he was a Singer, Rapper, Disc Jockey Song and Script Writer. His greatest height in the musical career was performing at the Abuja city gate at the movement of presidency from Lagos to Abuja on the 12th day of December 1991. He also performed at the Nigerian Children Trust Fund Concert in 1992 and 1993. He is today an educationist and had helped in establishing four schools in Ibadan.

He has written over a hundred poems, five books and six plays including "Regret Has No Medicine" the Masquerade Would Not Dance, Koronu. His play on Female Genital mutilation staged by his students has featured on Space FM on the day of the African Child 2016.
His poem "Should the Chibok Girls Return! Had also been performed by his students on Big Bolaji's show.He also mentored and presented students who have won prizes at three previous editions of the Fagunwa day celebration. His poems “The lamentation of an Aborted fetus" and "Okigbo in Biafra" were featured in the anthology of poems in honour of Prof Remi Raji @50.
He also co-edited the anthology of poems in honour of Senator Abiola Ajimobi with Wole Adedoyin. His most cherished poems are the poems he wrote about himself and his mother.


FOLARIN OLANIYI


Folarin olaniyi is the CEO of Emotion Press. He is currently a member of the Publicity Committee of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) National.


BUSAYO FAKUNLE


Busayo Fakunle is a Phonics consultant, poet, publisher, seasoned English language tutor, an editor, author of children's literary texts and the CEO, Hope Alive Educational Consultancy.

He has his first degree in English Language and Literary Studies at Ekiti State University, Ekiti state and did his Masters also in English Language at the prestigious University of Ibadan. He was the President, National Association of Students of English and Literary Studies, EKSU (2010/2011).


Some of his creative works have appeared in both national and international anthologies cum journals of high reputation. He is the winner of The Poetry Court contest to celebrate Prof. Wole Soyinka's 81st birthday. He is the Administrative Secretary of Platform for Liberty and Democracy, Oyo State Chapter. He is a Fellow of Ebedi International Writers Residency, Iseyin and the current Public Relations Officer of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Oyo state chapter.


AYOMIDE INUFIN D'GREAT


Ayomide Inufin D'great better known as Ayomide D'great is a multi award winning Creative Writer, Storyteller, Business Developer & Poet. His writings have featured on One Global Voice, Italy, Society of Young Nigerian Writers, BamBooks, Tell Africa, Poemify Publishers Inc, Featiler Magazine, MidasMind Spotlight Magazine, NaijaHotStars, Latray Academy, Nairaland & elsewhere. His writings are centered around societal happens, relevant non-fictional occurrences and African society storytelling. You can find him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ayomide_dgreat?r=nametag
Or Facebook *@Ayomide Inufin D'great*


ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS


ADWINSA PUBLICATIONS NIGERIA LIMITED


Adwinsa Publications Nigeria Limited was incorporated in Ilorin, Nigeria with Registration Number 667617. It was registered on 21 September, 2006. Adwinsa Publications Nigeria Limited is the sponsor and the brain behind the reading promotion campaign tagged “Read Nigeria Project which has taken book readings and hosted over twenty young writers in Oyo, Ogun and Osun states respectively. See https://readnigeriaproject..com for verification.

Read Nigeria Project is a nationwide chain of events devoted for readers and lovers of books across Nigeria to celebrate and honour some selected important personalities who have contributed meaningfully to the learning and reading culture of the country.

The project also hopes to promote book reading through different events like book bee, quiz contests and other mediums across the country irrespective of tribe, color, sect, age, religion and gender.


THE IBADAN BOOK CLUB

Ibadan Book Club is an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW). It was founded in 2011 by SYNW in order to contribute its own quota to the growth and development of 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.
The Club is known for historical reading activities like Ibadan Book Award, Ibadan Book Party, Ibadan Creative Writing Workshop etc. Some of the publications published by the 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.

IBADAN WRITERS CONFERENCE - MEET OUR SPEAKERS


JIDE OGUNLANA


Jide Ogunlana is a Novelist, Editor, Playwright and Professional Publisher. Two of Ogunlana’s plays, Verbal Violence and Clash of the Gods have been successfully staged in the Arts Theatre, now Wole Soyinka Theatre, of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and they are being read in some higher institutions like The Polytechnic, Ibadan. One of his short stories and some extracts of his stories have also been published in some editions of ANA Review of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA).

He has taught Literature and the English language in some government schools in Oyo Statefor some years and in three countries outside Nigeria at all levels of education including the university level at the National University of Lesotho.

Ogunlana is a multiple award winner of children’s literature. His storybook, Primrose and the Kidnappers (published by Lerato Book Publishers) won the 2018 ANA Prize for Children’s Literature and his A Girl Called Corona Sofia (published by Learning Solutions Specialty Publications Ltd) won the same prize again in 2021. Many of his books have been approved for school use in the current lists of books of Oyo State Ministry of Education.

Some of JideOgunlana’s published works are: Primrose and the Kidnappers, Awesu in a Strange House, A Girl Called Corona Sofia, From Marriage to Prison (A Collection of Short Stories), Two Plays of Verbal Attack, Teach Yourself English for Junior Secondary Schools. He also published some books under pseudonyms and they are: Esin Amope – a Yoruba play (Asamu Adebisi), The Adventure of Three Wild Boys (Wale Adewale),The 3rd of March and Out of This World (Wale Adewale).

As an editor, he worked with Evans Brothers (Nig. Publishers) Ltd for some years before founding his own publishing company where he now works as a publisher, a writer, a rewriter and an editor. While workingwith Evans Brothers as a Senior Editor he was involved in various works of great writers both locally and internationally. As an independent editor, he has edited outstanding works of many popular Nigerian writers such as the prose works of Dr Wale Okediran, the Secretary General of Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) and a former Member of the House of Representatives, the biography of a former governor, the prose work of Diipo Fagunwa, the only surviving child of D.O. Fagunwa and the autobiography of Prof. Samuel Olusegun Ayodele, a renowned Nigerian professor of English.

Jide Ogunlana also organises training on writing, editing and publishing on a regular basis at his office complex at the University of Ibadan campus.



KOLA AKINTOLA


Kola Akintola is an artist of rare ingenuity, his perspective is as wide as his gaze on each of his works is intense. He possesses an especial capacity to make art works from common and unlikely things.

His works serve as an experiment to understand the delicate intersection between 'art and life', 'art and anatomy', 'form and media'.

He believes that this interesting conceptualization of form and media arose from his attempt to blend his initial training in Human Kinetics dealing with real forms with his subsequent training as an artist dealing with "imaging". This is 'imaging' not as in photography but as in the faucouldian frame of things, in nature and in life things exist in themselves at particular times and in particular spaces as regimes of truth. Almost as isolates.

Kola's latest path-breaking skill is found in his new form / style which he called "Vein Painting". This is an inventive and brilliant use of organic materials laid on a background which throws it out in relief such that lines of fibre are used to give imaginative meaning to form.

It is a stylistic as well as technical improvement on his use of organic fibre.

Kola Akintola's art works have become academic studies in some universities in Nigeria and Colorado university in the United States of America.

He has had several art workshops and exhibitions around the world, and represented Nigeria at some international art discusses in the West Coasts of Africa.

He runs an art studio cum art gallery and he is the Proprietor of "Institute Of Art Technology here in Ibadan, as an outlet to training the younger ones in proper artistic acquisition.

He is always poised to saying "Everybody is an artist, but not every artist can become a great one, but a great one can come from anywhere"


MARCUS OVIE UGBODUMA


Marcus Ovie Ugboduma is a graduate in Accountancy from the Osun State College of Technology Esa-oke, He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from the National Teachers Institute Kaduna, and is a professional member of the Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supply Administration of Nigeria. He is a Teacher, Creative thinker, a writer Behavioral coach and a custodian and promoter of the African Culture.
He is an adept lover of books and the founder of the Book Friendly Club of God’s Blessing Comprehensive College.

Marcus prepared and led students from secondary schools in Oyo state to Win the 2019 Children cultural quiz for secondary schools at the NATIONAL FESTIVAL FOR ARTS AND CULTURE NAFEST EDO 2019 his students also came overall forth position in Children Essay writing competition at NAFEST EDO 2019, and overall second position at the Children Arts category at NAFEST EDO 2019. He also led his students to win the National Safety Quiz 2016 in Oyo state.

Marcus enjoys spending time with his students, and mentoring them in creative writing he loves travelling and spending time with his family and when relaxed he reads religious books.
His most inspiring moments are when faced with challenges and life's problems he eases the burden by just writing poems and documenting his experiences. His desire for young people is to help them solve social problems and vices which has earned him the accolade the " TOWN CRIER" because of his penchant for writing poems aimed at preserving history and revealing political truce between 2003 and 2007 he was a Ward Chairman of the All Nigerian People's party Ward 9 Mokola Ibadan.

He has been a community Leader of the Mokola Community as it's secretary for several years
He is also one of the founding fathers of the prestigious Mokola Carnival. Before venturing into Teaching he was a Singer, Rapper, Disc Jockey Song and Script Writer. His greatest height in the musical career was performing at the Abuja city gate at the movement of presidency from Lagos to Abuja on the 12th day of December 1991. He also performed at the Nigerian Children Trust Fund Concert in 1992 and 1993. He is today an educationist and had helped in establishing four schools in Ibadan.

He has written over a hundred poems, five books and six plays including "Regret Has No Medicine" the Masquerade Would Not Dance, Koronu. His play on Female Genital mutilation staged by his students has featured on Space FM on the day of the African Child 2016.
His poem "Should the Chibok Girls Return! Had also been performed by his students on Big Bolaji's show.He also mentored and presented students who have won prizes at three previous editions of the Fagunwa day celebration. His poems “The lamentation of an Aborted fetus" and "Okigbo in Biafra" were featured in the anthology of poems in honour of Prof Remi Raji @50.
He also co-edited the anthology of poems in honour of Senator Abiola Ajimobi with Wole Adedoyin. His most cherished poems are the poems he wrote about himself and his mother.


FOLARIN OLANIYI


Folarin olaniyi is the CEO of Emotion Press. He is currently a member of the Publicity Committee of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) National.


BUSAYO FAKUNLE


Busayo Fakunle is a Phonics consultant, poet, publisher, seasoned English language tutor, an editor, author of children's literary texts and the CEO, Hope Alive Educational Consultancy.

He has his first degree in English Language and Literary Studies at Ekiti State University, Ekiti state and did his Masters also in English Language at the prestigious University of Ibadan. He was the President, National Association of Students of English and Literary Studies, EKSU (2010/2011).


Some of his creative works have appeared in both national and international anthologies cum journals of high reputation. He is the winner of The Poetry Court contest to celebrate Prof. Wole Soyinka's 81st birthday. He is the Administrative Secretary of Platform for Liberty and Democracy, Oyo State Chapter. He is a Fellow of Ebedi International Writers Residency, Iseyin and the current Public Relations Officer of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Oyo state chapter.


AYOMIDE INUFIN D'GREAT


Ayomide Inufin D'great better known as Ayomide D'great is a multi award winning Creative Writer, Storyteller, Business Developer & Poet. His writings have featured on One Global Voice, Italy, Society of Young Nigerian Writers, BamBooks, Tell Africa, Poemify Publishers Inc, Featiler Magazine, MidasMind Spotlight Magazine, NaijaHotStars, Latray Academy, Nairaland & elsewhere. His writings are centered around societal happens, relevant non-fictional occurrences and African society storytelling. You can find him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ayomide_dgreat?r=nametag
Or Facebook *@Ayomide Inufin D'great*


ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS


ADWINSA PUBLICATIONS NIGERIA LIMITED


Adwinsa Publications Nigeria Limited was incorporated in Ilorin, Nigeria with Registration Number 667617. It was registered on 21 September, 2006. Adwinsa Publications Nigeria Limited is the sponsor and the brain behind the reading promotion campaign tagged “Read Nigeria Project which has taken book readings and hosted over twenty young writers in Oyo, Ogun and Osun states respectively. See https://readnigeriaproject..com for verification.

Read Nigeria Project is a nationwide chain of events devoted for readers and lovers of books across Nigeria to celebrate and honour some selected important personalities who have contributed meaningfully to the learning and reading culture of the country.

The project also hopes to promote book reading through different events like book bee, quiz contests and other mediums across the country irrespective of tribe, color, sect, age, religion and gender.


THE IBADAN BOOK CLUB

Ibadan Book Club is an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW). It was founded in 2011 by SYNW in order to contribute its own quota to the growth and development of 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.
The Club is known for historical reading activities like Ibadan Book Award, Ibadan Book Party, Ibadan Creative Writing Workshop etc. Some of the publications published by the 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.

CHINUA ACHEBE PRIZE FOR LITERATURE 2022 SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED

By: ANA Publicity Committee

Just as the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) prepares to host its members at the 41st international convention, the judges have released the shortlist for the second edition of the Chinua Achebe Prize for Literature.


In a statement issued by the General Secretary of the Association, Maik Ortserga said Micheal Afenfia, Uwem Akpan and Sylva Nze Ifedigbo make up the shortlist.


Parts of the release read, “The Association of Nigerian Authors has released the short list for the 2022 Chinua Achebe Prize.”


“According to the judges "the vitality, variety and grandeur of creative talents among Nigerian writers is once again demonstrated through an impressively diverse array of entries in the 2022 edition". The judges were led by Prof. Razinat T. Mohammed, the Head of Department of English at the University of Abuja, and James Tar Tsaaior, PhD, Professor of English, Media and Cultural Studies & Senior Associate Research Fellow at the Department of English University of the Free State Bloemfontein, South Africa. The short list is here released in no particular other as follows:


1. Rain Can Never Know by Micheal Afenfia
2. New York My Village by Uwem Akpan
3. Believers and Hustlers by Sylva Nze Ifedigbo


We, therefore, congratulate those who have made the shortlist for Chinua Achebe Prize this year.”


Chinua Achebe Prize For Literature is endowed by the Anambra State government in honour of legendary author Chinua Achebe, who was born in the state and one of the most influential names in modern African literature. He is the author of the most well-read book by an African for his 1958 debut novel Things Fall Apart. His other novels were other No Longer At Ease, Arrow of God, A Man of the People, and Anthills of the Savannah.. It awards a cash prize of N1 Million to the best work of fiction by a Nigerian in a calendar year. The prize is administered by the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA).