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AFOLAYAN, AKANBI TO HEADLINE EKO FICTION WRITING WEBINAR

Eko Book Club, a literary organization based in Lagos has set aside April 28th, 2022 to host two prominent fiction writers; Gabriel Sunday Afolayan and Albert Afeso Akanbi. They will be lecturing on the Fundamentals and Techniques of Fiction Writing.
A statement issued by the Coordinator of the Club, Oyinkansola Adesewa said the event would take place via Whatsapp by 8:00PM.
According to the statement, Eko Fiction Writing Webinar is a day online course for writers and book lovers who are new to fiction writing or who would like to return to the fundamentals of fiction.
The Webinar offers the opportunity to learn from a faculty of nationally known
professionals in the field of fiction writing and to meet fellow writers who share common interests.
PROFILES OF OUR GUEST INSTRUCTORS
Gabriel Sunday Afolayan is a Nigerian newspaper columnist, a polytechnic lecturer, novelist, poet and public affairs commentator. His interest covers such genres as prose fiction, poetry and creative essays. He has been writing since his days in the university, contributing local news, articles and short stories for publication in national newspapers and magazines. He attended the Institute of Journalism, Benin City and later Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, as well as Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria,where he bagged his M.Sc in Mass Communication. He is currently researching a Ph.D in “Media and Ethno-political Crises in Nigeria” from the Department of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
The Ekiti State-born writer started his journalism career with the defunct National Concord, where he rose to the position of State Correspondent, later to the The Guardian newspaper as a Staff Reporter and Issues news magazine as Staff Writer. During his days in the news media, he extensively covered different beats, writing many lead stories on crime, political and allied metropolitan events and issues, with particular focus on investigative and interpretative journalism.
A prolific writer, Afolayan’s first published title - Beyond the Silent Grave, published in 2001 by Spectrum Books, Ibadan -was an instant success. The 251-page fast paced novel was later nominated for many awards, including the Cadbury/ANA Prose Prize and NLNG’s Nigeria Prize for Literature in 2004. The book was later awarded the FG/UBE Grant in 2013/2014 alongside some selected titles by different Nigerian authors for the education intervention programme of the Federal Ministry of Education.
Apart from his media experience, he has worked in the manufacturing industry and rose to the post of Marketing Manager in a vegetable oil company in Ondo State before taking appointment with the Ondo State Polytechnic, now, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Nigeria, where he currently teaches journalism, media and communication courses in the Department of Mass Communication. As a public affairs analyst, he has been a regular personality on television and radio stations in Ondo State, featuring regularly on such programmes as Cross Fire, AM Today and Ojumo Ire – where topical issues affecting the society are discussed with other panelists.
Apart from a long dossier of about twenty well researched articles published in many reputable journals within and outside Nigeria, his works, ranging from full length novels, book chapters, poems and short stories in anthology collections, have enjoyed wide circulation and acceptance as literature reference materials in many universities across the globe. His other books also includeRomoke: the Little Orphan – published on the grant of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Pa Jeje’s Legendary Tales, The Recalcitrant King and The Sunshine Tales (an anthology of short stories),which he co-edited. His short story novelettes, particularly designed for primary school pupils, include Taiwo and His Naughty Friends, Death and the Three Greedy Rascals, The Richman and the Poor Beggars, among other titles.
As one of a few committed and established writers in the 21st century Africa, his works have been reviewed by different newspapers in Nigeria and scholars in first class institutions abroad. These include Safari Books, Channel Islands, UK, African Books Collective, Oxford, UK, University of Texas, Austin, USA,and World Literature Today, published at the University of Oklahoma, USA and some online platforms. One of his poems: Plagued by the Anger of Hunger was selected in 2021 as one of the “10 most outstanding entries” in the #EndSars poetry contest, organised by the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) in collaboration with the US-based International Human Rights Arts Festival.
A literary activist and community development enthusiast, Afolayan is a member of the African Council for Communication Education (ACCE), African Journalism and Communication League (AJCL) Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and currently the Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Ondo State Chapter and was once a member of the National Executive Committee of the association. He is married to former Miss Oluwatoyin Omodara and their union is blessed with godly and wonderful children.


ALBERT AFESO AKANBI

Albert Afeso Akanbi was born in Nigeria on 31 March, a writer, filmmaker & humanitarian, he holds a B.Sc. in Economics, a certificate in filmmaking and a 2017 RNTC Media institute in the Netherlands certificate in Persuasive Storytelling and Journalism.

One of his short stories was among 50 selected from 38 writers representing 16 countries that appeared in the African Book Club’s maiden anthology The Bundles of Joy and Other Stories from Africa published in the United State of America in 2014. As an alumni of the Sangam House International Writers' residency in India, his creative piece on the subject of dance and the writing craft was among the over 44 works selected from over 40 writers cut across 3 continents that appeared in the Vol 3 of the Sangam House reader, Other Windows, published in India in early 2017.

His short story That Sunday Afternoon won the maiden WordMaster Writers’ Challenge competition in May, 2015.

In 2018 he released two e-books, Urushi and Other Stories from Ososo and Christians and Muslims: A Collection of Articles to some critical acclaim.
In 2019, he launched a picture book about Ososo, the scenic town of streams and rocks caught in-between the undulating Somorika hills of southern Nigeria, and since then has gone on to make documentary films, all of them to critical acclaim.

His op-ed articles appear frequently in a handful Nigerian media platforms.

He is the author of OSOSO: Our Place, Our People & Our Patrimony, The Edge of Patience, Cold Black Night and November 5.

He runs a film making company Doppler Films in Nigeria.

He is a father.

For Enquiries contact: Wole Adedoyin: 08072673852 or woleadedoyin@gmail.com

CALL FOR SUBMISSION:
DIRECTORY OF SOUTH WEST WRITERS
(For published and unpublished writers only)
Conference of Southwest Writers is using this opportunity to call the attention of interested writers in the South West Region of Nigeria consisting of states like Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Ekiti and Osun to submit the following data:
FOR WRITERS
• Name
• State
• Title of Work(s)
• E-mail
• Blog Address
• Five Favorite Books
• Five Favorite Writers
• Phone Numbers
• Writers Group he/she belongs to
• Award(s) Won
• Favorite Quote(s)
To be published in our forthcoming Directory of Southwest Writers (In Printed and E-Book Formats.
To participate, send your data to 08072673852 (Whatsapp) or woleadedoyin@gmail.com
For enquiries call Wole Adedoyin on: 08072673852.

Conference of Southwest Writers (COSWRITE) is a regional writers’ body setup to provide support and platform for writers and readers in the southwest region of Nigeria (Yoruba Speaking states) and beyond.
Objectives of the association include: To create a thoughtful, intentional, and inclusive platform where Southwest writers from the Yoruba speaking states can gather to exchange wisdom on the art and craft of writing and celebrate vibrant creativity and accomplishment; To support Southwest Writers from Yoruba Speaking states in their literary pursuits while providing opportunities to participate in the larger writing community; To amplify voices of Yoruba Writers and promote their works; To find new writers and provide them with necessary tools in order to achieve their creative goals and lastly, To promote Yoruba Literature, Language, Culture and Tradition.
The Conference also hopes to sensitize, revive and promote moribund/dwindling reading and writing culture in the southwest region (Yoruba speaking states).

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CALL FOR SUBMISSION; IN LAUNCHING OF ISEYIN BOOK CLUB

A book promotion platform, Iseyin Book Club, under the Society of Young Nigerian Writers is ready to begin her monthly reading, and so, invites writers within Iseyin axis to submit Golden Shovel poem with a line (or, maximum of 3 lines) from any these poets' works;


1.DANEZ SMITH
Tonight, in Oakland


2. SYLVIA PLATH
The Applicant


3. EMILY DICKINSON
It was not Death, for I stood up


4. MARTIN CARTER
This is the dark time my love


5. ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON
My shadow


6. THOMAS HARDY
The Dead Man Walking


RULES

1. Only one entry is allowed per entrant.
2. Entrant must be from Iseyin City.
3. Maximum of 3 three lines must be chosen from original poem.
4. Only works revolving around GOLDEN SHOVEL POEM will be accepted
5. Author's information; Name, age, gender, location (Ekunle/Koso/Isalu), phone number, and a bio below 30 words.
6.Entry must be type-written and send to /7052932707 on WhatsApp
7. Entry must be original work of entrant.

SYNW UNILAG CHAPTER HOSTS NZUBE NLEBEDIM, EDITOR OF THE SHALLOW TALES REVIEW APRIL 22


The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), University of Lagos (UNILAG) Chapter has set aside 22nd April, 2022 to host Nzube Nlebedim, the founder of The Shallow Tales Review and Editor-In-Chief of Afrocritik.


A statement issued by the Coordinator of the Society, Enitan Abdultawab, said the event would take place online via Google meet and whatsapp.


The upcoming online literary festival also promises to feature discussions, contests, games and giveaways sessions.


Nzube Nlebedim is a fictionist, reviewer, essayist, editor, journalist and publisher. His works have been published and anthologized. He lives in Lagos, Nigeria. He is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Shallow Tales Review literary magazine.


The online session will be moderated by Ude Ugo Anna, literary enthusiast and the founder of The Book Drive.


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


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 young writers’ body in Nigeria.

IBADAN BOOK CLUB PARTNERS ADWINSA PUBLICATIONS (GH) LTD TO PROMOTE READING CULTURE IN NIGERIA

In a bid to improve learning and reading culture in Nigeria, Ibadan Book Club has officially partnered with a Ghana based publishing firm, Adwinsa Publications (Gh) Ltd, to revive dwindling reading culture in Nigeria and to launch a new reading programme tagged “READ NIGERIA PROJECT”.

This was contained in a statement jointly signed by Ibadan Book Club’s Coordinator and Secretary, Odunyemi Ayobami and Hassanat Ayoade in Ibadan on Saturday.

Read Nigeria Project is a statewide chain of events administered by Adwinsa Publications (Gh) Ltd and Ibadan Book Club. It is a project 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.

According to the release, “Nigeria has been rated by the World Culture Score Index as one of the countries in the world with the lowest reading culture, while available statistics from National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education shows that 38 per cent of Nigerians are non-literate as four in ten primary school children cannot read for comprehension. Regrettably, this adverse development is an ominous challenge the country seems not to be paying needed attention to.”

“There is generally a poor reading culture in the country. The rich literacy history the country is famous for is gradually being eroded. Once upon a time, the country paraded the best set of authors and publishers in Africa. Then, reading was an innate affection for both young and old. This reading inclination reflected so much on the quality of leadership and civil discipline that brought pride to Nigerians anywhere in the world.”

“In Nigeria, reading culture has suffered from widespread poverty, ineptitude and a dearth of dedicated quiet reading spaces like libraries. The decline in the standard of education has seriously affected reading ability. And it becomes harder when you have to deal with the many distractions and challenges that come with being an adult and living in a country like Nigeria.”

“Perhaps, our socio-economic environment is not reading friendly. The daily struggle for economic survival provides little or no time for people to cultivate a good reading habit.
Equally, the high cost of books, particularly imported ones, has contributed to low readership promotion in the country.”

Adwinsa Publications is the leading and one of the most reputable indigenous book-publishing houses in Ghana. Adwinsa dominates the market, particularly in the areas of Ghanaian literature (supplementary readers) and textbooks for Ghanaian Schools.
Adwinsa Publications was established in March of 1977 in Madina, a suberb of Accra, the capital of Ghana in West Africa. The young business at the time began in the CEO’s house. During the late 1980’s Adwinsa went from a small location to Accra Newtown, also in the Capital City. During this time we also embraced “desktop publishing” (which was also an industry in its infancy) as well as commercial offset printing. From the year 2000 to 2014, we have added multiple high speed printing machines that propelled us into a new level of high-quality offset printing. We also built and expanded our services by putting up an office complex in Agbobga in Accra, Ghana.
The publishing firm is considered experts in Junior and Senior High school syllabus based text books in Ghana. The firm focuses on books for the Basic, secondary and tertiary institutions that have been largely acknowledged locally by students, parents, governments and the international community. As a family-owned company, one of Adwinsa Publications’ strengths is its focus on the family and its desire to see families succeed in education, especially in the long term development of every child in the family.
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.

https://readnigeriaproject..com/2022/04/ibadan-book-club-partners-adwinsa.html

ADEKUNLE, TEJUOSHO TO HEADLINE IBADAN BOOK CLUB APRIL READING
Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has set aside 30th day of April, 2022 to host two Ibadan based writers Dr. Adekunle, Idowu James and Ayo Tejuoso in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
A statement issued by the Coordinator and Secretary of the club, Ayobami Odunyemi and Hassanat Ayoade said the event would take place at the Oyo State Library Board, Opposite Cocoa House, Ibadan by 12PM prompt.
Dr. Adekunle, Idowu James, is a poet, novelist, playwright, essayist and literary scientist. He was born on February 10, 1976 in Agege, Lagos State. He obtained his four degrees (B. A (2004), M. A (2009), MPhil. (2014), PhD (2017) in English Literature at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He is currently a Space Lecturer (Online Facilitator) at the University of Ibadan Open Distance Learning, Nigeria. He will be delivering lecture on the Significance of Children’s Literature in Nation and Capacity Building in Nigeria.

Ayo Tejuoso is a radio and television presenter. She is also a phonetics coach with proven knowledge spanning years in the industry; teaching diction and elocutions to students in primary school through post tertiary institutions. She is a budding writer who currently hosts a book club, Readers’ Club with Ayo on her social media channels. She will be talking on the Essentials of Children Literature.

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.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS SHORT STORY PRIZE

African Human Rights Short Story Prize is open to new, emerging and established short story writers. The Prize is open to submissions of work written in English by writers of any nationality or descent.

African Human Rights Short Story Prize aims to promote and support the realization of human rights in Africa. To be duly considered, Stories must have Human Rights at heart.
The stories can explore any of the following human rights themes: Freedom of Expression, Government Violations, Police Brutality, corruption, forced Eviction, terrorism, Gender Inequality, LGBT Rights, Child Labour, Child Marriage, Domestic Violence, violence and discrimination against women; child abuse; female genital mutilation, ethnic, regional, and religious discrimination, child trafficking etc.
PRIZE(S)
• Steve Biko Prize - $100
• Pius Adesanmi Prize - $75
• Binyavanga Wainaina Prize - $50

OTHER BENEFITS
• Award of Certificates of Participation to all Entrants.
• Award of Certificates of Excellence to only the shortlisted entrants.
• Only the shortlisted Story(s) will be published in e-book format

SUBMISSION GUIDLEINES
• Entries must be 1500 words minimum, 5,000 words maximum
• Entries are welcomed from anywhere in the world, but must concern human rights concerns in Africa
• Stories must have Human Rights at heart.
• Only one story per entrant
• The Story must be a new and original piece of work. The Story must not have been published in any form or awarded previously.
• Incomplete submissions will not be considered or acknowledged.
• All submissions must be written by a single author.
• Deadline for submissions is 30th June, 2022
• Winners will be announced on the 30th July, 2022
• Any signs of plagiarism will disqualify the entrant.
• IHRAF reserves the right to withdraw and reclaim the financial value of the prize if it is discovered that a writer has fabricated any information in their submission.
• Organizers’ decision is final
All entrants agree to offer IHRAF first world rights, with the right to publish selected work on its website, as well as in hard-copy book format
• All entries must be submitted to: ihrafnigeria@gmail.com and also copy societyofyoungnigerianwriters@gmail.com.
• Entries should be uploaded in a DOC format. The first page should include the Title of the story and the number of words.
• Title of your mail should be addressed as “AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS SHORT STORY PRIZE”
Entrants are advised to send the following information alongside their entries
• i. Name
• ii. Age
• iii. Gender
• iv. Country
• v. Address
• vi. Phone Number
• vii. Where you heard about the Call for entries
• viii. Short Profile about yourself.
• x. Name of school or university if any
• It is your responsibility to ensure that your submission is eligible for the prize. By entering your work for the Prize you are confirming to us that the work that you are submitting is your own original work, and that you have read and agreed to the Conditions of Entry of the Prize.
• We will write to everyone who entered for the Prize and inform them of the outcome of their application once the judging process has concluded.

African Human Rights Short Story Prize is an initiative of the International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF), USA aimed at promoting and supporting the realization of human rights in Africa.

For more enquiries contact: Wole Adedoyin +2348072673852 (woleadedoyin@gmail.com)

OVER $200 UP FOR GRABS AT AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS SHORT STORY COMPETITION FOR SHORT STORY WRITERS

The African Chapter of the International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF) has urged African Short Story Writers to participate in the ongoing African Human Rights Short Story Competition.

In a press statement issued and signed by Wole Adedoyin, President of the International Human Rights Art Festival- African Chapter (IHRAF Africa) called on Short Story writers in Africa to lend their voices on human rights issues in their respective countries.
Parts of the Statement partly read, “African Human Rights Short Story Prize is open to new, emerging and established short story writers. The Prize is open to submissions of work written in English by writers of any nationality or descent.”
“African Human Rights Short Story Prize aims to promote and support the realization of human rights in Africa. To be duly considered, Stories must have Human Rights at heart.”
“The stories can explore any of the following human rights themes: Freedom of Expression, Government Violations, Police Brutality, corruption, forced Eviction, terrorism, Gender Inequality, LGBT Rights, Child Labour, Child Marriage, Domestic Violence, violence and discrimination against women; child abuse; female genital mutilation, ethnic, regional, and religious discrimination, child trafficking etc.”
This year’s prizes will also be awarded in the names of the following African human rights defenders:
STEVE BIKO PRIZE - $100
BANTU STEPHEN BIKO (18 December 1946 – 12 September 1977) was a South African anti-apartheid activist. Ideologically an African nationalist and African socialist, he was at the forefront of a grassroots anti-apartheid campaign known as the Black Consciousness Movement during the late 1960s and 1970s. His ideas were articulated in a series of articles published under the pseudonym Frank Talk. Biko became one of the earliest icons of the movement against apartheid, and is regarded as a political martyr and the "Father of Black Consciousness". His political legacy remains a matter of contention.
PIUS ADEBOLA ADESANMI PRIZE - $75
PIUS ADEBOLA ADESANMI (27 February 1972 – 10 March 2019) was a Nigerian-born Canadian professor, writer, literary critic, satirist, and columnist. He was the author of Naija No Dey Carry Last, a 2015 collection of satirical essays. Adesanmi died on 10 March 2019, when Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed shortly after take-off.
BINYAVANGA WAINAINA PRIZE - $50
KENNETH BINYAVANGA WAINAINA (18 January 1971 – 21 May 2019) was a Kenyan author, journalist and 2002 winner of the Caine Prize for African Writing. In April 2014, Time magazine included Wainaina in its annual Time 100 as one of the "Most Influential People in the World"
His debut book, a memoir entitled One Day I Will Write About This Place, was published in 2011. In January 2014, in response to a wave of anti-gay laws passed in Africa, Wainaina publicly announced that he was gay, first writing an essay that he described as a "lost chapter" of his 2011 memoir entitled "I am a Homosexual, Mum", and then tweeting: "I am, for anybody confused or in doubt, a homosexual. Gay, and quite happy.
To participate, read the below guidelines
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
• Entries must be 1500 words minimum, 5,000 words maximum
• Entries are welcomed from anywhere in the world, but must concern human rights concerns in Africa
• Stories must have Human Rights at heart.
• Only one story per entrant
• The Story must be a new and original piece of work. The Story must not have been published in any form or awarded previously.
• Incomplete submissions will not be considered or acknowledged.
• All submissions must be written by a single author.
• Deadline for submissions is 30th June, 2022
• Winners will be announced on the 30th of July 2022
• Any signs of plagiarism will disqualify the entrant.
• IHRAF reserves the right to withdraw and reclaim the financial value of the prize if it is discovered that a writer has fabricated any information in their submission.
• Organizers’ decision is final
All entrants agree to offer IHRAF first world rights, with the right to publish selected work on its website, as well as in hard-copy book format
• All entries must be submitted to: ihrafnigeria@gmail.com and also copy societyofyoungnigerianwriters@gmail.com.
• Entries should be uploaded in a DOC format. The first page should include the Title of the story and the number of words.
• Title of your mail should be addressed as “AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS SHORT STORY PRIZE”
Entrants are advised to send the following information alongside their entries
• i. Name
• ii. Age
• iii. Gender
• iv. Country
• v. Address
• vi. Phone Number
• vii. Where you heard about the Call for entries
• viii. Short Profile about yourself.
• x. Name of school or university if any
• It is your responsibility to ensure that your submission is eligible for the prize. By entering your work for the Prize you are confirming to us that the work that you are submitting is your own original work, and that you have read and agreed to the Conditions of Entry of the Prize.
• We will write to everyone who entered for the Prize and inform them of the outcome of their application once the judging process has concluded.

African Human Rights Short Story Prize is an initiative of the International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF), USA aimed at promoting and supporting the realization of human rights in Africa.

For more enquiries contact: Wole Adedoyin +2348072673852 (woleadedoyin@gmail.com)

SEVEN WRITERS AND ARTIST FOR 2022 IHRAF TEEN ARTS AND WRITING MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME

Six Writers and One Artist have been nominated for this year IHRAF Teen Arts and Writing Mentorship Programme, a programme of the African Chapter of the International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF) with its international headquarters in New York, U.S.A. They include: Moyinoluwa Oyetunji Sarah (Poet), Akinfenwa Temitope (Poet), Tinuade Dorcas Omitoogun (Short Story Writer), Ajobo Haleeah Oluwalaanumi (Poet & Short Story Writer), Razak Samad (Artist), Stephen Ajeigbe (Poet) and Peace Akindimeji Akin-Tella (Poet).

This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of IHRAF in Africa, Wole Adedoyin.

According to him, IHRAF Teen Arts and Writing Mentorship Programme provides the guidance to help teen writers and artists perfect their craft and successfully complete and publish their self-published book/arts projects. They are to write/create works of art on issues bordering Human Rights issues affecting Africa.

The programme also hopes to help empower shortlisted recipients to independently identify growth areas and find relevant, valuable, ongoing learning opportunities from individuals who have relevant and shareable experiences and insights.

The duration for the programme is six months and completed works will be published by the International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF).

MEET THE RECIPIENTS OF THE IHRAF TEEN ARTS AND WRITING MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME, 2022 EDITION
MOYINOLUWA OYETUNJI SARAH (POET)
Oyetunji Moyinoluwa Sarah, born thirteen (13) years ago in Ibadan, her birth was recorded on the 17th day of November 2008; she is presently a junior secondary School III, student of God’s Blessing Comprehensive College.
Her journey into creative writing was discovered at an early age, but as a relatively shy and quiet girl, she kept all her writings to herself, with hardly no reader, until her school mother helped her. Adebayo Damilola, helped her discover her talent and motivated her to write and never be discouraged, and so she courted the habit of reading every good book available to read.
She started writing at the age of nine when she was in primary four and has written over five short stories and several poems
Her hobbies include singing, reading, writing and debating.
Her interest in reading and writing has made her a better person and has opened her eyes to desire to change the world positively.
Moyinoluwa specializes in writing poetry and prose, and may consider playwriting in the near future.
She is a member of the Book Friendly Club in her school, where she shares ideas and discusses her works with other writers, under the tutelage of Mr. Marcus Ugboduma .
She is also a member of the Ibadan Book Club. Her greatest aspiration is to become a great writer from Africa.
She has written many poems, some of which include: ‘Have you ever wondered’, ‘I am me’,
‘Rights of the youths, “My way of giving” “Poetry is me”, “My parents my jewel”, “What goes around, comes around”,” Giving is taking” among other poems all yet to be published
Moyinoluwa has also three written works in prose which are, “My life my Complications”
” The rough path”, and “Folashades’s mystery.”
Moyinoluwa as at certain times in her youthful life engaged in acting in the past, usually at the church during special programmes and when she was in primary school, and her next acting stint in which she is actively involved is AGBEKOYA a play on the Farmers uprising in Ibadan in the 70s, which would be staged coincidentally on her forthcoming birthday this November. She had three of her poems read to the listening pleasure of members of the Ibadan book club.
She is grateful to God for her writing skill.
TEMITOPE AKINFENWA (POET)
Temitope Akinfenwa was born 12 years ago , since her childhood days she developed her interest in books and enjoys reading at ease, she dreams of being a mass communicator, or an accountant, since she discovered how versatile she is reading and writing, her teachers at God’s Blessing Comprehensive College discovered she was fond of converting her note books to her writing pad where she wrote her poems and short stories, it was then it was discovered that she had several other works she had secretly written and kept to herself, which she had been writing since she was 9 years old. And so she was advised to join the Book Friendly Club of God’s Blessing Comprehensive College Ibadan. Since then, her writing skill has taken a new dimension. She had her first opportunity to read her poems to a large audience when she joined the club, and she was further encouraged, at the monthly reading of the Ibadan book club where she was appreciated having read her poems to a larger and experienced audience.
Some of her poems includes: ‘I must shine’,” My tomorrow”,“Victory is mine” and
“My body,God’s temple”. While her plays and prose includes, “Do no cry yet”
“The Young virgin”, “Blood she’d and not shed” and “From Shame to glory” and others.
She believes a future career in writing is possible and that constant reading shapes one's future, while God, her parents and teachers motivates her to write stories, poems and plays, and they have been her pillars supporting her to be a better person, to them she shall be forever grateful.
TINUADE DORCAS OMITOOGUN (SHORT STORY WRITER)
Tinuade Dorcas Omitoogun, is an upcoming budding creative writer, with a penchant for writing prose and short stories. She is twelve years old and was born to the family of Mr and Mrs Omitoogun on the 23rd day of October, 2009. She started out loving to read books her parents bought for her, and reading books her older siblings had at home. As she fiddled with books at an early age, tearing off book covers and pages of novels, her family never got discouraged, this prompted her father to buy her books meant for her age, at that time she was barely three years old. She guided her book jealously and since then holds every book in high esteem, as she scribbled on these books, the love for writing began to take shape. She got motivated by every book she read, and her appetite for reading heightened. And a desire to write stories began to build up, because of her love for reading.
At the age of 8 years she fulfilled her dream to be a writer, by completing her first story titled “The best place to be” at that time she was in primary 4.
Among her other works are
“Seed to sow”, “honesty pays”, “The reward of jealously”, and “Why didn’t I listen”? etc. Some of my poems also are “Why is this world wicked”, “My mother”.
Tinuade Dorcas Omitoogun is a member of Book Friendly Club of God’s Blessing Group of Schools and also the Ibadan Book Club, where she has had opportunities to read out her poems and stories to club members. She earned herself a major role in AGBEKOYA, a play based on farmers uprising in Ibadan in the 60s. The play has further motivated her to write plays and so she looks forward to publishing her first book soon.
HALEEAH OLUWALAANUMI AJOBO (POET & SHORT STORY WRITER)
Ajobo Haleeah Oluwalaanumi is a lover of nature and enjoys reading and narrating stories. Presently, preparing for her BECE 2021/22 Academic Session. She aspires to become a qualified and successful Medical Practitioner. A founding member of Elewura Readers’ Club. Haleeah recently read one of her works at a readership promotion campaign programme of the National Library of Nigeria, Oyo State Branch held recently in Ibadan.
SAMAD RAZAK (ARTIST)
Samad Razak was born in the year 2007 in Ibadan, Oyo state where he hails from and currently lives. As Samad grew up he watched his elder sister draw and paint object and pictures and that inspired him to desire to draw and paint pictures too, At the age of seven, the turnaround came when he drew his first picture, his elder sister saw the talent in him and began helping him out to perfect his artistic skills. Support and encouragement from his parents and teachers have him the needed lifeline,
One day he was suspended from the table tennis team of God’s blessing Comprehensive College Ibadan. He was kept out of the team for weeks for failing to take his studies seriously. While he sat one morning watching his peers play, he had in one hand his drawing pad, some students were gathered around and flipping from page to page with excitement on their faces. At that point Mr Marcus Ugboduma discovered he was an artist and decided to nurture him and promote his artistic works, so he began tasking him. At that point he became a celebrity Artist, whose specialty is simply to draw celebrities and notable personalities.
Among the notable personalities or celebrities he has drawn includes: Burna Boy, Dr Yinka Ayefele, President Mohammadu Buhari, Governor Setup Makinde. But his most favorite drawings are That of the Olubadan of Ibadan Land and Dr Yinka Ayefele. Samad really appreciated his teacher, mentor and master, Mr. Marcus Ugboduma who tutored, mentored, encouraged and took him like his son. In a bid to show his gratitude to him, Samad drew a beautiful portrait of Mr. Marcus and his wife to mark their 3rd wedding anniversary.
Samad is a member of the Book friendly club of God’s blessing Comprehensive college, and also the Ibadan book club. He feels privilege to have exhibited his art works at the 2020 Cultural day celebration held in his school, where the Chairman of the Oyo State council For Arts and culture, was present and promised to take him to the Olubadan of Ibadan Land to present his work to Our royal father, but that dream is yet to see the light of day but he hopes it comes sooner, His works were also exhibited at the Ibadan book club in one of their monthly readings,
Samad is an artist per excellence, who recently played the role of prisoner 1 in Agbekoye. The play AGBEKOYA was staged by students of his School to mark the 2020/21 Valedictory Service. He now believes that with constant reading and study with book club members, he hopes to write poems, plays and prose sooner.
Samad is sure that in the nearest future his drawings will flood the art space as the biggest maker of celebrity art works, his current work is the drawing of Prophetess Esther Ajayi.
STEPHEN AJEIGBE (POET)
Ajeigbe Stephen was born in the year 2008 in Ibadan, Oyo state and he resides there, as he grew up, he never knew he had the talent of writing poems but he tried to be an artist but unfortunately, he discovered it was not in him, at the age of thirteen, he was taken to Ibadan book club by Mr Marcus Ugboduma and when he saw others displaying their talents. By the time it was over, he left very sad because he had nothing to display. At that point Mr. Marcus inspired him to be a poet. He wrote his first poem titled beauty and some other titles "friendship" and “anger in a man". Stephen is a member of The Book Friendly Club of God's blessing Comprehensive College and also the Ibadan Book Club.
He feels privileged to have read his first poem ever on the floors of the Ibadan Book Club.
Stephen is a writer per excellence, who seizes every opportunity available to write poems.
He now believes that with constant personal and group reading and learning with book club members, he hopes to write more poems sooner.
Stephen is sure that in the future, his poems will flood the world as the biggest writer of poems, his current poem is titled "Education with Godliness".
PEACE AKINDIMEJI AKIN-TELLA (POET)
Akin-Tella Peace Akindimeji was born on 29th day of September 2008, in Ibadan.
Peace did not start writing Early enough, but preferred reading. His ability to write was discovered at the age of 13, when he saw his classmates and other friends writing and feeling happy with their works being read in gathering and on the School assembly ground, also at that point came the constant boastings of one of his teachers, Mr Marcus Ugboduma, The coordinator of the Book Friendly Club of his school, who used to boast about his students writing prowess and creative skills, especially in Poetry and prose.
He also constantly advised that writing was going to help them academically and it was capable of taking them to greater heights.
This prompted Peace to write his first set of poems which includes: "Why death", "Ibadan",
" I am strong" and "Foolishness."

Peace Akin- Tella is currently a member of his School's Choir, The JETS Club, the Book Friendly Club of God's Blessing Comprehensive College and the Ibadan Book Club,
He has represented his School in several competitions and most recently The Science Teachers Association of Nigeria OLYMPIAD 2022, at the junior category. He looks forward to becoming a renowned Science fiction writer in the near future. His Parental encouragement has been his source of inspiration in Writing.

15 REASONS WHY SWANA IS ILLEGAL AND WHY YOU SHOULD BOYCOTT SWANA FIESTA

1. SWANA is Alien to ANA Constitution
2. No formidable membership structure, many of its members are ANA members in Southwest
3. SWANA has no logo of its own
4. SWANA doesn’t recognize Mr. Camillus Ukah (who is in charge of ANA Secretariat, ANA Certificate of Registration, has the backings of the Board of Trustees, Advisory Council and ANA Elders) as ANA President major reason why they are aligning with pro Maiwada’s group in Osun State
5. SWANA is not a duly registered literary organization
6. It’s a one man show
7. SWANA has no constitution of its own
8. SWANA has no strategic plan
9. Since inception over five years ago, it has not organized any workshop, competition or published an anthology
10. It lacks Yoruba Agenda
11. It is a gathering of fun seekers not for literary discourse that will benefit Southwest writers
12. SWANA played a prominent role in the current crisis we are facing in ANA
13. The likes of Muriola Awosemo and Abiodun Oloyede are Maiwada’s henchmen, the major reason why they endorsed Maiwada’s ANA Destabilization Agenda.
14. SWANA Fiesta was designed to cause crisis in Osun State
15. SWANA is not a literary agenda of Southwest writers; it’s an agenda of some selfish individuals.

OSOGBO BOOK CLUB ASKS MEMBERS TO BOYCOTT SWANA FIESTA

The Osogbo Book Club, a literary body under Osun ANA has officially informed her members and other writers in Osun State to boycott the 2022 Edition of SWANA Fiesta describing the organization and the event as unconstitutional, felonious and illegitimate.

Osogbo Book Club made its position known through a press statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo, calling on its members and writers in Osun State to boycott the event.

Osogbo Book Club also distanced itself from partaking in the scheduled programme aim at covering the past mistakes and shame of some certain individuals in the Association.

Parts of the statement read, “There is no provision for a regional body in the ANA Constitution. SWANA is not in the ANA Constitution. You can download ANA Constitution here https://www.ananigeria.org/files/ANA_Constitution_2012.pdf to confirm this claim. SWANA Contributed 80% of the problems we are witnessing in ANA today. It was the same SWANA who brought Maiwada to Ekiti and honoured him with an award he did not deserve. They brought Maiwada to unsettle the peace we enjoy in ANA. The Northern Writers Summit in which Maiwada is a staunch and strong member did not honor him with any award or support his ANA Presidential ambition. Then why SWANA? It’s no more news that the duo of Muriola Awosemo and Abiodun Oloyede have lost grip of ANA Osun, to them, bringing SWANA to Osun is the only way they can restore the grip. Muriola Awosemo and Abiodun Oloyede are staunch supporters of Maiwada and they did not hide this.”

"As we are speaking, ANA President, Camillus Ukah is not aware of any SWANA FIESTA. Since they are not recognized by the ANA Constitution, the organizers of SWANA should stop using ANA Logo as their official logo. The Northern Writers Summit has its own logo, same thing with the South South Writers Union and other regional writers bodies."

“On the Chairmanship of ANA Osun, Bunyamin Sijuwade Zakariyah is the recognized and authentic Chairman of ANA Osun, this can be confirmed via ANA Website through this link, https://www.ananigeria.org/chapters-contact. The name “Segun Ajiboye” is alien to us in ANA Osun. Bunyamin Sijuwade Zakariyah recently represented ANA Osun in the just concluded ANA’s Chairmen and Secretaries Meeting held in Ilorin and was given Yusuf Ali Grant to organize literary activities in Osun State. To confirm, check these links: https://www.sunnewsonline.com/in-ilorin-ana-kickstarts-2022-reading-campaign/, https://thenationonlineng.net/authors-meet-in-ilorin-discuss-developmental-literature/. “

“To us in Osogbo Book Club, SWANA is a failure. An outfit of over five years that cannot boast of publishing an anthology or organizing a creative writing workshop for up and coming writers in Southwest. The only thing they do is to eat and drink.”

"We are calling on security agencies to take note of anyone trying to use the name of ANA to instigate crisis in Osun state. People should be properly guided and not allow themselves to be scammed. A word is enough for the wise."

On a final note, Osogbo Book Club believed ANA Osun is not a property of some selfish individuals who believed it’s their fundamental right to impose those who are incapable of making any change or transforming the literary space of the state. Such imposition is now a story of the past.

IBADAN BOOK CLUB MARCH READING HOLDS ON SATURDAY, MARCH 19

Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has set aside 19th day of March, 2022 to host two Ibadan based writers and a Broadcaster, Tolulope Ogunronbi, Jumoke Ola-Ogundele and Wahab Sulaimon Olamilekan in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
A statement issued by the Coordinator and Secretary of the club, Ayobami Odunyemi and Hassanat Ayoade said the event would take place at the Oyo State Library Board, Opposite Cocoa House, Ibadan by 12PM prompt.
Tolulope Ogunronbi is a Broadcast Journalist (OAP) with a unique difference. He studied at the International Institute of Journalism and graduated from the Institute in 2021. Currently a Newscaster, Producer (Studio Manager) and Broadcaster with Raypower 95.1FM Ibadan. Tolulope Ogunronbi will be talking on the Synergy between broadcasting and reading.

Jumoke Ola-Ogundele was born into the family of Mr and Mrs Olaogundele. She is from
Ikogosi Ekiti. Jumoke is a graduate of Industrial Chemistry from Ekiti State University and served in Lagos at Funmi Virtuous Educational Consult. As at the time of this reading, Jumoke Ola-Ogundele is the Founder of READ2ME MOBILE LIBRARY and also a digital marketer. She will be sharing her experience on Mobile Library.

Wahab Sulaimon Olamilekan with the pseudonym Rebel Stonez, is a graduate of Social Studies Education at the University of Ilorin. He is a poet, social educator, textile designer, social media marketer and customer relations officer. He believes in the African teachings of good character and respect. He finds pleasure in the blues poetry of Langston Hughes and Nikki Giovanni and also enjoys listening to folk songs of Michael Kiwanuka and Beautiful Nubia. Wahab's art works and poems have been published in the Artmosterrific magazine issue 2, Afrorep and elsewhere.
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 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.

MBADUGHA, UDENSI, OLANIYI AND OTUNLA TO HEADLINE IBADAN CHRISTIAN WRITERS WEBINAR

The Association of Nigerian Christian Authors and Publishers (ANCAPS) has set aside March 18th , 2022 to host three Christian authors; Chigozie Anuli Mbadugha, Gabriel Udensi, Otunla Samuel Oludare and a publisher, Folarin Olaniyi. They will be lecturing on the fundamentals of Christian Writing and publishing.

A statement issued by the Convener of the Webinar, Wole Adedoyin said the event would take place via Whatsapp by 8:00PM.

According to the Statement,”Ibadan Christian Writers Webinar helps to bring your writing to a new level and provide an opportunity for you to interact with publishing professionals and other writers. You may even have the opportunity to have your work critiqued. It welcomes new writers, established writers and everyone interested in the writer's craft. Our purpose is to glorify God and His Son Jesus Christ through all we do as we encourage others in the craft of writing.”

“It offers the opportunity to learn from a faculty of nationally known
professionals in the field of writing and to meet fellow writers who share common interests.”
Interested participants will be given automatic membership into the Association of Nigerian Christian Authors and Publishers (ANCAPS), E-Certificate of Participation and free digital books on Christian writing and publishing.

To participate, simply click on this link: https:///Dn7z3cRYnxZ3OGYwBE00KS

Association of Nigerian Christian Authors and Publishers is a professional support organization for Christians who perform writing, proof reading, editing, critiquing and similar services for writers and publishers (and those who are interested in doing so). It was created for networking among Christian writers and publishers whether they work part time or full time freelance or employed. Members share helpful tips, information and updates on various topics related to Christian writing and publishing. We are dedicated to the spirit of cooperative competition
Getting established as a Christian writer and publisher can be difficult. You may have excellent skills, but how do you find the contacts? Once you’ve established yourself as a professional, you have plenty of work on a steady basis. The Association of Nigerian Christian Authors and Publishers provides a way to make contact with reliable Christian writers and publishers who specializes in different types of areas.
For further enquiries contact: Wole Adedoyin: 08072673852 or woleadedoyin@gmail.com

IBADAN BOOK CLUB TO MARK WORLD BOOK DAY

In commemoration of World Book Day 2022, the Ibadan Book Club in collaboration with IHRAF Book Club will on Saturday 19th day of March, 2022 organize a series of activities to celebrate the day. One of the activities will be lectures to be delivered by the trio of Tolulope Ogunronbi, Jumoke Ola-Ogundele and Wahab Sulaimon Olamilekan.

In a release signed by the Coordinator of the Club, Ayobami Odunyemi said the event will take place at the Oyo State Library Board, Opposite Cocoa House, Ibadan by 12PM prompt.

World Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day or International Day of the Book, is an annual event organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. The first World Book Day was celebrated on 23 April in 1995, and continues to be recognized on that day.

Below are short profiles of our guest speakers/readers.

Tolulope Ogunronbi is a Broadcast Journalist (OAP) with a unique difference. He studied at the International Institute of Journalism and graduated from the Institute in 2021. Currently a Newscaster, Producer (Studio Manager) and Broadcaster with Raypower 95.1FM Ibadan. Tolulope Ogunronbi will be talking on the Synergy between broadcasting and reading.

Jumoke Ola-Ogundele was born into the family of Mr and Mrs Olaogundele. She is from
Ikogosi Ekiti. Jumoke is a graduate of Industrial Chemistry from Ekiti State University and served in Lagos at Funmi Virtuous Educational Consult. As at the time of this reading, Jumoke Ola-Ogundele is the Founder of READ2ME MOBILE LIBRARY and also a digital marketer. She will be sharing her experience on Mobile Library.

Wahab Sulaimon Olamilekan with the pseudonym Rebel Stonez, is a graduate of Social Studies Education at the University of Ilorin. He is a poet, social educator, textile designer, social media marketer and customer relations officer. He believes in the African teachings of good character and respect. He finds pleasure in the blues poetry of Langston Hughes and Nikki Giovanni and also enjoys listening to folk songs of Michael Kiwanuka and Beautiful Nubia. Wahab's art works and poems have been published in the Artmosterrific magazine issue 2, Afrorep and elsewhere.

OGUNRONBI, OGUNDELE AND OLAMILEKAN TO HEADLINE IBADAN BOOK CLUB MARCH READING

Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has set aside 19th day of March, 2022 to host two Ibadan based writers and a Broadcaster, Tolulope Ogunronbi, Jumoke Ola-Ogundele and Wahab Sulaimon Olamilekan in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
A statement issued by both the Coordinator and Secretary of the club, Ayobami Odunyemi and Hassanat said the event would take place at the Oyo State Library Board, Opposite Cocoa House, Ibadan by 12PM prompt.
Tolulope Ogunronbi is a Broadcast Journalist (OAP) with a unique difference. He studied at the International Institute of Journalism and graduated from the Institute in 2021. Currently a Newscaster, Producer (Studio Manager) and Broadcaster with Raypower 95.1FM Ibadan. Tolulope Ogunronbi will be talking on the Synergy between broadcasting and reading.

Jumoke Ola-Ogundele was born into the family of Mr and Mrs Olaogundele. She is from
Ikogosi Ekiti. Jumoke is a graduate of Industrial Chemistry from Ekiti State University and served in Lagos at Funmi Virtuous Educational Consult. As at the time of this reading, Jumoke Ola-Ogundele is the Founder of READ2ME MOBILE LIBRARY and also a digital marketer. She will be sharing her experience on Mobile Library.

Wahab Sulaimon Olamilekan with the pseudonym Rebel Stonez, is a graduate of Social Studies Education at the University of Ilorin. He is a poet, social educator, textile designer, social media marketer and customer relations officer. He believes in the African teachings of good character and respect. He finds pleasure in the blues poetry of Langston Hughes and Nikki Giovanni and also enjoys listening to folk songs of Michael Kiwanuka and Beautiful Nubia. Wahab's art works and poems have been published in the Artmosterrific magazine issue 2, Afrorep and elsewhere.
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 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.

OSOGBO READ AND GET PAID/PUBLISHING WEBINAR HOLDS TOMORROW
The much-awaited Osogbo Read and Get Paid/Publishing Webinar holds tomorrow, 25th day of February, 2022.

A statement issued by both the Coordinator and Secretary of the club, Godwin Grace and Ahmed Aisha said the event would take place via Whatsapp by 8:00PM.

The webinar will be hosting Folarin Olaniyi, CEO of Emotion Press, a Publishing/PR firm. He will be lecturing the participants on the techniques of Reading and Getting paid and the fundamentals of publishing.
According to the Club, Osogbo Read and Get Paid/Publishing Webinar plans to create an avenue where readers can make money and also to make books available at the lowest cost possible to every home in Africa, while consequentially promoting the almost running comatose reading culture through its innovative technology backed print-on-demand service.
Interested participants will be given automatic membership into Osogbo Book Club, E-Certificate of Participation and free digital books on creative writing and publishing.
To participate, kindly follow this link: https:///LXCyUveIOXuCOIlCYPgQSO
Osogbo 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 the Reading Culture in Osun State.
Osogbo 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.

WORLD THEATRE DAY TO DAZZLE THE WORLD

Ebika Anthony

It is going to be a marriage of literary and artistic activities that will give birth to fun, excitement and unforgettable moments. Stars will parade and shine in the broad light of day as the Ado-Awaye Tourism Heritage Development Initiative (ATHDI) and the Oyo State Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), will hold the 2022 World Theatre Day (WTD) celebration With great pomp and ceremony.

Holding from March 25 to 27, 2022, the celebration will take place at the foot and on top of Ado Mountain, a wonderful mountain harbouring tourist attractions such as Elephant Tree, Ladebo Cave, Ishage Boulder, Iya Alaro Lake as well as Iyake Lake that are the two known suspended lakes in the world.

Amongst others, activities slated for the 2022 World Theatre Day celebration include traditional and modern musical shows, dance performances, poetic renditions, historical narratives, drama presentations, personality awards and a special schools’ drama contest that will attract plaques and monetary awards for winners.

According to the organizing committee made up of respected men and women of the society, the 2022 World Theatre Day celebration in Ado-Awaye, will be attended by various theatre artistes, government functionaries, traditional rulers, culture activists, arts director, arts administrators, tourists, promoters of tourism and arts lovers.

Interestingly, the celebration is being uniquely planned to create a platform for socio-cultural interactions amongst participants and guests, a platform for the discovery, exposition and promotion of literary and artistic talents, and also serve as a unity forum.

Since the year 2022 is tagged the 60th Anniversary of World Theatre Day, the Ado-Awaye Tourism Heritage Development Initiative and the Oyo State TAMPAN are prepared to dazzle the world with a talk-of-the-town celebration. This celebration which enjoys the royal blessing of the Alado of Ado-Awaye, HRM Oba Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi, no doubt, will record the biggest crowd of performing artistes in Nigeria.

With utmost respect, all theatre artistes, arts lovers, friends and well-wishers are specially invited to witness and partake in this World Theatre Day celebration without any inhibition.

OSOGBO BOOK CLUB

PRESENTS

OSOGBO READ AND GET PAID/PUBLISHING WEBINAR

Do you want to learn how To Make Money through reading?

Do you know you can publish your book for a low cost?

Then you need to sign up for our Osogbo Read and Get Paid/Publishing Webinar

Osogbo Read and Get Paid/Publishing Webinar plans to create an avenue where readers can make money and also to make books available at the lowest cost possible to every home in Africa, while consequentially promoting the almost running comatose reading culture through its innovative technology backed print-on-demand service.

REGISTRATION IS FREE

To register, kindly send your name, Phone contact, email and location to the Osogbo Book Club Coordinator, Godwin Grace +2348027854496 and copy Osogbo Book Club Secretary – Ahmed Aisha - +2348122178326

DATE OF THE WEBINAR: Friday, 25th February, 2022

TIME: 8:00PM

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION is Thursday, February 24, 2022.

VENUE OF THE WEBINAR: WHATSAPP PLATFORM

THE TRAINING IS A DAY EVENT

REQUIREMENTS

• You should have access to an android phone with Internet connection

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION

• Automatic Membership into Osogbo Book Club
• Free Ebooks on Publishing
• Free E-Certificate of Participation

MEET OUR GUEST INSTRUCTOR

Folarin Olaniyi is the CEO of Emotion Press, a Publishing/PR firm he started in 2011. He has for many years led different literary initiatives such as The Emotion Book Club, the Emotion Book Party etc. He is an irredeemable lover of books and a strong believer in its ability to transform lives.

FOLARIN OLANIYI TO HEADLINE OSOGBO READ AND GET PAID/PUBLISHING WEBINAR

Osogbo Book Club (OBC) has set aside 25th day of February, 2022 to host Folarin Olaniyi, CEO of Emotion Press, a Publishing/PR firm he started in 2011 will be lecturing the participants on Read and Get paid and the fundamentals of publishing.

A statement issued by both the Coordinator and Secretary of the club, Godwin Grace and Ahmed Aisha said the event would take place via WHATSAPP by 80:00PM.
According to the Club, Osogbo Read and Get Paid/Publishing Webinar plans to create an avenue where readers can make money and also to make books available at the lowest cost possible to every home in Africa, while consequentially promoting the almost running comatose reading culture through its innovative technology backed print-on-demand service.
Interested participants will be given automatic membership into Osogbo Book Club, E-Certificate of Participation and free digital books on creative writing and publishing.
To register, kindly send your name, Phone contact, email and location to the Osogbo Book Club Coordinator, Godwin Grace +2348027854496 and copy Osogbo Book Club Secretary – Ahmed Aisha - +2348122178326
Osogbo Book Club is an initiative of the Nigerian Young Writers Society. It was founded in 2011 by SYNW in order to contribute its own quota to the growth and development of the Reading Culture in Osun State.
Osogbo 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.

ACPP MOURNS SULE ALAO

A Chieftain of the Alliance of Collaborating Political Parties (ACPP), a pro Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola political group, Wole Adedoyin has expressed grief over the death of the former Chairman of the Alliance, Chief Sule Alao. He described the demise of Chief Sule Alao as a shock to ACPP members.
Adedoyin expressed his grief in a statement issued on Monday in Ilesa, Osun State. He noted that the contributions of the deceased to the growth and success of the allicance and APC in the state were enormous.
The governorship candidate of Hope Democratic Party (HDP) in the 2018 Governorship election further described Chief Sule Alao as a man of integrity and exceptionally hardworking. A dedicated, committed and dependable political mentor.
Adedoyin finally condoled with the immediate family of the deceased and prayed that God would grant the departed eternal rest.

SYNW REGISTERS FIFTY THREE NIGERIAN FEMALE WRITERS AS MEMBERS OF IWWG


The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) under the leadership of Wole Adedoyin has registered fifty three Nigerian Female writers from Seventeen states of the federation into the International Women Writing Guild (IWWG).


According to a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the Society, Musa Sunusi on Friday said the Partnership between the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) and the International Women Writing Guild (IWWG), USA is to create a uniquely ingenious, exploratory and educative platform geared towards inspiring young female writers from all parts of Nigeria in fanning their writing talents and providing opportunities for exhibiting their works. Also, to bring women writers together under a structure of mentoring and support.


As evidence of registering the fifty three Nigerian female writers into IWWG as full members, a mail from the Director of IWWG, Michelle Miller partly reads “Everyone is signed up now and they will all receive individual welcome letters by email. If they wish to attend any workshops, they can email me and I will register them at no cost (so long as there is space).


The International Women's Writing Guild (IWWG) was founded in 1976 by Hannelore Hahn. It is a 501(c)3 non-profit writing organization whose mission is to "empower women writers personally and professionally through writing. The IWWG has been an official Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with special consultative status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 1998.


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

NAMES AND STATES OF THE FIFTY THREE REGISTERED MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S WRITING GUILD (IWWG) USA, FACILITATED BY THE SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS (SYNW)

1. Abdul Azeez Suliyat – Osun State
2. Abughdyer Mwuese Stephanie – Benue State
3. Ademola Oluwabukola Christianah – Oyo State
4. Adeniyi Folasade – Oyo State
5. Adeogun Olasumbo Comfort – Ogun State
6. Adeoye Abigeal Adesewa – Osun State
7. Adeyemi Bukola Comfort – Osun State
8. Ahmed Aisha – Osun State
9. Ajayi Temilade Hannah – Ogun State
10. Angelica Chinecherem Uwaezuoke – Enugu State
11. Anowo Eniola Jean-Jacques – Ogun State
12. Ashiru S. Adedamola – Oyo State
13. Ayobami Charis Olushola – Oyo State
14. Ayobami Odunyemi – Osun State
15. Betty Ige – Kwara State
16. Chigozie Anuli Mbadugha – Anambra State
17. Darasimi Adeoye – Ogun State
18. Emmanuella Edun-Adedeji – Lagos State
19. Glory Olutayo – Osun State
20. Hauwa'u A Suleiman – Kano State
21. Henry Ndifreke Precious - FCT
22. IyinOluwa Akintola – Oyo State
23. Jidechukwu Angela Nwabueze – Anambra State
24. Kehinde Adenike Oluwatoyosi – Osun State
25. Maduekwe Cynthia Chinenye – Cross Rivers State
26. Ofuma Atuanya-Mbadiwe – Anambra State
27. Olomide Fatiha Opeyemi – Oyo State
28. Olomide Tawa Oluwaseyi – Oyo State
29. Oluwatobiloba Grace Lawalson – Ondo State
30. Oluwole Omolola – Ogun State
31. Onyinyechi Iheanyi – Imo State
32. Oyebade Monsurat Adenike – Ogun State
33. Oyetunji Moyinoluwa Sarah – Oyo State
34. Sakinat Yusuf – Kaduna State
35. Shalom Emejulu - FCT
36. Temitope Akinfenwa – Oyo State
37. Tinuade Dorcas Omitoogun – Oyo State
38. Tosin Afe – Osun State
39. Uchendu Ifeyinwa Jemimah – Imo State
40. Adeola Habibat Alabi-Olatunji – Lagos State
41. Adesewa Oyinkansola - Lagos State
42. Onwukwe Marykate Chizoba - Enugu
43. Alimat Taiwo Sulaiman – Oyo State
44. Nneoma Michelle Egeonu – Anambra State
45. Odilichukwu Juliet Nwankwo – Anambra State
46. Peace Uchenna Okpalanma – Anambra State
47. John Gloria Oluchi – Abia State
48. Okali, Lucy Chioma – Anambra
49. Okonkwo, Chisom Lucy – Anambra
50. Mary Ndukwo – Oyo State
51. Ajobo Haleeah Oluwalaanumi – Oyo State
52. Makinde Temiloluwa Abimbola
53. Shittu Misturah Ajoke