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Umuofia Arts and Books Festival - Afrocritik
Searching for New Philosophers at the Umuofia Arts and Books Festival 2023 (UmuofiaFest)

Named after Umuofia, the fictional village in which Achebe’s iconic novel Things Fall Apart was…

African Folklore and Lessons: Exploring the Rich Heritage of Traditional Tales from the Continent- Afrocritik
African Folklore and Lessons: Exploring the Rich Heritage of Traditional Tales from the Continent

Origin myths are testaments to the human desire to explain complex events, such as how…

Cyprian Ekwensi - Afrocritik
Examining the Works of Cyprian Ekwensi and His Legacy in the Canon of Great Nigerian Literature

Ekwensi’s real forte is books for younger readers; the stark evidence of his works shows…

Cardinal Rex Lawson - Afrocritik
Cardinal Rex Lawson: The Philosophy and Timeless Artistry of His Music

Empathy is the mark of great artistes and Lawson’s artistry was not lacking in this.…

Nhachi Nwanyị Custom in Igboland - Afrocritik
Nhachi Nwanyị Custom in Igboland: A Relevant Practice or a Stronghold for Patriarchy?

The question that often opens up during these conversations is whether or not these women…

Sola Osofisan’s “The Simple Joys of Her Final Days” Presents Wry Portraits of Nigerian Life at Home and Abroad

Osofisan’s descriptions of the lives of the Nigerian poor, – the lower classes living out…

Onyeka Nwelue is Providing a New Way of Seeing and Extending Legacies

He would also read his poetry at several music and literary events. Many people at…