Chinua Achebe's 10th Year Anniversary Commemoration Begins Tomorrow as ANA Unveils Zoom Link for Virtual Participation

CHINUA ACHEBE'S 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION BEGINS TOMORROW AS ANA UNVEILS ZOOM LINK FOR VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION

 

By: Wole Adedoyin

The much-awaited program to mark the 10th anniversary of the passing of literary icon Chinua Achebe is set to commence tomorrow. Organized by the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) under the leadership of Camillus Ukah, the program will honor the enduring legacy of Chinua Achebe, whose literary contributions have left an indelible mark on the global literary landscape.

The commemorative event, themed "The Immortality of Creativity: Ten Years After Achebe's Transition," will take place physically at the Chinua Achebe International Conference Centre (CAICC) located at Mamman Vatsa Writers’ Village, Mpape Abuja. The event will span three days, from 19th to 21st May 2023, and promises to be a fitting tribute to the esteemed author.

Day One, scheduled for Friday evening, 19th May 2023, will be dedicated to paying tribute and sharing reminiscences of the legendary Chinua Achebe. Esteemed guests and individuals influenced by his work will gather to reflect on his life, works, and the lasting impact he has had on literature and the world at large.

In recognition of the global interest in Chinua Achebe's legacy, the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has also unveiled a Zoom link for those unable to physically attend the program. This virtual participation option ensures that individuals from around the world can join in commemorating the 10th year since Achebe's passing and celebrate his remarkable contributions to literature.

To join the Zoom meeting, please use the following details:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85085100515?pwd=bUtBZkxnTnA2aTAyVFJnS2NVZmd6dz09

Meeting ID: 850 8510 0515

Passcode: 413816

The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) encourages all literary enthusiasts, scholars, and admirers of Chinua Achebe to mark their calendars and participate in this significant event. The commemoration provides a platform to honor Achebe's immense literary contributions and to discuss the enduring legacy of his works.

For further information and updates on the program, interested individuals can visit the ANA website at www.ananigeria.org.