Ibadan Book Club Congratulates Ayomide Inufin on Best Spoken Word Newcomer Award

**IBADAN BOOK CLUB CONGRATULATES AYOMIDE INUFIN ON BEST SPOKEN WORD NEWCOMER AWARD**

The Ibadan Book Club has congratulated Nigerian-born creative writer, poet and visual artist, Ayomide Inufin, popularly known as Ayomide D’Great, on his emergence as Best Spoken Word Newcomer 2025 at the prestigious Wordplay Poetry Awards held in London. 

The Club described the recognition as a well-deserved honour that reflects years of dedication, originality and artistic excellence.

This was contained in a press statement issued by the Founder of the Club, Wole Adedoyin, who commended Inufin for flying the Nigerian flag high on the global literary and spoken word stage. 

According to the statement, Ayomide’s achievement is a source of pride to the Nigerian literary community and a strong motivation to young writers and performers at home and in the diaspora.

Ayomide Inufin is a multi-award-winning creative writer, poet and visual artist whose works have received international recognition in the United Kingdom and the United States. He is widely known for his powerful and engaging performances at major creative events across cities such as London, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, Stockholm and Miami, where his spoken word artistry has continued to draw critical acclaim.

The award was presented at the 2025 Wordplay Poetry Awards held on October 4, 2025, at the DoubleTree Hilton Kensington, London, where Inufin stood out among several talented poets and artists. His win, documented by Brainz Magazine and Wordplay & Flow, stressed his impactful presence and growing influence within the UK spoken word scene. In 2025, he was also listed among Brainz Magazine’s Top 500 Emblems of Creativity Globally.

The Ibadan Book Club further noted that Ayomide Inufin, a UK-based Nigerian creative, is the creator and curator of “Spotlight Poetry,” a genre dedicated to amplifying voices around critical societal issues. A holder of a Master’s degree in Creative Writing, Innovation and Experiment from the University of Salford, he is fondly referred to as “The Oba of Poetry” and the “Champagne Writer.”

Inufin's winning work will be read at the forthcoming  book reading/Meeting of the Ibadan Book Club scheduled to hold on the 31st January, 2026 at the main hall of the Oyo State Library Board opposite Cocoa House Dugbe Ibadan by 12:00PM. 

The Club wished him continued success and expressed confidence that his journey will inspire a new generation of writers and spoken word artists.

Ibadan Book Club Set To Host Free One-Day AI Training Workshop For Writers

 

IBADAN BOOK CLUB SET TO HOST FREE ONE-DAY AI TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR WRITERS

The Ibadan Book Club has announced plans to organize a one-day free training workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for writers, as part of its sustained efforts to equip creatives with contemporary tools for literary production and professional growth. This disclosure was made in a press statement issued by the Convener of the workshop, Wole Adedoyin, who noted that the initiative aligns with the Club’s vision of keeping writers relevant in a rapidly evolving digital age.

According to the statement, the workshop is designed to introduce writers to the growing relationship between artificial intelligence and creative writing, while also demystifying common misconceptions surrounding the use of AI in literary and professional contexts.

The Ibadan Book Club emphasized that the training stressed its commitment to innovation, capacity building, and the promotion of ethical and responsible engagement with emerging technologies within the literary ecosystem.

Over the years, the Club, through its Ibadan Writers’ Studio, has successfully organized several impactful workshops aimed at strengthening the skills of writers and literary enthusiasts. These include Copyright Workshops, Book Review Workshops, Drama Writing Techniques Workshops, and Publishing and Book Production Workshops, among others, which have consistently attracted participants from within and outside Ibadan, reinforcing the Club’s reputation as a hub for literary development.

The upcoming AI workshop is scheduled to hold on Saturday, January 31st, at 12:00 PM, at the Board Room of the Oyo State Library Board, located opposite the historic Cocoa House in Dugbe, Ibadan.

Participants will be exposed to carefully curated topics such as Understanding AI for Writers: What It Is and What It Isn’t, Using AI for Idea Generation and Story Development, Prompt Writing Skills for Creative and Professional Writers, and AI as an Editing and Revision Partner. Other areas to be explored include ethics and originality, copyright and ownership in AI-assisted writing, AI in journalism and nonfiction, bias and inclusive storytelling, research and productivity tools, as well as preserving the human voice in an AI-driven era.

The Guest Lecturer for the workshop is Mr. Fadele Olusola Daniel, Head of the E-Library at The Polytechnic, Ibadan. He is a seasoned digital creator, AI expert, and professional librarian with vast experience in automation, software development, systems analysis, and information management. Mr. Daniel, a member of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), holds academic qualifications in Computer Science, Statistics, and Library, Archival and Information Studies from the University of Ibadan.

The Ibadan Book Club stressed that the workshop is completely free of charge, as part of its resolve to make knowledge accessible to writers regardless of economic background. Interested participants are required to send their name, age, location, and phone number via SMS or WhatsApp to 08072673852 to secure participation.

The statement also revealed that a special reading will be held in honour of Ayomide Inufin, a member of the Club and winner of the Best Spoken Word Newcomer Award at the 2025 Wordplay Poetry Awards in London.

The Club also expressed profound gratitude to Dr. Awele Ilusanmi, FANA, President of the Literary Authors Cooperative Multipurpose Society of Nigeria and Founder of the Book Marketing Class Africa (BMACA), for her sustained monthly support. Her partnership, the statement noted, has been instrumental in ensuring the continuity and success of the Club’s literary engagements.

 

 

Ibadan Book Club Unveils 2026 Projects, hails Dr. Wale Okediran and Dr. Awele Ilusanmi for sustained support

 

IBADAN BOOK CLUB UNVEILS 2026 PROJECTS, HAILS DR. WALE OKEDIRAN AND DR. AWELE ILUSANMI FOR SUSTAINED SUPPORT

The Ibadan Book Club has announced the unveiling of two new literary projects scheduled for implementation in 2026, as part of its ongoing commitment to promoting reading culture and literary engagement in Nigeria. This development was disclosed in a press statement issued by the Founder of the Club, Mr. Wole Adedoyin.

According to the statement, the newly introduced initiatives are the Ibadan Readers’ Roundtable and the Back to Books Project, both designed to strengthen readers’ participation, encourage intellectual discourse, and expand access to books and literary conversations within and beyond Ibadan.

The Ibadan Readers’ Roundtable is envisioned as a recurring forum that will bring together readers, writers, academics, and literary enthusiasts to engage in critical discussions of selected books and topical issues in literature. The project aims to promote analytical reading, foster diverse perspectives, and build a strong community of informed readers.

Through the Readers’ Roundtable, the Club plans to provide a platform for meaningful literary dialogue, mentorship, and interaction between established writers and emerging voices. The initiative is expected to further position Ibadan as a vibrant center for literary exchange and intellectual engagement.

The Back to Books Project is a reading revival campaign targeted at rekindling interest in books among students, youths, and the general public. The project will involve reading outreaches, book donation drives, guided reading sessions, and advocacy activities aimed at restoring reading as a daily and lifelong habit.

By focusing on schools and communities, the Back to Books Project seeks to address the decline in reading culture and promote literacy, creativity, and personal development. The initiative underscores the Club’s belief in books as essential tools for education and social transformation.

The press statement also highlighted the Club’s track record of impactful literary interventions. Over the years, the Ibadan Book Club has successfully executed projects such as the Read Nigeria Project, Oyo Reads, Ibadan Reads, Write and Publish Project, which mainly consisted of writing workshops, as well as the Ibadan Book Talk and Ibadan Book Dialogue series.

Notably, the Ibadan Book Talk and Ibadan Book Dialogue projects hosted over thirty writers, providing platforms for authors to engage readers, share insights, and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s literary development.

The Club expressed profound appreciation to Dr. Wale Okediran, Secretary General of the Pan African Writers Association (PAWA), for his financial support to the Ibadan Book Club for over five years. Beyond financial assistance, Dr. Okediran also facilitated the nomination of five members of the Club for the Ebedi Writers Residency last year.

Special thanks were also extended to Dr. Awele Ilusanmi (FANA), President of the Literary Authors Cooperative Multipurpose Society of Nigeria (LITACO), for her consistent monthly financial support, which began last year. The Ibadan Book Club described the support from both literary leaders as invaluable and reaffirmed its dedication to sustaining impactful reading and literary development initiatives.