Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart' @60: Inaugural Press Conference

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Professor Chinua Achebe's seminal novel, Things Fall Apart. 

In these precarious times, we can think of no better way to bridge cultural, racial and social divides than to unite peoples world wide around great fiction. It is in that spirit that we would like to announce that "The Inaugural Press Conference for the Things Fall Apart @60 Celebrations held on Thursday February 8, 2018 at 9am.

Venue was the Board Room of THE PRESS HOUSE (Publishers of The News Magazine) at 27 Acme Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos."

Update On Global Activities

 In Canada this month, Mount Allison University will have an official speaker/opening, and an extended display in the Library, as well as related media coverage and discussion. In the USA, an event at the Smithsonian will kick off year long events in cities and institutions of higher learning throughout the country.

In Nigeria, a more elaborate five city series of events are planned. 

Already, 10 African countries: Uganda, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Kenya, Liberia and South Africa have already confirmed their readiness to participate in the global event. We are also positive that several others will confirm this week. 

In Asia and Latin America, we are planning to work with local intellectuals and universities to develop traditional seminars and conferences in Bangladesh, Brazil, Mexico and India. 

All these countries were showcased during our International Press Conference which held on Thursday 2/8/2018 in Lagos, Nigeria.