Chinua Achebe, 10 Years After: ANA Unveils Programme To Mark Passing Of Africa’s Literary Icon

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 Chinua Achebe’s 10th Year Anniversary Commemoration Begins May 19, 2023 As ANA Unveils Zoom Link For Virtual Participation...

*Chinua Achebe 

The much-awaited programme to mark the 10th anniversary of the passing of literary icon Chinua Achebe is set to commence tomorrow, Friday, May 19, 2023. Organized by the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) under the leadership of Camillus Ukah, the programme 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. 

*Chinua Achebe (pix by Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye) 

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 programme. 

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...

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 programme, interested individuals can visit the ANA website at www.ananigeria.org.