The folks at www.afropolis.org have convened a special gathering of 90+ Nigerian artistes, from 30 cities at home and abroad, in the commemoration of the great Chinua Achebe.
Interested participants can RSVP to attend the virtual event which started 15 Nov, 09:00 WAT and continues today, 16 Nov, 21:00 WAT.
Register Now on afropolis.org to build your schedule and join this special gathering of 90+ Nigerian artistes, from 30 cities at home and abroad, in the commemoration of the great Chinua Achebe.
“Chinua Achebe was born on November 16, 1930 in Ogidi village, Anambra, Nigeria. He meant different things to different artistes in different disciplines. Thus, we have put together an interdisciplinary exploration of the things he gave his life’s works to as a commemoration of Chinua Achebe’s 90th posthumous birthday. This two-day gathering billed for November 15 & 16, will be a creative attempt to remember, to reincarnate and to reinvigorate the grandeur of his eloquence, his interest in extracting old concerns from the new, as well as his lifelong commitment to the questions of human dignity,” said afropolis.org.
The latest #ENDSARS uprising, it stated further, provides a perfect backdrop for this special event; a period of unrest and unprecedented mass protest across Nigeria, led mainly by the youths. On social media, the language – of both words and images – is that of the immediate, the now, the urgent. Yet the pernicious disposition of the Nigerian police, elites and leaders is rooted in an inescapable history of many failed attempts to chart the course of a nation. Today, one might say that we have been presented with another opportunity to draw a definite line between the old and the new. But we all know that history has a thing for self-repetition.
Make plans to join us for a uniquely immersive and engaging digital gathering, guaranteed to inspire a new generation of change agents who are changing the face of world history from everywhere. This two-day gathering will feature celebrated artists, as well as luminary speakers, visual and literary art exhibitions, monologues from Achebe’s writings, performance poetry, films, dance, podcasts and music – and at no cost.