ANA Lagos Begins August Reading

Rebecca Ejifoma

Dr. Akinlolu

 

Today, the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Lagos Branch, has called on lovers of all the genres of Literature to its Reading on Saturday August 8 this year at the Faculty of Arts Theatre, University of Lagos, Akoka by 2pm.

 

The Association has opted vast writer, Dr. Segun Akinlolu’s Beautiful Nubia for this Reading. Being a poet and novelist, who has built an international acclaim as the renowned, ANA Lagos, wishes all art connoisseurs to take a bite each from his pie.

 

In the words of the Chairman of the Association, Onileagbon Amos Olufemi, this special Reading is dedicated to an analysis of the Nigerian state and the place of the writer-artiste in the scheme of things. 

 

“The particular focus of this Reading is Dr. Segun Akinlolu. Apart from talking about his art in relation to the Nigerian society and global events, he will introduce and discuss the objectives of a special Movement meant to arrest the free-fall of standards in the society,” he enthused.

 

Interestingly, Onileagbon, who disclosed this in a press release issued today July 30, explained that the first part of the Reading would be dedicated to remembering a stalwart of Nigerian literature, Austyn Njoku. He was said to be a committed member of the Lagos Branch until his death last August 8.

 

Meanwhile, the activities to trail the occasion range from the 1st Anniversary of Austyn Njoku’s Death to Poetry in the Heart of Music - the Dynamics of Being a Poet, Performance Poet and Musician in Present Day Nigeria with Dr. Segun Akinlolu (Beautiful Nubia).

 

Nonetheless, there are always boundless stages for upcoming poets to perform, drama display and other genres that appreciate the orators of aesthetic words.

 

According to Onileagbon, “There will be opportunities for authors and stakeholders outside Lagos on that day to contribute via Twitter (@analaglive), Whatsapp (08027732734/08170135589) and Facebook (Ana Lagos).” 

 

ANA Lagos has assured that original copies of Dr. Akinlolu’s works would be available for sale at the venue before and after the event. This time, no doubt, ANA says it has a full tray of mind’s eyes dish to satiate lovers of Literature, who have always had a great share with literary aficionados at its monthly Reading.