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Chinua Achebe Poetry and Essay Anthology

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The Chinua Achebe Poetry/Essay Anthology is an annual international anthology of poems and essays established in memory of Prof. Chinua Achebe, a renowned Nigerian author.[1][2][3][4]

Organized by the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (Anambra State) in association with the Chinua Achebe Literary Festival and Memorial Lecture,[5][6] the anthology was initiated in 2016 by Izunna Okafor, a Nigerian writer and journalist who also serves as the Editor-in-Chief.[7]

Featuring works from various writers worldwide, including contributions from figures such as Mbizzo Chirasha, Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, Oseloka Obaze, the anthology serves as a platform for diverse literary expressions.[8]

The latest/2023 edition of this anthology is Anthills of Words (In Memory of Achebe)

The cover of the 2023 edition of the Chinua Achebe Poetry and Essay Anthology — Anthills of Words (In Memory of Achebe)

References

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  1. ^ "Call for Submissions — 7th Chinua Achebe Poetry & Essay Anthology". brittlepaper.com. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  2. ^ Okafor, Izunna (2022-07-31). "7th Chinua Achebe Poetry/Essay Anthology/Call for Submission". Creative Writing News. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  3. ^ Okafor, Izunna. ACHEBE: A MAN OF THE PEOPLE.
  4. ^ "There Was A Man - Chinua Achebe Poetry/Essay Anthology Archives". The Lagos Review. 2021-11-21. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  5. ^ www.premiumtimesng.com https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/495780-immortalise-achebe-association-begs-anambra-govt.html?tztc=1. Retrieved 2023-07-18. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ^ "2021 Chinua Achebe Literary Festival And Memorial Lecture Ends In Awka". www.absradiotv.com. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  7. ^ "Izunna Okafor". Nigerian Writers Database. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  8. ^ Chiamaka (2020-10-11). "Fifth Chinua Achebe Essay And Poetry Anthology / How To Apply". Creative Writing News. Retrieved 2023-07-18.