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)
References
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- ^ Okafor, Izunna (2022-07-31). "7th Chinua Achebe Poetry/Essay Anthology/Call for Submission". Creative Writing News. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Okafor, Izunna. ACHEBE: A MAN OF THE PEOPLE.
- ^ "There Was A Man - Chinua Achebe Poetry/Essay Anthology Archives". The Lagos Review. 2021-11-21. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
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- ^ "Izunna Okafor". Nigerian Writers Database. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Chiamaka (2020-10-11). "Fifth Chinua Achebe Essay And Poetry Anthology / How To Apply". Creative Writing News. Retrieved 2023-07-18.