HIASFEST LITERARY PANEL: Nigerian Poetry: Where do we stand in terms of production? Are contemporary poets living up to their artistic expectations?

Date: 6/1/2024 Panelists:  Discussion Ojo Olumide Emmanuel:  Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. We have Nasiba Babale who is a poet, you are welcome. We have Mr. Victor Akwu Eneojo who is a poet and critic, you are welcome sir. While we wait for other panelists, the theme of this discussion is Nigerian Poetry: Where do…

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HIASFEST LITERARY PANEL: Why the Proliferation of Literary Organizations in Nigeria? Shouldn’t we all be Gathering at ANA for a Wholesome Development?

Date: April 27, 2024 from 4:30-6:30 PM (UTC) Panelists: Curators: Ibraheem Uthman & Olumide Ojo Emmanuel Discussion Ojo Olumide: Good afternoon. It is humbling to have you on this HIASFEST Monthly Panel Discussion 2024. I am excited that we are all here already. My co-curator, Ibraheem Uthman, is also with me. I can see Mal…

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HIASFEST LITERARY PANEL: Art residencies in Nigeria – where are they, what should they do, and how many more should we have?

Date: March 30, 2024 from 4:30-6:30 PM (UTC) Panelists: ●      Prof. Razinat Muhammed, HoD, Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Abuja. ●      Dr. Wale Okediran, Founder, Ebedi International Writers Residency, Nigeria; and Secretary-General, Pan African Writers Association (PAWA). ●      Dr. Uthman Akanbi, Founder, Imodoye Writers Residency, Nigeria;…

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