University of Calabar, Nigeria
Theme: “Popular Poetry and the Search for Development in the Modern State”
CALABAR - a cultural and unforgettable experience..!15TH - 17TH July, 2019
Main Venue: Senate Chamber
Drama Presentations: Chinua Achebe Arts Theatre
Documentary Film Screening: Centre of Educational Services Seminar Hall
Chief Host: Prof. Zana I. Akpagu, (KSM, JP);faci, fipmd, Vice Chancellor
Special Guest of Honour: H.E. Governor Benedict Ayade
Keynote Presenter: Prof. Biodun Jeyifo, Harvard University, USA
International Guest of Honor: Prof. Niyi Osundare, Poet Laureat
Also featuring:
Prof. J.O.J. Agbada, Prof. Saleh Abdu, Prof. Joe Ushie;
Dr. Obari Gomba, Poet Odia Ofeimum, Dr. Akeem Lasisi
Discussants include:
Prof. Peter Onwudinjo, Prof. Mrs. Grace Okereke, and Dr. Tony Eyang
Presenters: Dr. Idom T. Inyabri, and others
ocal Organisers:
Dr. James Okpiliya, Chairman, Local Organizing Committee
Dr. Tony Eyang, Chairman of Calabar Study Group
For appearance opportunity or additional information, please call +234-805-536-9479
www.niyiosundarepoetryfestival.org
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