Ebikwo, Ige and Obiahu for Guest Writer Session
Abuja Literary Forum (ALF) will be featuring Juliana Halima Ebikwo, Deji Ige and Ucha Chinonso Obiahu for its Guest Writer Session. This will take place on November 26 at Nanet Suites, Abuja. Ebikwo is a professional teacher and guidance counsellor. She is currently a directorate officer in the Federal Ministry of Education. Her debut novel, […]
Abuja Literary Forum (ALF) will be featuring Juliana Halima Ebikwo, Deji Ige and Ucha Chinonso Obiahu for its Guest Writer Session. This will take place on November 26 at Nanet Suites, Abuja.
Ebikwo is a professional teacher and guidance counsellor. She is currently a directorate officer in the Federal Ministry of Education. Her debut novel, ‘My Diary’ is a 253-page fictional dairy entry by the character, Omolara. The narrative focuses on the sudden change in Omalara’s life when she is stricken by HIV/AIDS, and how she tries to come to terms with imminent death.
A performance poet and writer, Ige has, over the years, carved a niche for himself with a unique ability and style of crafting captivating poetry pieces in quintessential English with a fusion of sublime Yoruba. He has delivered awe-inspiring performances on several stages across the country and for television and radio audiences. Aside poetry and writing, Ige is a media consultant with core competence in media production. He is a member of the Abuja Literary Society.
Obiahu is a professional singer, songwriter, pianist, guitarist, poet and actress. She started her musical career at the age of 14 in Lagos where she studied music at Peter Kings College of Music, May Music School and Musical Society (MUSON) Lagos. Her official single ‘We Are One’ was released on September 6, 2016. She has performed at various international and local events and is inspired by a wide range of artistes, including Alicia Keys, Asa, Tony Braxton, Ella Fitzgerald, Steve Wonder, Micheal Jackson, 2Face Idibia, Fela Kuti, Angelique Kidjo and Tina Turner. She is currently a Band Director and Music Teacher at Nigerian Turkish International College, Abuja.
The Guest Writer Session will also feature a raffle-draw for books.