All is set for the Abuja Writers’ Forum (AWF) to feature Dickson Salami Adama, Alexander Ochega, and Umar Yogiza Jnr in its 31 March edition of Guest Writer Session.
According to a statement signed by the spokesperson of the forum, Edith Yasin, this month’s session will hold at the Aso Hall of Nanet Suites, Ekiti House, Abuja from 4-7pm and is open to the public.
The statement reviewed the literary background of the guests as follows: “Dickson Salami Adama’s debut novel Ancestral Farewell, is published by Trans-conventional Publishers, explores the issues of elemental superstitions and unhelpful traditionalism in African communities.
“Adama, a recipient of several merit awards, including Best Reporter Awards and Certificates of Honour for Academic Excellence, has also written short stories and plays.
“Currently working with the Abuja-based Daily Trust Newspaper, his media experience includes previous engagements with the Voice of America (VOA) English to Africa Service, Aljazirah Nigeria Newspapers, Kakaaki News and the Borgen Project in the United States of America (USA).
“Umar Yogiza Jr, writer, poet and builder hails from Nasarawa State. Founder of Free Poetic Universe, an online poetry platform, his works have appeared in anthologies, journals and online sites.
“Yogiza, winner of 2017 Atlanta Black Street Poetry Prize, published his debut poetry collection,Instrument of Immortality, late last year.
“Alexander Ochega will provide musical interludes. A talented guitarist, singer and songwriter, he has appeared on several platforms.
“Ochega composed the highly inspirational songs “Edo Princess” and “Ososo Hills” for the award winning documentary on Akoko-Edo, Edo state in 2007. Presently, his gospel single hit “You Are Worthy” is making waves in the media.
“The Guest Writer Session also features a Q and A segment and a raffle-draw for books, aside the weekly Critique Session and a regular Creative Writing Workshop series,” the statement concluded.
