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Things Fall Apart Festival 2025
June 29 - July 5
The 2025 Things Fall Apart Festival in Enugu, Nigeria, is a week-long celebration honoring Chinua Achebe’s literary legacy. Here are the key details:
Theme:
“Masculine, Feminine, Human: The Dialogue of Complements in Things Fall Apart.”
Special Conditions:
The festival is open to the public. Details regarding any fees or ticketing will be provided on the official registration page.
Additional Information:
- Keynote Speaker: Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will deliver the keynote address.
- Festival Highlights:
- Recreation of the fictional Umuofia Village from Achebe’s novel.
- Dramatic performances and staged readings of Achebe’s works.
- Art exhibitions and tech installations celebrating Igbo culture.
- Panel discussions on gender, tradition, and identity.
- Film screenings, memory walks, and scholarly engagements.
- Essay competitions for students in secondary schools and higher institutions.
Special Appearances: Actors from the 1987 television adaptation of “Things Fall Apart,” including veteran actor Pete Edochie, will participate in the festival.