Things Fall Apart Festival 2025

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.