Thursday, June 18, 2009

9 writers end their book tour

The weather seem calm, it was about 2pm Saturday June 6th.The sun seem not to disappointment as it was shinning up to sky which could be easily noticed.
Many far and near gathered at African Artists’ Foundation in Lagos to see the 9 writers who had toured 4 cities read from the books to round up the book tour.
The writers first took turns telling us their experience when they went to this cities most especially the Niger Delta which Odia Ofeimu says they are being courageous to visit the place as at this time.Jumoke Verisomo author of I am memory told the audience about her experience about the tour saying it is something money can’t buy you but you get it by merit.Tade Ipadeola author of The Rain Fardel, said behind every idea is a 100 years of literature. The authors express their plight towards developing literature in the country and most especially Odia Ofeimun who says if every library in Nigeria can stock literature will look like
Many questions was also thrown at the authors. A. Igoni Barrett was asked when literary work is to a satisfaction and he replied when he knows he cant add anything or remove about it anymore while Odia Ofeimun added that he thinks the best literary fiction is never finished.
Joy Isi Bewaji says her greatest fear is that she get bored easily but always wanting a challenging task
Toni kan was asked how he rate himself among contempory Nigerian writer.He said I want to be known as a writer as I aspire to be at the top in everything I do.Odia Ofeimu thanked those who came for the book reading and encourage bodies to sponsor such programme.They acknowledge they enjoyed themselves during the book tour

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