In continuation of his UK book reading tour of his topically engaging latest novel, Madagali, Dr Wale Okediran was the guest of the Africa Centre, London, on Friday, December 19.
Published in Nigeria and the UK, the novel is described as “a powerful exploration of resilience, displacement and the human spirit in the face of overwhelming conflict.”
Prior to his appearance at the Africa Centre, the author had also read to an enthusiastic audience of literary enthusiasts at the Kings Cross, London, office of Daniel Ford Associates on Thursday.
The readings, which were attended mainly by Africans and some Caribbeans, also featured interactive sessions with the author as well as book signing sessions.
In his closing remarks, the Director of the Africa Centre, Mr Olu Alake, thanked Okediran for blessing the centre with his presence and looked forward to working with him again.
The third leg of the tour will be this Saturday in Swansea, Wales.
The event, which will be part of a special Christmas event for all lovers of literature and music in Wales, will take place at the Centre for African Entrepreneurship (CAE), 28 Oxford Street, SAI 3AN, Swansea, Wales at 11 a.m.
Dr. Wale Okediran is a celebrated Nigerian author and Secretary-General of the Pan-African Writers Association (PAWA).
