Ibadan Literary Society's Virtual Symposium in Honour of Prof. Femi Osofisan Starts Tomorrow

 

IBADAN LITERARY SOCIETY'S VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM IN HONOUR OF PROF. FEMI OSOFISAN STARTS TOMORROW

 

By Wole Adedoyin

The Ibadan Literary Society (ILS) has proudly announced the commencement of a two-day International Virtual Symposium on the renowned Nigerian author and former President of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Prof. Femi Osofisan. The symposium will take place on June 15 and 16, 2023, and aims to explore the theme of "Femi Osofisan, Decoloniality and the Repositioning of Western Modernity."

The first day of the symposium, June 15, will consist of a series of thought-provoking lectures. The opening lecture, titled "Return of the Left, Eni Lo, Lo Bo: Rending Afriphonic English in Yoruba," will be delivered by Professor Adeleke Adeeko, a Humanities Distinguished Professor from the Department of English at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, USA. The lecture will commence at 4:00 PM (1600) West Africa Time (WAT).

Following Professor Adeeko's lecture, ILS will have a second lecture entitled "Querying Western Modernity: Decoloniality, Text, and Woman-Centred Contexts in Femi Osofisan's Plays," presented by Professor Mabel Evwierhoma, a distinguished Professor of Theatre Arts from the University of Abuja, Nigeria.

On the second day of the symposium, June 16, participants will have the opportunity to engage with the works of Femi Osofisan through the screening of two plays: "A Nightingale for Dr. Dubois" and "Nkrumah-Ni! Africa Ni!" These captivating theatrical performances will shed light on Osofisan's profound contributions to African literature and his exploration of decolonial themes.

To participate in this prestigious event, interested individuals are required to register in advance at http://bit.ly/43kzdm4. After registering, a confirmation email will be sent to verify the registration. ILS kindly request all participants to ensure the completion of this process to secure their attendance.

For further inquiries and assistance, kindly contact us via WhatsApp at +23480330766418 or +447855288797.

The Ibadan Literary Society (ILS) cordially invites scholars, researchers, students, literary enthusiasts, and members of the public to join us in this remarkable virtual symposium as we honor the influential literary figure, Prof. Femi Osofisan. This event promises to be an intellectually stimulating experience, fostering insightful discussions and celebrating the enduring legacy of one of Nigeria's most eminent literary voices.