ANA Bayelsa Holds End of Year Get together in Grand Style

Tombia Community in Ekpetiama Clan of Yenagoa Local Government Area, played host to the Bayelsa literati as writers from all walks of life converged on the pristine riverine plain to sip from their fountain of literary knowledge.

The chief host of the day, who doubles as a patron of ANA Bayelsa, Chief Christian Otobotekere, expressed his delight to see writers come to his abode to celebrate the season with him.
The nonagenarian poet challenged younger writers to be resilient and patient as writing might not be as lucrative as other professions which bring in instant returns on investments.

In his opening remarks, Chairman of ANA Bayelsa, Dr. Akpoebi Adesi, appreciated members for turning out in their numbers to grace the occasion in spite of the short notice. He lauded the tenacity of members to keep the literary flame burning in the state even in the midst of a global pandemic that has changed the livelihood and lifestyle of many.

The event witnessed a lecture by Professor Ogaga Okuyade titled: “Mapping Identities: Time and Self in J.P. Clark’s Literary Works,” It was delivered on his behalf by Mrs Ebokaboere Welson, a literary enthusiast, novelist and poetess.

Members took turns to read literary pieces from the host’s poetry collection titled: “Poetry World” as well as J.P. Clark’s Äbiku” read by Dr. Sophia Obi as they stress the need for unity, peace and love amongst members of the writers’ body.

Oral literary performances from Adolphus Munamuna (the Ofuruma-Pepe Crooner), Preye Inebaraton and Deacon Markson Fefegha who chaired the occasion, spiced up the tempo as they thrilled guests with their culturally toned literary compositions.

The short list for the Bayelsa Literary Competition was postponed to next month’s Special Reading Session in anticipation of other adjudicators verdicts which were yet to be submitted.

Guests wined and dined in celebration of the yuletide as they also cut a birthday cake and had a toast to mark the birthday of the ANA Bayelsa Chairman, Dr. Adesi, whose birth anniversary on December 29th, coincided with the end-of-year-get-together.

Over fifty members attended the Special Reading Session hosted by ANA Bayelsa’s nonagenarian Patron, Chief Christian Otobotekere in his country home of Tombia-Ekpetiama.

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