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Renowned Author Nduka Otiono to Illuminate Literature, Environmental Dialogue on Book Day

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12 months ago

October 1, 2025

HOMEF Book Day 2025 welcomes author Nduka Otiono to celebrate literature, environment, and cultural identity. Free public event on October 3, 2025.

Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) is delighted to announce a special Book Day event scheduled for October 3, 2025.

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This event promises to be an inspiring and engaging celebration of literature, environmental awareness, and community involvement.

Pleased to confirm that renowned author Nduka Otiono will be the guest at this month’s Book Reading Day.

Known for his compelling stories and poetry that intricately blend culture, environment, and identity, Otiono is expected to captivate us with readings from his notable works, as part of a broader initiative to foster environmental awareness and promote sustainable practices.

This event aligns with the mission of the Book Day activity to explore the intersections of culture, environment, and identity, highlighting HOMEF’s commitment to promoting environmental justice anchored on the needs of the people and in reference to Mother Earth.

Nduka Otiono, a multiple award-winning author is a Professor and Director of the Institute of African Studies, Carleton University, Canada.

He was for many years a journalist in Nigeria, General Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Authors and founding member of the board of Nigeria Prize for Literature as well as of UNESCO’s National Committee for Intangible Cultural Heritage for Nigeria.

He is the author and co-editor of about a dozen books of creative writing and academic research. His research has appeared in top-ranked academic journals.

The event is open to the public, and we encourage everyone literature lovers, environmentalists, and curious minds alike to join us for this enriching experience.

Participation is free, but we recommend early registration to secure your spot.

For more information and to register for the event, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at home@homef.org or cadmus@homef.org.

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Join us for a day of literary exploration and environmental reflection as we celebrate the power of words to inspire change.

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The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”