Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been announced as the headliner for the first-ever edition of the Things Fall Apart Festival, an event aimed at honouring the enduring legacy of literary icon Chinua Achebe.

Organised by Ncheta Ndigbo, the Enugu-based Centre for Memories, the festival expands on the annual Things Fall Apart Day, which is now in its fifth year. This debut edition marks 67 years since the publication of Achebe’s seminal novel, Things Fall Apart.

The weeklong celebration will run from June 29 to July 5 at the Centre for Memories in Enugu. Themed “Masculine, Feminine, Human: The Dialogue of Complements in Things Fall Apart,” the event will feature a broad spectrum of cultural and artistic experiences, including art exhibitions, traditional performances, film screenings, and an essay competition.

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In an Instagram post on Tuesday, the organisers expressed their excitement at having Adichie as the festival’s keynote speaker, describing her as “one of the most powerful literary voices of our time.”

The announcement read:
“It’s Official! Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is Headlining the Things Fall Apart Festival 2025.”

**“We are screaming with excitement because the iconic Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – globally celebrated novelist, feminist, and one of the most powerful literary voices of our time is coming home to headline the Things Fall Apart Festival 2025.

“Adichie, fresh from her worldwide tour for her new book Dream Count, joins us to honour one of her greatest inspirations, the legendary Chinua Achebe, the pre-eminent storyteller whose words redefined African literature and consciousness.

“Adichie will reflect on storytelling, cultural rootedness, and the timeless dialogue between history and identity. Her presence marks a powerful moment in our collective exploration of the festival’s theme.”**

The organisers described the festival not just as an event, but as a broader cultural moment.

“This is more than a festival, it’s a homecoming, a celebration, a movement. Achebe lives. Our stories rise. And YOU need to be part of it,” they added.

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