Ikhide Ikheloa has this to say about the role of literature and writers in Nigeria.
"Wherever we are, we should turn Nigeria into one great theatre that fosters audience participation. Instead, I detect an unnerving disconnect; even more troubling, sometimes this disconnect is worn as a badge of courage.
It is not too late for us to find our voices. I propose that more than ever, now is the time for Nigerian writers to marshal their formidable gifts to speak up against the mayhem that is unfolding in Nigeria as we speak."
I really love this even though some purists might argue that literature should not meddle with politics or even with everyday life. But I love how Ikhide repackages Sartre's core ideas in his seminal essay, which now bears the title of a book, What is Literature?
Good job, Ikhide.
Friends, ENJOY
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