Renowned author and critic, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has been announced as the headliner of the 2025 Things Fall Apart Festival, a week-long celebration of Chinua Achebe’s literary legacy.
Organised by Ncheta Ndigbo, the Enugu-based centre for memories, the festival aimed to expand the annual ‘Things Fall Apart’ Day in its fifth year.
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, the organisers said the festival, themed “Masculine, Feminine, Human: The Dialogue of Complements in Things Fall Apart”, will take place from June 29 to July 5, 2025, at the Centre for Memories in Enugu.
“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, taking place from June 29 to July 5 at the Centre for Memories, Enugu!
“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,” the statement read.
It added, “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:
“Masculine, Feminine, Human: The Dialogue of Complements in Things Fall Apart.”
The organisers described the festival as a “celebration and movement”, saying “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.”
The festival will feature dramatic performances, tech-driven storytelling, art exhibitions, film screenings, memory walks, youth programmes and a reimagined Umuofia village experience.
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An essay competition and saloon-style conversations are also scheduled to be held throughout the week.
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