Dr Abba A. Abba Shines at the British Academy’s "Achebe Redivivus" Conference in Oxford
By Barnabas Benjamin-Iorguma Reading Time: 2 min read In a remarkable showcase of scholarly excellence, Dr Abba A. Abba , a distinguished lecturer from the Department of English and Literary Studies at Federal University Lokoja, recently participated in the prestigious Achebe Redivivus conference held on July 3–4, 2025, at All Souls College, University of Oxford. Organised by the British Academy in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and All Souls College, this two-day event brought together global scholars to explore and reinvigorate the literary and political legacy of Chinua Achebe, widely regarded as the father of modern African literature. Dr. Abba A. Abba The Achebe Redivivus conference convened world-leading academics and emerging scholars in fields ranging from anthropology and African literature to history and politics. The event ...