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Akajiofo Press

Tag: Post-War Reconciliation

  • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ALERT 

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ALERT 

    Custom vertical book launch invitation banner for "The City He Never Returned To" by author Ibekwe Paul Chukwuemeka, published by Akajiofo Press, Brussels. The cinematic dark brown and burnished gold design features a landscape portrait of the author alongside the tanned book cover mockup, a custom gold QR code with the publisher logo, and event details for the YouTube Premiere live stream on Saturday, June 20th.

    Contact: Ibekwe Paul Chukwuemeka, 

    Publisher – Akajiofo Press

    Email: info@akajiofopress.com

    Website: https://akajiofo.com

    New Post-War Family Saga Explores Hidden History: Virtual Launch Announced for The City He Never Returned To BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — Akajiofo Press is proud to announce the upcoming virtual launch and global literary review of The City He Never Returned To, the deeply moving debut novel by Ibekwe Paul Chukwuemeka. The digital event will broadcast globally via YouTube Premieres on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM CET / 6:00 PM WAT.

    Spanning sixty years and four generations, this narrative is drawn from real-life family archives. The story follows the Nwankwo family from Lagos in 1965 through the hardships of the Nigerian Civil War, the infamous £20 flat settlement policy, and into the modern day, where a daughter fights to establish the institutional procedures capable of holding a nation’s truth. Far more than a traditional war story, this book is a cinematic exploration of survivor silence, generational legacy, and structural repair. Streaming globally, this digital event features a polished 19-minute cinematic presentation, live readings of select excerpts, and an interactive live chat with the author. The event is free and open to the public, particularly appealing to readers of contemporary African fiction, the global diaspora, and anyone interested in transitional justice.

    EVENT SUMMARY: 

    What: Virtual Book Launch & Review: The City He Never Returned To 

    Who: Author Ibekwe Paul Chukwuemeka, published by Akajiofo Press (Brussels)

    When: Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM CET / 6:00 PM WAT 

    Where: Streaming exclusively online via YouTube Premieres 

    Registration: Free. No registration required.

    Official Link:Political Imagination 

    Review copies of the book, digital press kits, and interview requests with author Ibekwe Paul Chukwuemeka are available upon request by contacting info@akajiofopress.com

    Virtual Book Launch & Review: The City He Never Returned To. 

    Join us on Saturday, June 20th at 7:00 PM CET for the exclusive virtual launch and review of The City He Never Returned To, the debut novel by Ibekwe Paul Chukwuemeka, published by Brussels-based Akajiofo Press. Spanning sixty years and four generations, this deeply moving narrative is drawn from real-life family archives. The story follows the Nwankwo family from Lagos in 1965 through the hardships of the Nigerian Civil War, the infamous £20 flat settlement policy, and into the modern day, where a daughter fights to establish the institutional procedures capable of holding a nation’s truth. Far more than a traditional war story, this book is a cinematic exploration of survivor silence, generational legacy, and structural repair. 

    Order The Book Here

    Streaming globally via YouTube Premieres, this digital event features a polished 15-minute cinematic presentation, live readings of select excerpts, and an interactive live chat with the author. The event is free and open to the public, particularly appealing to readers of contemporary African fiction, the global diaspora, and anyone interested in transitional justice. No registration is required; simply click the link below and tap the “Remind Me” bell icon to receive a live notification when the broadcast begins.👉 Political Imagination

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  • Virtual Book Launch & Review: The City He Never Returned To

    Virtual Book Launch & Review: The City He Never Returned To

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    Virtual Book Launch & Review: The City He Never Returned To

     Event Overview: 

    Join us for the exclusive virtual launch and literary review of The City He Never Returned To, the gripping debut novel by Ibekwe Paul Chukwuemeka, published by Akajiofo Press (Brussels). 

    Spanning sixty years and four generations, this deeply moving fiction narrative is drawn from real-life history and family archives. The story follows the Nwankwo family from the bustling streets of Lagos in 1965, through the trauma of the Nigerian Civil War, into the hardships of refugee camps, and through the landscape of the infamous post-war £20 flat settlement policy. Decades later, the journey culminates in a daughter’s fierce quest to build the institutions and administrative procedures required to preserve a nation’s truth. 

    This is not a traditional war story—it is a masterclass in memory, accountability, the silence of survivors, and the profound architecture of institutional repair. 

    Event Details Date: 

    • Saturday, June 20, 2026, 
    • Time: 7:00 PM CET (Brussels) / 6:00 PM WAT (Nigeria)
    • Location: Streaming globally via YouTube Premieres
    •  Admission: Free (Open to the public)

    What to Expect During the Broadcast. 

    This virtual launch is designed as a cinematic, high-retention digital experience:

    1. The Cinematic Deep-Dive (19 Minutes):  A highly polished video presentation walking you through the core narrative, the 60-year timeline, and the structural themes of the novel. 

    2. Live Author Commentary:

     Experience an exclusive reading of select, precise excerpts from the book, giving you a direct look into the author’s precise and emotional prose.

    3. Live Interactive Chat & Q&A:

     The author and publishing team will be live in the interactive chat box throughout the entire premiere. Bring your questions about the book’s history, writing process, and the family archive that inspired it.

    Immediate Access to Ordering:

    Order The Book Here

    Who Should Attend?

    •  Lovers of contemporary African literary fiction (fans of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Chigozie Obioma, and Helon Habila). 
    • Members of the Nigerian and broader African diaspora exploring themes of exile, identity, and the meaning of “home.”
    • Academics, students, and professionals working in transitional justice, history, peace studies, and post-colonial reconstruction. 

    How to Participate: 

    You do not need to download any special software or wait in a virtual lobby. Simply click the event link below, head to the official YouTube page, and tap the “Remind Me” bell icon. YouTube will automatically alert you right as our cinematic countdown begins.👉 Political Imagination

  • Virtual Book Launch & Review: The City He Never Returned To

    Virtual Book Launch & Review: The City He Never Returned To

     

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     Virtual Book Launch & Review: The City He Never Returned To

     

     About the Event

    Join us for the official virtual launch and literary review of The City He Never Returned To, the highly anticipated debut novel by Ibekwe Paul Chukwuemeka, published by Akajiofo Press (Brussels).

    Spanning sixty years and four generations, this deeply moving narrative is drawn from real-life history and family archives. The story follows the Nwankwo family from the bustling streets of Lagos in 1965, through the trauma of the Nigerian Civil War, into the hardships of refugee camps, and through the landscape of the infamous post-war £20 flat settlement policy. Decades later, the journey culminates in a daughter’s fierce quest to build the institutions and administrative procedures required to preserve a nation’s truth.

    This is not a traditional war story—it is a masterclass in memory, accountability, the silence of survivors, and the profound architecture of institutional repair.

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     Event Schedule & Experience

    This virtual launch is designed as a cinematic digital experience streaming globally. When you join the broadcast, you will experience:

     

    * The Cinematic Deep-Dive (15.03 Minutes): A highly polished video presentation walking you through the core narrative, the 60-year timeline, and the structural themes of the novel.

    * Live Author Commentary: Experience an exclusive reading of select, precise excerpts from the book, giving you a direct look into the author’s emotional prose.

    * Live Interactive Chat & Q&A: The author and publishing team will be live in the interactive chat box throughout the entire premiere to answer your questions in real-time.

    * Immediate Access to Ordering: 



    Order The Book Here

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    Event Details

     

    * 📅 Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026

    * ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM CET (Brussels) / 6:00 PM WAT (Nigeria)

    * 📍 Location: Streaming globally via YouTube Premieres

    * 🎟️ Admission: Free (Open to the public)

     

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    How to Attend

    You do not need to download any special software or register for an account. Simply click the link below, head to the official YouTube page, and tap the “Remind Me” bell icon. YouTube will automatically alert you right as our cinematic countdown begins.

    👉 Political Imagination

     

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