THE fifth edition of the annual Things Fall Apart Festival holds from June 29 through July 5 courtesy the Centre For Memories – Ncheta Ndigbo (CFM).
The theme is “Masculine, Feminine, Human: The Dialogue of Complements in Things Fall Apart.”
A weeklong celebration of Chinua Achebe’s enduring literary masterpiece, the 2025 feast will climax with the Things Fall Apart Day, designed as a grand finale of symposiums, performances, and exhibitions.
Maazi Iheanyi Igboko, Director of the CFM, said: “Achebe’s legacy challenges us to see wholeness where the world offers division, and this year’s theme speaks to that call for balance and mutual respect.”
A press release from the organisers states in part:
“This year’s edition invites audiences to explore Achebe’s deep reflections on balance —between masculinity, femininity, and shared humanity —through curated salon sessions, essay competitions, art exhibitions, tribute readings, and the creation of a Things Fall Apart Village!”
Chair of the planning committee, James Ngwu Eze, poet, journalist and literary activist, said: “We invite schools, creatives, literary societies, traditional institutions, and the public to come experience one of Africa’s most iconic novels — live, vibrant, and unforgettable!”
Highlights of the festival include:
1. A keynote symposium featuring leading scholars
2. Electrifying performances by traditional groups, including the iconic Egwugwu mask
3. Art displays inspired by Things Fall Apart’s timeless questions
4. Fireside chats, school tours, and immersive cultural experiences across Enugu