Easter 2009 photos

The death of Jesus Christ, as re-enacted by the youth group of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gwarinpa, Abuja, on Good Friday, April 10, 2009.

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Literary arts in Abuja

The Abuja Literary Society hosted Dr. Wale Okediran at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel on April 3, 2009.

A medical doctor, Dr. Okediran is also a politician and an active member of the Association of Nigerian Authors. He was a member of the House of Representatives and is the current president of ANA. He read from his recent novels The Weaving Looms and Tenant of the House.

The Abuja Literary Society is one of the three literary groups in Abuja. The other two are the Association fo Nigerian Authors (ANA) and the Abuja Writers' Forum (AWF).

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Past events in Abuja

The ABRB had a live musical performance to a large and enthusiastic crowd on March 28, 2009, at the Abuja Horse and Country Club. Click here to see more photos.




The Abuja playreading group met on March 26 in Wuse to read Wole Soyinka’s JERO’S METAMORPHOSSIS. Click here to view photos.

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How (not) to be kidnapped

On the 13th of February, a story that kidnappers were operating in Abuja and had kidnapped a lawmaker’s daughter, a university student, was on the front page of a national daily. Although it was denied the next day by the university where the student was supposedly enrolled, kidnapping is one of the major security issues in some parts of the country. Below are PERSONAL AND SECURITY GUIDELINES you may find useful. This information was sent to us thru email by Fred D. Borbon of Addax Petroleum Dev. Nig. Ltd. VI, Lagos:

KIDNAPPING is a sophisticated crime that usually requires elaborate plans for success. Kidnapping schemes start with observation and scrutiny of victim’s routine. READ MORE HERE


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The Abuja Horse and Country Club

The Abuja Horse and County Club invited the public to Jabi Lake for a live musical performance by the ABRB last Saturday, March 28, 2009.

Club Night at the AHCC takes place every last Friday of the month and catering is provided by City View Restaurant.

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Abuja Art and Culture

Members of the Abuja Play-reading Group meet once a month at the residence of a member (who usually volunteers) to read lines from popular plays. On these nights, participants are given copies of the play that has been previously selected by the organizer (Newman Gonpil). The director (who is also a volunteer) then explains the setting and may say something about the play, after which he or she assigns roles. Those who don't read simply sit back, relax, and listen. There are no lines to learn, no costumes, no special effects or on-stage kissing. Also, no acting experience needed. Admission is free, but participants are requested to bring along some food and drinks to share with everyone. The Abuja Play-reading Group was initiated by Daniel Plas, who has left Abuja.

The March reading (click on photo to enlarge) was hosted and directed by Annie of the US Embassy. Wole Soyinka's JERO'S METAMOPHOSSIS was read, a satire that did not fail to elicit laughter from the participants.

Participating in these sessions is one of the fastest ways of getting acquainted with famous plays and, of course, meeting people who are arts-inclined...
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