The Creative Writers’ Club ABU Zaria today publishes its anthology of art and writing, Why We Were Walls and New Openings, curated by Haneefah Abdulrahman who was the chairperson from 2021 to 2023. Konya Shamsrumi is proud to present this gift to you. Below is the editorial note on the anthology:
In this alluring anthology of literary works, we have presented a masterful blend of multiple genres and themes, ranging from artworks, poetry, stories, essays and more; with themes exploring and spinning anything interesting you can think of: family, politics, food, advice, disability, depression, (in)security, and more. Each individual work in this collection opens up a new page of possibilities, experiences and engagements, ranging from the façade that has masked and undermined our society and safety, to the pain of infirmities and depression, the horrendous thought that beclouds and accompanies the life of the disabled, to the more cheerful and appetitive nature of food and its aroma.
This anthology is sometimes meditative and sometimes free, playfully journeying you through a reading leisure. Other times, it is tense, hot like a peppery dish that threatens to blow off the roof of your mouth, yet you can’t help but crave it more.
What gives the anthology strength is its variety and universality in theme and genre. No matter what genre or theme you are a fan of you will find a resonating page.
We are proud to present this anthology by CWC A.B.U that showcases the power of creativity in its most diverse, yet unique form. The variety of voices in the work reminds us of the infinite possibilities of literature and how wonderfully it can impart the reader.
We invite all, lovers and non-lovers of literature alike, to immerse themselves in this literary sojourn, embracing the unknown and revealing the sheer light of discovering the unexpected.
We wish you happy reading.
-HA
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