Ebi Robert’s debut novel, “The Creed of the Oracles” has finally been presented to the general public. The unveiling of the book which was held on the 11th day of December, 2022, was graced by lovers of literature.
The event featured a panel session with the topic, “Worldbuilding in Phantasm and the African Writer’s Literary Right to create Foreign-Like Scenes”. The panellists include: K. Ceres Wright (USA), Dr. Sophia Obi (Nigeria), Zadok Kwame Gyesi (Ghana), Dr. Ikiemonye Iniamagha (Nigeria), Dennis Casey IV (USA), Tessy Ebi Tuebi (Nigeria), and Scott Thomas Outlar (USA).
The event also featured poetry presentation and other interesting activities that spiced up the gathering. Spec-fic writer, Hannah Onoguwe, gave an impressive and well written review of the book which will be published soonest.
The author, Ebi Robert was overwhelmed by the attendance and show of love from the attendance. Reacting on his Facebook page, he wrote thus:
The Creed of the Oracles has finally been presented to the general public. The attendance was massive. The hall was full to capacity. At a point, I was even scared whether some persons may end up standing. The love was strong, and I thank the Almighty God for that.
I want to specially thank Chief Seiyefa Koroye (Chairman, Bayelsa State Library Board) Prof. Solomon T. Ebobrah (Former Dean, Faculty of Law, Niger Delta University); Frank Nabena Esq., (Principal, FBA Nabena & Co); U. Saiyou Esq., (Chairman, NBA Yenagoa); Felix T. Okorotei Esq (Former NBA Chairman); Ebinyu George Aderigha Esq (Former Chairman, NBA Sagbama Branch); Engr. Emmanuel Frank Opigo (Former Chairman ANA Bayelsa), Doc Ayibanua, etc. You are all instrumental to the success of the launch.
Special thanks to the Nembe-Se Lawyers Forum, the Young Lawyers Forum, Yenagoa Branch, all staff of the FBA NABENA & CO, the United Pan-Africanist Movement (UPAM), fellow writers, and friends. To the panellists as a whole, I want to say I appreciate all your efforts. (Scott Thomas Outlar, K. Ceres Wright, Zadok Kwame Gyesi, Dr. Sophia Obi, Dennis Casey IV, Dr. Ikiemoye Iniamagha, Tessy Ebi Tobuyei). You guys did a great job. The reviewer of the book, Hannah Onoguwe you are appreciated as well. The committee members, you guys are great. I love you all. Nathaniel Okeke, Arabina Ebizimo, Adus Kawine, Pius Ayama, Derioteidor Kenneth, Marshall Esinkumo Jos, etc. You guys are great.
Please permit me if I didn't mention your name. The list is a long one. I thank you all, whether present or absent.
Regards
Ebi Robert
