Democracy Day: UNILAG don, writers celebrate poetry, freedom

By Henry Akubuiro
A s part of activities marking Nigeria’s 2026 Democracy Day celebration, University of Lagos scholar and poet, Dr. Charles Terseer Akwen, alongside members of the Transcultural Writers’ Network (TWN), hosted a vibrant book party and poetry reading centred on Caged Inspiration, his latest collection of poems. The event, held on June 12, brought together students, writers, performers, academics and lovers of literature for an afternoon of poetry, reflection and cultural engagement. Beginning at noon, the gathering featured dramatic readings and spoken-word performances drawn from the collection, which explores the intersections of creativity, freedom, identity and soci...