Inclusion Advocate, Uri Ngozichukwuka has struck another high note with her new novel, “Sakadelli 2: Give Me A Break”.
This was written in continuation of her highly
inspirational and thought-provoking masterpiece “Sakadelli 1; So, When Is It
Okay! The novel attracted lots of
commendation from readers worldwide. It spotlights topical issues bothering
humanity such as gender; disability; social justice; the rights of the woman
and girl-child in our society; and the impact of conflict and other forms of
violence on individuals, families and communities.
Sakadelli 2 was launched on Tuesday, November
29, 2022 at the auditorium of Mike Adenuga Centre located in the highbrow area
of Ikoyi, Lagos state. The eventful occasion was attended by top dignitaries,
friends, associates and lovers of great literary works of the author.
The
chairman of the book launch was the former Chairman, Oil and Gas Free Zone
Authority, OGFZA Nigeria, Dr. Chris Asoluka. During his remarks, Dr. Asoluka
commended Uri for putting up a novel which addresses humanity in all
ramification. He said:
“When
I read Sakadelli 1, I realised it was a little bit different. It was not the
kind of the usual novels you read. Then Sakadelli 2; Give Me A Break, and I
said wow! Uri has developed her own style of writing which is quite unique and
quite interesting. I felt that it could be a thing of enormous value to our
younger ones.
“Sakadelli
is a movement. A movement of sort because it tells everyone whoever you are,
wherever you are, that there’s life. And live your life. That is the message I
get from sakadelli.
He
however recommended the novel for all and sundry. He said he sees it as a
movement towards transforming the society for good.
The Novel was reviewed by Ex-NIMASA boss, Dr.
Ferdinand Agu (MFR) while the erudite Professor Biola Awosika Fapetu gave her a
commendable remark about the novel and its author. Also, among dignitaries that
spoke at the occasion was the representative of Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa,
Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM) and veteran and
celebrity actress, Madam Taiwo Ajai-Lycett (OON).
The book launch was done in Grand style as
many of the guests bought an appreciable number of copies while some of them
made pre-order online.
Celebrating
the beauty and level of creativity Uri displayed in Sakadelli 2, a number of
artists stormed the stage as the programme unfolded to entertain guests. In a
spoken word presentation manner, they did justice to some of the key areas of
humanity the novel addresses which includes; Vulnerability, I know The Game,
Why Can’t My Rivers Flow, I’m Enough and Sakadelli. The presentation was mind blowing. The
audience were thrilled as they enjoyed every bit of it. It indeed spiced up
their day as they left the venue as a true Sakadelli.
An
all-inclusive performance. Women from 25-75 hrs including Teni Aofiyebi.
Elizabeth Jibunoh. Funmi Ajila Fapetu . Toyin Adesola. Modupe Adeyinka-Oni,
Nneka Chris-Asoluka , iyabo Aboaba
Agbede opened the event.
Some
men too Performed " Why can't my river flow" Charles Anusim. Dare
Dairo the GM Lagos state disabilities board LASODA.
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