Let us also celebrate the runner-ups of the TFA Festival Essay Competition 2025! These writers impressed the jury with the creativity and originality of their submissions. General Category Runner-ups: 1. Ugochukwu Anadi 2. Chiwenite Onyekwelu

Here is Joseph Atujor’s work from the on-the-spot TFA Painting Competition. Many thanks to HikersTrail for supporting this creative showcase. The winner will be announced shortly. #TFAAt67 #TFAFestival2025 #ThingsFallApartFestival

Here is Joseph Atujor’s description of his artwork; Caged Gaze.

Another submission from Chisom Azodo created right at the festival grounds during the TFA Painting Competition. Special thanks to HikersTrail for supporting this showcase of young talent. Winner announcement coming soon. Stay close. #TFAFestival2025 #ThingsFallApartFestival

Here is Ikechukwu John's canvas, one of the standout entries produced live during the TFA Painting Competition. Many thanks to HikersTrail for making this platform possible for emerging artists. Winner announcement loading… #TFAAt67 #TFAFestival2025 #ThingsFallApartFestival

MEET OUR WINNER Chisom Azodo has emerged as the winner of the Things Fall Apart Painting Competition with her work, “Ife dị na Iko.”

Her winning piece captivated the judges with its imaginative depth and interpretation of Ụmụọfia within the framework of this year’s festival theme. She takes home a ₦50,000 cash prize, courtesy of Hikerstrail.

At the Things Fall Apart Festival 2025, the Ijele Renaissance Theatre reenacted this iconic scene, drawing audiences back to the singular feat through which Okonkwo first brought honour to his village. #TFAAt67 #TFAFestival2025 #ThingsFallApartFestival