OREVA ODE-IRRI

Meet The Abuja International Poetry Festival Team.

OREVA ODE-IRRI⚡

FESTIVAL DIRECTOR

Oreva Ode-Irri is a three-time bestselling author and ANA award nominee.  Following the publication of her second novel in 2017, it was featured at the Ake Arts and Books festival (where she was an guest) and secured an ANA literary prize nomination. The third novel "Avalanche" earned a nomination for the African Christian Fiction award.

Beyond novels, she released her debut spoken word EP in 2022, garnering thousands of streams worldwide. She has performed poetry on many occasions as well as beyond the shores of this country. She performed at the Slameroon Intl festival in Cameroon and has performed at the Swedish embassy, French institute and a host of other organizations. Her words are said to provoke thought and evoke emotion in the most incredible way.