Minna Book Club MBC

09/05/2026

The Grand Reunion at HCAF headquarters..

04/05/2026

‎A Gentle Literary Reminder: The Reunion Draws Near
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‎Dearest Keepers of the Written Word,
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‎The hourglass is swiftly emptying, and in just five days, we shall gather once more to rekindle the flame of our shared passion. The long-awaited reunion of the Minna Book Club, slated for the 9th of May 2026, is no longer a distant whisper—it is now at our doorstep, calling us back to the circle of ideas, fellowship, and purpose.
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‎Let not this moment slip into the margins of forgetfulness. Prepare your minds, ready your voices, and come eager to reconnect, reflect, and reimagine the journey ahead. This is more than a meeting—it is the awakening of a new chapter, and your presence is a vital line in the story we are about to write.
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‎The pages await you. Don’t be absent from your own narrative.
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‎Samson Adamu Samari
‎(PRO) MINNA BOOK CLUB

27/04/2026

‎‎A Grand Literary Reunion: Minna Book Club Resumes
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‎Dearest Custodians of Culture and Companions of the Written Word,
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‎After a long silence—where pages lay still and voices of discourse grew faint—the moment has come to gather once more. Like a long-forgotten book rediscovered, we rise again, rekindled and renewed. On the 9th of May, we shall reunite—not merely as members, but as a fellowship bound by ink, intellect, and inspiration. This meeting is more than a return; it is a rebirth of purpose, a rekindling of vision, and a call to awaken the spirit of our shared literary journey.
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‎Come, let us converge to chart the course of a new chapter. Together, we shall reflect, reimagine, and boldly script the activities that will define our year. Your voice, your presence, your passion—these are the very verses needed to compose the story ahead. Whether you are a devoted member or a curious soul drawn by the allure of ideas, this reunion promises to be a convergence of minds and a celebration of purpose.
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‎Do not remain a spectator in a story you belong to—come and be part of the writing. The pages await us.
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‎Yours in literary warfare,
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‎Samson Adamu Samari
‎(PRO MINNA BOOK CLUB)
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19/12/2025

You are cordially invited.

20/10/2025

01/09/2025

After the Pages Turned: An Evening with The Creativity of Man

Saturday at Hilltop was anything but quiet—BM Dzukogi’s The Creativity of Man went head-to-head with the Minna Book Club, and let’s just say… nobody left the ring unbruised.

Our VP, Hajiya Adishatu Usman, steered the review with brilliance (and a few friendly jabs). We praised the book’s strengths, but also poked holes where clarity decided to play hide and seek. Luckily, the author himself was in the room to rescue us—he cleared grey areas and made us wonder why we didn’t just call him earlier or why he didn't just attach footnotes that spoke to us directly.

And now the twist: the next review is still a mystery—no book, no date, no reviewer yet. All will be decided by our WhatsApp parliament, where debates fly faster than stickers and emojis.

One thing’s sure: in Minna Book Club, reading isn’t calm—it’s comedy, debate, and wisdom rolled into one.

Adamu Samson Samari,
PRO, Minna Book Club.

30/08/2025

The Book Everyone Pretends to Have Finished

Who says Saturdays are only for weddings and owambes? Today, 30th August 2025 at 3:30 PM, the Hilltop Creative Art Center will prove that a room full of readers can be louder than a DJ’s speaker—without even touching volume k***s.

BM Dzukogi’s The Creativity of Man is our honored guest. This isn’t just a book; it’s a mirror polished with wisdom, daring each of us to check if we truly have imagination or if we’ve been running on auto-pilot. Warning: those who arrive unread might find themselves smiling awkwardly, like someone who clapped at the wrong part of a play.

The spotlight falls on Vice President Hajiya Adishatu Usman, who will be reviewing the work. Expect sparks, questions, and maybe that familiar silence when someone is caught thinking, “Wait… I should have underlined that page.”

So bring your wit, your energy, and your copy of the book (preferably not still in the nylon wrapper). By the time we’re done, the only thing more exercised than your brain will be your laughter muscles.

Adamu Samson Samari,
Public Relations Officer,
Minna Book Club.

29/08/2025

⏰ Tomorrow! The Creativity of Man Takes the Stage

The wait is almost over—tomorrow, Saturday 30th August 2025 at 3:30 PM, we gather at the Hilltop Creative Art Center for what promises to be another literary rumble.

We’ll be dissecting BM Dzukogi’s The Creativity of Man—a book so rich, you might just wonder if the man was secretly consulting angels while writing.

Our Vice President, Hajiya Adishatu Usman, will be steering the review, and we can already smell the debates, laughter, and side-eyes that will surely follow.

So please, don’t arrive empty-headed—flip through those pages tonight. At least know the difference between the dedication and the first chapter.

Tomorrow, 3:30 PM sharp—come with your book, your wit, and your best argument. Leave the excuses at home.

Adamu Samson Samari,
Public Relations Officer,
Minna Book Club.

27/08/2025

30TH AUGUST – THE CREATIVITY OF MAN AWAITS!

Hello Book People,

Our next date with destiny (and with BM Dzukogi’s mind) is on Saturday, 30th August 2025 at 3:30PM, the Hilltop Creative Art Center. We’re not just reading The Creativity of Man—we’re preparing to wrestle with it, laugh with it, and possibly accuse Dzukogi of hiding extra wisdom between the lines.

This time, our very own special Vice President, Hajiya Adishatu Usman, will be leading the review, while your humble PRO will be moderating (yes, moderating, not dramatizing—though no promises if the debate gets too hot!).

So, dear members, dust off your copy (don’t just use it as a coaster), read a little, read a lot—but for heaven’s sake, don’t show up with page one still greeting you with “once upon a time.”

Come 30th, let’s sit, sip, and set the room on fire—with ideas, of course. Matches are banned.

Adamu Samson Samari,
Public Relations Office,
Minna Book Club.

14/08/2025

📚 Next Stop: The Creativity of Man

Sharpen your wits, polish your bookmarks, and prepare your minds—our next literary voyage is set! We’ll be diving into The Creativity of Man by none other than a literary Icon, and the pioneer Architect of the Hilltop Creative Art Centre Pa BM Dzukogi, the literary father whose pen bleeds inspiration and whose ideas seem to have been carved from the granite hills of wisdom.

Think of it as not just reading a book, but walking into a room where imagination and experience are having tea… and they’ve invited you to join the conversation.

Copies are available—contact our Treasurer at +234 818 445 7303 before they vanish faster than the last chin-chin at tea break. Remember, holding the book is a promise to show up… and no, this isn’t just another Nigerian “promise and fail” situation.

Let’s get ready to read, laugh, argue, and leave the meeting a little wiser (and maybe a little prouder that we didn’t just stick to scrolling on our phones).

Pages ready? Minds ready? See you there.

Adamu Samson Samari
Public Relations Officer
Minna Book Club

30/07/2025

Post-Review Briefing: A Night of Thought, Fire, and Foresight

The Minna Book Club held yet another impactful session on Saturday, 26th July 2025, at the Hilltop Creative Art Center, and it was nothing short of a literary feast. The spotlight was on Tsitsi Dangarembga’s Nervous Conditions—a novel that stirred emotions, ignited critical thought, and sparked layered conversations on identity, gender, and social mobility.

The session was marked by vibrant engagement and deep introspection. The review which was moderated by Prof. Awal in the absence of the PRO and led by Hafsat H. Kure, moved beyond a summary of the novel—it provoked thoughtful debates, especially on the psychological and cultural tensions that frame the protagonist’s experiences. Many voices in the room, both young and seasoned, including Baba and other long-time literary minds, weighed in, transforming the gathering into a rich dialogue across generations.

As a powerful conclusion to the evening, it was unanimously agreed that our next reading session will explore The Creativity of Man by BM Dzukogi—a timely and profound work from a literary father whose influence runs deep within the creative veins of Hilltop. You can contact the Treasurer via the following number for more details on how to grab a copy in preparation against the next meeting +234 818 445 7303

In addition, we’re pleased to share an upcoming opportunity:
A special reading session has been scheduled for 10th August 2025 at the Art Center, in honour of a newly published author visiting from Abuja ‘Obinna Udenwe'. He’ll be unveiling his latest book, and the Minna Book Club has been formally invited to be part of this celebration of new Nigerian literature.

We are also delighted to announce that Hilltop Creative Art Foundation (HCAF) has received the first batch of Years of Shame by Obinna Udenwe, ahead of his own reading session, also set for 10th August 2025. As Pa BM Dzukogi earlier announced, the first consignment was generously paid for by friends of the Foundation, with more copies expected in due time.

Please be reminded:
👉 Receiving a copy of the book means you’re committing to attend. Let us honor this culture of integrity and presence that defines our club.

Once again, thank you to every member who showed up, spoke up, and lit up the last session with their presence. We look forward to more enriching conversations, fresh literary discoveries, and growing our community of readers and thinkers.

Let’s keep the pages turning and the minds burning.

Adamu Samson Samari
Public Relations Officer
Minna Book Club