In a celebration of enduring vision and literary statesmanship, Dr. Wale Okediran, Secretary General of the Pan African Writers Association (PAWA), was honored with the Kwame Nkrumah Award for Service to Pan-Africanism at the 14th Toyin Falola International Conference on Africa and the African Diaspora (TOFAC).
Held at Osun State University in Osogbo, Nigeria, under the auspices of UNESCO and the University of Texas, the three-day intellectual gathering culminated in a Gala Night where the award was presented—marking a high point in the recognition of African voices devoted to the unity and advancement of the continent.
A distinguished physician, novelist, and cultural diplomat, Dr. Okediran has long championed African literature as a tool of continental connection and consciousness. Through his leadership at PAWA—an institution born from the dream of a culturally integrated Africa—he has brought together writers, thinkers, and policymakers in the spirit of solidarity and progress.
The Kwame Nkrumah Award recognizes Africans who have made significant contributions to the realization of the vision of African unity and development, both on the continent and across its global diaspora. It is reserved for individuals of proven integrity, deeply committed to the social and political advancement of African nations, and steadfast in word and deed to the cause of Pan-Africanism.
Dr. Okediran’s accolade underscores a lifelong dedication to these ideals—not only as a writer and public servant, but also as a convener of dialogues that transcend borders and ignite the shared imagination of a people.
