Paperworth Books to hold virtual launch of Wariboko’s Landmark Kalabari Series
By Editor
PAPERWORTH Books will hold the virtual presentation of The Kalabari Series, a major new trilogy by renowned scholar, philosopher, and author Prof. Nimi Wariboko. The event will take place on Friday, 13 November 2026, at 4:00pm WAT. It will bring together leading voices in African scholarship, culture, and intellectual thought to celebrate this significant contribution to African studies.
The trilogy comprises three thought-provoking volumes: The Soul of Kalabari Culture: Essays on Language and Reality, The Wisdom of Kalabari: Essays on Relationships Between Language and Body and Kalabari Dignity: The Historic Style of Cultural Distinction.
Together, these works offer a profound exploration of Kalabari thought, language, identity, philosophy, and cultural heritage, while contributing to broader conversations on African knowledge systems and social life.
The event will feature a distinguished panel of guests, including the internationally acclaimed historian and scholar of African studies, Prof. Toyin Falola, who will deliver the keynote address, one of Nigeria’s leading philosophers and public intellectuals, Prof. Adeshina Afolayan of the University of Ibadan, will review the books while serving as Master of Ceremonies will be the Managing Director and Head of the Law Firm Group at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Bolanle (Bola) Oyesanya.
The virtual presentation will be held on Google Meet. Members of the academic community, students, media, policymakers, cultural advocates, and the general public are invited to attend. Registration is required to receive access details and event reminders.
Wariboko is an internationally respected scholar whose work spans African philosophy, social ethics, economics, religion, and cultural studies. Through The Kalabari Series, he offers a compelling intellectual examination of the history, worldview, language, and social imagination of the Kalabari people, enriching contemporary discourse on African identity and knowledge production.
Paperworth Books is an independent publishing house committed to publishing innovative African literature, scholarly works, and intellectually rigorous books that advance knowledge, preserve cultural heritage, and foster meaningful dialogue across Africa and the diaspora. Ibiso Graham-Douglas, Publisher of Paperworth Books, leads the company, whose vision centres on amplifying African voices and stories for a global audience.
