description: The Heresiad by Ikeogu Oke was the 2017 winner of The Nigeria Prize for Literature . The poet employs the epic form in questioning power and freedom and probes metaphorically the inner workings of societies and those who shape them. the book speaks to an intense commitment to innovation, tenacity, joyful experimentation and social commentary in a way that provokes delight and engagement.
title: The Heresiad