In a moment of great pride and heartfelt recognition, Hon. Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi, CEO of the African-German Information Center (AGIC), Hamburg, Germany, extends warmest congratulations to Mokuye Stephen Onyekachukwu, a distinguished alumnus of the AGIC Youth Capacity Building and Business Development (YCBBD)program, Asaba, Delta State, Class of 2021, on his nomination for the highly esteemed African Christian Authors Book Award (ACABA) in Kenya.
Stephen Mokuye is a name that continues to echo with purpose and promise. An award-winning poet, international trainer, and the author of seven impactful books, including Dreams Don’t Die: Triumph of Determination and Grit, Sell Your Oil: Secrets to Unending Prosperity, and I Choose To Win: Activate The Winner In You, Stephen’s literary voice has become a beacon of inspiration across Africa and beyond. His powerful poems, featured in the acclaimed anthology Silence of Our Campus by the World Campus Poetry Club (WCPC), tackle a range of critical themes from politics and religion to love and the daily struggles that define our shared human experience.
His ACABA nomination is not only a testament to his literary excellence but a validation of his bold voice, unwavering values, and the life changing power of African storytelling rooted in faith, purpose, and transformation.
The African Christian Authors Book Award (ACABA), an initiative of CLC Kenya under the visionary leadership of Dr. Muthoni Omukhango, has since 2018 become a continental platform celebrating spiritual depth and literary distinction. Supporting over 1,000 authors across 13 African countries, ACABA stands as a tribute to the growing influence of African Christian writers shaping narratives that heal, uplift, and enlighten.
Stephen’s prestigious international recognition, reaffirms AGIC’s vision in the engagement with the continent‘s, creative, and globally relevant African youth through empowerment, mentorship, and leadership development.
Dear Stephen, your pen continues to stir souls and ignite purpose. We are immensely proud of your growth and grateful to have played a part in your journey. Keep shining your light. This is only the beginning. Indeed, history does not wait for the unprepared, Hon Gbandi stated.
