Author Chinedu Achebe Receives National Recognition Through The Independent Press Award

The Independent  Press Award, also known as the IPPY Awards which is awarded to independently published books written in English open to authors and publishers in North America has recognized The Miseducation of Obi Ifeanyi by Chinedu Achebe in the category of African American Fiction as the winner. 

The competition is judged by experts from different aspects of the book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers and professional copywriters. Selected IPA Award Winners and Distinguished Favorites are based on overall excellence.

The Miseducation of Obi Ifeanyi 

Obi Ifeanyi’s life is moving at a fast pace. He is now a husband and father. So while President Obama is contending with a tough reelection campaign, Obi Ifeanyi is dealing with the day to day pressures of married life and raising a son. When his former love interest, Sade Olufemi, comes back into his life and decides to run her political campaign with the help of his wife, Nkechi, Obi’s problems are compounded because Sade is a secret Nkechi is better not knowing about. While he struggles with the torment of 

Sade’s return, the upcoming  wedding of his best friend from law school, will lead to the unveiling of a secret that will change the dynamics of the Ifeanyi family forever. 

Author of The Miseducation of Obi Ifeanyi, Chinedu Achebe is a Nigerian American born in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from the University of Houston with his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and published his first book, Blunted on Reality in 2012. Chinedu also has written articles in the Huffington Post, Medium, and Bella Naija

In 2023, the Independent Press Awards had entries worldwide. Authors and publishers from countries such as Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, Norway, Scotland, and South Africa, participated. 

Books submitted included writers based in cities such as Atlanta to Los Angeles; London to Nova Scotia; from Cape Town to Mumbai; from Albuquerque to New York City as well as others. 

“We are proud to announce the winners and distinguished favorites in our annual 2023 INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD. This year included an array of quality and diverse independent books,” said awards sponsor Gabrielle Olczak . “Independent publishing is pushing on every corner of the earth with great content. We are thrilled to be highlighting key titles representing global independent publishing.”